Canyon Hydro M300 Pico Installation Operation & Maintenance

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M300 Pico Hydro System

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Page 1 M300 Pico Hydro System Installation - Operations - Maintenance Version 2.0.0.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Theory of Operation M300 System Components M300-30 Turbine-Generator Assembly M300-60 Turbine-Generator Assembly Control Panel & Motorized Valve Component Details Equipment Installation Parts List Additional Materials Required Additional Materials Recommended Connected Devices M300-30 Recommended System Layout M300-60 Recommended System Layout Installation Procedure System Operation Initial System Startup...
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Page 5: Introduction
Terminal Units (RTUs) for SCADA systems, pressure or flow control devices, radios, blowers, fans, sump pumps, and LED lighting. Unlike wind or solar, the M300 Pico-Hydro operates efficiently in any kind of weather and can be installed out of sight in secure locations. Because power generation is readily available at all times smaller energy storage components are required thereby reducing system cost.
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Page 7: Theory Of Operation
2. Theory of Operation The M300 Pico Hydro System generates power by recovering energy at water network pressure drop locations. Water networks frequently use pressure reduction valves (PRVs) to reduce water pressure for water delivery operations. The Pico Hydro is installed in parallel with a pressure reduction valve and generates electrical power from the pressure differential.
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Page 9: M300 System Components
3. M300 System Components M300-30 or M300-60 Turbine Generator Assemblies Converts hydraulic energy into electric energy MHC2500 Control Panel & Motorized Valve Provide system optimization and generation control Low Voltage Battery Bank Acts as a system ballast and stores energy for later use Page 9...
Page 10: M300-30 Turbine-Generator Assembly
3.1 M300-30 Turbine-Generator Assembly M300-30 Turbine-Generator 15-32 PSI Net Head Applications 1.25 NPT Inlet / 1.50 NPT Discharge 1/2” Electrical Conduit Connection 300-Watt Maximum Output 11 x 10 x 9 Inch Overall Size Page 10...
Page 11: M300-60 Turbine-Generator Assembly
3.2 M300-60 Turbine-Generator Assembly M300-60 Turbine-Generator 27-73 PSI Net Head Applications 1.25 NPT Inlet / 1.25 NPT Discharge 1/2” Electrical Conduit Connection 300-Watt Maximum Output 15 x 7 x 4 Inch Overall Size Page 11...
Page 12: Control Panel & Motorized Valve
3.3 Control Panel & Motorized Valve MHC2500 Control Panel Motorized Valve Provides system monitoring and control Modulates flow through system Displays current operation information Operates on 4-20 mA signal Dynamically matches generation to load 1.25 NPT Connections Maintains optimum battery charge levels Ensures battery bank is not depleted 12/24 VDC compatible 12 x 10 x 6 Inch Enclosure Size...
Page 13: Component Details
3.4 Component Details 3.4.1 M300-30 & M300-60 Turbine-Generator Assemblies Both the M300-30 and M300-60 Turbines are reaction style hydro turbines. Reaction style turbines develop torque by reacting to a fuild’s pressure. The amount of torque generated by a reaction style turbine is proportional to the pressure differential across it.
Page 14 3.4.2 MHC2500 Control Panel The MHC2500 control panel is the brain of the M300 pico hydro system. The user interface on the control panel provides information including system power output, battery voltage, and state of charge. If necessary this panel can be used to evaluate operating conditions and change control settings or setpoints.
Page 15 3.4.3 Electronic Motorized Valve The electronic motorized valve provides power output control of the turbine- generator. It does so by modulating from fully open to fully closed, precisely controlling the pressure differential available to the turbine. Control of the motorized valve is done with a 4-20 mA signal from the control panel. There is an additional 4-20 mA signal sent back to the control panel to verify position.
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Page 17: Equipment Installation
4. Equipment Installation Page 17...
Page 18: Parts List
4.1 Parts List The following parts are necessary or recommended for installation and operation of the M300 Pico Hydro System. 4.1.1 M300 Pico Hydro System Components • M300-30 or M300-60 Turbine/Generator Assembly • Control Panel • Electronic Motorized Valve • Battery Bank 4.1.2 Additional Materials Required...
Page 19: Additional Materials Required
4.2 Additional Materials Required 4.2.1 Y-Strainer The Y-strainer is highly recommended for every application. If any debris enters the system it will immediately impact the system’s operation. Cleaning the Y-Strainer is much less involved than removing the turbine-generator for dissasembly and removal of debris. 4.2.2 Electrical Wire Enough electrical wire to connect all components to the charge controller.
Page 20 4.2.6 Pipe and Pipe Fittings All piping to and from the system should be two inch diameter or larger. Pipe between system components can be 1.25” permitted they are short lengths. For all plumbing avoid sharp bends and long runs of pipe to reduce pressure losses. Pressure losses through the piping can result in power loss from the generator and must be accounted for.
