Smart Hydro Power Turbine
This technology consists of a turbine with three blades, each one metre in diameter, connected to an electric generator. Driven by the flow of water, the design increases the speed of the water as it passes through the device, optimising production thanks to the curved shape of the blades.
The technology has three blades, each one meter in diameter, coupled to an electric generator and is driven by the movements of the water. The system is designed so that the speed of the water increases as it passes through the device, optimizing production due to the curved shape of the blades. According to the manufacturer, the turbine is based on the principle of a wind turbine, except that everything happens underwater. It was developed to produce a maximum amount of electrical energy through the kinetic energy of water currents. Since it is powered by kinetic energy and not potential energy, it is known as a “zero-head” turbine or “in-stream” turbine. As such, no dams and/or water height differences are needed for its operation; the course of a river remains in its natural state and no large investments in infrastructure are required.
$1,000 - $1,500
Estimated value:
It does not affect biodiversity or the quality of water used for electricity production.
Expected environmental impact:
Rural
Sector:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Kinetics
Energy used:
1,000 - 1,200
Precipitation (mm):
1, 2, 7 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
1,000 - 1,200
Precipitation:
Andean
Region:
Average
Application difficulty:
1- http://www.unido.or.jp/en/technology_db/1683/ 2- https://www.smart-hydro.de/es/renewable-energy-systems/turbinas-para-rios- y-channels/
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