SMART Turbine

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$14,963.62

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Direct order from the  manufacturer

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include NTN Micro Hydro Turbine, Turbulent Vortex Turbine, PowerSpout PLT, Mobile Hydro Rotor, and Watter Buddy.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Small series production. Customers may choose between 110 V and 220 V inverter. ^{Interview with representative}

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Product can be purchased directly from Smart Hydro Power.

Distributions to Date Status

More than 40 turbines have been sold .

Design Specifications

The Smart Hydro Power turbine is designed as a horizontal axis "in-stream" turbine for generating power from the kinetic energy of flowing water. Its power output ranges from just a few watts to 5000 watts. It has a length of 3.13 m, width of 1.6 m, and height of 2.01 m.  ^{Interview with representative}

Product Schematics

Technical Support

The SMART turbine is easily installed and requires minimal maintenance, however, all technical support is provided by Smart Hydro Power.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

3 years standard warranty, 5 years if requested. 15 year expected lifespan. With inverter, 7 - 10 years. Product should be inspected annually, blades should be analyzed every 3 years. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

5 kW generator operates with as little as 2 m of water depth from 1 m/s to 3 m/s. The unit requires little maintenance, is easy to install, and has replacement parts available. ^{Interview with representative}  

Vetted Performance Status

Smart Hydro Power shows that they have determined the performance by themselves.

Safety

No listed hazards

Complementary Technical Systems

Yes, Smart Hydro Power sells a whole system, of which the turbine is only a part.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Smart Hydro Power follows ISO, CE, and European machinery international standards. ^{Interview with representative}

Evaluation methods

CFD and FEM analyses, prototype and Model Testing (1:30 at SMART turbine ) on site and in towing canal.^{Interview with representative.}

Other Information

None