Prototype Design of a Hydro-Powered Generator for Small Dwelling Units

Electricity is considered as a basic necessity today, and just like the other basic needs, there are people who were not unfortunate to be provided with electricity. The community in Brgy. Lakawan, Tayabas, Quezon is an example of a remote community experiencing such problem in terms of lack of electrical source and connection due to the location is far from the electrical grid and the lack of funds for electricity. From this, the researchers came up with an idea of creating a Hydro – Powered generator using a waterwheel as prime mover. The generator rotor rotated through the use of water wheel to gather electricity. The alternating current output of the generator can be converted to direct current through a rectifier, in order to charge the battery a charge controller is connected to the rectifier and battery then the battery is connected in a power inverter that will produce a constant output. In this project, the generator was able to produce electricity using renewable energy sources. The researcher found the prototype generator could produce power. The generator’s voltage output depends on the revolution per minute of the rotor. The prototype is functional based on the testing, evaluation and survey. It was tested and evaluated by the researchers and as a result, the prototype is fully functional and works more than expected to. The survey results also show that the prototype works in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and functionality.