Micro-turbine for water power
About this device
| Keywords | 3D printing, hydropower, micro system, cross flow turbine, water |
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| Uses | energy, development, industry |
| Authors | Will Venis |
| Status | prototype |
| Made? | Yes |
| Replicated? | Yes |
| Designed in | United States |
| Affiliations |
MTU MOST |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Cost | USD $ 1.00 |
| SDGs |
SDG07 Affordable and clean energy SDG12 Responsible consumption and production |
| Instructions data | |
| Manufacturing files | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1182583 |
| Documentation data | |
| Language | English |
| Manifest data | |
| Language | English |
| Updated | 2020-06-04 |
| Author | Kathy Nativi |
| Author affiliation | Appropedia |
| Author email | info@appropedia.org |
Micro-Turbines for Water Power
Project developed by William Venis
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This Open Source Appropriate Technology has been designed but not yet tested — use at your own risk. |
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This Open Source Appropriate Technology has been prototyped. |
Abstract
This is a cross-flow turbine[1], basically a water wheel turned by stream to produce energy. This provides energy without the cost of fossil fuels; while the only time and energy used to work on it is occasional maintenance and set up. This would used in developing areas around the world because it is much cheaper and less time consuming to make. The material cost of this turbine itself is significantly reduced using 3D-printing.
Bill of Materials
- PLA or ABS Filament (1.75mm)
- All of the STL files and the SCAD files are here.
- Hexagon axle shaft
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Exacto Knife
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- 3D-printing
- 3D-modeling
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Place 3/8" hexagon shaft through printed turbine.
- Connect shaft to electric generator.
Common Problems and Solutions
- Poorly fitting axle shaft, or broken vanes are both fixable with a small amount of epoxy
Cost savings
- The micro-turbine is about $1.00
- Cost savings depend on the size of the wheel.
- Micro-turbine plants can cost up to $20000[2].
References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Cross-flow turbine Available: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-flow_turbine
- ↑ Wikipedia: Micro Hydro Available:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_hydro
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