Development of Hydroelectric Power Generation from Water Pipelines

Abstract

Pico hydroelectricity is a good way to make clean energy. We\'re talking about making a system that gets water from the tanks in houses. The water moving through household pipes can make electricity that we can store. To make this system work even better, we\'ve thought of some new ideas: an air bladder to keep the water pressure steady, U-tube piping, and a big nozzle pipe at the end. This system doesn\'t need any fuel and doesn\'t need much fixing to keep working. Our plan is to make a small hydro system that can use the energy stored in a water tank to make power. This power can then be used in homes for different things.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

Hydro-electricity works by using the power of water flowing down from a high place. This creates pressure, which is like a strong push, and this pressure helps to make energy. People have been using the energy from flowing water for a really long time, even before we had electricity. They used it to power machines and do tasks like pumping water and grinding grain. Nowadays, we use it to make electricity, which has been happening for about 100 years. The good thing about water is that it's always there, unlike wind or sunlight which can come and go. So, if we set up the right system, we can get power from water every day of the year. This has been really helpful for people in the past who needed power for things like irrigation pumps and mills, and it's still useful today for making clean energy. Here's how it works: We collect water in a tank, and then let it flow down through a pipe that's slanted downwards. As the water flows down, it turns a turbine which generates electricity. This electricity can be used right away or stored for later use, like during a blackout. The cool thing about this system is that it doesn't make your water bill go up. It's designed to use the water you already have in your tank, so you're not using any extra water. Its main purpose is to store the power it generates for later use, especially when there's no electricity. Compared to other small hydro systems, the one we're talking about doesn't make a lot of electricity, just about 8 watts. But it's still good because it's cheap, easy to use, and good for the environment. Plus, you can set it up almost anywhere without much trouble.

II. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Energy is crucial for various aspects of life and economy, but we've encountered challenges like oil scarcity, worsening climate change, and insufficient electricity. Smart solutions are needed to address these issues, such as generating electricity locally using clean sources like wind, solar, tides, and moving water. Hydroelectricity, derived from flowing water, is a significant clean energy source. Turbines capture the energy of moving water and convert it into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electricity by generators. People have utilized water power for centuries, starting with water wheels and evolving into modern hydroelectric turbines. Large hydroelectric dams currently contribute about 16% of global electricity, although they can negatively impact the environment by requiring extensive land and altering water flow

III. EXPERIMENTAL WORKING

Water storage tanks are placed at particular heights to replicate residential structures. First, we need to take into account residential structures like apartments and villas, which are densely occupied by many people in a little space. The initial water tank constructed within residential buildings will be of significant capacity. The maximum flow rate is then attained when the volume rises. The morning hours from five in the morning to ten in the morning are when residential buildings like apartments will use the most water. For the duration of this time, practically everyone will be using one or more water sources for cooking, bathing, or washing purposes. Since water is being continuously consumed, we reach our maximum flow rate at this time. Every day before the start of consumption time, the water tank needs to be filled so that water pressure and head are both maintained.

Conclusion

We want to make a small hydro system that uses water from houses\' water tanks to make energy. This could be a good and eco-friendly way to make energy and help grow small hydro power. It\'s a very flexible way to make power that can give AC electricity even in faraway places where there\'s not much power. So, by using this system, we can make electricity in a way that\'s good for the environment and helps people who live in places without much power. This is important because it helps us use natural resources wisely and brings electricity to places where it\'s hard to get. We\'re excited about the potential of this system to provide clean and accessible energy to communities around the world, especially in remote areas where electricity is scarce.

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Copyright

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