BI-DIRECTIONAL TURBINE

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Fairbanks Nijhuis Bi-Directional Turbine is designed to harness energy from tidal streams in dam-type constructions. It features a patented, fish-friendly design with a speed-controlled direct drive permanent magnet generator and a reversible impeller for optimal performance in both flow directions during tidal cycles.

Specifications:

Fish-friendly design for eel and scaled fish.
High efficiency throughout the tidal cycle.
Variable speed operation for maximum efficiency.
Equal efficiency in both flow directions due to blade reversal.
Can operate as a pump.
Flow capacity: 5 m³/s to 500 m³/s.
Head range: 0.2 mlc to 5.0 mlc.
Power output: 50 kW to 5 MW.
Design life exceeds 40 years.

Benefits: The turbine's design supports fish migration by allowing fish to pass through unscathed. It is optimized for ultra-low head tidal streams, ensuring environmental compatibility and customer satisfaction.

Catalog excerpts

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Bi-Directional Turbine Fairbanks Nijhuis BI-DIRECTIONAL TURBINE offers the best solution to harness energy from tidal streams in a dam type construction. The patented and proven fish friendly design features a speed controlled direct drive permanent magnet generator and a fully reversible impeller to maintain optimal performance in both flow directions during a complete tidal cycle. The BI-DIRECTIONAL Turbine was specifically developed and optimized to generate energy from ultra-low head tidal streams. The proven fish friendly design allows fish to pass the turbine unscathed and improves fish...

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BI-DIRECTIONAL TURBINE

BI-DIRECTIONAL TURBINE

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