The turbine shown is for pumping at high RPM and the profile seems to be the reverse of the one needed for power harvesting, so in this case not good for a hydro Turbine. Maybe some of the members may have different report.
Nando ----- Original Message ----- From: "mengelmar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:09 AM Subject: [microhydro] New Member Intro and turbine question. > Hello all- > > My name is Matt Engelman and I'm a new member contemplating a micro- > hydro project on a small stream that runs through my property. > Thank you all for participating in such an interesting forum, I have > enjoyed reading it and learning. > > I am considering a small axial flow turbine for my project as I only > have about 20' of head but moderate flow. I was thinking about > using an old jet ski pump assembly as they seem to offer close > tolerances and seem well engineered. There are often several mostly > complete salvaged models available on ebay for less than $100. > Here's an example: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? > ViewItem&rd=1&item=4554166332&category=56422 > > Any thoughts? > > > > > > > > > > > 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/
