Chapter V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

Performance of graphite and aluminum electrode in saltwater cell at different salinity

level, this study proves that mixing saltwater and rainwater can produced voltage and current

using two electrodes that are carbon graphite and aluminum wire. Varying the electrode has an

unpredictable impact on how saltwater and rainwater mix and combine. The saltwater cell's

ability to hold a charge is supported by the steady flow of electrolytes inside of it.A larger current

was produced by the saltwater cell when the electrodes, which were carbon graphite with a

12mm diameter and 100mm length, were combined with a 3.5m long cathode. The usage of

carbon graphite from a dead dry cell battery has a higher voltage than carbon rod graphite

welding electrode cylinder rod bars. However, in order to maintain the presence of high voltage

and current, a longer aluminum and carbon graphite of a standard size are required.The carbon

graphite changed after being immersed in a mixture of saltwater and rainwater for an extended

period of time. For varying cathode highest average voltage output the mixing electrolytes is

20% saltwater and 80% rain water 1.1695 volts. Used size A anode and size C cathode.

Regarding current output the highest average is mixing electrolytes is 80% saltwater and 20%

rainwater 13.475 mA. Used size C anode and size B cathode.

Conclusion

The present study was conducted to determine the effect of varying electrodes as well as

the mixing of saltwater and rainwater as electrolytes is used on the performance of carbon

graphite and aluminum electrode in saltwater cell. In observing the effect of varying electrode

using the combination 1 of mixing water which is 80% saltwater and 20% rainwater, with 7.97%
parts per thousand can help to improve the voltage and current output from the saltwater cell.

While the amperage was low, the voltage was increased by using carbon graphite with an 8 mm

diameter and a 100 mm length. Compared to using carbon graphite, which has dimensions of 12

mm in diameter by 150 mm in length and a cathode length of 2.5 meters, which will help

increase ampere but has a low voltage, the use of carbon graphite and aluminum wire depends

on their size.The length of the aluminum wire determines the voltage output, which is higher if

the wire is long. Altogether, the aluminum wire and carbon graphite measure 8 mm in diameter

and 100 mm in length. However, when the carbon graphite is larger, it has a higher ampere

compared to the aluminum wire is longer. For varying anode highest average voltage output the

mixing electrolytes is 80% saltwater and 20% rain water 1.2385 volts. Used size A anode and

size C cathode. Regarding current output the highest average in mixing electrolytes is 80%

saltwater and 20% rainwater 40.05 mA. Used size C anode and size B cathode.

Recommendation

Using renewable energy helps to prevent the issues brought on by using non-renewable

energy. For the following study, try slowing the electrolyte flow and extending the time before

testing. Use PVC pipe with a 32mm or larger diameter to serve and store the electrolytes and try

to mix river water with a solution of saltwater and rainwater to act as an electrolyte. Try using

aluminum wire and carbon graphite as electrodes to light an LED bulb as well. Were suggested

use Impregnated paper for conductor separator in long lasting designed of salt water cell.