ESD - Model LH1000 - Low Head Stream Engine
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The LH1000 is specifically designed machine to operate efficiently in low-head sites. It takes advantage of the same generator as the Stream Engine, however the water turbine component uses a low head propeller design. The LH1000, is designed to operate in conjunction with battery based power systems, storing electrical power for use at times when consumption exceeds generation.
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To gain enough head to operate the LH1000, water is channelled into a sluiceway. The turbine is mounted in a 18cm (7″) diameter opening in the sluice bottom, with the draft tube extending to the tailwater below. The water turns the propeller, creating shaft power. This in turn powers the generator producing electricity. This machine is suited for sites that do not have much head (vertical drop) but have a lot of water (500-1000 gallons per minute).
Typically, these systems operate at 12, 24, 48 or 120 volts. The LH1000 can be specially wound to operate at 240 volts if necessary, employing an adjustable, permanent magnet generator and reconnectable wiring. A low volume propeller is available which will use half the water and produce half the power for any given head. This can be used at sites with lower flow or when the water at a higher flow site is drying up.
Key Features
- Axial Flow Propeller Turbine
- Outputs up to 1.5 Kilowatt (KW)
- Adjustable Output Permanent Magnet Alternator
- Non-corrosive Precision Made Parts
- Outputs of 2+Kilowatts (KW) and 12, 24, & 48 volt options. Generating 240 volts
- Operating Range from 3 meters (10ft) to over 100 meters (300ft)
- Can operate with 1 to 4 nozzles
Pricing
- LH1000 with Draft Tube: $4250
- High Voltage Option: $400
- High Current Option: $300
Parts Pricing
- LH1000 Propeller: $325
- LH1000 Shaft: $200
- LH1000 Main Frame: $400
- LH1000 6″ Rubber Coupler: $60
- LH1000 Guide Vane Assembly: $375
- LH1000 Draft Tube: $180
- LH1000 Cutlass Bearing: $60
- LH1000 Bearing Carrier: $30
- LH1000 Spinner: $15
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How it Works
There are two basic modelswhich fit two different needs. The stream engine is designed to take advantage of sites with higher head while the LH1000 is designed for sites with low head and high flow. Both models are designed for battery-based power systems, with electricity generated at a steady rate and stored in batteries for later use. When AC power is desired an inverter is used to convert the stored energy. In grid tie applications, the machines are usually used to generate high voltage DC that is compatible with grid tie inverters. Our machines can also feed the utility grid.
Our machines are designed to make use of a natural source of running water. Water from the stream is channelled into a pipeline to gain enough head (vertical drop the water falls) to power the system. The water passes through a nozzle, where it accelerates, strikes the turbine wheel and turns the generator shaft. The amount of power produced will depend on the head and flow from the water source.
Key Terms
Technical jargon broken down to help you understand how it all works.
Total Vertical drop of the water source from intake to turbine.
The vertical drop of the water source is greater than 3 meters or 10 feet
The vertical drop of the water source is between 1 meter or 3 feet and 3 meters or 10 feet
The Head Water is the source of the stream leading to the generator.
The tail water is the water that leaves the generator and is returned to the stream
The LH1000 is designed specifically for sites with...
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