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Mini Hydro @ VoithGlobal Perspective, Local Solutions

Mini Hydro @ Voith | 2018

Mini Hydro @ Voith

➢ Utilizing Untapped Potential

➢ Installation of Power Generation at Existing Sites

➢ Electrification of Decentralized Communities

➢ Realize Energy Recovery

Turbine Systems Low-Voltage

Generator

Systems

Valves and other

Mechanical

Systems

Electrical

Protection and

Control Equipment

Smart, Integrated Plant and Civil Concepts

Small Hydro @ Voith

Within Small Hydro, Voith has revitalized its product line, drawing on its best solutions

available globally to provide excellent value locally.

Innovative, high quality design, material, and manufacturing are ensured by Voith

Center of Competence in Austria, Koessler.


Mini Hydro Application Range

• Mini Hydro includes 5

different turbine solutions

• All are Kaplan-, Francis- or

Pelton-Type Turbines

• Standard Low-Voltage

Electrical Product Line

• Heads from 2 to 200 meters

(6 to 650 feet)

• Output per Unit from 100 to

1,200 kW per unit


eQ - Vertical Kaplan Turbine Generator Unit


Kaplan - Vertical

2 to 10 m (6 to 33 ft)

2 to 20 m³/s (70 to 700 ft3/s)

Up to 1,000 kW

Design Features

• Vertical, double-regulated Kaplan

• Short erection time due to pre-assembled parts

• Compact design optimized to limit civil structure

• Directly coupled generator or speed increaser

• Maintenance-friendly, modular design

eQ - Horizontal or Vertical Francis Turbine Generator Unit


Francis – Horizontal

Up to 150 m (490 ft)

0.5 to 3 m³/s (17 to 110 ft3/s)

Up to 1,200 kW

Design Features

• Vertical or horizontal Francis unit

• Drinking water applications

• Compact, pre-assembled design

• Optimized inlet and draft-tube parts

• High-quality milled runner in-house in Austria

eQ - Vertical or Horizontal Pelton Turbine Generator Unit


Pelton – Vertical & Horizontal

Up to 200 m (650 ft)

Up to 1 m³/s (36 ft3/s)

Up to 1,200 kW

Design Features

• Vertical or horizontal Pelton unit

• Design with 1 to 6 nozzles

• Inner-regulated nozzles with hydraulic actuator

• Compact set with integrated generator

• Encased in concrete or free-standing

• Jet deflector

StreamDiver® Turbine Generator Unit


StreamDiver

2 to 8 m (6.5 to 27 ft)

Up to 14 m³/s (500 ft3/s)

Up to 850 kW

Design Features

• Designed for cost effective civil integration

• Direct-driven permanent magnet generator

• Water lubricated bearings

• Completely oil and grease-free

• Maintenance-friendly by simplified design

• Runner regulation or variable speed optional

Integration Examples of StreamDiverTM Hydro Plants

Focus is flexible integration and reduction of civil

Run of river in diversion-type plants

Closed pipe systems

Open canals for irrigation or cooling water

Run of river as overflowed concept


Application – South Bend

Bypass Channel / Canal


Project Data

Location South Bend, Indiana, USA

Start-up 2018

Unit Type SD 13.10 (10 Units)

Generation Type PMG, 300 rpm

Rated Net Head 3.17 m

Rated Discharge 99 cms (110 3 /yds )

Rated Output 2,500 kW

Operation Fixed-speed



location of fish migration

system

bypass (debris, fish)

control room (E-house)

incl. cabinets

10x StreamDiver units

(in stacked formation)

incl. shut-off valves

83 m³/s

(2,931 cfs)

location of horizontal trash

rack

StreamDiver Units in Production –

Units in Assembly – Shipment in 2018


Application - PeruEnergy Recovery power plant using residual head


Project Data

Owner N.D.

