Prototype submersible in-pipe Pico generator for low stream fluid

Abdul Latib, Muhammad Najmi (2021) Prototype submersible in-pipe Pico generator for low stream fluid. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The necessity to find alternative energy to replace the electricity supplied by generators is one of the most critical problems of the rural electrification project. The rising cost of fuel, as well as the cost of delivery to the distant location, restricted the availability of power to particular times of day. Because rural settlements are generally located near a water source, hydro-based renewable energy is preferred. The creation of a model system for a low-cost Pico-hydro turbine will be discussed in this study. The low flow and low head of the application will dictate the size of the turbine. In-pipe water to wire power systems is addition to solar and wind systems, are becoming increasingly tempting for incorporating renewable energies at the urban and building scale due to their capacity to capture sustainable energy from surplus head pressure in urban and household water pipes. These Pico-hydro power systems can operate in a wide range of head-to-flow conditions and provide dependable renewable and constant electricity without interfering with wind and solar energy, while also assisting with pipeline management operations. This paper discusses the design and construction of a Pico-hydro generating system that leverages the kinetic energy of water flow to generate electricity for energy storage as well as everyday functions such as charging and lighting. The water pressure and flow within the pipe utilized for routine operations are employed to spin a small scale hydro turbine, which drives a generator to generate electricity.As a result, this research is being carried out to create a small scale hydro generating system that will employ using water or flow and water pressure as an alternative electrical energy source.

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