NEW TECHNOLOGY for MICRO-HYDRO
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Innovations used for the most consistent energy transfer:
- varying coil angles-->
- to extract and convert linear kinetic energy of water incrementally inside hydroelectric turbine, as it sequentially decelerates through gradual to steeper coils
- outer containment cylinder:
- to focus energy of stream/ ocean current, not slip through without contacting turbine
- side vents (optional, for variable flow conditions)
- for early water exit from turbine during pressure backup when current flow slows
- this is NOT an Archimedes screw, BUT outperforms an Archimedes screw
- this is NOT a modification of traditional turbines such as Kaplan, crossflow, or Pelton wheel
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HydroCoil Turbine development:
Development, Consultation and Assessment :
Through the assistance of the engineering departments at Villanova University, and Cooper Union University in New York (www.cooperunion.edu)
Working with 3-D Technologies of Avondale, PA (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/3dtech ), the design underwent internal improvements. Definitive demonstrations and certification were conducted April 2-8, 2009. Results were more than 150% of expectations, with efficiency beyond the norm for low head hydro. See short demonstration video (p.3).
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Become self-sustaining in electricity. Sell power to the utililty company when your own electrical needs are low. Supplement the electrical power source for your community or farm. Charge your sailboat or ship's battery while at anchor [or underway]. Power remote monitoring equipment near a stream or a tidewater.
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HydroCoil turbines use patented designs [reg. USPTO ], have few moving parts and low-cost injection molding, and produce power unlike other low-head hydro technologies that have complexity, deep-draft water requirement, or more limited energy capture. (Low flow hydro generally requires high head.)
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MICRO-HYDRO for the 21st Century
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