Turbulent - Hydroelectric Turbines for Green, Decentralized Energy

Power Electronics

Highly reliable power electronics from EU manufacturers, carefully selected for +15 years of uninterrupted operation.

Remote Control

A leading-edge IEC-61131-3 controller takes care of safe, efficient and  autonomous operation of the turbine. Secure remote control is included for predictive maintenance, upgrades & PPA implementations.

MECHANICAL SPECS

• Dry weight: 900kg - 1850kg*
• Head: 1.5m – 3m with a cascade of turbines for larger heads
• CFD optimized basin with a diameter of 3.8m up to 6m for 100kW
• Concrete basin, designed for a life of 100 years
• Cast iron impeller hub with corrosion-proof coating, stainless steel blades
• Protective trash rack for large debris, designed to minimize its accumulation
• *subject to new model developments

ELECTRIC SPECS

• Suited for 220-480v and 50/60Hz
• Three phase (15kW and above); for smaller models please contact us
• IE3 Generator and Gearbox by Flender-Siemens
• On Grid: Danfoss softstarter to minimise startup/shutdown currents, compliant with worldwide grid standards
• Off Grid: Vacon rectifier & invertor for a flexible, stable off-grid solution, matching any required grid standard

ON/OFF GRID OPTIONS

• We provide different converter solutions depending on your situation
• On-grid connection for locations nearby electricity line where you can sell your surplus to the grid*
• For a remote area with no access, an off-grid version can be provided
• *Netbilling law might vary per country

CONTROL SYSTEM

• Our controller works with proprietary advanced control algorithms that utilize power-point tracking to achieve optimum power production from the turbine
• Flow control and automatic actuated sluice gate

Harness clean energy from rivers or canals that were never viable before and power communities and villages with 50 to 500 households. 

• Generate 100.000 to 500.000 kWh per year per turbine
• Scalable up to several MW by installing multiple/cascading units
• Short total implementation time
• Fast delivery
• Easy transport on a small truck
• Easy civil works and installation in a couple of days
• Easier permits as there are no negative environmental or social impacts
• A reliable and constant energy source (unlike intermittent energy sources like wind or solar)
• Energy possible 24 hours, 365 days a year

FISH FRIENDLY
A slow RPM impeller with a design that creates low shear stress. The slow rate of pressure difference over the blade ensures that this turbine lets all fish and aquatic life pass by unharmed.

NO FLOOD RISK
As our turbines work together with nature, they do not obstruct the normal water flow, eliminating flood risks altogether.

LOW MAINTENANCE
Superb quality components made in the EU, a trash rack for protection from large debris, and only one moving component allows this turbine to produce energy with hardly any maintenance cost.

EASY TO INSTALL
The vortex turbine is the smallest in its kind for each given energy level. It is preassembled and easily transported to your site.

LONG OPERATING LIFE
Provided our maintenance plan is followed, our turbines have a lifetime of 30 years.

REMOTE MONITORING
The turbine is fitted with monitoring software, enabling control from anywhere, anytime.