Yes, too many reasons FOR NOT WORKING: This is a question that is constantly asked in this Forum.
12 volts generation 800 ft distance ( 1800 feet two wires) 1 wire ( really two -- the second is the casing). 75 feet *0.3048 = 22.8 meter 40 gpm = 2.52 l/s Gross Power available 22.8 * 2.52*9.81= 563.6 watts Expect around 250 to 300 watts due to the generator efficiency Piping needs to be considered for minimum friction losses -- You do not say -- the length of the piping Couple this power NOT to an alternator but to a brushless 3 phase motor or an induction motor as a generator producing high voltage ( 230 VAC or higher). Place transformer(s) at the load to bring the voltage to the battery bank range. REGARDS Nando ----- Original Message ----- From: "lancehsmith2002" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 6:11 PM Subject: [microhydro] gm 1 wire alternator > is there any reason a 1 wire 12v gm alternator will not work attached > to a pelton wheel . 75 ft head 40 gpm 800ft alternator to > batteries.....thank you for your opinions and remarks.....l smith > > > > > > > > > > Does your company feature in the microhydro business directory at http://microhydropower.net/directory ? If not, please register free of charge and be exposed to the microhydro community world wide! > > NOTE: The advertisements in this email are added by Yahoogroups who provides us with free email group services. The microhydro-group does not endorse products or support the advertisements in any way. > > More information on micro hydropower at http://microhydropower.net > > To unsubscribe: send empty message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EA3HyD/3MnJAA/79vVAA/FGYolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Does your company feature in the microhydro business directory at http://microhydropower.net/directory ? If not, please register free of charge and be exposed to the microhydro community world wide! NOTE: The advertisements in this email are added by Yahoogroups who provides us with free email group services. The microhydro-group does not endorse products or support the advertisements in any way. More information on micro hydropower at http://microhydropower.net To unsubscribe: send empty message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microhydro/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
