Design of Small Power Archimedes Screw Power Generator
Archimedes screw generators are small-scale hydropower devices that are usually installed as diversion systems at sites with low head and moderate flow rates. The Archimedes Screw is a revolutionary Hydroelectric Turbine design based on the Greek Archimedes Screw principles. It is a fish friendly, e
2025-06-28 16:31:57 - Adil Khan
Design of Small Power Archimedes Screw Power Generator
Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject SummaryArchimedes screw generators are small-scale hydropower devices that are usually installed as diversion systems at sites with low head and moderate flow rates. The Archimedes Screw is a revolutionary Hydroelectric Turbine design based on the Greek Archimedes Screw principles. It is a fish friendly, efficient device for converting the potential energy of flowing water into usable electricity. It is recognized as one of the most reliable, predictable and least environmentally intrusive of all renewable energies with little or No Co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions and high energy payback. Hydro power supports clean development and is recognize as being fully renewable and sustainable in many countries installation of such equipment is encouraged by government in order to assist with meeting their green energy production targets . this encouragement ranges from assistance with grant funding to purchasing the generated electricity at a premium prise .All of this helps to keep payback periods to a minimum and ensures that installed of equipment becomes a revenue generator as quickly as possible .The Archimedes generators are ideal for low head high flow applications. They generates green renewable energy 24/7.
Project Objectives- To produce green energy for an off grid system
- Modeling
- 3D design of prototype on solid works
- Implementation up to 500w
- Design on solid works
- Fabricate or workshop
- Assemble
- Finalize prototype
- Produces Electrical Energy from Renewable Energy Resources
- Based on the Greek Archimedes Screw principles
- The Archimedes generators are ideal for low head high flow applications.
- Fish Friendly
- Clean, cheap and environmental friendly
- Better efficiency with partial loads
- Robust and reliable
Design a small power generation Measurment and analysis of the area where the project will be implemented. Design the Hydropower screw, obstacle outlet, inlet channel, coarse screen and trough as per the need. The number of blades will be increased to improve efficency. The target is to achieve 500 watts for a single house.
Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry Energy Other Industries Education Core Technology Clean TechOther Technologies 3D/4D PrintingSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean EnergyRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 29350 | |||
| Yamaha ET950 0.78KVA Generator | Equipment | 1 | 25000 | 25000 |
| Coarse screen | Equipment | 1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Techno plastic | Equipment | 5 | 170 | 850 |
| Drive Unit | Equipment | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |