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Archimedean Faucet: A Miniature Hydraulic Turbine

CSEF · 2019 Applied Mechanics & Structures

Brooke T. McMorris · Grand Terrace High School, Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County

Overview

Objectives The objective of this project was to produce an Archimedean Screw Generator in the form of a faucet the efficiently utilized the flow of sink water to generate electricity. Methods I used a 3D printed Archimedean Screw to convert the potential energy of flowing water into mechanical energy, which was then converted into electrical energy by a DC motor that operated as a generator. The entire system was contained in a 3D printed prism that served as the spout of the faucet. Results The third prototype of the Archimedean Faucet did not generate a sufficient amount of electricity because the Archimedean Screw, which the entire electrical generation is dependent on, did not rotate. However, I discovered that Archimedean Screw rotates when resistance is eliminated from the turbine. Conclusions I concluded that an Archimedean Screw Generator can be efficiently implemented to a faucet as long as the turbine rotation is maintained.

Summary statement

I designed a miniature Archimedean hydraulic turbine in the form of a faucet.

Help received

I did not recieve any form of assistance in the research, design, or construction of the project.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2019 Applied Mechanics & Structures · Entry S0318

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