The Effect of the Diameter and Vertical Length of a Pipe on the Energy Produced In a Hydroelectric Generator
School Name
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Grade Level
9th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the correlation of the height and the diameter of a pipe on the possible peak voltage of a waterwheel hydroelectric generator. The research is attempting to better understand the relationship between the height and the diameter of a pipe on the possible peak voltage. The hypothesis tested was If the diameter of the pipes are enlarged and the total height is raised, then more energy will be produced. The data supports this hypothesis and suggests that there is a significant difference between the effect of height and the diameter of a pipe on the peak energy produced. The voltage was recorded with a voltmeter. The waterwheel was below a pipe that was connected to a bucket with a hole, which then had water poured through which spun a waterwheel connected to a DC motor, producing energy. The research indicated that there is, indeed, a significant difference between the results of each set of variables. The research defines the correlation of the height and the diameter of a pipe (Independent Variables) on the mean peak voltage (Dependent Variable) produced with a waterwheel.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Ethan, "The Effect of the Diameter and Vertical Length of a Pipe on the Energy Produced In a Hydroelectric Generator" (2020). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 216.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2020/all/216
Location
John's Hall 105
Start Date
3-28-2020 11:30 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Effect of the Diameter and Vertical Length of a Pipe on the Energy Produced In a Hydroelectric Generator
John's Hall 105
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the correlation of the height and the diameter of a pipe on the possible peak voltage of a waterwheel hydroelectric generator. The research is attempting to better understand the relationship between the height and the diameter of a pipe on the possible peak voltage. The hypothesis tested was If the diameter of the pipes are enlarged and the total height is raised, then more energy will be produced. The data supports this hypothesis and suggests that there is a significant difference between the effect of height and the diameter of a pipe on the peak energy produced. The voltage was recorded with a voltmeter. The waterwheel was below a pipe that was connected to a bucket with a hole, which then had water poured through which spun a waterwheel connected to a DC motor, producing energy. The research indicated that there is, indeed, a significant difference between the results of each set of variables. The research defines the correlation of the height and the diameter of a pipe (Independent Variables) on the mean peak voltage (Dependent Variable) produced with a waterwheel.
