![]() | Zotloterer Gravitational Vortex Power Plant Austrian engineer, Franz Zotlöterer, has constructed a low-head power plant that makes use of the kinetic energy inherent in an artificially induced vortex. The plant can be installed with a water drop as little as 0.7 meters. The system is similar to one set forth by Viktor Schauberger, except that it has a dual purpose of aerating water, whereas Schauberger's design was optimized for generating electricity. In Zotlöterer's system, the water's vortex energy is collected by a slow-moving, large-surface water wheel, making the power station transparent to fish. There are no large pressure differences built up, as happens in normal turbines. The cost of construction for such a plant is half that of a conventional hydroelectric installation of similar yield; and the environmental impact is positive, instead of negative. |
![]() | How Hydroelectric Power Works Hydroelectric energy is a renewable energy source dependent upon the hydrologic cycle of water, which involves evaporation, precipitation and the flow of water due to gravity. Canada has abundant water resources and a geography that provides many opportunities to produce low-cost energy. In fact, accessing the energy from flowing waters has played an important role in the economic and social development of Canada for the past three centuries. |
![]() | three gorges dam The three gorges dam in the mainland china . |
![]() | Educational Power Plant Video An Educational video about powerplants from the 50's using RvB and Halo 2 |
![]() | Three Gorges Dam Discharging The giant dam outlets release many thousands of tons of water each second |
![]() | 3 Virtual Turbines: Pelton, Francis and Kaplan there are 3 virtual turbines, pelton francis and kaplan |
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![]() | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station Tour Albany Engineering President James Besha lead a Tour of the historic Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station on the Hudson River, on Jan. 20, '07. This is the oldest continuously operating hydroelectric plant in the United States. It has run 24/7 for more than 100 years. It's so old its output is at 40 Hertz, so they change frequency with a Motor/generator set. |
![]() | Mechanicville Power Plant One of the General Electric 3 phase AC generators at the Mechanicville Hydro-Electric Station |
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