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The document provides a blueprint for creating a simple hydroelectric model using a turbine, a small DC motor, and LED lights to demonstrate electricity generation from moving water. It includes a list of materials needed and step-by-step instructions for building the turbine, setting up the generator, wiring the circuit, and testing the system with water. The process illustrates the conversion of kinetic energy from water into electrical energy to light the LED.

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Blueprint

The document provides a blueprint for creating a simple hydroelectric model using a turbine, a small DC motor, and LED lights to demonstrate electricity generation from moving water. It includes a list of materials needed and step-by-step instructions for building the turbine, setting up the generator, wiring the circuit, and testing the system with water. The process illustrates the conversion of kinetic energy from water into electrical energy to light the LED.

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BLUEPRINT FOR HYDROELECTRIC

MODEL

Objective

To demonstrate how moving water can generate electricity using a simple


turbine, a small generator (motor), and LED lights.

Materials Needed

Quanti
Item Notes
ty

Used to create the turbine


Plastic water bottle (1.5L or 2L) 1
housing

Can be salvaged from toys or


Small DC motor (3V-6V) 1
bought online

LED light (low voltage) 1 For visual output

Plastic spoons 6-8 Used as turbine blades

Wooden skewer / Dowel rod 1 Turbine axle

Hot glue gun + glue sticks 1 Assembly

Scissors / craft knife 1 Cut bottle

Cardboard or foam board 1 piece Base for the structure

Wires + alligator clips A few For connections

Water source (sink, jug, or


1 To create water flow
elevated container)

To measure voltage (for


Optional: Multimeter 1
advanced projects)
Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Build the Turbine

 Cut the plastic water bottle in half horizontally.

 Use the bottom half as the housing for your turbine.

 Attach plastic spoons around the wooden skewer in a circular


pattern (like a water wheel). Cut handles if needed.

 Glue the spoons securely at angles to catch water better.

2. Set Up the Generator

 Connect the wooden skewer with the turbine blades through small
holes in the bottle sides, so it can spin freely.

 Attach the DC motor to the side of the bottle, aligning it with the
skewer.

 Use a rubber band, string, or gear to connect the motor shaft and
turbine axle so the turbine spins the motor.

3. Wiring the Circuit

 Connect wires from the motor terminals to the LED.

 Use alligator clips for easy connection.

 If you have a multimeter, connect it to the circuit to measure


voltage.

4. Test It with Water

 Place your turbine under a stream of water (from a sink, jug, or


bottle elevated on a stand).

 The water flow should spin the turbine, which spins the motor,
generating electricity to light the LED.

How It Works

 Water has kinetic energy due to movement.

 The spinning turbine converts kinetic energy into mechanical


energy.

 The DC motor acts as a generator and converts mechanical energy


into electrical energy.

 The LED lights up, demonstrating electricity generation.

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