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- Page 1 Use and Care Instructions for your new High Head Micro-hydroelectric Generator Models: MHG-200HH MHG-500HH Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd., Canada PowerPal™ High Head...
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Page 2: Read This First
READ THIS FIRST This manual contains important information concerning your new PowerPal high head micro-hydroelectric generator. It covers Models MHG-200HH and MHG-500HH. You should read this manual carefully before installing PowerPal or allow a trained technician from your local PowerPal Service Center to install it for you. Your PowerPal generator is designed to be simple to operate and easy to maintain. - Page 3 be irreparably damaged and require total rewiring. See the section on ‘Technical Specifications’. • Do not forget to grease the bearings at the recommended times. Failure to do this will result in excessive wear on the bearings and shorten their life. Always ensure that the Electronic Load Controller is set at approximately 110 or 220V, depending on your country.
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Page 4: System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM The following diagram shows how the non-electrical components fit together. Further reading of this manual will provide the necessary explanations. The components are: Forebay, or water tank Atmospheric vent Penstock, or intake pipe Penstock adaptor flange Spear valve Turbine Generator Turbine stand... -
Page 5: Selecting A Site
SELECTING A SITE PowerPal is designed for use in a wide range of locations. There are two critical factors that influence power output – head and flow. Head is the vertical distance between the turbine and the water source (forebay), measured in meters. Flow is the amount of water that passes through the turbine at any instant, measured in litres per second (l/sec). -
Page 6: Site Preparation
reduced. If it is larger then your power output will be increased. While increased power output appears desirable, if the head is too large then the rotor will turn too fast and reduce the life of the bearings. For heads less than 6 meters a MHG-200HH is the recommended model and for heads greater than 6 meters the MHG-500HH is required. - Page 7 The penstock is shown by the black line A- B. In the first diagram (A) the penstock follows the stream. This may lead to unnecessary length and cost. In diagram B, the most direct route is selected to reduce length and cost. Diagram C shows the best alternative where a side channel or ‘power conduit’...
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Page 8: System Installation
SYSTEM INSTALLATION After locating a suitable site and completing the earthworks (if any), your PowerPal is ready for installation. To do this: 1. Bolt the turbine to a turbine stand or base which allows at least 100mm clearance between the turbine and the ground. The turbine stand should be sturdy and made from concrete or steel as shown on page 4 of this manual. - Page 9 6. Once the glue is set the turbine can be started. Fill the forebay and allow the water to flow freely into the penstock. The turbine runner will rotate and spent water will flow out in front of the turbine stand (into an escape drain). An alternative is to allow the water to escape through the floor of a purpose-built platform.
- Page 10 Adjust voltage here About the electronic load controller The water turbine captures the water’s energy and converts it into electricity. The generator’s output voltage is dependent on the load consumption. When there is no power being consumed, the output voltage can reach 300V (or 150V). This output voltage will decrease with any increase in power consumption.
- Page 11 but check the bearings to see if they have collected water. If so, turn PowerPal upside down to drain and dry the internal shaft assembly. Do not try to dry it near a fire as the rotor is bonded with epoxy that could be damaged by excessive heat. Before using again, make sure that the power socket is also dry.
- Page 12 4. Unbolt the penstock adaptor flange at the turbine. Keep the penstock away from PowerPal to keep it dry. 5. Unbolt the turbine and remove from the turbine stand. 6. Remove generator cap (see photo A on page 12). 7. Turn PowerPal on its side. 8.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems are encountered, check this section before contacting your Service Center. 1. Head and flow conditions appear to be OK, but PowerPal will not work. It is likely that the system has been installed incorrectly. Check this. If still not working, remove the cap from the generator and use your fingers to quickly turn the nut on top of the rotor. -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MHG-200HH MHG-500HH 1 Rated power output 200W 500W 2 Maximum allowable 250W 650W load 3 Intended voltage 110 / 220V~ 110 / 220V~ 4 Frequency at rated 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz power output 5 Frequency at 70 Hz 70 Hz runaway speed 6 Rotor runaway speed... -
Page 16: Appendix A - Forebay Design
Also, the diagrams and much useful information on pages 7 and 15 are taken from Micro- hydropower Sourcebook – A Practical Guide to Design and Implementation in Developing Countries. NRECA, 1986. Special thanks go to David Willcox of the UK for his invaluable input and suggestions. APPENDIX A –... -
Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd. 2-416 Dallas Road Victoria, BC V8V 1A9 Canada Declare that the products described within are, in accordance with Directive 73/23/EEC – the Low Voltage Directive, in conformity with the following standards: EN 61116:1995 Electromechanical equipment guide for small hydroelectric installations EN 61362:1998 Guide to specification of hydroturbine control systems.
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