DJ:
Paddle wheels for such power is a "big mother". A better solution would be 2 contra-rotating propellers under water, so what is the depth of the river in the area of interest. Other solution is to determine the length of river that is accessible for energy extraction, the head between extreme points of the area of interest and see if it is possible to install a pipe to get the volume and head for 30 KW and of course GOVERNMENT approval since that river must carry fish. A Banki or a propeller may be OK, and preferable the Propeller. Regards Nando ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJ MacIntyre" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>; "DJ MacIntyre" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 8:04 PM Subject: [microhydro] 50kw paddle wheel microhydro generator: Canadian Dealer/Installer? > > > Hydrophillics, > > Sorry for the lack of formal introduction, but this is something of a > time sensitive matter. > > In brief, I run a small renewable energy company in Quebec; mostly we do > wind and solar, but the lucky few do sometimes get microhydro. Got a > client call the other day, however, from a fish farm that wants to > utilize a paddle wheel generation system to lessen or eliminate their > grid dependancy. In a nutshell, Ontario is on the fast track to mimicing > California's electrical situation, and the smart rats are getting into > the lifeboats now ;-). This client has river access, and an average flow > rate of 4-5 knots, they tell me. They need 30kw constant feed to keep > their infrastructure (pumps et al) going. > > They're in Eastern Ontario, so likely a Canadian supplier/installer > would be best. Suggestions? Altavista searches for hydroelectric > paddlewheels is turning up alot of chaff, not alot of wheat, I'm afraid. > > Again, sorry for my abruptness, but they tell me that "time is of the > essence". > > Interestingly, I've yet to have a client that told me "yeah, take as > long as you want, we're in no hurry." ;-). > > I promise my future participation in your list will be less pressed ;-). > > Thanks again, > > DJ > > > > > > > > > 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 --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/TzSHvD/SOnJAA/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/
