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Torque Converter Impeller as turbine | 6 comments (6 topical, editorial)

Re: Torque Converter Impeller as turbine (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by zeusmorg on Mon Apr 28th, 2008 at 07:45:15 PM MST
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well, the fluidics in a torque converter would be difficult to reproduce in a hydroelectric situation, however using jets directed at the wheels is the best application. Just putting an impeller inside a pipe would not give you any advantage over a low head design like a mitchell/banki especially at low head.

Typically something not specifically designed for hydro has a low efficiency rate when modified for that use.

Re: Torque Converter Impeller as turbine (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by scottylucas on Mon Apr 28th, 2008 at 08:33:46 PM MST
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yes, but i want to avoid having to buy alot of pipe to get head, flow is there, so i was thinking with maybe 10 feet of head and a 8 inch pipe on a 6 inch torque converter impeller may yeild decent power?

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Torque Converter Impeller as turbine | 6 comments (6 topical, 0 editorial)

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