HI, I am new to the site. We live in Southern Costa Rica, off the grid. We have done our tests for drop and head, we have an abundance of water, more than 20...
Well, CONGRATULATIONS!! on having nice property. To calculate the out put of the equipment we basically need : The Head (pressure)in m.; Discharge (flow)...
Hi Ginnee, There are lots of knowledgeable folks on this site. Before they can be of much use, you need to be more specific regarding head pressure, flow, ...
Hi Please let me know of your construction,technical and financial support so then it may possible to recommend something suitable. Thanks Y.Yassi Ginnee...
Hi Ginnee & Felipe, Very nice 'Finca', a I see at your blog. I had sent you a particular e-mail giving Mauricio Gnecco contact, Colombia, who may help with the...
Ginnee: There is a fellow in Costa Rica that does alternative energy installations, his name is LUIS and If you are interested I can supply his phone number...
nando
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Oct 3, 2007 6:37 am
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Oct. 3, 07 Hello Carlos and all, You informed me some time ago about the work of of your friend, Mauricio Gnecco, with direct drive, water powered...
Thanks for your input. The project is still in pre-development phase and we are just waiting for go-ahead to do the full development. Cheers Alastair Gets ...
Of course , variable is possible! In your situation, you need Pelton turbine. Pelton turbine works between 10 % and 100 % of flow Regards Thierry France ... --...
Yes Alastair, as Thierry say, Pelton multi jet are the suitable turbine for that site (2, 3 or 4 nozzles). The turbine can be selected with horizontal or...
Any ideas on what is the most efficient method of pumping the greatest amount of water given the following: head- 6 feet volume- 500 gpm pumping height- 70...
Ricardo, That sounds very interesting. We have a colleague in that area who may be interested in seeing the ice plant. Could you send me the address? I will...
Pelton turbine is a very adaptive turbine because each nozzle, can work with a good efficiency between 10 and 100 of aperture. An economic solution consist to...
Hello Ron, I am also interested to get a copy of the article. Sounds interesting for using in a remote area where I have been working for a couple of years. ...
That's a good arrangement. Regards, Carlos ... From: Th Gronlier To: microhydro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:03 PM Subject: Re:...
Hey Tom, An Overshot Spiral Pump would be simple and cheap to make. The main problem with this configuration is freezing, but you are far south enough where...
Thanks guys, I notice a waterwheel in the files section of the group's site by Ian Gilmartin. Does anyone have experience with that waterwheel? I've looked on...
Here are some references for refrigeration that I posted in March. My own suggestons: Make sure that the oil will return to the compressor, don't let the...
Hi Ginnee Hancock from Costa Rica: I am from Cuba expert in this matter, but as I know in your country there are a lot hydropower development practice,...
Overshot waterwheels, Poncelet wheels and Banki-crossflow turbines will all be suitable and if well built and appropriately dimensioned for the site an...
Max Enfield
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Oct 8, 2007 7:06 am
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... +44(0)1 568 780837 Yesterday the village held it's annual Renewable Energy Celebration generally kown as the Harvest Festival. The latest since the...
Dear Friends, I have been allotted a site in M.P. (India) having following salient features for installation of Mini Hydel Station. 1. The Mini Hydel...
Helical rotor pumps (also called progressive cavity pumps) have been used to pump 5% sand slurries so will work well with muddy water. Diaphragm pumps need...
Further info Helical gear pumps (progressive cavity pumps) are used for thick, syrup-like liquids, also for foods with chunks in them, in beer production to...
DEAR SIR/MADAM, NWFP HAVE IDEAL LOCATION/POTINCIAL FOR SMALL HYDRO POWER PLZ SEND ME A GOOD PROPOSAL /DIGRAM /MACHINERY LIST UPTO 5000/20000$US . THANKS ...
ARSHAD SHAHEEN
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Oct 16, 2007 4:05 am
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Hi, I'm still working on an open river (tidal) generator, and am looking for help. Can someone point me to a webpage that will help me determine the optimum...
Hello We want to install a turbine between two reservoirs with a 45m elevation deference. The flow between the reservoirs is about 500 cum per hour. The...
Avraham Blau
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Oct 22, 2007 6:25 am
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Jim! Hi, My name is Randy Gilliland. I live in Redmond and I'm really interested in micro hydro. I don't possess tons of knowledge but I have a lot of energy...
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