Turbulent Mini Hydro: Affordable Technology for Generating Electricity from Small Rivers

The basis of Turbulent technology is a small vortex turbine that uses the energy of running water. To install the turbine, an artificial sleeve is created on the river bank, which directs the water flow into a cylindrical concrete well. There, the water creates a stable vortex flow. The vortex rotates the turbine blades, and the mechanical energy is transferred to the generator, which converts it into electrical energy.

Unlike solar or wind power plants, the turbine operates around the clock, since the water moves constantly, providing stable generation. For normal operation of the installation, a difference in elevation of only 1.5 meters is required, which makes this technology applicable on small rivers.

Specifications

• Power: 15 to 100 kW depending on needs.
• Productivity: one installation can supply electricity to 60 households.
• Service life: the concrete structure is designed for 100 years, and the turbine has a minimum number of moving parts, which reduces the need for maintenance.
• Assembly: installation takes only one week.
• Materials: key elements are manufactured using 3D printing, which reduces costs and simplifies scaling.

Unlike large hydroelectric power plants, the Turbulent mini hydroelectric power plant has virtually no impact on natural ecosystems. Its installation does not require blocking the river bed or creating dams, which preserves the natural flow of water. Vortex turbines are also safe for fish and other river fauna.

Turbulent opens up new horizons for small hydropower. Potential development areas include:

• Scaling: Increasing capacity to cover the needs of large settlements or industrial facilities.
• Versatility: Adapting the technology for use in canals, waterfalls and other water bodies.
• Integration with other energy sources: Combining with solar and wind power plants to create hybrid systems.
• Automation: Implementing intelligent control systems to optimize turbine operation depending on demand.

The Turbulent mini hydropower plant is successfully operating in Belgium, proving the efficiency of the technology. Positive operating experience allows us to expect rapid spread of such plants in other countries, especially in regions with low energy consumption, remote from centralized networks.

Turbulent demonstrates how modern engineering solutions can make renewable energy affordable and environmentally friendly. Ease of installation, low cost and high reliability make this technology attractive for use

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