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

Published 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.

Mini Linear turbine test on Waimana river about 6 km past Taneatua near Whakatane, New Zealand. March 14, 2015. Pumping water and generating power for light bulb.

Linear turbine test Heathcote river Christchurch April 14, 2014. Pumping water to 5 meters high. Mini linear turbine test Heathcote river Christchurch April 14, 2014. Pumping water showing low head approx 1 meter, and high head approx 6 meters. Mini Linear turbine test Heathcote river Christchurch April 14, 2014. Showing vane operation, and pumping […]

Showing generator powering light bulb. Pump disconnected. Some vanes not setting, possibly due to uneven river flow.

Mini Linear 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.

Mini Linear turbine test Heathcote river Christchurch New Zealand April 7, 2014. Driving treadmill generator and car tail light through bike wheel step up chain drive. Close up test with voltmeter and light bulb.

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

Mini Linear 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.