Vortex Power Plant (PA Technology)

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Last modified by Franz Schreier on 2014-12-15. This is a wiki so please feel free to update information by clicking on "Edit with form". | Printable version

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Name of technology example:		Type
Vortex Power Plant		☐ Energy Efficiency ☑ Renewable Energy ☑ Alternative Methodology

Description	This hydraulic power plant type uses a vertical water vortex from a larger creek or small river to generate electricity in a very simple way with only a little impact to the environment. It can be implemented about anywhere, and works also economically with low gradient in the stream. A positive side effect is the addition of oxygen to the water. The water flow is not interrupted, the turbine type allows fish and other water life to pass unharmed in both directions up- and downstream. Due to its simplicity, it can be built in many places from local sources. The efficiency is still acceptable compared to high performance turbines. It can handle a wide range of water flow variations easily, which is another advantage compared to the conventional technologies. This technology is new, but being already in operation in several power plants. It has proven its functionality and its economy.
Technology for the Application of	☐ Solar ☐ Biomass ☐ Biofuel ☐ Biogas ☐ Wind ☐ Geo-Thermal ☑ Hydro ☐ Energy Efficiency ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps	☐ Mechanization ☐ Efficiency of Operation ☐ Processing ☐ Transportation ☐ Controlled Atmosphere ☐ Controlled Temperature ☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation ☑ Other: All value chain steps with electrical power demand
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities	☐ Grinding ☐ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting ☐ Seedbed Preparation ☐ Milling ☐ Tearing ☐ Planting ☐ Washing ☐ Mixing ☐ Pumping ☐ Heating ☐ Drying ☐ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding ☐ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare ☐ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding ☐ Cutting ☐ Sanitation ☑ Other: All value chain activities with electrical power demand
Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups	☐ Cereals ☐ Fruits and vegetables ☐ Nuts and berries ☐ Forage ☐ Dairy products ☐ Meat products ☐ Oil Seeds ☑ Roots and Tubers ☑ Eggs ☐ Pulses ☑ Fiber Crops ☑ Forestry ☐ Sugars ☑ Stimulants ☑ Spices ☑ Other: All commodity groups with electrical power demand
Region & Country of Development	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia - Austria ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☐ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Current Deployment	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia - Austria, Germany, Switzerland ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☐ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Potential Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Manufacturers	http://www.zotloeterer.com/
Economics	Very cost efficient and simple way to produce hydro electricity;
Technology Development Level	Pilot projects and first implementation;
Required Maintenance Technical Level	Low: Technology to be maintained through its life cycle requires less common tools and/or training is required for maintenance;
Required Infrastructure for Deployment	Low: Technology can be developed with less common tools, low development level supporting technologies and moderately trained personnel;
Required Resources during manufacture	Steel, concrete, electric components, medium level steel and electrical workshops;
Required Resources during operation	None;
Deployment Level	Only local availability;
Deployment Capability and Potential	High: The technology can be widely deployed but resources or material supply and distribution chains are required;
Requirements for Deployment	Education and training, establishing manufacturing and distribution structures; Matching creeks/rivers;
Relevance for Autonomy and Food Security	n/a
Environment Impacts (emissions)	Low: no direct emissions but indirect emissions;
Conformity with Bio- Cybernetic System Rules	Yes;
Additional information / Comments	No comments.
Internal Reference
Additional Links	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitation_water_vortex_power_plant http://www.zotloeterer.com/willkommen/gravitations-wasser-wirbelkraftanlagen/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYoco8GjASI&hspart=ddc&hsimp=yhs-ecosia_03&vm=p

"Renewable Energy, Alternative Methodology" is not in the list (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Alternative Methodology) of allowed values for the "PAT Type" property.