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Frosty Vizzle

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Hoping for hydro
« on: November 14, 2005, 02:59:25 PM »
I work at a large facility that is looking to its employees for energy-saving/generating ideas.  I saw a small water wheel on a drive a few days ago and thought about all of the spots on property where I see small pipes constantly spewing water.  I would estimate flow at a couple of these to be at least 8-10 gal/min.  Getting more of a head on these would not be a problem with an extension (we are in the mountains so everything is fairly steep).  Could turbines or wheels be a feasible option for these spots to help with energy costs?  Just looking for some guidance to get me started.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks!
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Re: Hoping for hydro
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2005, 08:27:33 AM »
If you could get them to set up a dam somewhere on the property , you could have loads of headwater . Once that is in place your options are almost limitless..!
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Re: Hoping for hydro
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2005, 08:35:19 AM »
They don't need a dam.  Since they are on a mountain all they need to do is consolidate the flows from all the pipes into one and feed it down the mountain into the hydro generator.  I presume they would need to make sure the water can not back up, as the existing pipes are probably draining away excess water.
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