Water Turbines

2012 - 2013.

Design and fabrication of small scale turbines for remote hydro power generation, 5kW - 35kW output.

Shop based in Greenfield, MA.

Sand cast brass wicket gates in process

Casting master for register gate arm

Custom packing hardware for cylinder gate mechanism

Sand cast bronze register gate arm and drive gear

Upper bearing assembly and top cap weldments in process

Custom S.S. main shaft and brass lock nuts with bronze lower bearing sleeve

Finished top cap and Upper Bearing assembly

Water lubricated bearing installed in throat ring

Main shaft bearing of 35kW Francis turbine being installed

Francis turbine runner and wicket gate assembly in process

Custom main bearing elbow housing fully assembled

Upper assembly of cylinder gate mechanism