A Portable Hydro Generator for Fishing Boats

Abstract

AbstractThe use of modern and renewable technology is on the rise in a variety of fields. This can be seen in the use of water energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, water energy, and other renewable energy sources in different aspects of life and industry. In Malaysia, hydroelectric power generation from dam is commonly used to produce electricity for consumers. As for marine vessels in Malaysia, they usually use generators onboard to produce electricity. By applying the hydroelectric method to the fishing boat, fuel consumption and gas emission can be reduced. This study focuses on zone A class small fishing boats which commonly have no power sources installed onboard the vessel. Without a fixed power source installed, small fishing boats use portable generators and batteries as sources of electrical power. However, some small boats are not installed with any power sources onboard due to limited space and high weight. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the electrical power output generated from the hydro generator onboard small fishing boats by using the portable method mounted on the boat body, a suitable method to carry out the experiment.KeywordsCompact power sourcePower generationRenewable energyAlternative energy