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SMALL HYDROPOWER TECHNOLOGY FOR MINES
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• Reliable renewable power
• Displace diesel throughout the life of the mine
• Install on any body of water near a mine
• Stable generation / Used for base load
• In combination with other renewables
• No big construction
• Proven track record
• Use of mine tailings
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Turgo Impulse Technology
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• Impulse type turbine
• Single or twin jet arrangements
• Superior abrasion resistance
• Higher speed (weight & cost reduction)
• Reduces surge on long penstocks
• Ease of operation & maintenance
CFD Flow Visualization (Twin Jets)
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Sadiola Mine – Mali, Africa
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• Anglo Gold Ashanti
• Pumping water from reservoir (100km away)
• Compact Turgo (containerised)
• Extracting energy from raw water supplied to mine & village.
• Replaces function of PRV
• Able to handle sand & dirty water.
• Producing 157kW in conjunction with other energy projects.