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Water Turbine Site Assessment

Typical Hydro Plant Layout:

Hydro Plant Layout

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/hydro_plant_types.html

If water flows from point A down to point B along any path by any means - along the riverbed or an open canal or through a pipe - it loses energy at a rate equal to:

P=9.8 Eo Q Hg

P = Power lost by the water in Kilowatts
Eo = Overall System Efficiency
Q = Flow (meters3/sec) rate of which the water descends from A to B
Hg = Gross Head (meters) elevation from A to B

Power from a water turbine is principally from the elevation change and water flow rate. To determine the suitability of a site for hydro power, the gross head or elevation and water flow rate must be established. Data on the flow rate optimally must be for several years due to climatical changes. The following is an excellent resource for practical and cost effective methods of implementing hydro power.

Micro-Hydropower Sourcebook : A Practical Guide to Design and Implementation in Developing Countries Allen R. Inversin (Author)

 

Author: William D. Wright, PE
NABCEP - Certified PV Installer
bwright@powerquestglobal.com

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  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Board of Directors
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    • Cooperative Principles
      • Cooperative Difference Video
    • Service Territory Map
    • Together We Save
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      • Estate Retirements
    • Project HEMC
    • Service Rules & Regulations
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    • Co-op Connections
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    • Safety
      • Storm Preparedness
      • Safety Quiz
    • Billing Information
      • Easy Ways to Pay
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    • Forms
      • Service Order Form
        • Tree Trimming
      • Medical Condition And Equipment Form
    • HOPE Program
    • Smart Meter Energy Usage Data Privacy/Security Advisory
    • Text Outage Alerts
    • Title VI Statement of Non-discrimination
  • Products
    • Electrician List
    • Generlink
    • HomeServe Protection Plans
    • Surge Protection Program
    • Generators
      • Generator Loan
      • Generator Service Agreement
    • Heat Pumps
      • Licensed HVAC Contractors
      • Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
    • Security Lighting
  • Your Community
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • TSE Sports Camp Scholarship
      • Boys Basketball Camp
      • Girls Basketball Camp
    • News
    • TSE Scholarship
    • Youth Tour Application
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Whole House Energy Audit
    • CFL Disposal
    • NC GreenPower
    • Together We Save
    • Home Energy Adventure
    • Energy Star Home Advisor
  • Renewable Energy
    • RGR Rate
    • RGS Rate
    • Certificate Of Completion
    • Contracts With Haywood EMC
    • General Information
    • Interconnect Application
    • Photovoltaic Site Assesment
    • Renewable Energy Sources
    • Typical Components Of A Photovoltaic Interconnected System
    • Water Turbine Site Assessment
    • Wind Turbine Site Assessment
    • Interconnection With Haywood EMC