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Potential Energy
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Case Studies
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“There are loads of experts who have come here and told me that I need to install a hydro plant. You came here and told me the different ways that I could do it, and asked what I wanted!”
 Potential Energy Case Studies:
 Alhampton Mill Project - Alhampton, Somerset
Bindon Mill Project - Lulworth Estate, Dorset
Fiddleford Mill Project - Fiddleford, Dorset
Fonthill Lake Project - Fonthill, Wiltshire
Hewletts Mill Project - Galhampton, Somerset
Iford Manor Project - Iford, Wiltshire
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Alhampton Mill Project
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| Harness river’s energy potential, reliability, minimal maintenance, avoid debris accumulation, protect fish and wildlife. |
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| Head 2.75m, Flow 0.6 m3/sec, Power 12 kW |
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The banks of the river Alham are tree lined, producing large volumes of debris such as logs and leaves. An Archimedes screw turbine was chosen as the site is away from the mill house, and so the turbine needs to be reliable and minimal maintenance. The screw allows fish and much of the debris to simply pass through, removing the need for protective screens and associated cleaning equipment. Tree roots had caused considerable structural damage to the river bank and historic mill infrastructure, and so a major rebuilding project was undertaken during which the foundations for the screw turbine were installed.
The installation has been producing more power than expected since the installation was completed. |
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