Development of sand erosion proof 20 kW micro- hydro class cross- flow turbine and its site demonstration in Nepal

School:

School of Engineering

Investigators:

a) Project Leader: Hari Pd. Neopane
b) Research Fellow: Nirmal Acharya
c) Ph.D. Research Student: Oblique Shrestha

Collaborating Partners:

a) Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), Busan, Republic of Korea
b) Donggu Infra Co. Ltd., Busan, Republic of Korea

Outputs:

This research aims to leverage its findings for micro-hydro power plants employing a cross-flow turbine, including sediment flow analysis, erosion-resistant blade profiling, and testing a 20 kW turbine on-site.

Funding Agencies:

Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP)

Budget:

NPR 6.6 Million

Fiscal Year:

2015