Storm Drain Hydroelectric Generator
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Consumer Science
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
1st Place
Abstract
The focus of this research study is the the renewable energy field of hydroelectric generation. The main focus is to design and fabricate a hydroelectric generator that can fit on the inside of a storm drain, taking advantage of the running flow of water in the gap during mild rainfall or heavy storms. The entire purpose of the device is to provide electricity to a household body in the event of a power outage during natural disasters involving precipitation. The inspiration for this project idea was observing the amount of homes without power during rainstorms in certain areas of South Carolina, even though most power lines are underground and not suspended up in the air where they remain vulnerable to falling branches and debris. The design of the device will consist of two designs, one will be a portable model and the other will be a permanent attachment model. The portable model will have 2-3 hydroelectric rotors each connected to a energy storage device that is all supported by a telescopic pole that will meet the two ends of the gap of the storm drain. This model is designed to be removed, stored, and reinstalled when needed, be an anticipated storm or heavy rainfall. The permanent attachment model will sit directly inside of the drain and catch any falling water running down the side of it. It will be connected to the wall by screws and cement glue.
Recommended Citation
Wamai, David, "Storm Drain Hydroelectric Generator" (2019). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 160.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2019/all/160
Location
Founders Hall 255 A
Start Date
3-30-2019 8:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Storm Drain Hydroelectric Generator
Founders Hall 255 A
The focus of this research study is the the renewable energy field of hydroelectric generation. The main focus is to design and fabricate a hydroelectric generator that can fit on the inside of a storm drain, taking advantage of the running flow of water in the gap during mild rainfall or heavy storms. The entire purpose of the device is to provide electricity to a household body in the event of a power outage during natural disasters involving precipitation. The inspiration for this project idea was observing the amount of homes without power during rainstorms in certain areas of South Carolina, even though most power lines are underground and not suspended up in the air where they remain vulnerable to falling branches and debris. The design of the device will consist of two designs, one will be a portable model and the other will be a permanent attachment model. The portable model will have 2-3 hydroelectric rotors each connected to a energy storage device that is all supported by a telescopic pole that will meet the two ends of the gap of the storm drain. This model is designed to be removed, stored, and reinstalled when needed, be an anticipated storm or heavy rainfall. The permanent attachment model will sit directly inside of the drain and catch any falling water running down the side of it. It will be connected to the wall by screws and cement glue.
