Development of a Pico-Hydro Electric Generator with 3D-Printed Pelton Turbine

Abstract:

Most farmers in Bataan, Philippines are using diesel pump system to irrigate their crops. In this system, water is pumped out continuously during cropping period and one may think that the water is being squandered because the diesel pump operates for about eight to ten hours a day. Furthermore, with the high price of Diesel nowadays, the irrigation system seems to be a burden to most crop farmers. The proponents thought of applying the pico-hydroelectric generation technology to add value to the system. Specifically in this study, the proponents aimed to develop a pico-hydroelectric generator with 3D-printed Pelton turbine to be installed in diesel pump irrigation system, and be able to harness the energy from the flowing water and convert it into useful electric energy which can be used for lighting and for charging electronic gadgets.

• Periodical: Engineering Innovations (Volume 1)
• Pages: 29-38
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-gu9d87
• Online since: March 2022
• Authors: Nelson Socias Andres*, Roland Manalang, Patrick Gache, Ramon Poblete, John Lester Italia, Jhensen Urganay, Ronan Servolo, Ellison Gamboa
• Keywords: 3D-Printing, ABS, Generator, Pico-Hydro, Turbine

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