Homemade Hydroelectric Generator

This video project was made for AP-B Physics class. We built and demonstrated a hydroelectric generator and explain the process of how it works and the physics behind it in the concept of magnetic induction. Our generator will take advantage of hydroelectric power in order to generate an electric current through electromagnetic induction

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• hydroelectric
• generator
• homemade
• physics
• project
• alternator
• turbine
• magnets
• coils
• water
• electromagnets

[eastkyphotos]

GREAT JOB!!!



[earlvanze]

@eastkyphotos thanks!

[roberkaf95]

We have something wrong here since it won't work, what are some common mistakes done by the people? What alternatives to the transformer do we have since we are not being able to find it? Do the coils all have to have the exact amount of turns? Pleaasee, I know its late but we really need your help right now.. Thanks

[earlvanze]

@roberkaf95 should alternate clockwise-counterclockwise-clo­ckwise etc.

[roberkaf95]

@earlvanze We are actually doing it right, except for that crappy transformer which I am no able to find any, what are the specifications of the transformer you use pleasee, that would put an end to my misery jaja thanks

[earlvanze]

@roberkaf95 I just pulled one from an unused power adapter. it even had a bridge rectifier right in there, but I didnt use that cuz I wanted to build my own. make sure you wire the transformer in STEP UP orientation not STEP DOWN. Doesnt matter the specs, just make sure the ratio of coils is enough (divide output voltage by input voltage, would probably want at least x10).

[earlvanze]

@roberkaf95 maybe output POWER (P=I*V) by input power.

[bobgarryfilms222]

Thanks,,,it, great job.

[earlvanze]

@roberkaf95 That's why I stepped up the voltage with the transformer. Coils should all have the same amount of turns. Magnets should alternate North-South-North-South etc in their faces AND the coils

[earlvanze]

@roberkaf95 idk about common mistakes because I'm the only one I know who's done this. There are no alternatives to a transformer unless your turbine is a whole lot more efficient, which mine isn't.