Allows fish-friendly hydropower to be made in a very efficient way.
The smart turbine from FishFlow Innovations makes sure that a lot of clean energy is made at low and medium head differences. The Archimedean screw turbine is important because it is very efficient, has low maintenance costs, and is expected to last a very long time. When necessary, the turbine can be used as a pump. With this new idea, the turbine can be used as a way for fish to move upstream when power is low. The base of the screw turbine is the fish-friendly screw pump. Water comes in from the top instead of being pumped up. The water is pulled down by gravity, which turns the turbine. The screw’s shaft is connected to a generator, which turns the movement into electricity.
Positive facts about Archimedes Screw Turbine
100% fish-friendly and low noise emissions
At least 25% less CO2 emission during production
Pumping and turbinating efficiency of at least 80% feasible at variable flow rates
Less than 2 years payback time
50% more energy yield than mainstream alternative
Archimedes Screw Turbine website : https://fishflowinnovations.nl/en/innovations/screw_turbine/
