Hydro Energy Articles
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Procedure for the establishment of a small-hydro project
The objective here is to synthesize into three steps the various procedures that the designer (public or private) has to go through in order to succeed in a small-hydro project. We first of all strongly recommend measuring discharges as regularly as possible, at least once a week or, ideally, continuously, and to have a surveyor measure up- and downstream altitudes. A simple method of measuring ...
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Silicon Powder Revolution: Powering the Future of Energy Storage - Case Study
The Challenge In the ever-evolving landscape of energy storage technology, the demand for efficient and sustainable solutions has intensified, prompting a significant shift in the materials utilized for lithium-ion batteries. Anode active materials (AAM) are generally made from carbon-based materials like graphite, silicon, or a combination of the two, with graphite having been the most used ...
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Project - 455 KW, MA
Year: 2016 Running Gear: 3 units: Vertical shaft synchronous generator driven by a Francis turbine. Vertical shaft synchronous generator driven by a propeller turbine, and a vertical shaft induction generator driven through a flat belt by a Kaplan turbine. Scope: Replacement control system, switchgear, excitation, wicket gate operators.. Located in Massachusetts, this hydroelectric plant ...
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Project - 1.6 MW, NY
Year: 2017 Running Gear: Vertical shaft Kaplan turbine with synchronous generator. Scope: Replacement control system and exciter. Located in upstate NY, this hydroelectric plant was built in the mid-1980s in response to the federal PURPA legislation. The site is well suited to hydropower, with a small labyrinth dam spanning the river banks just above a beautiful cascade into a deep gorge. ...
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Project - 4 MW, MA
Year: 2018 Running Gear: 2 Vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system and exciters This hydroelectric plant is located in central MA on a highly developed river, with multiple hydro plants operating both upstream and downstream of the project. Originally constructed in 1918 by a local manufacturing company, the project today consists of ...
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Project - 3.4 MW, NC
Year: 2022 Running Gear: 2 vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system, excitation, and governors Set in a resort town in the mountains of North Carolina, this hydroelectric project was originally constructed in 1925-1926 by a private developer. Its primary purpose was to create a beautiful lake as the centerpiece of a huge resort/real ...
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Project - 600 KW, NY
Year: 2018 Running Gear: Three units: One vertical shaft Francis turbine with synchronous generator. One horizontal shaft turbine with synchronous generator. One horizontal shaft double-runner turbine with synchronous generator. Scope: Replacement control system, switchgear, and HPU. Black start capability. Located in a small town in the Adirondak mountains in upstate NY, this ...
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Project - 1 MW, NC
Year: 2021 Running Gear: 2 Vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system, exciters, and HPUs Originally part of a large cotton mill complex in North Carolina dating back to the 1800s, this 1 MW hydropower plant stayed in operation into the 2000s, longer than the rest of the declining mill town. The cotton mill itself finally shut down in ...
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Kennet Square, PA - Case Study
This is the first install for the T-MH turbine. The turbine was tested with francis and propellor runners. Several different generators and alternators were also tested. AERL in Australia modified one of their Maximum Power Point Trackers for hydro applications at our request. To the best of our Knowledge this was the first application of it’d kind. The tracker was a great success and ...
By Nautilus LLC
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Application of DC meters in PV power generation.
Application of DC meters in PV power generation. PV power generation systems convert solar energy into electrical energy by utilizing solar panels. This type of energy is clean and does not rely on conventional energy sources. PV power generation systems comprise solar panels, controllers, inverters, DC power supplies, and energy meters. The use of DC meters in PV power generation is very ...
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Warsaw Water District - Wiory, Poland - Case Study
Waterpumps WP Oy has delivered hydropower equipment for Wiory power plant in Poland. The work included three tube turbines with hydraulics and control panels. All the equipment was assembled ready for mounting in Finland. The customer fitted the units in to the plant and tested the equipment. Commissioning was done with the presence of WP Oy’s ...
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Drägsby Vattenkraft - Tjusterby, Finland - Case Study
Tjusterby hydro power plant is located near the city of Porvoo in Finland and it generates power for the mansion of ...
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Eesti Energia AS - Linnamae, Estonia - Case Study
Linnamae plant is located in northern Estonia in Jagala-river, about 1.5 km from the coast of Baltic Sea and 30 km east from the city of Tallinn. The original plant has been designed by Finnish professor Axel Verner Juselius in the year 1917 and it has been constructed during 1922-24. The plant has been exploded during the Second World War in 1941. The original plant consisted of spillover dam, ...
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S.I.C.A.E of Precy - Precy Sait Martin, France - Case Study
The work decomposed into several phases: Optimisation of turbines installed in 1926 in right bank to reach 420 kW. Change of regulating system for the power and the water level. Installation of a supplementary turbine of 80 KW power in left ...
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Boat Slipway Winch: A Crucial Tool in Shipyard Operations
Shipyards are bustling hubs of activity where vessels of all sizes, from small boats to massive cargo ships, are constructed, repaired, and maintained. One essential piece of equipment that plays a pivotal role in shipyard operations is the boat slipway winch. This powerful and versatile tool is indispensable in the handling of boats and ships, making it a cornerstone of efficiency and safety ...
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Project - Rural electrification using renewable energy solutions in the region of Sava
CLIENT Agence de Développement de l’Electrification Rurale (ADER) LOCATION Region of Sava Madagascar DATE 2017 - 2021 ASSIGNMENTS Technical assistance to the project management unit (“UGP”) Checking of the studies performed Detailed studies of power distribution networks Updating of calls for tender Assistance with the contract award process Contract ...
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What is Renewable Energy Meter?
Renewable Energy Meter , which refers toanc energelectrimeter that mmeasures the amount ofrenbeingegeneratedwer generation. Different types of renewable energy power generation require very different measurement the products, so renewable energy meter is customized according to different application needs. Renewable energy includes solar energy, water energy, wind energy, biomass energy, wave ...
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What is a renewable energy meter?
Renewable energy meter refers to the power meter that measures the situation of renewable energy generation. Different types of renewable energy generation require different measurement products, so renewable energy meters need to be customized according to the specific application requirements. Renewable energy includes solar energy, hydro power, wind power, biomass energy, wave energy, tidal ...
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Why Solar Energy is the Best Solution for Pakistan?
The economic condition of Pakistan is devastated, and every year, the government tends to add extra tariffs on electricity consumption to manage the fiscal deficit. The recent increase of more than 7 rupees per unit is a clear indication of this situation. Pakistan produces over 60% of its total power using fossil fuels, such as gas and furnace oil. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the government ...
By Alpha Solar
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Single Micro Hydro in British Columbia - Case Study
Single X-Stream Engine. 4 Nozzle System. 35 Feet of Gross Head (30′ Net). Generating 900 Watts. ...
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