MICRO HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT

KADUGANNAWA.

According to the vision and concept of

Mr Dhammika Bede Cooray

The Founder and Chairman of Vinseth Group Of Companies
and the Guidance of

Mr Sarath Vijayananda & Mr. Nihal Weerawarna

Directors of Vinseth Group of Companies,

This Micro Hydro Power Plant Established by the Engineering Division of Vinseth Group was
declared open by
Mr Barana Ranaweera – Technical Director Vinseth Group/Senior Engineer –Intel
USA/President SHS Solar USA
30th July 2010

ABOUT SITE

Site located 120Km East of Colombo –Sri Lanka, in one of the most scenic areas in
the hills of Sabaragamuwa. Namely Gadadessa Estate. (50Arcres)

Project Target

Power up 2 Houses with Street Lights.

230V AC

SYSTEM
24Volts DC Invert to 230V AC
PROJECT VISION

Generate Hydro- Electricity, Keeping Eco-Friendly Environment.

After a couple months of concentrated work we have a fully

functional micro-hydropower plant at Gadadessa Estate. The project uses a completely new
technology. Used Micro Hydro Stream Engine, Charge Controller, DC Panel Board, Battery
Bank, DC AC Inverter System, AC Panel and assess power unit too.

In the Estate (2 Houses) we’re getting 220-230Volts out put at around 50 Hz. While we found
we could generate up to 15A /28V DC for battery Charge. We’ve throttled it back to about
2-5A/28V DC to keep more water in the pool.
ITEM LIST
1. Stream Machine – Energy System & design Ltd
2. Charge Controller - Morningstar
3. DC Panel – Ampere Meter/Volt Meter
4. Battery Bank –12V 100Ah X 2 –Series Combination
5. Assess Power
6. Inverter Breaker
7. DC-AC Inverter – 24V DC to 500W 230V AC
8. AC Panel
9. 4’’ PVC Pipe 20Ft X35 Nos
10. Water Vales
11. Pressure Gauge
12. Wires /Lugs /Conduits/casing /Horse and other fixing accessories

USED TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS FOR INSTALLATION

1. Drill Machines
2. Hacksaw
3. Wire Cutters
4. Cable Lug Tool
5. Digital Multi meter
6. Digital Clamp Meter
7. Screw Drivers (F/P)
8. Fliers
9. Tester
10. Hammer
11. Ratchet /Box spanner set/wrench
12. Wire Striper & etc
ITEM DESCRIPTION.

1. Stream Machine – Energy System & Design Ltd – Canada

The Stream Engine employs a brush less,

permanent magnet alternator which is adjustable,
enabling the user to match turbine output to the
electrical load. It has higher efficiency than previous
alternators, and is capable of outputs over 1 kilowatt
(kW).

2. Charge Controller – Morningstar

TriStar MPPT TS- TS-
MPPT- MPPT-60
45
Maximum Battery Current 45 amps 60 amps

Nominal Maximum Solar Input

12 volt 600 800 Watts

Watts
24 volt 1200 1600 Watts
Watts
48 volt 2400 3200 Watts
Watts
Nominal System Voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts
DC
Maximum Solar Open Circuit Voltage 150 volts 150 volts
DC DC

3. DC Panel – Ampere Meter/Volt Meter

 4. Battery Bank –12V 100Ah X 2 –Series Combination

5. Assess Power

190 W X 2 24 V Lights

6. Inverter Breaker

7. DC-AC Inverter – 24V DC to 500W 230V AC

1 st we used Imported inverter.

But due to high humidity/Condense that inverter burnt out.
So I design and made this Humidity protected inverter.

8. AC Panel
9. 4’’ PVC Pipe 35 Nos , Valves & Pressure Gauge

10. Wires /Lugs /Conduits/casing

Horse and other fixing accessories
Experimental Level

After the lot of site experiments we found ideal place for build up Power Room.

Considered Following Things

1. Water Pressure
2. Length of Electricity Line to Houses
3. Pipe line Bends
4. Length of Pipe Line /Diameter/Strength

The photos below tell the story better than words!

Final Stage
Opening Ceremony
Chief Guest Mr. Barana Opening the Hydro System
Project Party
SPECIAL THANKS

Direct Support

1. Mr Bede Cooray – CEO (Vinseth Group OF Companies)

2. Mr Sarath Vijayananda – Director Operations (Vinseth Group)

Technical Support

1. Mr. Barana Ranaweera – Technical Director (Vinseth Group/Intel-USA)

Financial Support

1. Mr Nihal Weerawarna – Director Admin & Planning (Vinseth Group)

2. Miss Rozalie Fernando –Accountant (Vinseth Group)
3. Mr. Dushmantha Kaluarachchi –Accountant (Vinseth Group)

Other Supports

1. Mr Lasantha Perera – Manager Admin

2. Dumindu Tissera – Operations Executive
3. Dinesh – Project Officer
4. Janaka – Gadadessa Estate

I’m thankful to all who help me to complete this Hydro System

successfully.

Manoj D. Galbadaarachchi
Engineer –Maintenance & Energy Systems
Vinseth Group
E-mail - gamanoj@yahoo.com.