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    Advantages of The KCT Over A Standard Hydroelectric Design

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    The KCT hydro-technology has advantages over standard hydroelectric designs. It can operate with a minimum falling height of just 0.6m and remains efficient at low heights, while standard designs require a minimum of 3m and efficiency drops off at lower levels. Additionally, the KCT is self-regulating so it does not require expensive regulation systems. It also has less environmental impact than large hydroelectric dams and can provide decentralized power without hindering river flows.

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    The KCT hydro-technology has advantages over standard hydroelectric designs. It can operate with a minimum falling height of just 0.6m and remains efficient at low heights, while standard designs require a minimum of 3m and efficiency drops off at lower levels. Additionally, the KCT is self-regulating so it does not require expensive regulation systems. It also has less environmental impact than large hydroelectric dams and can provide decentralized power without hindering river flows.

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    The KCT hydro-technology has advantages over standard hydroelectric designs. It can operate with a minimum falling height of just 0.6m and remains efficient at low heights, while standard designs require a minimum of 3m and efficiency drops off at lower levels. Additionally, the KCT is self-regulating so it does not require expensive regulation systems. It also has less environmental impact than large hydroelectric dams and can provide decentralized power without hindering river flows.

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    Advantages of The KCT Over A Standard Hydroelectric Design

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    Andre Stefania
    The KCT hydro-technology has advantages over standard hydroelectric designs. It can operate with a minimum falling height of just 0.6m and remains efficient at low heights, while standard designs require a minimum of 3m and efficiency drops off at lower levels. Additionally, the KCT is self-regulating so it does not require expensive regulation systems. It also has less environmental impact than large hydroelectric dams and can provide decentralized power without hindering river flows.

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    Advantages of The KCT over a Standard Hydroelectric Design

    The table below generally compares the KCT hydro-technology with a standard hydro-electric plant
    KCT Vortex Power Plant Minimum falling height down to 0.6m The vortex is self-regulating Hydropower Plant with a Kaplan or Francis Turbine Minimum efficient falling height down to 3m The expensive regulation system consists of adjustable blades (Kaplan) and a guide vane apparatus (Francis and Kaplan) The water quality diminishes due to the high pressures involved For optimal performance the falling height of a hydropower plant should be high as possible. Major dams are needed major impact on the environment Central electricity supply with few but large hydropower plants Existing hydro-plants are built for their output and only minor modifications are available in the future Existing hydro-plants need to stop rivers and dam up water, causing overflow issues, with turbines hindering the water flow in rivers. Existing hydro-plants must adhere to strict flow limits and the power restrictions that follow Efficiency significantly drops off at low levels At low heights, efficiency is very low

    Water is aerated and provides a degree of purification Minimal impact on the environment

    Many small hydropower plants can provide a de-centralised electricity supply Vortex hydro-plants can add to existing hydroelectric output Vortex does not have overflow issues or hinder the water flow in rivers Vortex power increases when put under a load regardless of flow Remains efficient at low loads Height alone does not determine the efficiency and so the vortex turbine remains efficient at low heights

    Paul Kouris Managing Director Kourispower Pty. Ltd. 20 October 2010

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