of Tuapeka turbine (linear turbine) at Tuapeka punt picnic on Clutha River New Zealand Feb 26, 2012. Tuapeka punt is operating across river using rudders and river flow to make it move sideways. Tuapeka turbine operates on similar principle with blades suspended on chains and incliined to flow to move sideways and turn wheels […]

rk III version of Tuapeka turbine exhibited at Fieldays 2012 at Mystery Creek Hamilton, New Zealand.   Model linear turbine demonstration at Fieldays 16 June 2012.  River simulation using child’s play pool with underwater scooter propulsion unit at far end of test tank, and straightening vanes positioned upstream of turbine.