How much power can I get from a Microhydro turbine?
A. The amount of power you get from a turbine depends on your water resource. You will need to know the vertical distance from the highest point to the lowest point of your water resource (vertical head) and you will need to know your usable flow rate. Potential Power = Head(ft.) x Flow rate(gpm) 8 (conversion factor) This equation will give you a basic idea of how much power you can get. This is an upper value and you will actually get less than this in practice. To determine your vertical head and flow rate, please view the Microhydro Survey. Sheet. The main type of turbine we sell requires a minimum head of 10ft. and a minimum flow rate of 20gpm. We have a low head turbine that operates between 2-10ft of head and requires a minimum flow rate of 500gpm.
