Development of 3-phase pico-hydro axial flux permanent magnet synchronous generator (afpmsg) generating system for charging station/
Anthony Joseph F. Alvarez, Jochelle Caypuno, Christianzen Maxwel G. Espartinez, Billy F. Estira, John Mickelson C. Faustino, Alexander Cole C. Ramos.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xix, 133pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Engineering.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The development of a three-phase Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (AFPMSG) with a cross-flow turbine for a pico-hydro system intended to supply electricity to a charging station in off-grid locations is presented in this study. In comparison to traditional pico-hydro configurations, the system seeks to increase sustainability and efficiency. The AFPMSG is intended to run at 700–950 RPM, 500–550 W, 15–30 V of voltage, and 5–10 A of current. Voltage, current, power, and energy consumption were tracked with a real-time monitoring system that used the PZEM-015 module. Run-of-river flow was used to test the system in the field in Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal. The AFPMSG's feasibility for renewable energy applications in low-head, off-grid water sources was confirmed by the results, which showed that the system efficiency peaked at 88.83% under overcast conditions. Furthermore, the system maintained consistent performance in charging 12V lead-acid batteries with 76Ah total capacity, sustaining a net remaining charge of 94.44% over 24-hour day/night operation.
This study demonstrates the potential of AFPMSG-based pico-hydro systems as a clean, reliable, and locally manufacturable solution for rural electrification, particularly in geographically isolated communities.
Pico-hydro power Axial flux generator Renewable energy charging