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.
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.
Original test video currently unavailable. 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. See Drawings page which has manufacturing drawings including parts list.Can be made with simple tools (hacksaw, drill, sheet metal cutters (tinsnips), from local…
We tested the prototype turbine in a swimming pool at friend’s place in Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. Floatation test – passed Driving test – not quite passed Transportation test – semi-passed Here is a video footage of the day. Linear Turbine Prototype – Test 1/4, 19 Jan 2012, Auckland Linear Turbine Prototype –…