Hydraulic Inputs
- Flow rate
- Pressure
- Hydraulic head
- Elevation change
Primary commercial focus
Water-Cycle Power Generation System
A proposed hydraulic energy-recovery system for high-flow water, wastewater, reclaimed-water and industrial infrastructure.
Recover Energy From Existing Hydraulic Conditions
The system is intended to convert existing pressure, gravity flow or elevation energy into electricity where water is already moving continuously.
- Technically suitable high-flow infrastructure
- Potential continuous operation
- Safe bypass and controls
- Net-output evaluation
Preliminary Specifications
| Specification | Preliminary figure |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | Up to 20 kW |
| Daily energy | Up to 480 kWh |
| Annual energy | Up to 175,200 kWh |
| Represented water volume | Approximately 26.4 MGD |
Where the Energy Must Come From
System Conditions
- Pipe diameter
- Operating schedule
- Bypass configuration
- Water quality
Efficiency Factors
- Turbine efficiency
- Generator efficiency
- Auxiliary power
- Pumping effects