Generating Electricity from Mini Turbines: A Technical Support Guide

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Mini turbines can potentially generate electricity from water flow to an overhead tank, with the discussion focusing on estimating power output. The flow rate provided is approximately 1 liter every 18 seconds, which translates to a specific energy generation potential. To accurately calculate power output, the pressure or head of the water needs to be known, with an assumption of 10 meters of head yielding an estimated output of 5 Watts. The idea includes storing generated electricity in batteries for later use to save on home energy costs. Understanding the system's design and flow characteristics is crucial for accurate power generation estimates.
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I have an idea on placing mini turbines(just taking its principle into account) to water flow to over head tank and i have thought of generating electricity,so kindly help me with some technical help,what amount of power can be generated through this?
 
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How much water is being moved and how does it get there? Can you provide a diagram of the system?
 
russ_watters said:
Welcome to PF!

How much water is being moved and how does it get there? Can you provide a diagram of the system?
i don't have its diagram,but i can give you the flow rate of water=its approximately takes 18 seconds to fill a complete 1litre of water.can yo please provide me the power output that can be generated out of it,on an average atleast,i thought of storing it into battery and using it whenever it is necessary,so that i can save some unit of current in my home.
 
Rohan Mahadikar said:
i don't have its diagram,but i can give you the flow rate of water=its approximately takes 18 seconds to fill a complete 1litre of water.can yo please provide me the power output that can be generated out of it,on an average atleast,i thought of storing it into battery and using it whenever it is necessary,so that i can save some unit of current in my home.
In order to find out the power you need the pressure. Since you don't seem to know, I'll just take a wild guess and assume it is 10m of head (pressure in units of height of water column). That would provide you a power of 5 Watts.
 

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