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.  

g over the mighty Waikato river while eating dinner. The Huntly Power Station is the largest thermal power station in New Zealand and is located in the town of Huntly in the Waikato. It is operated by Genesis Power, a state-owned enterprise, and supplies around 17% of the country’s power. [Wikipedia]