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Jonas Arnold Bamba Madiumba, Guyh Ngoma Dituba, Cush Ngonzo Luwesi, Doudou Mayaka Kintu, Benjamin Hodia Kibungu, Juvenal Mihigo Birikomo, Happy Salabiaku Kimvwela, Yves Lukuke Aseke, Joséphine Ntumba Kankolongo, Raphael Tshimanga Muamba.

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The aim of this study is to harness the electrical energy of tidal turbines to replace the use of diesel generators, which are currently facing rising fuel prices and the high cost of transporting these fuels to regions that are often difficult to access. This situation limits the operating time of drinking water production plants and adversely affects the low level of service in the town of Kenge. To address this, we used hydrometric parameters to improve the efficiency of the hydro generator wheel, as well as various formulas to determine the characteristics of the floating tidal turbine that can be operated according to the opportunities offered by the Bakali River. The results showed that, for a river flow speed range of 2.5 to 3 m/s, the effective power developed would be 7 to 11 kW, and the number of tidal turbines in the park would be 29 to 17. Similarly, for a flow speed of 3 to 3.5 m/s, the effective power would be in the range of 17 to 19 kW with a fleet of 17 to 11 turbines, sufficient to meet the energy requirement of 200 kWh needed to operate the drinking water production plant in the town of Kenge.

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