small hydropower technology for mines

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SMALL HYDROPOWER TECHNOLOGY FOR MINES

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• Reliable renewable power

• Displace diesel throughout the life of the mine

• Install on any body of water near a mine

• Stable generation / Used for base load

• In combination with other renewables

• No big construction

• Proven track record

• Use of mine tailings

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Turgo Impulse Technology

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• Impulse type turbine

• Single or twin jet arrangements

• Superior abrasion resistance

• Higher speed (weight & cost reduction)

• Reduces surge on long penstocks

• Ease of operation & maintenance

CFD Flow Visualization (Twin Jets)

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Sadiola Mine – Mali, Africa

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• Anglo Gold Ashanti

• Pumping water from reservoir (100km away)

• Compact Turgo (containerised)

• Extracting energy from raw water supplied to mine & village.

• Replaces function of PRV

• Able to handle sand & dirty water.

• Producing 157kW in conjunction with other energy projects.