Floating Turbine - " New ! "
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Floating Turbine - This is a new turbine offering that is
in response to numerous requests. We have completed the testing and this product is now available.
The unit comes
with a 250 watt AC generator and electronic load controller.
This floating turbine is designed to generate:
200 watts continuously at a water speed of 2.8 meters per second (6 1/4 mph).
150 watts continuously at a
water speed of 2.2 meters per second (5 mph).
100 watts continuously at a water speed of 1.8 meters per second (4 mph).
The paddle wheel will turn at approximately 100 rpm, and will be connected through a gear arrangement
to turn the generator at 900 rpm. The unit will generate AC power, that can be converted to DC with a rectification box.
This unit is ideal for campers that don't want to listen to a generator or for off grid applications.
The rectification box to convert AC to DC - 12, 24, or 48 VDC is available.
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| Prototype Unit |
The floating turbine needs to be staked, or held in place by cables. Don't underestimate the force
the turbine will place against the stays - it is significant.
In the event you would like to supply your own pontoons, or use the
water wheel in a stationary condition you can purchase the floating turbine shown "without" pontoons. A sample allpication
is shown in the sketch below
Frequently asked questions
1) The turbine uses a gear box to step-up the turbine rpm to the generator
2) The unit is made of steel
3)
Blue enamel paint is applied to protect the steel from corrosion.
4)
Shipping dimensions- the turbine ships in 2 boxes - shipping weight and Shipping dimensions are as follows:
Name | Weight | Weight | Dimension | Dimension (inch) |
(kg) | (pounds) | (cm) |
Turbine | 122 | 270 | 150×112×86 | 59”x44”x34” |
Floats | 46 | 100 | 136×78×40 | 54”x31”x16” |
5) Two
or more units may be chained in series.
6)
2 or more can be connected electrically be converting to DC at the turbine. Then the DC voltage can be connected together.
The AC voltage can not be connected between two turbine because they will not remain in phase
7) Overall dimensions of the assembled unit are as follows.
How deep will the unit extend into the water? 300mm(12”)
How
wide (Outside-of-pontoon to outside-of-pontoon)? : 2400mm (95”)
How long is the unit? : 1300mm (51.5”)
8)
Two additional floats can be added for additional buoyancy – note the brackets on the sides of the floats.
