Onos X: Water Filtering Device with Turbines to Harness Hydroelectric Energy from Floodwater

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippine archipelago's geographical position is characterized by being surrounded by bodies of water and is visited by an average of 20 typhoons per year. Due to that, flooding has become a perennial problem in low-lying areas. The distance between islands and treacherous landscapes makes rescue and relief operation hard. This research aims to provide ease during relief operations by providing emergency power source and water provisions at calamity-affected areas.

METHODS

To successfully achieve the purpose of this research, field experimental design was applied. Variables used were controlled. Materials comprising the prototype were adjusted accordingly based on the results which are periodically collected and evaluated.

RESULTS

Testing of the prototype power output capacity was able to mirror 9V, which was enough for emergency charging of mobile devices. In the same manner, the prototype was able to produce a liter of clean water from floodwater within 15-minute time. That being reliant entirely to gravity that accelerates the water into the turbines at 9.8 m/s2 with short delays on the filtering process for the phasing through the filter agents take time. The filtered water's Total Coliforms was less than 1.1 as well as it's Fecal Coliforms, thus, the filtered water passed the Bacteriological Examination. Portability of the prototype also proved efficient with the installation of wheels at the bottom of the prototype's carcass, giving it more flexibility in relief operations. Furthermore, additional features such as a redirecting tube for higher water pressure has been designed throughout the research process that would add to the power output of Onos X.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the research proved efficiency of the filter as emergency water provision, filtered from flood water, for household use. The turbine designed to harness the energy from the flow operator was able to provide charging for basic mobile phones, which enable users to access communication (outside factors disregarded such as lack of signal, signal jams, etc.).