Comments on: Micro Hydro Essentials http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials Keeping going green down to Earth Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:39:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: nathan herring http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-1214 nathan herring Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:13:50 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-1214 Please give any council for the best solution to an artesian well that produces 20 gpm but has sodium in it and needs to be cleaned for producing electricity. There is also some chloride in the water and I need to know what steps to take to keep the system from being corroded. Thank You Please give any council for the best solution to an artesian well that produces 20 gpm but has sodium in it and needs to be cleaned for producing electricity. There is also some chloride in the water and I need to know what steps to take to keep the system from being corroded. Thank You

]]> By: Guest http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-305 Guest Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-305 Hi we have recently purchased home w/creek & are very intersted in this Micro-hydro energy. Thank you Hi we have recently purchased home w/creek & are very intersted in this Micro-hydro energy. Thank you

]]> By: toby cantu http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-304 toby cantu Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:36:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-304 I have an Artesian Water Well. OUTPUT: GPM 30 I have multiple PVC water lines that supply water to multiple ponds on my property for a total of approximately 3 miles. Also this water source has been tested for irrigation and drinking water. I seek consultation to determine the feasability and parameters of developing hydroelectric power relative to my specific demands on my ranch and or future projects. I have a goal or green vision to produce bottled water and farm organic fruits and vegtables on my farm. The family farm was established by my grandfather who was in the Dairy Farm Business. My father inherited the business until drasctic market decline a decade ago forced him to close down. Now I desire to rebound with a pure green approach and once again give life to the farm. It would be a great accomplishment if I could utilize hydroelectric power. Please give me a direction of where to start or contract the correct firm or individual that can assist me in this new venture in regards to hydroelectric power. Thanks, Toby I have an Artesian Water Well.

OUTPUT: GPM 30

I have multiple PVC water lines that supply water to multiple ponds on my property for a total of approximately 3 miles.
Also this water source has been tested for irrigation and drinking water.

I seek consultation to determine the feasability and parameters of developing hydroelectric power relative to my specific demands on my ranch and or future projects.

I have a goal or green vision to produce bottled water and farm organic fruits and vegtables on my farm. The family farm was established by my grandfather who was in the Dairy Farm Business. My father inherited the business until drasctic market decline a decade ago forced him to close down. Now I desire to rebound with a pure green approach and once again give life to the farm. It would be a great accomplishment if I could utilize hydroelectric power.

Please give me a direction of where to start or contract the correct firm or individual that can assist me in this new venture in regards to hydroelectric power.

Thanks,
Toby

]]> By: Guest http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-19 Guest Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:34:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-19 i have an artesian well as well as a stream that flows year round, although it is not a fast running stream it is steady and i believe could put out enough to run a small outfit on. the well spits about ninety gallons a minute out naturally. does anyone have any suggestions for me as i have only recently began looking into hydro power. c i have an artesian well as well as a stream that flows year round, although it is not a fast running stream it is steady and i believe could put out enough to run a small outfit on. the well spits about ninety gallons a minute out naturally. does anyone have any suggestions for me as i have only recently began looking into hydro power. c

]]> By: Guest http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-303 Guest Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-303 how can I find a consultant or installer that can help determine how to tap into an underground stream at a house I am building just outside San Francisco? how can I find a consultant or installer that can help determine how to tap into an underground stream at a house I am building just outside San Francisco?

