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==Micro-Turbines for Water Power==
Project developed by [http://www.appropedia.org/User:Ejhunt Emily Hunt]
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==Abstract==
[[File:Water Wheel.jpg|thumb]]
This is essentially a water wheel turned by naturally flowing water to produce energy. Unlike a dam, or a mill wheel this is very small, more used in smaller streams and such. This provides energy without the cost of fuel and the only time and energy used to work on it is set up and very occasional maintenance. This is used in developing areas around the world because it's much cheaper and less time consuming. This design takes it to the next level where the material costs of the wheel itself are significantly reduced using 3D-printing.  
 
[[image:Water_Wheel.jpg|300px|right]]
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{{Project data
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| completed = 2014
| made = Yes
| replicated = No
| cost = USD 0.3
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This is a cross-flow turbine,<ref>Wikipedia: Cross-flow turbine Available: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-flow_turbine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-flow_turbine]</ref> essentially a water wheel turned by naturally flowing water to produce energy. Unlike a dam, or a mill wheel this is very small, more used in smaller streams and such. This provides energy without the cost of fuel and the only time and energy used to work on it is set up and very occasional maintenance. This is used in developing areas around the world because it's much cheaper and less time consuming. This design takes it to the next level where the material costs of the wheel itself are significantly reduced using 3D-printing.
 
== Bill of Materials ==


== Bill of Materials==
# PLA or ABS Filament (1.75mm)
# PLA or ABS Filament (1.75mm)
# All of the STL files and the SCAD files are [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577204 here].
# All of the STL files and the SCAD files are [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577204 here].
# Plastic Epoxy for better blade adhesion.  
# Plastic Epoxy for better blade adhesion.
# Hook up to actually generate power
# Hook up to actually generate power


== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
== Tools needed ==
# [[Delta_Build_Overview:MOST| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
 
# [[Delta Build Overview:MOST|MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
# Knife/Exacto Knife
# Knife/Exacto Knife


== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
== Skills and knowledge needed ==
 
* 3D-printing
* 3D-printing


== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions ==
 
# Slide the blades into the slots so the wheel handles are facing out.
# Slide the blades into the slots so the wheel handles are facing out.
# if friction isn't sufficient to hold the blades then add a small amount of epoxy onto the inside of the wheel on the blades for more secure fit.
# if friction isn't sufficient to hold the blades then add a small amount of epoxy onto the inside of the wheel on the blades for more secure fit.


[[image:Water_Wheelend.jpg|300px|right]]
[[File:Water Wheelend.jpg|thumb]]
 
=== Common Problems and Solutions ===


=== Common Problems and Solutions===
* Poorly fitting blades, or broken wheel spokes are both fixable with a small amount of epoxy
* Poorly fitting blades, or broken wheel spokes are both fixable with a small amount of epoxy


== Cost savings==
== Cost savings ==


# The mini wheel is about $0.30
# The mini wheel is about $0.30
# Cost saving really depend on the size of the wheel.
# Cost saving really depend on the size of the wheel.
# Some micro-turbine plants can cost up to $2000.
# Some micro-turbine plants can cost up to $20000.<ref>Wikipedia: Micro Hydro Available:[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_hydro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_hydro]</ref>
 
== References ==


==References==
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| sdg = SDG07 Affordable and clean energy, SDG12 Responsible consumption and production
| published = 2014
| organizations = Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MTU, MY4777
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[[Category:3D printing]]
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 28 February 2024

Water Wheel.jpg
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Manufacturing files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577204
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
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Authors Emily Hunt
Completed 2014
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 0.3
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This is a cross-flow turbine,[1] essentially a water wheel turned by naturally flowing water to produce energy. Unlike a dam, or a mill wheel this is very small, more used in smaller streams and such. This provides energy without the cost of fuel and the only time and energy used to work on it is set up and very occasional maintenance. This is used in developing areas around the world because it's much cheaper and less time consuming. This design takes it to the next level where the material costs of the wheel itself are significantly reduced using 3D-printing.

Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]

  1. PLA or ABS Filament (1.75mm)
  2. All of the STL files and the SCAD files are here.
  3. Plastic Epoxy for better blade adhesion.
  4. Hook up to actually generate power

Tools needed[edit | edit source]

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
  2. Knife/Exacto Knife

Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]

  • 3D-printing

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

  1. Slide the blades into the slots so the wheel handles are facing out.
  2. if friction isn't sufficient to hold the blades then add a small amount of epoxy onto the inside of the wheel on the blades for more secure fit.
Water Wheelend.jpg

Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]

  • Poorly fitting blades, or broken wheel spokes are both fixable with a small amount of epoxy

Cost savings[edit | edit source]

  1. The mini wheel is about $0.30
  2. Cost saving really depend on the size of the wheel.
  3. Some micro-turbine plants can cost up to $20000.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia: Cross-flow turbine Available: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-flow_turbine
  2. Wikipedia: Micro Hydro Available:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_hydro
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Keywords 3d printing, hydropower, micro system, osat, turbine, water, plastic
SDG SDG07 Affordable and clean energy, SDG12 Responsible consumption and production
Authors Emily Hunt
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MTU, MY4777
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 4 pages link here
Impact 477 page views
Created November 18, 2014 by Emily Hunt
Modified February 28, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
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