The study was conducted to design, construct to evaluate the performance and economic of the localized micro hydropower system.
The constructed power house has the dimension of 3x3 meters. The height was 1.5 meters and the frame were 17inch x 15inch x 27inch. The device major components: battery, centrifugal pump, inverter, wires and a frame.
The result of the study shows that the LMHPS is capable in producing power with the used of loads to test the capability of the battery. That can be used in our small household using renewable energy. The procedure used in the testing were the same as on-site Different loads were used in this study to assess the capacity of 12V battery. The loads are 101 total watts of bulbs,65 watts and 280 watts electric fan and 2 cellphone chargers with 20 watts each. Loads undergoes in 3 trials.
The net income was determined by how much money save using the localized MHP. P1133.48 computed for monthly from kwh and power rate, adding the other charges the monthly payment for the will be Php 1283.72. Php15,404.64 for Annual, as base into an equivalent power rate of P13.64/Kwh. The recover days computed based on the payment annually 3 yrs. Meanwhile, the return of investment of the device was 82. 88%.

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - AB Machinery and Power Engineering)

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