Preliminary Design of a Mini Hydroelectric System

Renewable energy is a common topic that has been discussed continuously since the past few decades. The process of generating and restoring energy needs to be developed, without neglecting the effect towards the environment itself. As for this research, the basis is to verify a concept; whether the fluid motion in normal pipeline; is able to be utilized and converted into sufficient electrical output or not. In this concept, each time the user runs the taps, the water flow shall initiate the system by moving the inner mini blades and convert rotational motion to the shaft, which links to the DC generator. The changes from kinetic energy shall then be converted to electrical energy, which shall be preserved for later use. As a result, this system is able to provide an economical way to produce electrical energy without affecting the environment.