Fabrication of a Hydroelectric Generator with a Dual-Axis Fluid Flow Turbine Blade Design
2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM)
(2022), pp. 1-5
John P. Henry Ricamara
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Carl Wilfred D. Cabalce
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Alfonso Miguel C. Gaba
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Michael S. Mamuray
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Carlos Alberto T. Morcilla
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Ritchard Q. Dizon
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a Mechanical Engineering Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
Abstract: In the Philippines, it rains half if not most of the year. In an era where electricity is vital in all aspects of everyday life, there is a need to conserve and find alternative sources of energy. A better way to do it is by harnessing an abundant resource like rain. This project aimed to design and fabricate a hydroelectric generator that can be utilized even in situations where there is very little rainfall. The hydroelectric generator created was an innovative design that uses a dual-axis or bidirectional turbine design. Reservoirs, spillways, and gear ratios were used to optimize the input of rainwater into the generator. The designers showcased the functionality of their hydroelectric generator with hopes of raising awareness regarding energy-saving or energy-producing ideas and alternatives.