Micro Hydro Turbine Lab Experiment

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This is a micro hydro lab experiment to see the different effects prop design and flows have on the performance and efficiency of a turbine. This is still a work in progress and changes may come as it begins to be assembled. Right now the idea is the top section will mount to a tank where the water then flows past the prop to spin the turbine. This will then drain into a lower section tank that would then be pumped back into the top tank. Print Settings Printer Brand: Wanhao Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 30%-40% Notes: All parts except for the props were printed out of PLA. The props were made out of Proto Pasta Stainless Steel PLA. Flange (1) - 0.2mm at 40% infill Guide Fin Adjustment (8) - 0.2mm at 30% infill Guide Fin Bottom Ring (1) - 0.2mm at 40% infill, supports touching bed Guide Fin Top Ring (1) - 0.2mm at 40% infill, supports touching bed Guide Fin (8) - 0.2mm at 30% infill Stabilizer Ring (1) - 0.2mm at 30% infill, V2 4 Blade Prop 10 Percent (1) - 0.2mm at 35% Infill, supports touching bed V2 4 Blade Prop 20 Percent (1) - 0.2mm at 35% Infill, supports touching bed V2 4 Blade Prop 30 Percent (1) - 0.2mm at 35% Infill, supports touching bed