Page 21: Additional Materials Recommended
4.3 Additional Materials Recommended Additional components listed below can be useful during setup and troubleshooting operations. Recommended layout diagrams are included in this section and drawings can be found in the appendix. 4.3.1 Upstream Pressure Gauge An upstream pressure gauge placed before the y-strainer will help verify the upstream pressure available to the system.
Page 22: Connected Devices
4.4 Connected Devices 4.4.1 Low Voltage Disconnects Three relay circuits are provided for wiring connected devices to the control panel. Each circuit is rated for 10 amps maximum. These circuits will all operate at the supplied voltage level. Each relay circuit can be configured to automatically disconnect if the battery reaches a low voltage setpoint.
Page 23: M300-30 Recommended System Layout
4.5 M300-30 Recommended System Layout 2” Upstream Piping 10 M300-30 Turbine Generator Assembly Isolation Ball Valve, Full Port, 2” NPT 11 Bushing, 1.5 x 1.25” NPT Reducer, 2” x 1.25” NPT 12 Pipe Union, 1.25” NPT Y-Strainer, 1.25” NPT 13 Tee, 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.75” NPT Upstream Pressure Gauge, 0-100 PSI 14 Downstream Pressure Gauge, 0-100 PSI Pipe Union, 1.25”...
Page 24: M300-60 Recommended System Layout
4.6 M300-60 Recommended System Layout 2” Upstream Piping 10 M300-60 Turbine Generator Assembly Isolation Ball Valve, Full Port, 2” NPT 11 90 Degree Elbow, 1.25” NPT Reducer, 2” x 1.25” NPT 12 Pipe Union, 1.25” NPT Y-Strainer, 1.25” NPT 13 Tee, 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.75” NPT Upstream Pressure Gauge, 0-100 PSI 14 Downstream Pressure Gauge, 0-100 PSI Pipe Union, 1.25”...
Page 25: Installation Procedure
4.7 Installation Procedure CAUTION: In all cases, installation should be done by a qualified mechanical or electrical personnel. Do NOT attempt to operate the turbine-generator assembly without a complete installation. Operating the turbine-generator without a fully installed system can be DANGEROUS and potentially DAMAGE the equipment.
Page 26 4.7.2 Connecting the system to the Water Supply Arrange the M300 system in the following order. Drawings of the recommended layouts including additional components can be found in the appendix. 1. The y-strainer should be the first item on the upstream supply line to the turbine.
Page 27 2. Install an electrical junction box near the turbine, close enough that the wires from the generator can reach inside with enough length for connections. 3. Run conduit between the control panel and turbine-generator junction box. To run wires inside the control panel, drill or punch holes through the bottom of the cabinet.
Page 28 Disconnect Switch to the battery’s negative (-) terminal. 4.7.5 Operation Your M300 Pico Hydro System should now be fully installed and ready to operate. Proceed to the System Operation section of this manual for detailed start-up, operation, and shut-down procedures.
Page 29: System Operation
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Page 30: Initial System Startup
5.1.4 Control Panel Screen Navigation The MHC2500 control panel is the brain of the M300 Pico Hydro system. The display on the front of the control panel displays information on current operating parameters and allows for the viewing and editing of system set points.
Page 31 • To navigate through the screens, press the up and down arrows. • To select a submenu or confirm an entry, press enter. • To return exit out of a submenu press the minus (-) button. • To return to the main menu press the minus (-) button multiple times. •...
Page 32 8. If the valve is operating properly, set the motorized valve operation back to automatic by setting the ‘Valve C/-/O 123’ to 2 then press enter and continue with system startup. If the valve is not operating properly, check all system wiring and verify any settings located on the valve are properly configured.
Page 33 4. Consult the turbine-generator performance chart in the appendix to verify that power output matches expected output. At this point the M300 Pico Hydro system should be fully set up and operational. The control panel will automatically evaluate charge status and loads, modulating generator output with the motorized valve.
Page 34: System Shutdown
5.2 System Shutdown The following procedure should be followed any time the M300 Pico Hydro system is to be brought offline. 1. Slowly close any isolation valves and shut off water supply to the system. 2. Disconnect the battery bank from the control panel, de- energizing the system.
Page 35: System Startup
2. Slowly open any valves upstream of the system, allowing water to flow through At this point the M300 Pico Hydro system should be fully set up and operational. The control panel will automatically evaluate charge status and loads, modulating generator output through opening and closing of the motorized valve.
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Page 37: Maintenance
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Page 38: System Maintenance
6.1 System Maintenance 6.1.1 Regular Maintenance The M300 Pico Hydro System does not require routine maintenance operations beyond periodic inspections. A visual inspection of the system should be performed once a month. The following list is a guide to check for possible system issues.
