Implementation of Hydro-Electric Power Development Plan for the Island of St. Lucia Undergraduate Students Nate Berg, Nikola Janjic, Jared Kross, Marc Weinman, Alan Trinkle
Outline of Presentation: 1) Project Goals 2) Background 3) Advantages of using Microhydro 4) How Microhydro works 5) Opportunities 6) Future Possibilities
Project Goal Bring hydro-electric power to St. Lucia and make it a viable alternative energy source →→→→
Background Continuation of previous studies Continuation of previous studies Purpose of Project Purpose of Project Installation Installation Education Education Promotion Promotion
The Demand for Electricity Oil imports Oil imports Electricity Usage Electricity Usage Sectors Sectors Distribution Distribution
How Micro – Hydro Works
Potential Output of the Unit Head range: 5 to 200 Head range: 5 to 200 Flow range: GPM Flow range: GPM Max Power Output: 900 Watts/hour Max Power Output: 900 Watts/hour Max Energy Output: 21.6 Kwh/day Max Energy Output: 21.6 Kwh/day ES&D Steam Engine Turbine
La Tille Waterfall Head = 35 ft Flow = 75 gallons/min Total Power Output = 222 Watts/hour Total Energy Output = 5.33 Kwh/day Power(kw) = Head(ft) x Flow(ft3/sec) 11.81
Advantages Consistency Consistency Life Span Life Span Renewable Source Renewable Source Clean Energy Clean Energy Feasible in remote areas Feasible in remote areas
Opportunities Educational Tool Educational Tool Promote Energy Independence Promote Energy Independence Lower the demand for electricity Lower the demand for electricity
Project Partners Special thanks to: Sly Joseph Sly Joseph Mrs. Joan Norville Mrs. Joan Norville Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Felix Jaria Felix Jaria Gary Flomenhoft Gary Flomenhoft Charles Kerchner Charles Kerchner Lindsley Philbert Lindsley Philbert Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Ryan Mastapolo, Michael Linkup & John Driver Ryan Mastapolo, Michael Linkup & John Driver
Contact Information: Contact Information: Questions? Jared Kross Marc Weinman Alan Trinkle Nikola Janjic Nate Berg