]]> By: Guest http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-302 Guest Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-302 I have a naturally overflowing artesian well which has pushed about 3 gallons a minute overflow for the past 26 years. I recently began installation of a geothermal heat pump and had a second hole drilled 40 foot from my original well and the new well head began overflowing. The original well head began pushing out 6 gallons per minute as it must be sharing the aquifer with the new well. It appears that the flow in the original well is restricted by the 1 1/2 inch overflow pipe as water is also pushing out of the well cap. Before I begin correcting flow issues from both sources I was wondering if I have enough capacity to run a small hydro turbine to produce residential electricity. I could direct this water to a higher area and allow the return to cascade back for head speed, how much would I need? Does this sound like a feasible source of hydro power? What type of solutions could harness this? How much electricity could be produced? What are some rough costs of a complete solution? Although I\'ve built my own home (a geodesic dome) and have a good aptitude for these technologies I am limited in my understanding of power generation and use. If there is anything you have which could bolster my knowledge that would also be appreciated. I have a naturally overflowing artesian well which has pushed about 3 gallons a minute overflow for the past 26 years. I recently began installation of a geothermal heat pump and had a second hole drilled 40 foot from my original well and the new well head began overflowing. The original well head began pushing out 6 gallons per minute as it must be sharing the aquifer with the new well. It appears that the flow in the original well is restricted by the 1 1/2 inch overflow pipe as water is also pushing out of the well cap. Before I begin correcting flow issues from both sources I was wondering if I have enough capacity to run a small hydro turbine to produce residential electricity. I could direct this water to a higher area and allow the return to cascade back for head speed, how much would I need?
Does this sound like a feasible source of hydro power?
What type of solutions could harness this?
How much electricity could be produced?
What are some rough costs of a complete solution?
Although I\’ve built my own home (a geodesic dome) and have a good aptitude for these technologies I am limited in my understanding of power generation and use. If there is anything you have which could bolster my knowledge that would also be appreciated.

]]> By: Guest http://greenlivingideas.com/topics/alternative-energy/micro-hydro-energy/micro-hydro-essentials/comment-page-1#comment-301 Guest Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:14:00 +0000 http://www.greenlivingideas.com/greenli2/?p=1997#comment-301 [quote=Jennifer Lance]As someone who\'s home has been powered with a micro hydro turbine for 12 years, I find your choice of a wooden water wheel image a bit bizarre. In our experience, head is more important than flow. [/quote] What do you find \"bizarre\" about the image of a wooden waterwheel? The image is virtually iconic of hydropower. Also, the article was clear in emphasizing the importance of head. Everyone knows that high head is the coin of the realm, mainly because it often allows for smaller equipment, dams, forebays etc. Generally just easier to work with. Having said that, the article correctly points out the power relationships of pressure and flow. Your experience was at your site, others may have higher flow and lower head...it\'s not like you really have a choice in the matter, unless of course you can build a giant dam and flood several counties. How many grist mills had more than 15\' of head, and keep in mind, many of those did not have turbines before about 1860. The image of a wooden water wheel is iconic of hydropower, even though they are rarely used today, why does the image surprise you? The article also was clear in emphasizing the importance of head over flow, but correctly pointed out the relative importance of both. Your experience has been with your site...sites of others may have incredible flow with lesser head. Although everyone knows that higher head is the coin of the realm (mainly because the equipment can be smaller and easier to work with), there is loads of potential for lower head sites with high flow. How many grist mills had heads greater than 15\'? [quote=Jennifer Lance]As someone who\’s home has been powered with a micro hydro turbine for 12 years, I find your choice of a wooden water wheel image a bit bizarre. In our experience, head is more important than flow. [/quote]
What do you find \”bizarre\” about the image of a wooden waterwheel? The image is virtually iconic of hydropower. Also, the article was clear in emphasizing the importance of head. Everyone knows that high head is the coin of the realm, mainly because it often allows for smaller equipment, dams, forebays etc. Generally just easier to work with. Having said that, the article correctly points out the power relationships of pressure and flow. Your experience was at your site, others may have higher flow and lower head…it\’s not like you really have a choice in the matter, unless of course you can build a giant dam and flood several counties. How many grist mills had more than 15\’ of head, and keep in mind, many of those did not have turbines before about 1860.
The image of a wooden water wheel is iconic of hydropower, even though they are rarely used today, why does the image surprise you?
The article also was clear in emphasizing the importance of head over flow, but correctly pointed out the relative importance of both. Your experience has been with your site…sites of others may have incredible flow with lesser head. Although everyone knows that higher head is the coin of the realm (mainly because the equipment can be smaller and easier to work with), there is loads of potential for lower head sites with high flow. How many grist mills had heads greater than 15\’?

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