NTN Micro Hydro Turbine

Generates Power by Simply

Placing Over Irrigation Channels!
NTN’s Micro Hydro Turbine does not require falling water.
It can be placed in position without any dams.
Multiple units can be installed to increase power output.
The NTN Micro Hydro Turbine is an innovation contributing
to green energy.
Installation costs are drastically reduced as water fall
construction is not required.
Converts water flow from various types of channels into
energy: agricultural irrigation channels, water and sewer
channels, streams and industrial water channels.

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Looking to convert High-efficiency power generation by simply placing over irrigation channels
NTN Micro Hydro Turbine is an innovation in green energy
an irrigation channel water flow Comparing hydroelectric to solar light power generation, the NTN Micro Hydro
Turbine has minimal output fluctuations during the day, evening and throughout the
year. It also has a high energy conversion efficiency and is a reliable source of

into energy? power. This unit is targeting the micro hydro turbine sector of hydroelectric power
generation. Irrigation channels for agricultural and industrial purposes can now be
used as a green energy resource, and the NTN Micro Hydro Turbine is an innovative
power generator developed to convert this energy efficiently into usable power.

Energy produced locally for local consumption.

NTN Micro Hydro Turbine There is a vast number of agricultural irrigation channels installed in regions all around the
world. Small rivers and streams, water and sewer services, as well as industrial water
The Micro Hydro Turbine can be easily set over irrigation channels channels, are also a vast source of potential energy. Installation of the NTN Micro Hydro
Turbine in regions with such resources can form part of a community-based power
generation system where local irrigation channels and streams can be used to generate
power for local energy needs.
This can also limit the amount of energy loss normally incurred during power transmission

No falling water over long distances from remotely located power stations. NTN Micro Hydro Turbine is a
form of energy produced locally for local consumption. It can help stimulate industry and
construction is required! economy in the local community as a reliable source of energy.

Simply place over □ Streetlights

an irrigation channel
On-site power source for farms
Typical small-scale hydroelectric generators
Ideal as a power source for pumps, electric
Water inlet Surge tank fences, streetlights, greenhouses, snow-melting
Water channel
□ Pump operation
and other uses; it can also be used as
Falling water
an emergency power supply.
construction
Step
□ Electric fences to
Turbine
Power

  avoid wild animals

generator

Factory and office power source

Useful as a backup power supply for factories
and offices.

Falling water needed for ordinary small-scale hydroelectric generators

is not required, drastically reducing construction and installation costs.
Ordinary hydroelectric generators operate using the difference in water levels when dams are built across water channels,
and extensive construction costs are required. NTN Micro Hydro Turbine requires no falling water and generates power
□ Power supply for greenhouse lighting □ Power supply for
by simply being placed over a water channel. Multiple units can also be installed in line or parallel to increase the amount
of power generation.   snow-melting facilities
Converting water in irrigation channels into energy – the NTN Micro Hydro Turbine is truly an innovation in green energy.
Can be □ Agricultural irrigation channels □ Industrial water channels □ Water and sewer services Demonstration test results Environmentally friendly grease Additional Options
installed in: The bearings in NTN Micro Hydro Contact NTN for information on
Power generation performance, the impact
on the water channel, and maintenance Turbines use grease for food machinery, various additional options.
characteristics were verified with a flow
for an environmentally friendly design.
rate of 1.6 m/s capable of generating 500 W
of power (900 mm blade diameter).

Power output in demonstration test (example) Lubrication grease for food machinery <Example> Filter screen

Power generation output [W]

Calculated value

Flow rate [m/s]

Installation can be arranged in series and

Easy installation to minimize cost and time in parallel for optimum power generation
Downstream

