Design And Develop A Pico-Hydro Generation System For Residential Use

Mohd Hanif, Didi (2009) Design And Develop A Pico-Hydro Generation System For Residential Use. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In a country where there is enough power to distribute, people start to think alternative way to reduce the monthly electricity bill by manipulating natural resources as alternative energy such as wind and solar to generate electricity. However both of the systems are not suitable for all areas and locations. The purpose of this project is to develop a system of Pico-hydro generations that can operate as an alternative power generator for residential use. By using permanent magnet DC generator, adjustable nozzle, Pelton turbine and ball valve, this system will operate as long as running water is available, no matter how the weather behalves. To ensure the system run in high output power and efficiency, power loss in the pipeline system should be decreased and the selection of generator and turbine must be right ones depending on head during system design. The performance analysis shows that the product of this project able to generate electricity up to approximately l.Swatt. This amount of power is suitable for energy storage purpose by charging batteries for mobile phone, toys and etc. Additionally, it also can be used to supply small loads such as Led Emitting Diode, LED lighting. Thus, the Pico-hydro generation system is very useful during blackout.

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