Abstract
In the upcoming years, energy (electricity) will be a major problem for society around the world. Due to the recent warnings of excess carbon dioxide being released into the environment causing global warming, urgent research for alternative solutions for energy is a necessity to ensure that carbon dioxide is produced to a minimum resulting in the lesser effect of global warming. Taiwan is situated in an environment where natural resources are at a shortage; therefore energy is required to be imported from other countries in order to withhold the energy demanded by the society. Proposition of newer energy resource solutions require critical thinking to utilize the renewable resources that are within reach. Wind, solar, biomass, hydro and micro-turbines are all forms of renewable energy which can be improved and applied into everyday lives. However there are three main objectives that should be pursued to enhance its current capability and efficiency which include the convenience, the portability, and the minimal resource required. Based from the research of the sprinkler system for fire situations, it is assumed that there is no major issue for the system to operate correctly. The micro hydraulic turbine power generation system is to be implemented in the water sprinkler nozzle so that when the sprinkler system is triggered, the water flow would also generate electricity through the turbine generation system to provide the energy required to turn on the emergency lights on to show that a fire has been detected. To improve the sprinkler lighting system based on the current worldwide concept, the micro hydraulic turbine power generation system implemented into the water sprinkler system is required. Through the use of STAR-CCM, a computer software package and the calculations through Computer Fluid Dynamics method determining the parameters of the number and size of blades and rotors that will influence the function of the system. Processing the model to decrease the pressure drop and also provide the power output required for the lights during operation. Assessment of a variety of blade parameters of the micro-turbine generation system and the analysis of the performance can be data based for future references and development.