Thesis (B.S.) -- Cagayan State University, 2024.
Includes bibliographical references.

This research introduces an innovative solution to the problem of inefficient water use in agricultural irrigation in NIA-IAAPIS, caused by farmers not adhering to scheduled water distribution. The study focuses on the design, development and fabrication of an undershot water wheel turbine that can be installed at canal lateral gates to generate electricity for automated head gate operations. The system includes key components such as metal framework turbine, chain drive, sprocket, and three phase permanent magnet generator. The turbine developed has an outer diameter of 1m with 8 pieces of angled blades made from GI sheets. The turbine was placed into the canal and the turbine was driven by the hydrostatic force of the water. The flow rate in cubic meters per second produced an input power of 88.55 Watts theoretically. Throughout the study, the average output voltage, current and power is 13.7V, 2.6A, 35.62W. The discharging process validated the battery's capacity to sustain daily energy requirements without significant depletion. The charging process involved monitoring key variables such as charging duration, water flow rate, electrical current, and voltage readings. Data recorded at 15-minute intervals over 6 hours and 30 minutes showed a stable water flow rate of around 0.2 cubic meters per second. The electrical current varied slightly between 2.33 and 2.84 amperes, and the voltage increased progressively from 12.53 volts to 12.99 volts. The system efficiency is 40.23 percent. The research highlights the system's reliability and stability in converting hydro turbine energy into electrical energy for battery storage. The consistent flow rate and stable electrical conditions signifies the experiment's success, suggesting that the developed turbine system can effectively sustain daily energy requirements.

Keywords: Undershot Water Wheel, Pico-Hydro, Renewable Energy, Power Generation.