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