This Major Qualifying Project (MQP) explores the use of gravitational water vortex power plants to improve hydroelectric power generation for rural, off-the-grid farms. Delving into the potential of this environmentally friendly technology, the project conducts a thorough literature review to identify current technologies and areas for optimization. The focus is on designing and constructing a testing rig to assess the performance and efficiency of various turbine designs in a gravitational water vortex system. Through hands-on experimentation, the aim is to refine turbine designs to enhance energy output and efficiency for rural settings. This practical approach seeks to validate the feasibility of gravitational water vortex power plants as a sustainable rural electrification solution. By prioritizing the development and optimization of turbine designs, this MQP contributes to advancing renewable energy technologies, supporting energy independence, and promoting environmental sustainability in off-the-grid communities.

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Creator

• Mantica, Juancarlo

Subject

• Sustainability
• Energy
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-081224-153051
• 124014

Advisor

• Sabuncu, Ahmet Can

Year

• 2024

Sponsor

• 360 Energy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Date created

• 2024-08-12

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Source

• E-project-081224-153051

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2024-09-19