The micro-hydro pelton turbine manual

Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Micro-hydro is a useful way of providing power to houses, workshops or villages that need an independent supply. For many remote areas beyond the reach of a national grid, micro-hydro is the only economic option.

Where flow is limited, but high heads are available, the Pelton wheel is one of the most useful turbines. The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual is written to enab Micro-hydro is a useful way of providing power to houses, workshops or villages that need an independent supply. The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual is written to enable the reader to design and manufacture Pelton turbines with capacities from a few hundred Watts to around kw, though much of the information is relevant for larger units too.

Aimed at readers with a general engineering workshop background, the emphasis is on simple technology, so that the turbines can be made in small workshops with basic engineering facilities. More advanced processes are discussed for those with access to better manufacturing facilities. As well as detailing all the important aspects of design, the book covers basic theory, turbine selection, manufacture, installation, testing and problem-solving.

The manual is well illustrated and contains a comprehensive appendices, containing manufacturing reference information and the derivation of equations used. Jeremy Thake, a mechanical design engineer, has worked for the appropriate technology organization, DCS, in Nepal for six years in micro-hydro systems.

He currently works for the renewable energy consultancy, IT Power. Get A Copy. Paperback , pages. Published December 15th by Practical Action first published January 1st More Details Original Title. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. All Languages. More filters. This book written by Jeremy Thake and published by Intermediate Technology which was released on 13 January with total pages We cannot guarantee that The Micro hydro Pelton Turbine Manual book is available in the library, click Get Book button to download or read online books.

Join over Where flow is limited but high heads of water are available the Pelton wheel is one of the most useful turbines. It can be fabricated in small engineering shops with basic facilities. Jeremy Thake explains how to design, make and use them. Micro-Hydro Design Manual has grown from Intermediate Technology's field experiences with micro-hydro installations and covers operation and maintenance, commissioning, electrical power, induction generators, electronic controllers, management, and energy surveys.

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