Case Study – Gloucestershire Small scale micro-hydro installation Very low headCase Study: Site: Gloucestershire Turbine: Compact Archimedes screw Power: 6kW Head: 1.4m Western Renewable Energy (WRE) was brought in by another firm to act simply as installer of the mechanical and electrical equipment, and for commissioning. Site specific issues include: • Very low 1.4m head • Small flow • Particular flooding issuesExisting weir and pump house, with leat out of use and tailrace filled in Brief to house screw as far as possible in building to retain historical useThe first Rehart screw turbine in the UK, an enclosed compact, seen here under construction in factory (courtesy MPC Ltd)New channels shown with pump house temporarily without end wall for turbine installation.Installation

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