Hydropower Turbines | Energy XPRT
Articles & Whitepapers
-
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. ...
-
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 ...
News
-
Canadian Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies [COAST] Podcasts presents Swordfish-Energy Inc.
Jason Goldsworthy, Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Executive Director of COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies) Hosts an in-depth interview with Dorn Beattie, CTO, Inventor, and Founder of Swordfish Energy, and ...
Equipment & Solutions
-
Showcase
Reaction Turbines
Reaction turbines are a cost-effective option for applications with a constant flow and a need for positive outlet pressure, like force mains. These highly efficient turbines can be paired with a flywheel or quick-opening bypass valve to address variable pressure concerns. Compared to Pelton turbines, reaction turbines are a more affordable option.