TURBINE POWERED SMART ENERGY (TPSE)
Created by Team Typsy:
Gary White, Sheridan Lynch, James Valdovinos, Max Spector, Will Caudill
Students of Prof. Jay Mearns and Prof. Neal Levine, California State University - Sacramento
TYPSY - Drunk With Power!
Never lose power in a rainstorm again.
The Turbine Powered Smart Energy System generates electricity during rainy seasons. Our current model uses four turbines in parallel monitored by a robust control system, so that you can harness the power of the elements for your electrical needs.The TPSE System attaches directly to your downspout. Four water turbines act in parallel to generate power from falling rainwater. Gravity and height work together to prime the system. A contactless sensor monitors the water level and alerts the system to open valves, releasing rainwater. The kinetic energy of the rainwater is harnessed into electrical energy, charging a battery bank to power your home.
Save Energy. Save Money.
Current Electricity Costs
• Winter peak rate at PG&E: $0.44/kWh | Year-round average rate: $0.49/kWh
• U.S. average household uses 10500 kWh/year → median annual cost: $5145/yearCost-Benefit of New Generator
• Expected generation: 1 kWh to 12 kWh
• Estimated savings: $183 to $2146/year during peak hours
• Over 15 years: up to $37500 in utility cost savings
• Prototype build cost: $450
GARY WHITE
power engineer
SHERIDAN LYNCH
computer engineer
JAMES VALDOVINOS
product engineer
MAX SPECTOR
power engineer
WILL CAUDILL
power engineer