Thesis Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of Rizal System-Morong 2024

During the academic year 2023-2024 in Morong, Rizal, the research study titled "Development of Run-of-River Water Turbine," addresses the pressing need for innovative solutions in hydro power generation, particularly in the context of limited arable land for cultivation. The primary objective is to develop an efficient and sustainable hydro power solution, that aligns with environmental consideration sand industry standards. The research commenced with a comprehensive design process, meticulously addressing challenges posed by limited arable land. Strategic planning, data gathering, and programming using Arduino IDE were instrumental in developing a robust theoretical framework. The integration of key components, including a generator motor, charger controller, battery and inverter, ensured the functionality, efficiency, and reliability the Run-of-River Water Turbine System. The turbines may be transported to hard-to-reach places with ease. Deployment in places with inadequate infrastructure, including rural communities or off-grid locations, where traditional sources of energy would not be accessible, is made possible by portable designs. The development of run-of river water turbines, which prioritize mobility and usability, intends to empower communities to harness the power of flowing water for sustainable development while democratizing access to clean, renewable energy sources. Twenty (20) end-users and five (5) experts constituted the respondents of this study. The evaluation of the system's acceptability revealed strong acceptance across dimensions such as functional suitability, efficiency, usability, reliability, and portability. These findings affirm the study's success in achieving its objectives and designing an effective hydro power solution. The device testing and validation were conducted at Taktak, Antipolo. In terms of system acceptability, it was found out that in terms of functional suitability, efficiency, usability, reliability, and portability, the device obtained a general weighted average of 4.11 from the respondents, which was verbally interpreted as acceptable. As a result, the developed system was usability and portability, as it completed the specified goal. In conclusion, the study successfully achieved its primary objective of designing and analyzing the Run-of-River Water Turbine to address challenges arising from limited arable land. The integration of specific components, such as the generator motor, turbine, battery, charger controller and inverter contributed to the system's functionality and efficiency. Recommendations for the designed run-of-river water turbine system with its generator motor, turbine, battery, charger controller, and inverter have the potential to be portable. Further research into the weight, size, and ease of assembly/ disassembly of these components would be beneficial to assess the true portability of the system for deployment in remote areas.