Fresh Flow: A Hybrid Waterwheel Hydro-Powered Filtration System

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to the Fresh Flow hydro-powered filtration system, providing definitions and contexts for effective exam preparation.

Hydro-powered filtration system

A system that uses water flow to generate energy for filtering water, improving its quality.

Waterwheel

A device that converts the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical power.

DC Motor/Generator

An electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and vice versa.

Ceramic mineral stone filter

A type of filter made from ceramic materials that removes impurities from water.

PP cotton filter

A filter made from polypropylene cotton used to trap particles and impurities in water.

Capacitor bank

A group of capacitors used to store electrical energy and improve the stability of the electrical system.

Turbidity

The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.

Sustainable energy conversion

The process of transforming energy from renewable sources into usable power efficiently and responsibly.

Prototype

An early model of a product built to test a concept or process.

Community-driven solutions

Approaches that involve local people in the development and implementation of initiatives to solve specific problems.