Design simulation and optimization of energy harvesting in wastewater applications

The project is partnered with Aslan Renewables based in Prince Edward Island (PEI), the company focuses on the energy generation from the wastewater flows. This work aims at the analysis of energy harvesting from wastewater flow applications for open channel flows. The computation fluid dynamics (CFD) approach using ANSYS will be implemented for the analysis using the flow condition data received from the Charlottetown wastewater facility. The turbine design and implementation layout optimizations will be also undertaken in order to maximize the power output under varying flow conditions. Finally, the power curves under varying flow conditions will be developed to characterize the performance of the turbine in wastewater applications.
The project helps the company to prepare the business plan for such installation projects. Local indigenous group Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) will be also involved in the project for discussions. The overarching goal is to utilize this analysis to conceptualize the design of the wastewater facility of the MCPEI and Charlottetown wastewater facility.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kuljeet Grewal

Student:

Partner:

Aslan Renewables Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

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