Analytic study and prototype development of a novel micro hydropower generator, Katamax

신개념 소수력 발전설비 Katamax에 대한 이론적 고찰 및 Prototype 제작 결과

A novel water-turbine, Katamax, for micro hydropower generator is proposed, which has reasonable efficiency even in two meters of water head. The basic concept of Katamax is similar to that of waterwheel except that Katamax has two axis on which the blades rotate, where general waterwheel has only one. Brief structure and principles of Katamax are explained and analysis for efficiency of each module are provided. The result of the prototype product of Katamax is briefly explained.