In recent years, 3D printing technology has made significant advancements. A wide range of materials and cost accessibility have enabled its application both in industry and households.
The aim of the thesis was to determine the most optimal polymer material and printing parameters for the production of a Cross-flow water turbine that would be exposed to external weather conditions.
By comparing mechanical, physical and chemical properties, we evaluated which among the polymer materials is most suitable for manufacturing the water turbine. These properties were confirmed through experimental work, during which we measured the bending stress of the blades on the impeller. We also established the parameters for printing on Prusa i3 MK3 printer.
For the experimental part, we assembled a measuring station using materials and available in the LVTS laboratory.
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