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Also,   SETUR   is   generally   less   expensive   per   kilowatt-hour   than   either   wind   or   solar   electricity.   It’s
working all day, every day. If you had a site where all three systems had equal potential near to the point of

use, SETUR would probably be the least expensive choice per delivered watt-hour.

Hydropower is there when you need it. When the sun goes down and the wind stops blowing, your hydro
turbine will continue generating electricity.

What are common challenges encountered in installation?

Each site has its own challenges, but most are overcome by the use of common sense and some basic
engineering skills.

Steep, wooded terrain and rocky stream courses can make installation more difficult.

Specific challenges include:

Site selection and installation

Proper pipe, if any needed, installation, including dealing with poor access and long distances

Routing pipeline or power line over rough or steep terrain

Avoiding private land, public land, or road crossings

Air blockage in pipes laid with an uphill slant

Proper transmission cable selection, installation, and protection

Inaccurate measurements of head, flow, and distances

Protection of the turbine from slides, debris, excessive water pressure and other physical damage

Permitting and regulatory issues

Freezing conditions (i.e., ice plugging screens at low water levels)

Another significant challenge in SETUR installation is finding local, experienced installers. Many more

people install solar-electric systems and some also install wind electric systems with some level of

expertise, but microhydro is the most obscure of the renewable technologies.

What kinds of maintenance do SETUR systems require?

As with all machines, hydropower systems require maintenance. Bearings must be checked occasionally,

although  the  bearings  used  in the  SETUR  turbine  are  ceramic or  composite  corrosion-resistant  and
lubricant free.

Intake systems must be cleared of debris that might hinder water flow. In some cases, ice at intakes can
be a problem.

For battery-based systems, you need to care for your batteries, ensuring that they are sized correctly to

start with, and that they are fully charged most of the time to get the best life from them. Strictly follow the
instructions of the battery manufacturer.

Properly maintained SETUR system will run reliably for many years.

Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC © 2019 

SETUR-M User's Manual -  Rev. 2M-A

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Summary of Contents for SETUR-L

Page 1: ...SETUR m Hydraulic Vortex Turbine user s manual Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC 2019 SETUR M User s Manual Rev 2M A Page 1 of 24...

Page 2: ...the turbine Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC will not be liable for it DISCLAIMER UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING VORTEX HYDROKINETICS LLC a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITAB...

Page 3: ...SAFETY HAZARDS Although SETUR turbine uses bladeless rotor the main spherical rotor is a potential mechanical safety risk When the turbine is operating the rotor performs precession movements at a re...

Page 4: ...ORTANT Ensure that you have followed the cable sizing requirements to ensure that the correct size of transmission cable has been selected If a cable of insufficient cross sectional area is used heat...

Page 5: ...mage Make sure all fasteners are installed and properly tightened Do not operate or work on the equipment if mentally or physically impaired or after consumption of alcohol or drugs Under no circumsta...

Page 6: ...ted lifetime warranty 9 Warranty exclusions 9 Procedures for obtaining warranty service 11 Serial numbers 12 Regulations and compliance 12 Installation 12 Requirements 12 Getting ready 13 Electrical w...

Page 7: ...nternational awards since 2008 including Ecological Oscar E On Energy Globe Award in 2014 SETUR turbine is a versatile power generation system suitable for a wide range of applications It can be succe...

Page 8: ...kW Rated voltage AC 50 Hz EU 60 Hz USA 1 phase 240 V EU 120 V USA Maximum continuous output current 8 A Generator type Permanent magnet generator h 1 m or v 4 m s 65 l s Water flow intake free flow o...

Page 9: ...place those which have proven defective in materials or workmanship The product owner is responsible for the payment at current rates for any service or repair outside the scope of this limited warran...

Page 10: ...thorization in writing Under no circumstances will Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC be responsible for any refund or remuneration exceeding the original purchase price of the product less any shipping fees Vo...

Page 11: ...to ship your item Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC will not accept any shipments without a RMA number 5 Pack the item in its original box or another well protected box as will be outlined in the Return Shippi...

Page 12: ...ia a pipe Turbine must be installed in clean water free of any corrosive and dangerous chemicals as well as debris Turbine can be installed either vertically or horizontally Turbine must be safely ins...

Page 13: ...sure that all boxes are not damaged Check part conformity with the delivery list and ensure there are no damaged or defective parts should there be any please inform Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC immediat...

Page 14: ...r do not touch it until it has cooled down to ambient temperature The turbine is equipped with a waterproof power connector located on the generator enclosure It consists of a bulkhead connector attac...

Page 15: ...roller and system monitoring solution in one device WARNING An electric shock can be fatal High danger due to grid voltage and voltage from the turbine that is operational SYSTEM WIRING Each SETUR M i...

Page 16: ...ed injured or killed due to connecting this system by yourself and or disregarding the warnings and instructions provided in this and inverter s user s manuals or if you connect this equipment incorre...

Page 17: ...much for you if there is no head or gradient there is no flow velocity there is no power If you double the head you double the power available Higher hydraulic head is the least expensive way to gene...

Page 18: ...ater into a canal with a small dam to create some head Obviously water that is not moving has no energy in it And water that is being pumped is not a source of renewable energy since it takes more ene...

Page 19: ...city by 0 85 For smooth muddy sandy or smooth bedrock conditions multiply the velocity by a correction factor of 0 9 9 The corrected velocity multiplied by the cross sectional area yields the flow rat...

Page 20: ...ments of head flow and distances Protection of the turbine from slides debris excessive water pressure and other physical damage Permitting and regulatory issues Freezing conditions i e ice plugging s...

Page 21: ...chance of fish leaves debris etc entering the turbine Your local wildlife protection authorities might have specific requirements as to the size of the mesh screen Please refer to any rules and regula...

Page 22: ...or mill Whatever your mounting choice is the SETUR turbine must be safely attached to a solid structure that prevents any movement slippage fall or detachment It is best to wait until your turbine ha...

Page 23: ...ach or touch the turbine during the operation Always shut down the turbine before any maintenance work COMMISSIONING Check and if necessary tighten all fasteners and electrical contacts before deployi...

Page 24: ...spare parts and repairs contact Vortex Hydrokinetics LLC 1825 NW Corporate Blvd Ste 110 Boca Raton FL 33431 USA Tel 1 561 801 7698 Fax 1 561 807 9058 e mail support vortexhydro com Vortex Hydrokinetic...

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