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• In business 10 years own technology – Privately

owned
• Manufacture multi award winning heat pumps and
related equipment
• Supply only or design, supply & install
• NHS award 2015 for reducing energy costs
(Crosshouse Hospital)
• New technology; Perga Turbine 8 years
development – ESP invested
▫ 2 years operation >dozen operating machines
▫ One day installation
▫ Renewable power
▫ Electricity savings
▫ Minimal or zero capital outlay for customer
• Looking for partners to develop the UK market
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What is Perga turbo generator?
Perga turbo generator is a patented turbine, which can operate
with water or other fluids, approved by certification agency SGS
that converts potential energy in fluid systems to produce
renewable low cost electric energy. Power of each turbo
generator ranges between 0.2 kW- 350 kW (installation for greater
power can be achieved by placing them in parallel)

100 kW turbo generator 2

What is Perga turbo generator?
The turbo generator consists of a compact tube that contains a
turbine and an asynchronous three phase generator joined
rigidly. The turbine rotates utilising the pressure differential and
transforming the potential energy of fluids into mechanical energy.
The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical power.

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Robust design & construction
Perga turbo generator can work with backpressure up to 25
bars, while traditional turbines can only work with backpressure up
to 2 bars.

• → TURBINE
Contains one or more impellers, depending on flow and head,
working at 1.000, 1.500 or 3.000 rpm.
• → GENERATOR
Submersible asynchronous three phase generator, generating at
400, 690, 1.000 or 3.300 V. Insulation is designed to withstand
temperatures up to 90°C.
• → SHAFT
Made of stainless steel and capable of withstanding the forces
transmitted by the turbine and generator, in compliance with the
strictest regulatory requirements.
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 POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• In the entrance to water systems there are flow reducing valves that regulate flow
entering the system, dissipating energy. Perga turbo generator presents
minimal installation works and occupies a reduced space in the
installation.
• Examples;
▫ Large buildings, such as hospitals with 24/7 water usage in laundries,
CSSDs and kitchens
▫ Large water distribution systems, such as regional and district
systems; Thames Water, Scottish Water
• Within water systems, there are increases and reductions in water pressure due to the
need for pumping.
• Examples;
▫ Boiler systems
▫ Desalination plants
▫ Water Treatment Plants, sewage etc.
• The Perga Turbo Generator can operate with most liquids and gases; consequently it
can operate with hydrocarbons such as oil, diesel and petrol.
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 Potential location points
Water distribution networks-in parallel to regulatory valves

In water systems, there are pressure reducing valves that regulate the necessary pressure
downstream (typically 5 to 6 bars), dissipating energy.
Examples are the entrances to large buildings and treatment facilities as well as in
pressurised systems, such as boiler plants.

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Potential location points
Perga turbo generator can extract excess pressure in water
distribution systems as long as the available pressure is 1.5 bars
minimum (15 metres head)
A 6 bar system can produce ~40 kWh
Each turbo generator is designed specifically for each location point,
given available pressure and flow
P (Maximum power) = g (acceleration) x Q (Flow) x pr (pressure) x η (Efficiency)

Available
Diameter Flow Power Voltage Speed
Pressure
Minimum
50 mm --- 1.5 bars 0.2 kW 400 V 1000 rpm
value

Maximum 600 l/s 350 kW

600 mm 25 bars 3300 V 3000 rpm
value (*) (*)

(*) For larger values turbo generators can be placed in parallel

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 Business Plan
• Customer purchases the Perga and uses the
electricity produced within customer’s property,
reducing the electricity bill
▫ The Perga can be purchased on 100% credit provided
by the seller; 10 years to pay at 1.2% p.a. interest.

