Full-Scale Prototype Unit Research
- Predict and test unit design configurations for optimal performance
- Test operating characteristics under actual river flow conditions
- Develop and test next-level efficiency enhancing designs
Manufacturing / Assembly / Installation Objectives
- Modular unit construction
- Single truck transportability / Single-point crane lift
- Assess utilization of biologically-inert composite materials
- Incorporate flexibility for single unit design for multiple dam configurations
- Design for ease of maintenance and enhanced river safety
Objectives/Milestones
- Establish initial turbine / impeller / housing design for prototype based on CSU research
- Secure non-equity government grants
- Secure contracts to develop CADD designs, parts manufacture, and assembly of prototype
- Establish final electrical interconnection and commercial details with the City of Hamilton, Ohio for prototype installation
- Secure Environmental, Corp of Engineers and regulatory permits required
- Secure Engineering Services contract to design-build-install electrical interconnections for prototype
- Construct interconnection and communications
- Begin commercial operation and ongoing testing of prototype
