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Energy Generation using Low Head Technologies 2016
Published: 2016
Report No: 2219/01/16
ISBN: 978-1-4312-0826-5
Authors: Van Dijk M, Loots I, Van Vuuren SJ, Barta B, Bonthuys GJ
Abstract
Pilot plant A pilot plant was constructed at Zeekoegat WWTW. This is a 3 kW installation utilizing a locally made Kaplan type impeller configuration, depicted in Figure i. The pipework allows for two flo w configurations : (i) through the bottom outlet or (ii) siphoning over the dam wall. The electricity is used on site for lighting and improvement of water quality through aeration of the final effluent.
Authors
VDM
Van Dijk M
LI
Loots I
VVS
Van Vuuren SJ
BB
Barta B
BG
Bonthuys GJ
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