Title :
A rugged simplistic reliable micro hydro generation system
Author :
Hearn, IR ; Graber, BW ; Lewis, CW ; Forsyth, AG
Author_Institution :
ESKOM, Cleveland, South Africa
Abstract :
A micro hydro generation system has been designed and successfully tested. A prototype design has been completed for a nominal 5 kW electrical output unit. 5 kW was considered by the design team to represent a fair compromise, providing sufficient power for single domestic use, electric hand tools, or the lighting of multiple households
Keywords :
hydroelectric power stations; 5 kW; design; domestic use; electric hand tools; electrical output; hydroelectric power plants; lighting; micro hydro generation system; multiple households; Africa; Costs; Design engineering; Power generation; Prototypes; Reliability engineering; Rivers; System testing; Turbines; Wind energy generation;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON '92 Proceedings., 3rd AFRICON Conference
Conference_Location :
Ezulwini Valley
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0835-2
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.1992.624515
