Laboratory Testing of Serpentine Type Water Wheel Prototype prior to on site Bario Highland Application

Laurence Satia, Usit (2008) Laboratory Testing of Serpentine Type Water Wheel Prototype prior to on site Bario Highland Application. [Final Year Project Report / IMRAD]

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Abstract

Hydro power is attractive because it is a renewable energy resource that can never be exhausted and which avoids the pollution associated with burning fossil fuels. Hydropower source in terms of `run-of-the-river' water wheel hydro scheme has been opted for the Bario Highland application. The advantage is that the scheme can be built locally at low cost, and its simplicity gives rise to better long term reliability. Water wheels can generate sufficient power from smaller rivers to provide the electricity needs of individuals or small communities. This project involved in designing and locally constructing Serpentine Type Water Wheel in which exploiting the gravity force as its potential energy. Prior to on site application, the prototype performance has been tested at Hydrology Lab, Department of Civil Engineering by utilizing flow channel method. Data of test result were depicted as detailed graphs. From the obtained result, it can be concluded that, Serpentine Type Water Wheel Prototype is capable to generate electricity as projected. Nevertheless, the prototype still needs some further improvement to enhance its capability of producing power.

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