Using Pumps as Generators
Many manufacturers do not have turbine characteristics for their pumps. Use this excel spreadsheet adapted from Pumps as Turbines, originally from “Pumps as Turbines, a User’s Guide,” to view the characteristics of different pumps.
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Small Hydro Overview/Spreadsheet
Hydroelectric potential is controlled primarily by how much water is flowing past the turbine and the pressure the water is exerting on the turbine. The Small Hydro Overview/Spreadsheet, prepared by Lon House, demonstrates a hydro-power calculator for an In-conduit application.