Professor Dr. Abdullah Dhaya, a faculty member at the College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Baghdad, participated in the Conference and Exhibition of Inventions, Innovations, and Creativity (Nobel Innovations Prize), held under the patronage of the Newel Technical Institute in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences at the University of Erbil, and organized by the Light Harvest Organization for Educational Development, during the period April 16–18, 2025, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Dr. Abdullah presented a patent entitled:
“Device of Converting Rain Water into Electricity”
The study involved the development of an industrial prototype — a device designed to convert rainwater into electrical energy, made of plastic, and consisting of the following components:
- Turbine box
- Impeller (fan)
- Electric generator
- Water inlet
- Water outlet
The device has a height of 15 cm and a width of 7 cm. The transparent box contains a cross-bladed impeller connected through a central opening to a small generator, which produces electric current. The assembly is mounted on an aluminum plate measuring 12 cm × 10 cm.
Key findings of the study included:
- Ease of manufacturing, as all the components are readily available in local markets at low cost.
- Providing a practical solution to persistent electricity supply issues.
Potential beneficiaries of this invention include:
- Government offices and public institutions
- Hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and multi-level parking structures
- Residential homes, particularly those housing individuals with special needs
This achievement represents a valuable contribution to the field of innovation and the application of research expertise in service of the community.
