Portable Hydro Power
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
This project involves designing and developing a portable hydropower turbine that can optimize the natural kinetic energy of a river or water source. The motivation for this project came from the lack of readily available power in the wilderness. Therefore, an implement was need that essentially should: 1) convert the kinetic energy of a river to power; 2) be able to store the converted power; and 3) distribute the converted power at the correct electrical energy needed so that ultimately a cell phone can be charged. Consequently, an implement was designed and constructed that has a maximum weight less than 35 pounts, contains components that easily disassemble (time limit 10 minutes), is water proof for a minimum of two hours, and is made of components that are durable. The theoretical and the real-world application are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Wrest, Teagan, "Portable Hydro Power" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 100.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/posters/100
Poster Number
5
Additional Mentoring Department
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Portable Hydro Power
SURC Ballroom C/D
This project involves designing and developing a portable hydropower turbine that can optimize the natural kinetic energy of a river or water source. The motivation for this project came from the lack of readily available power in the wilderness. Therefore, an implement was need that essentially should: 1) convert the kinetic energy of a river to power; 2) be able to store the converted power; and 3) distribute the converted power at the correct electrical energy needed so that ultimately a cell phone can be charged. Consequently, an implement was designed and constructed that has a maximum weight less than 35 pounts, contains components that easily disassemble (time limit 10 minutes), is water proof for a minimum of two hours, and is made of components that are durable. The theoretical and the real-world application are discussed.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Charles Pringle