• The Perga can be supplied, installed and operated by

us in the customer’s facility free of charge. The
customer would then be supplied with electricity
produced at a lower cost than existing electricity
cost – PPA required guaranteeing minimum offtake
▫ So, no outlay for the customer, just lower power cost.
▫ Savings for customer from day 1 of operation.
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What is different of this technology?
CAN WORK WITH HIGH OR LOW BACKPRESSURE
• Allows operation with free flow or with backpressure up to 25 bar, adjusting
to the needs of the location, and allowing installation in parallel to pressure
reducing valves in fluid systems.
IS COMPACT
• It comes from the factory assembled inside a compact tube, occupying a
minimal space in the installation and significantly reducing cost of
installation, civil works and environmental impact. Adaptable to the
existing infrastructure.
QUICK AND EASY ASSEMBLY
• Is assembled with standardized flanges in the extremes of diameters 50 mm
to 600 mm. An average installation can take a workday with two operators,
reducing installation costs.
IS SUBMERSIBLE
• Only submersible generator in the market, which allows its installation in
locations with a risk of flooding and guarantees an adequate refrigeration of
the generator and bearings.
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 What is different of this technology?
HIGH FLEXIBILITY
• Can be installed in any position: horizontal, vertical or tilted in new or
existing infrastructures, reducing costs of civil works. Can be used in other
different locations than initially contemplated, as long as their nominal
conditions are similar.
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
• Does not contain multipliers or require oleo-hydraulic circuits, and the
generator and bearings are refrigerated by water, consequently
maintenance is significantly lower than traditional turbo generators. It is
controlled by a PLC and does not require permanent personnel.
SUITABLE FOR DRINKING WATER
• Does not contain oils or any other elements that affect the high food quality
of drinking water
PROVEN AND RELIABLE TECHNOLOGY
• Validated by Spanish public bodies: IDAE¹, F. A. Betancourt ² , and Canal
de Isabel II Gestión S.A.
¹ Energy Diversification & Saving Institute, depending on the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism
² Agustín de Betancourt Foundation, associated to the School of Civil Engineers of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
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 Current installations
Installation with excellent results in Canal de Isabel II Gestión S.A.
▫Installation of 200 kW in 2012. Excellent operating results:
▫Increased installed power to a total of 770 kW in 2014
▫Increased installed power to a total of 1125 kW in 2015⁵

Locations of the current installations

◦ In parallel to control valves in water distribution networks
 Majadahonda (320 kW; 100+110+110)
 Griñón (100 kW)
 Navacerrada (110 kW: 55+55)
 La Jarosa (90 kW)
◦ To maintain ecological flows
 Riosequillo (150 kW)
Energy produced is used in the Water Treatment Plants and
installations of Canal de Isabel II Gestión S.A.
⁵ According to contract nº 91/2014 with Canal de Isabel II Gestión S.A
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 Current installations

100kW PERGA turbo generator (painted red) in Majadahonda (Madrid, Spain)

In operation since March 2012
Savings of 110.000 Euros/year in the electricity bill⁶
⁶ Article in Spanish press (ABC) interviewing Canal engineers. 27 of July 2014. Working hours: 8000 hours/year; 0,1375 Euro/kWh
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 Current installations
In Off-Grid situations, the Perga turbo
generator converts the excess pressure of
the networks to electric energy, which can
be fed to elements of the water distribution
network, such as water monitoring systems
or flowmeters, providing an uninterrupted
data flow.

Range of power off grid from 0.2 to 10 kW

Traditional solution Issues

Solar installation Thefts, weather
500 W Turbo generator off grid dependent
(painted red) in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) Electrical connection High installation costs

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 References
References of Fernando Arlandis, Deputy Director of Programmes
and Studies of Canal de Isabel II Gestión S.A.

▫“they barely need space for their installation” ⁶

▫“they barely need maintenance and pay back has been three years” ⁶

▫“savings on electricity costs will be increased as this technology is extended to the rest of
the installations of Canal [de Isabel II Gestión S.A.]” ⁶

▫“the possibilities are endless” ⁶

Installation presents additional advantages:

▫“increases the useful life of regulation elements existing in the water distribution
networks” ⁶, resulting in additional savings

▫“in the event of a power cut, activity of the plants and water supply is guaranteed” ⁶

⁶ Article in Spanish press (ABC) interviewing Canal engineers. 27 of July 2014. Working hours: 8000 hours/year; 0,1375 Euro/kWh

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 References
References of Ignacio Lozano, Projects Manager at Canal de
Isabel II Gestión S.A.

◦ “operation is very satisfactory and offered efficiency is met”⁷

◦ “installation of the microturbine [Perga turbo generator] does not only translate in
energy savings and economic savings, but can improve existing operating
conditions of the network” ⁷

◦ “the staff [of Canal de Isabel II Gestión S.A.] involved has shown trust in this
technology [Perga turbo generator]” ⁷

⁷ Presentation at SMAGUA (International Water and Irrigation Exhibition) “Energy efficiency in the full water cycle. Generation
with microturbines in water distribution networks”. 7th March 2014 (Zaragoza, Spain)

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