Location Huampani, Peru

Start-up 2018

Unit Type

SD 13.10 (2 Units),

Existing Channel,

Overflowed Plant

Generation Type PMG, 327 RPM


Rated Discharge 18 cms

Rated Output 700 kW

Operation Fixed-speed

Application - PeruWorkshop and Delivery


Application - PeruInstallation


Prototype Operation in Nussdorf (Austria)

5 years of Maintenance-free Operation

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Turbine Data:

• Power Unit: SD 13.10 (Ø 1310 mm)

• Power: 314 kW / max. 450 kW

• Net head: 3.58 m / max. 4.68 m

• Flow: 9.96 cms

• Generator speed: 333 rpm, 50 Hz

Project Status:

• Commissioned August 2012

• Operating hours: > 40,000 hrs

• Exported electricity: > 10.0 GWh

• On-site inspections: 2

Housing After 42 Months of Operation Shows Slight Organic

Layer, but Intact Coating


• Generator leakage test good, temperature and leakage sensors functioning properly

• Anti-corrosion coating intact (covered by thin organic layer)

Unit in Excellent Condition


• Runner blade condition excellent, proper tip clearance maintained, no abrasion, cavitation

• Guide vane coating intact with some impacts on leading edge

Tubular Kaplan Turbine Generator Unit


Tubular Turbine

Up to 20 m (66 ft)

Up to 4 m³/s (140 ft3/s)

Up to 250 kW

Design Features

• Fixed or variable blades

• Cost-efficient off-the-shelf generator

• Higher head through serial arrangement

• Higher flow through parallel arrangement

• Tubular design with high setting - easy access

• Special application in drinking water, treatment

plants, irrigation


To water tank: Sewage, Factory utilityTo mid-point of piping: Waterworks, Industrial water

To sustainable discharge: Dam, Weir To open channels: Irrigation canal, River

Application Examples

Irrigation Application – Nogawa


Project Data

Owner N.D.

Location Japan

Start-up 2013

Unit Type L Series

Generation Type Asynchronous


Rated Discharge 2.2 cms

Rated Output 125 kW

Operation Variable Blades

PRV Application – Kotsube


Project Data

Owner N.D.

Location Japan

Start-up 2013

Unit Type M Series

Generation Type Asynchronous

Rated Net Head 17 m

Rated Discharge 1.53 cms

Rated Output 198 kW

Operation Variable Blades

PRV Application – Kotsube


Other Applications


Morigasaki Sewage Plant (East)

Sewage Water Treatment Plant

Output: 94 kW

Start-up: 2004

Single unit installation, Type L, movable blades.

Standardized Mini Hydro Automation Solutions


Low Voltage Control and Protection

• Low voltage circuit breaker assembly

• Protection and synchronization

• Central plant control (common control) via

integrated HMI

• Automatic voltage regulator (AVR) *

• Remote monitoring and alarming system

• House supply for support systems (motors and

actuators)

• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) (option)

• Pre-assembled stand-alone container system

(option)

• Island operation system (option)

* not standard for permanent magnet generator

HyService – The Six Business Segments

A 360° Approach

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Assessment

& Consulting

Maintenance

Spare Parts

Refurbishment

& Upgrade

Repairs

Education

& Training

Service and Support for All Voith Brands

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•AEG / Hydro

•Allis Chalmers

•Ebara

•Fuji Electric

•Kössler

•S. Morgan Smith

•Shanghai Hydro-Power Equip. Co.

•Siemens

•TDPS (Toyo Denki)

•VG Power

•Vortex Hydrosystems

•Westinghouse Generators

•Riva, Tosi, Ansaldo, Hydroart


The Future is Mini.

Mini Hydro @ Voith stands for comprehensive solutions for the

sustainable generation of electricity from small hydro resources.

Standardized products for individual applications provide high

performance, quality and cost-efficiency at the same time.

Contacts:

Daniel P. Olson Steven R. Potter

Small Hydro Manager – U.S. Western Regional Manager

Tel: 1 717-659-0573 Tel: 1 541-743-6353

[email protected] [email protected]


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