Summary of Contents for Asian Phoenix Resources MHG-T8
- Page 1 Use and Care Instructions for your new T8 & T16 Turgo Micro-hydroelectric Generator Models: MHG-T8 MHG-T16 Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd., Canada...
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Page 2: Read This First
READ THIS FIRST This manual contains important information concerning your new PowerPal T8 or T16 Turgo micro-hydroelectric generator. It covers Models MHG-T8 and MHG-T16. 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. -
Page 3: System Diagram
POWERPAL COMPONENTS Inside your PowerPal box you will find: • 1 x generator-turbine assembly • 1 x penstock adaptor flange • 1 x gate valve • 1 x rubber gasket • 6 x M24 foundation nuts and bolts • 1 x control panel including electronic load controller •... - Page 4 Forebay, or water tank Atmospheric vent Penstock, or intake pipe Gate valve Spear valve Generator Turbine Turbine stand Dimensions are in mm. Forebay dimensions PowerPal™ T8 & T16 Turgo 4...
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Page 5: Selecting A Site
24m to 48 psi for a head of 34m. This head should be between 24 and 34 meters for both the MHG-T8 model and the MHG-T16 model. If it is smaller then the power output will be reduced. If it is larger then your power output will be increased. -
Page 6: Site Preparation
While the range of head for both T8 and T16 models is the same, the main difference between them is one of water flow. For flows less than 66 l/sec a MHG-T8 is required and for flows greater than 40 l/sec the MHG-T16 is recommended. - Page 7 The penstock should be made of steel with internal diameter of 150mm and thickness 4mm. The gate valve (included) must be installed at the high-pressure end of the penstock for closing whenever servicing the turbine. A good way to reduce penstock length is shown in the following diagram. The penstock is shown by the black line A-B.
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Page 8: System Installation
The top of the penstock is typically placed not at the bottom but some way up the forebay wall so that the bottom of the forebay acts as a sink for rotting leaf litter, deposited sand and mud etc. This sink may need periodic cleaning out. Another good idea is to cover the end of the penstock with a piece of wire mesh (debris screen) to keep leaves etc. - Page 9 waveform. This is where the supplementary ballast is used. If the power dissipated in the main ballast is over a certain limit then the additional ballast is automatically switched on and when its power drops below a certain limit it automatically switches off.
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Page 10: Operation
ELC single phase- 20kW Transformer go to Triac 1 240V ~ 24 V ~ Heatsink go to Triac 2 Main network or house BTA26 distribution 600B TRIAC 2 board T1 T2 G Heatsink line Generator AC neutral METERS neutral to main ballast load BTA26 600B TRIAC 1... -
Page 11: Care And Maintenance
5. As the water flow starts to create electric power, the voltage will rise until the voltmeter on the control box reads 230V. If the voltage continues to rise, adjust the water flow with the spear valve so that the voltage stays at 230V. The voltage will then fall to 220V after a minute or two. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
every 3 months of continuous use. To do this, clean the nipples and apply extra grease with a grease gun. The turbine should be stopped prior to greasing. The generator bearings are maintenance-free. Failure to grease the bearings on time will shorten their life and require their replacement. - Page 13 If this instruction manual is not followed and power consumption is too high, or if there is a short circuit in an appliance the fuse in the electronic load controller will break. This will stop the electric current. It is important to replace this fuse with another of the same size (see Technical Specifications below).
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Page 14: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MHG-T8 MHG-T16 1 Rated power output 4.7kW to 8kW 9.4kW to 16kW 2 Maximum allowable load As above +15% As above +15% 3 Intended voltage 220V~ 220V~ 4 Frequency at rated power output 50 Hz 50 Hz 5 Frequency at runaway speed... -
Page 15: Appendix A - Additional Drawings With Dimensions
APPENDIX A - ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS WITH DIMENSIONS The PowerPal T8 Turgo model (single nozzle) is shown here. The T16 Turgo with twin nozzles is shown in the photograph on the cover. Dimensions below are in mm. PowerPal™ T8 & T16 Turgo 15... -
Page 16: Appendix B - Forebay Design
APPENDIX B – FOREBAY DESIGN The instructions given on page 7 of this manual to design the forebay are adequate for most cases. The most important aspects of forebay design are: 1) To allow a continual flow of water to the penstock so that the turbine keeps functioning.
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