Page 39: Appendix
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Page 40: Planning Your System
7.1 Planning Your System 7.1.1 Determining the Generator Power Output The generator’s power output is determined by the pressure differential across the system. To estimate power output first record the inlet and discharge pressures the M300 system will operate under, then calculate the net head. Inlet Pressure Discharge Pressure Net Head...
Page 41 7.1.2 Calculating Equipment Power Draw It is necessary to make sure that the total system power draw does not exceed the turbine’s generational capacity. To do this, make a list of all devices that the generator will power and calculate the total required power draw. For each device it will be necessary to determine the required power.
Page 42 7.1.3 Determining Battery Bank Capacity The minimum recommended battery bank size is 100 Amp-Hours. this should work for most applications not expecting significant surge loads. The battery bank serves as a system ballast and enables the possibility of temporary loads which exceed the turbine’s power output.
Page 43 Supplied Voltage Single Battery 12 Volts 12-Volt 100 Amp-Hour Supplied Capacity 100 Amp-Hours Supplied Voltage 24 Volts Dual Batteries (wired in series) 12-Volt 12-Volt Supplied Capacity 100 Amp-Hour 100 Amp-Hour 100 Amp-Hours Supplied Voltage 12-Volt 12 Volts Dual Batteries 100 Amp-Hour (wired in parallel) Supplied Capacity 200 Amp-Hours...
Page 44: Mhc2500 Control Panel Charge Theory
7.2 MHC2500 Control Panel Charge Theory The MHC2500 Control Panel is an advanced fully automatic 3-stage charge control system. Because of this, the charge system provides enhanced battery performance with less mainenance. 7.2.1 Multi-Stage Charge Control Bulk Charge • Bulk charge begins when battery voltage drops below the turbine start voltage setpoint.
Page 45 7.2.3 Optional Temperature Compensation The optional battery temperature compensation automatically adjusts charge voltage setpoints based on the atmospheric temperature of the control panel. If enabling this option it is imperative to have the battery bank and charge controller installed in the same atmospheric environment. The default compensation factor of is suitable for most lead-acid chemistry batteries.
Page 46: Mhc2500 Control Panel Menus
7.3 MHC2500 Control Panel Menus The MHC2500 control panel is the brain of the M300 Pico Hydro system. The display on the front of the control panel displays information on current operating parameters and allows for the viewing and editing of system setpoints.
Page 47 2 SP Displays (and allows modification when logged in) the control panel setpoints. AcceptTime(Min)= Time in minutes the acceptance voltage must be met before changing to float charge mode. Default=120 Accept(V) = The acceptance voltage that must be met before changing to float charge mode. Default=14.4 BComp(mV/V/Vell)= The battery temperature/charge voltage compensation set point.
Page 48: Equipment Drawings And Performance Curves
7.4 Equipment Drawings and Performance Curves Page 48...
Page 49 1.25" NPT INLET 1/2" ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 11.0 GENERATOR CAN BE ROTATED IN 90 DEGREE INCREMENTS 1.5" NPT DISCHARGE M300 MICRO HYDRO WEIGHT (lbs.) 5500 Blue Heron Lane DRAWN BY: Deming, Washington 98244 (360) 592-5552 CHECKED BY: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: the water power division of Canyon Industries, Inc DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES TOLERANCES: DECIMALS...
Page 50 M300-30 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Layout/ QTY. M300-201 M300-30 Turbine-Generator Assembly DISCHARGE PIPING (2-INCH) M300-701 Y-Strainer, 1.25 NPT, 20-Mesh M300-702 Connector Nipple, 1.25 NPT x 3" M300-703 Electronic Motorized Valve, 1.25" NPT M300-704 Tee, 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.75 NPT M300-705 Bushing, 0.75 x 0.5 NPT PLAN VIEW...
Page 51 1.25" NPT DISCHARGE 1.25" NPT INLET 1/2" ELECTRICAL CONNECTION GENERATOR CAN BE ROTATED 14.9 IN 90 DEGREE INCREMENTS M300 MICRO HYDRO WEIGHT (lbs.) 5500 Blue Heron Lane DRAWN BY: Deming, Washington 98244 (360) 592-5552 CHECKED BY: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: the water power division of Canyon Industries, Inc DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES TOLERANCES: DECIMALS...
Page 52 M300-60 Std ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Layout/QTY. DISCHARGE PIPING (2-INCH) M300-202 M300-60 Turbine-Generator Assembly M300-701 Y-Strainer, 1.25 NPT, 20-Mesh M300-702 Connector Nipple, 1.25 NPT x 3" M300-703 Electronic Motorized Valve, 1.25" NPT PLAN VIEW M300-704 Tee, 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.75 NPT M300-705 Bushing, 0.75 x 0.5 NPT M300-706...