Run of River Turbine Demonstrator
Reference Number
InnUK/752128/01
Title
Run of River Turbine Demonstrator
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Renewable Energy Sources(Hydropower, Small hydropower (less than 10 MW))
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
Fern Innovation Limited
Fern Innovation Limited
Award Type
Innovation Voucher
Funding Source
Innovate UK
Start Date
01 February 2015
End Date
31 July 2015
Duration
6 months
Total Grant Value
£5,000
Industrial Sectors
Region
North West
Programme
Competition Call: 1411_RESP_IV_Rnd10 - Not Available. Activity Round 1
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Objectives
Abstract
"Business help required in assessment of potential markets and the optimal electrical output v's price combination. Engineering help required in modelling/assessing: a) Speed of rotor in a range of river flow velocities; b) Gearing to enable the turbine to drive an automotive alternator; c) Electrical power output of the system; d) Robust drive-train and selection of components; e) Materials and manufacturing processes suitable for use in construction of the hydrodynamic elements of the turbine."
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