Development of Pico-Hydro Turbine for Domestic Use

Mohd Jamir Mohd Ridzuan; S.M. Hafis; K. Azduwin; K.M. Firdaus; Zawawi Zarina

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.695.408

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Development of Pico-Hydro Turbine for Domestic Use

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As many research and study were conducted worldwide in order to explore the different alternatives and renewable energy resources, this work come out with the descriptions of the initial testing conducted on the prototype of pico-hydro generation system for the purpose of investigating its performance. The kinetic energy hold by water flow in the domestic pipes was obtained to have potential in generating electricity power for energy storage purposes while conducting routine activities such as laundry, cook and bathe. The water pressure and water flow inside the pipe from utility’s main tank that used for those usual activities are used to rotate small scale hydro turbine to drive a generator for electrical power generation. Results from the test significantly show the convinced reading in recorded voltage as it is a count to propose the system is feasible for electrification of energy storage purpose and indicate the prospect for further improvement and future research.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 695)

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Mohd Jamir Mohd Ridzuan*, S.M. Hafis, K. Azduwin, K.M. Firdaus, Zawawi Zarina

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Alternative Energy, Domestic Use, Hydropower, Pico-Hydro Turbine

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