Comments on: What’s on Your Mind Regarding Small & Micro Hydropower?

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:28:19 +0000

Richard,

See my reply to Nolan on this post, regarding raft type units for in stream power production.

Jess

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:26:09 +0000

Nolan,

Another possibility would be a raft generator with paddlewheel type turbine, undershot wheels need very little immersion. They are about the least efficient designs for a bunch of reasons (All kinetic energy & no head pressure.)

It might fit your needs though if the flow is fast enough & constant enough. Battery & inverter for hydro system power storage will be needed.

Jess

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:02:53 +0000

Osinowo,

Take a look at my response to Jonathan K. I linked a document on the Power Pal Pico Hydro units, it has design notes too.

Jess