Drastically reduce installation costs
Installation of ordinary small-scale
hydroelectric generators requires
the building of a dam to store the
energy of upstream water. This
increases overall installation cost.
NTN Micro Hydro Turbines do not
require major construction work
and can drastically reduce
installation costs.
Install almost anywhere
NTN Micro Hydro Turbines are designed
with beam lengths to suit the width of
the water channel and they can be
installed almost anywhere. Simply
place the turbine on the walls of any
channel with enough depth and flow
for power generation.
Designed to suit water
channel width
Quick and easy installation
Installation can be completed in Power generation with installation in series □ Installation in series in
  same water channel
less than an hour with one mobile The proprietary blade shape limits blade tip vortices
crane and three workers (including and interruptions of water flow. Multiple NTN Micro
crane operator). Hydro Turbines can be installed in the same water
channel. Up to 10 units in series were installed in
Irrigation channel
demonstration tests.
To increase the power output, parallel arrangement
can be also possible to the channel width.
Upstream

□ Specifications □ Turbine structure

The unit consists of a power generator,
Blade Diameter Power Output Recommended Maximum gearbox and turbine blades supported
(mm) (with flow rate 2 m/s) Water Channel Flow Rate
on beams.
Generator
Width: 700 mm or more Beams
Water depth: 700 mm or more

High-efficiency power generation to harness Width:

Water depth:
1000 mm or more
1000 mm or more
Gearbox

the energy of water

Turbine blades

Width: 1300 mm or more Blade diameter: 900 mm

Reduce energy loss □ Change in flow with winglets □ Turbine blades Water depth: 1300 mm or more Unit weight: 170 kg
Beams can be adjusted to
The proprietary fan-like blades harness the width of water channel Controller
energy in water further away from the shaft *Unit specifications are subject to change without notice.
center. The resultant torque turning the
winglet
rotating shaft is increased and energy captured □ Installation conditions
from the moving water is maximized. Blade Beam length will be designed to suit the water channel width after checking the site.
tips use a proprietary shape called winglets
that curve inward at a fixed ratio that limit
energy loss caused by vortices at the tips and □ Maintenance and manufacturer warranty
result in large amounts of energy generation. The unit will be repaired free of charge in accordance with the warranty agreement during the warranty period (1 year).
Profile of NTN

Ever since being founded in 1918, NTN has made valuable contributions Leading Company of Rolling Bearings
to a wide range of industries as a machinery manufacturer dealing
Bearings support rotating portion of mechanical products such as
mainly with bearings.
automotive vehicle, railway car, aircraft, wind turbine, robotics and
In the aerospace field, NTN bearings were used in the first domestically
so on that working anywhere in the world. bearing is the ecological
produced airplane in Japan, and has built a reputation for high quality
product that reduces energy consumption by lowering the friction.
and reliability as the only company in Japan today capable of supplying
all major global jet engine companies with main shaft bearings. In the
automotive field, NTN has the leading global share of hub bearings that Application of bearing
support the wheels of cars, and the second highest share in the world Automotive vehicle Aerospace Wind turbine
for driveshafts that transmit engine power. NTN has contributed to
improvements to vehicle ride comfort and fuel efficiency over many years,
And in the field of high-speed rail, NTN was involved in development of
the first 0 series Shinkansen from the outset, making valuable
contributions to safety and comfort for more than half a century. More
recently, efforts are being made for greater development and proposals
of systems and module products with highly integrated technologies and
knowhow fostered through existing business - the Condition Monitoring
System for Wind Turbines (CMS) considered a prime example. In the
aftermarket business, to support customers' business from a various
Hub bearing Main shaft Extra large
angles, NTN holds the technology training services etc. that supports wheel bearing of jet engine size bearing for main shaft

Green Energy Products of NTN

NTN, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018, is developing business Product Variations of Green Energy Products
in the green energy field by combining technology and know-how we
have developed over the years. Products under development include the
NTN Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, NTN Hybrid Street Light and NTN Micro
Hydro Turbine that utilizes highly efficient blade technology to optimize
NTN Micro Hydro Turbine
power generation. NTN is helping to resolve the world's environmental Available since July 2017
issues and energy problems by supplying clean energy efficiently and
without emitting greenhouse gases.

NTN Hybrid Street Light NTN Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Planned for sale at April of 2018
Available since July 2016
(NK certification to be acquired)

Inquiry

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NTN Corporation 5-105 Hidamarinooka, Kuwana-shi, Mie 511-0867
Green Energy Products Division Phone: +81- 594-33-1256
E-mail: green_energy@osa.ntn.co.jp
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