Mini Linear turbine test Lake Taupo New Zealand 22 February 2014
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Tests 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…
Mini linear turbine test pumping water in Whakatane river, New Zealand March 14, 2014.
Mini linear turbine suspended from rail in river bed, and floating in the river. Upper chain supported using bicycle derailers part way along chain to prevent chain coming off. Water pump made from pvc pipe with two brass check valves.
Departure – Road trip to Balclutha
Looking over the Waikato River at Huntly during the road trip to Balclutha.