Micro-Hydro Power/Thermofluid.

Micro-Hydro Power/Thermofluid. http://www.raine-or-shine.com/images/hydro-diag.png (14/01/2014) Module Title:    Thermofluid. Assignment Title: Design Micro Multi propeller Hydro Power Total = 3000 words in 3 parts The Brief Part 1 (60% of weighting) A small community has approached you and has given you a task to create a working concept of renewable electricity for their area. They would like you to design and calculate the possibility of installing one of the hydropower. Detail A small community has managed to secure an approval from the council to build a water power generated to supply electricity for their houses. The water stream is located near their area with a specification as follow (see figure 1: •    Width of the stream is 2.7 metre •    The highest part of the stream is 5.2 metre from the bottom stream •    Then the stream falls 1.9 metre to the flat surface •    The stream falls again for 3.3 meter down •    The flow rate is 0.72 – 0.89 m/s •    The water deep is 30 cm Figure 1 The people from community are prepared to be very flexible on the design and location of the hydropower and would like you to design the system as a concept. Your task will be: •    The power generated will be generate 3kW •    Conduct a deep research on micro hydro or full hydro •    Create a design concept of the layout and location for the generator Using word or power point drawing tools. (ONLY) •    Determine the pipe diameter and location as well •    Conduct a research on the turbine shape (Pelton, Francis or others) •    The turbine MUST be multiple propeller. •    Perform hand calculations based on the scenario above which then enable you to achieve the power required •    Conduct a research on the generator to match with your calculation •    Draw a sketch to show the overall design Using word or power point drawing tools. (ONLY) Part 2 (20% weighting, maximum 1000 words) Conduct a critical analysis based on your result and optimise it if it is necessary Part 3 (20% weighting, maximum 1000 words) Based on your results, discuss the following points: a)    The most appropriate turbine to be used. b)    Conclusion c)    Recommendations for the system design to achieve the aim and objectives set