B-200 Hydropower inspired by Nature

Fish-friendly propeller style water wheel with low RPM

Nominal power of 70 – 200kW, depending on flow and head
Body and rotor of turbine in corrosion proof stainless steel 304
SKF co-engineered heavy-duty sealing system for harsh environments and continuous
dry-running
Designed to pass sand, stones, and river debris
Industry standard drivetrain and repair
Three-phase 400V/50Hz (60Hz optional)
Highly robust induction hydro generators
 70 – 200 kW Vortex Turbine (Above Water design)
The vortex turbine is a low head hydropower technology designed to have a minimal impact on your
local environment and is designed to be installed next to existing underutilized low height difference
structures in rivers and canals such as weirs, unpowered dams, sluice gates, and canal falls. Due to the
incredibly energy-dense design, the vortex turbine is also very suitable to be used in greenfield sites in
remote areas where the small size and light weight help with the transport to the site. A simple and
robust design ensures years of operation with minimal repair and maintenance. All electrical systems
are based on tried and tested components that have proven themselves for hundreds of years in the
industry. This, together with our 25 years turbine rotor warranty* will guarantee your investment.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by TURBULENT NV. Other
dimensions and models are available at request. Drafted in May 2020 © Turbulent NV, all rights reserved. Our technology was designed with
the collaboration of several Universities and recognized by MIT for its promising innovations. All components are produced with partners and
suppliers following ISO 9001:2015 standards. *we offer 25 years on the metal rotor parts, the generator and gearbox should be maintained
according to the manufacturers’ indications.

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 General Datasheet
Vortex turbine models 70 to 200 kW Value Unit
Min Flow 3,0 m3/s
Max Flow 9,0 m3/s
Min Head 2,4 m
Max Head 4,7 m
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Voltage 110 – 480 V
Number of Blades 5 -
Min. Speed 50 rpm
Max Speed 195 rpm
Blade tilt angle range (-14) to 14 deg
Minimal Basin height 1.6 m
Maximal Basin height 4 m

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 Representative Models* 70 kW 85 kW 100 kW 150 kW 200 kW Unit

Turbine hydraulic output 78 94 111 167 222 kW

Electrical output 70 85 100 150 200 kW

Maximal Energy generation per

560.000 680.000 800.000 1.200.000 1.600.000 kWh
year

Nominal flow * 3,5 3,8 5,7 7,1 8,9 m3/s

Nominal head * 3,7 4,2 3,2 4,0 4,2 m

Impeller Diameter* 1,4 1,5 2 1.9 2 m

Turbine core weight 1.000 1.100 1.700 1.800 2.000 kg

Generator and gearbox weight 900 1061 1442 1735 2591 kg

Drive train weight 60,8 71,1 81,4 115,7 149,9 kg

Electrical power cabinet 600x600 dxwx

600x600 x1800 600x800 x1800 600x800 x2000 600x800 x2000
dimensions x1800 h (mm)

Electrical power cabinet weight 380 400 420 500 600 kg

Electrical control cabinet 420x1000 420x1000 420x1000 420x1000 420x1000 dxwx

dimensions x1700 x1700 x1700 x1700 x1700 h (mm)

Electrical control cabinet weight 164 164 164 164 164 kg

33,2 (20ft 33,2 (20ft 33,2 (20ft 33,2 (20ft 33,2 (20ft
Shipping Volume m³
container) container) container) container) container)
Shipping total weight (w/o
2510 2800 3810 4315 5505 kg
container)

Basin outlet orifice W 1442 1545 2060 1957 2060 mm

Basin larger width N 5250 5625 7500 7125 7500 mm

Basin smaller width A 5110 5475 7300 6935 7300 mm

Generator gearbox height R 896 960 1280 1216 1280 mm

Basin Height E 1739 1863 2484 2360 2484 mm

Basin discharge structure depth K 1135 1220 1620 1540 1620 mm

Turbine core flange diameter G 1740 1870 2490 2370 2490 mm

Turbine rotor tip diameter S 1415 1515 2020 1920 2020 mm

Turbine rotor hub diameter U 570 610 810 770 810 mm

Core outlet height E 635 680 910 860 910 mm

Core rotor height in basin I 210 220 290 280 295 mm

Core rotor height N 500 540 720 680 720 mm

*A wide range of other models / head and flow combinations is available (see power range graph below).
All turbines can be transported in a 20 feet container. If needed, the turbines can be delivered in smaller
subassemblies to simplify local transport.
International shipping code is HS841011 (Hydroelectric generators <1MW).

