ch 2016: Flume test of linear turbine; pumping water, and flow speed measurement

hed on Jan 21, 2013 Linear turbine test in tidal flow, showing two 500 watt alternators for power generation. Step up drive using chain and belt to give 2000 rpm. Water pump fitted to other end with crank drive. Made from pvc pipe with two glass balls as check valves.

turbine Tests Heathcote April 13, 2014. Showing generator powering light bulb. Pump disconnected. Some vanes not setting, possibly due to uneven river flow.

inear turbine test Rakaia River, Canterbury New Zealand April 9, 2014. Pumping water and generating power to small car tailight bulb using treadmill motor/generator. Power to light is disconnected near end of video and speed and pump flow rate increases slightly due to reduced load.  

                                             Tidal current linear turbine tests at Orewa River January 2013 See video of linear turbine tests at Orewa river:  click here                     […]