LA N DY HY D ROP OWE R SC R E WS

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LA N DY HY D ROP OWE R SC R E WS
APPLICATIONS
The LANDY hydropower screw is profitable source of
income and entirely environmental friendly, once you
possess the water rights of a flow.
The LANDY hydropower screw can be used in places
or areas where there is a low head 10 meter and a
flow of 15m
3
/s.
Examples are:
Rivers
In an existing spillway, lock or in a weir system
To replace existing waterwheels or other types of
generators
(Waste) Water treatment inlets / outlets
Cooling water outlets of power stations
Industrial process water (i.e. Paper industries or steel
mills)
Anywhere where water is available at a higher level
GENERATION OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY
Due to the global warming and the increase of
both global power consumption and oil prices,
generation of renewable and environmental
energy is being promoted and subsidized
worldwide. There are many forms of harvesting
eco friendly and renewable sources, with hydro-
power being its most mature and largest source
of renewable power. The power plants simply
convert the energy from flowing water into
electricity, in most cases using a dam/weir on a
river to retain a large reservoir of water. This
water is than released trough turbines in order to
generate electricity.
Hydropower plants produce no air emissions but
in most cases affect the water quality, wildlife
habitats and especially prevent the fish
migration.
However the highly efficient Archimedean screw
has been re-invented to generate electricity all
year round at 24 hours per day, whilst obtaining
the natural flow of the river, in combination with
its natural fish friendliness and a small fish trap it
is one of the few systems that is able to maintain
or even improve the wildlife in and around the
river.
General Rule of Thumb Calculation of
electrical power output is:
H(m) x Q(m
3
/s) x g(9,81m/s
2
) x 0.75 = P (kW)
Energy production per year:
P (kW) x 8760 (hr) = (kWh/y)
Overview of the parts of a
Hydropower screw :
1. Hydropower screw
2. Obstacle Free Outlet
3. Drive unit
4. Generator
5. Trough
6. Sluice gate
7. Coarse screen
8. Control panel
9. Inlet channel
10. By wash
LANDUSTRIE SNEEK BV
For nearly a century Landustrie has designed, manufac-
tured, supplied, erected and maintained many types of
screw pump configurations. Since the early eighties
Landustrie has developed a fully automated selection
program in order to select the optimum screw for a
particular application. This program is based on a large
number of tests, with a large number of variables, in the
Landustrie test facility.
In addition, Landustrie has developed specific pump
knowledge and experience, which is continuously
updated by means of R&D and the latest technologies
and is the only manufacturer of screws using Finite
Element Analysis methods.
The newest range of the Landustrie products covers
the worldwide hydropower market. Creating renewable
energy with a reliable, fish friendly and durable
hydropower screw.
The Archimedean screw pump was introduced to be a
high efficient pump. Due to the low turning speed, the
life time of the screw can be expected to be at least
30 years and barely needs maintenance nor cleaning.
The hydropower screw turns the principle of pumping
around, maintaining the advantages and generating
energy using the falling water to drive the screw.
All this knowledge and experience makes Landustrie as
one of the leading manufacturers in the world of screw
pumps and hydropower screws. Together with Aqua
Helica GmbH, for the initial planning, engineering and
additional knowhow, we operate on the worldwide
implementation of hydroelectric power plants. This
collaboration brings together a large amount of specific
knowledge and experience in the field of hydropower
screws.
Therefore we offer you in cooperation with Aqua Helica
GmbH and our local partners the complete package from
feasibility study until the commissioning of your
hydropower screw, consisting of the following possibilities:
Guidance: Study and Feasibility, Selection of technology,
Design
Planning: Approval process, Construction, Mechanical
and Electrical engineering planning
Realisation: Construction supervision, Procurement and
Commissioning
Operation: System monitoring, Maintenance and Service
and complete operational management
LA N DY HY D ROP OWE R SC R E WS
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FISH FRIENDLINESS
In comparison with most turbines the
Archimedean hydropower screw makes use of
an open construction and a low rotational speed.
This results in a natural flow and there is no
pressure build up in the entire installation.
Furthermore extensive testing shows that due to
the size of water chambers and the fact that
there is no pressure difference fish will pass
trough unharmed.
The Landy hydropower screw makes use of a
specially designed inlet and outlet that make the
screw absolutely fish friendly. The water outlet is
designed in such a way for the water (and fish)
to smoothly exit the screw without splashing.
This also reduces the noise that water creates.
ADVANTAGES OF THE LANDY
HYDROPOWER SCREWS
Environmental Advantages
Improvement of the water quality
CO
2
Reduction
Entirely Fish Friendly
Natural flow of the water, therefore no
pressure buildup
Wild life habitat will not be affected
YOUR ADVANTAGES
The Archimedean hydropower screw fills the gap up
to a head of 10 meter compared to the classic
turbine constructions the Archimedean hydropower
screw has the following advantages
Highest possible efficiency under any possible
condition, by means of level measured RPM
controlled motor generator.
Self regulating to changing water flow
Simple and small installation
Easy implementation in existing situations
Entirely Fish Friendly
Open and robust construction
Ultra long life time of at least 30 years
Insensitive to clogging
Operates completely without a fine screen
Low maintenance costs
24/7 energy supply
Quick Return On Investment (5-10 Years)
TROUGHS
A perfect trough is essential in order to build high
efficient hydropower screw.
There are 3 options in the choice of troughs:
WHY LANDY HYDROPOWER SCREW:
Finite Element Analysis; to ensure a minimum
clearance between screw and trough
Possibility to offer the complete package
3D self aligning and maintenance free lower
bearing
Obstacle free outlet
Noise reducing and fish friendly water outlet
Automated inclination adjustment (optional)
Cast-in steel (or stainless steel) trough, which will remain
in the concrete.
Full compact, for a simpler construction/less civil works required.
For smaller hydro screws, a pre-fabricated screw can be installed as
a tube hydropower screw.
LA N DY HY D ROP OWE R SC R E WS
HIRSCHTHAL SWITZERLAND
Head: 3.5 m
Capacity: 3500 l/s
Diameter: 2000 mm
Power output: 95 kW
Est. Annual output 390.000 kWh
Annual CO
2
saved: 167.4 tonnes
Application:
To provide power for a private company with
excess power sold back to the National Grid.
WINDSOR CASTLE UK
Head: 2 m
Capacity: 11.200 l/s
Diameter: 4000 mm
Max power output: 316 kW (for 2 screws)
Est. Annual output 1.107.200 kWh
Annual CO
2
saved: 475.2 tonnes
Application:
To provide power to Windsor Castle and 300
surrounding households. In this case 2 screws
are placed side by side
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Landustrie Sneek BV
P.O. Box 199
NL-8600 AD Sneek
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 515 - 48 68 88
Fax +31 515 - 41 23 98
e-mail info@landustrie.nl
website www.landustrie.nl
Office address Pieter Zeemanstraat 6, Sneek
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