Generating Electrical Energy with Renewable Resources

By: Aakash Balaji

Susmit SukthankarKevin Kubis

Electricity Consumption in The World Today

• Since the 1990’s, The world’s total net energy consumption has almost doubled.

• On average, 16,378.62 billion kilowatts are generated hourly around the world.

• Electrical Energy has become one of the most important resources in our world today.

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Figure 67. Growth in world electric power generation and total energy consumption, 1990-2035

(index, 1990 = 1)

• Overgrowing population is stressing the resources of their nations.

• They have an urgent need for clean, renewable, and cheap sources of energy. This will help prevent the contribution to greenhouse gases.

Developing Third World Countries

The two most populated countries in the world.

Research

Electromagnetic Induction Calculating Energy Return

P = ρhrgkP is Power in watts,ρ is the density of water (~1000 kg/m3),h is height in meters,r is flow rate in cubic meters per second,g is acceleration due to gravity of 9.8 m/s2,k is a coefficient of efficiency ranging from 0 to 1. Efficiency is often higher (that is, closer to 1) with larger and more modern turbines.

• ESTIMATED OUTPUT35, 752.85 watts of electricity with a tube diameter of 4 feet and .25 efficiency

• Electromagnetic induction is the production of voltage across a conductor situated in a changing magnetic field or a conductor moving through a stationary magnetic field.

Brainstorming Possible Energy Solutions

Wind-Power Generator

Hydro-Electric Generator

Magnetic Force Generator

The Decision Matrix

Wind Powered Electric

Generator

3 2 4 4 13

Magnetic Force

Powered Electric

Generator

5 5 3 2 15

Possible Design

Options For an Electric Generator

Portability & Set Up -

Ability of the generator

for the user’s to use

easily and set up quickly when

needed

Functionality - Ability of

the generator to

work in different

climates or terrains.

Output - Ability of

the generator to

supply a constant

amount of electric energy.

Self-Sustainable - Ability of

the generator to

work with minimal Human

interaction.

Total Score:

Water Powered Electric

Generator

2 4 5 5 16

• Each Number value ranges on a scale of 1-5.

• The meaning behind each number for each criteria may be different.

• In the end, we concluded that an hydro-electric generator would be the most viable for our target areas.

Our Prototype

Original Design Ideas

Our Prototype

• Composed of generator and frame.

Materials and Instructions

Materials Instructions

• Building of the Frame

• Building of the Generator components

•Six Gatorade or water bottles with caps•Six 1/8 inch screws that are 3/4 inch long•Six 1/4 inch washers•Six 1/8 inch nuts•1 cylindrical aluminum coffee container•1golf club•4 1x2x5 cm ceramic magnets•600 feet of 30 gauge magnetic copper wire •1 16x30.4 cm piece of cardboard•.5x16 inches of duct tape•Any type of durable glue•1 3x8x8 inch piece of styrofoam•1 centimeters and inches ruler•Sandpaper

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