Outline of the Work
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In 1997, three undergraduate students designed, built,
tested and installed a working hydroelectric power generation station.
First, they assessed the feasibility of the project, showing that it was
both possible and within the capabilities of the students. Second, they
designed the system, addressing the necessary technical questions and cost
issues and strictly observing important environmental constraints. Third,
they assembled the generating system and tested it thoroughly, using a
hydrology laboratory on campus. Fourth, they documented the design and
created an operations guide to be used during installation on site and
during normal operation. Finally, they included a datalogging capability
to help the customer plan energy use effectively.
Left: Ben Seitz points to the intake pipe to the turbine which is shown at the lower right. Cesare Salire is behind Ben and Gary Harwood is in the upper right of the photograph. Below left: Gary Harwood in the Hydraulics Lab Below right: Cesar Salire with the equipment panel |
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