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 Power Range and Maintenance
Maintenance item Maintenance
interval
Lubrication Yearly
Generator visual check Yearly
Inspect fasteners Yearly
Replacement of seals Every 3 years
Re-greasing of gearbox Yearly
bearings

Electrical controls check Yearly

Civil Works

Additional Works and Requirements

Additional Works
• Civil works and installation need to be coordinated with local contractors. On request Turbulent
will assist in this.
• Permits might be needed in your area. These can be building permits, water rights, electrical
grid connection right, …

Requirements
•
• Ambient operating temperature from -20 to 45°C
• Relative atmospheric air humidity of 5 to 95%
• Dirent climatic situations can be catered for on demand
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 Power Electronics
On-Grid – Simple, clean energy
Turbulent T-2000 turbines are outfitted with induction generators that allow them to be directly
connected to the grid without needing specialized power electronics. Once the turbine is connected
you will be using mainly the clean energy from your hydropower plant at a considerably lower cost.
o Optional: parallel grid operation. When the grid goes out, the turbine keeps
producing energy for your house.

Smart Off-Grid - Reliable remote electricity, combined hydro with other

sources
This option can be used when no grid is available. With this option we outfit the turbine with power
electronics to create a top-quality microgrid that turns river flow into immediately useful electricity.
Features include:
• Pure Sine Wave Inverter for grid quality energy that will ensure proper functioning of all your
electrical devices
• Controlled dump loads + Power Factor Correction (PFC) for optimal load management
• Can be grid-connected with uninterrupted switching between on- and off-grid
• Starting battery for generator to enable a restart and a turbo mode that allows peaks larger
than the turbine power for a few minutes (such as the start-up of a heavy pump)
• Other energy sources such as solar, wind, or diesel can be easily integrated. Because we create
our own grid you can use on-grid inverters.

Peak demand Off-Grid - Reliable electricity anywhere, combined hydro

with peak demand capability
In a lot of off grid situations the mini grid will have a large peak every morning and evening due to
the community cooking together, in small industries this can be related to the start-up of a set of
machinery that exceeds the nominal power delivered by the turbine. To keep the grid functioning
properly, extra peak power capacity is needed. Turbulent has develop a proprietary technology that
can enable up to 3 times the nominal power output of the turbine for several hours. This way you
can do whatever you want without worries of shutting down your grid. The best kind of electricity is
the one you do not have to think about.
• Peak consumer loads up to 3x turbine rated power are allowed, ensuring energy availability
during peak demand such as morning and evening hours.
• Batteries dimensioned for peak-shaving and increased uptime till 99%

Optional Electrical compliance

• Climate control cabinet • 4G modem • IEC 61439 – Low voltage switchgear and
• Water-level monitoring • Extended safety monitoring control gear assemblies
• Flood detection • Controls additional sluice gate • IEC 60204 – Safety of electrical machines
• MID Certified meter • IEC 60364 – Low-voltage electrical
installations

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 Off grid schematic

Remote Control and Monitoring

A range of control and monitoring solutions can be provided to fit
your specific project requirements, all building up to the latter:
Manual:
• On/Off + emergency button
• Manual sluice gate and turbine operation
• Remote monitoring by Turbulent via mobile/PC
Automatic:
• Automatic control of turbine and continuous fault detection
• Sluice gate control for Active flood protection + increased power output.
• Remote monitoring by Turbulent via mobile/PC
• Optional: Multiple consumer lines individually controlled.
Premium:
info@turbulent.be • Remote control via mobile/PC and locally with a touch screen control
TEL: +32 499 64 65 20 • Detailed monitoring and web dashboard with shareable dashboard
Wijgmaalsesteenweg 6, 3012 • www.turbulent.be
Wilsele, Belgium

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