FEATURES

TOUGH AND FULLY WARRANTED

The enhanced performance three phase induction generator in each Platypus Power micro hydro unit are proven, tough and reliable technology. All models are fitted with long life bearings, have excellent electrical characteristics, and are IP65 rated.

You can have even more confidence in the exceptional Platypus Power ‘1 plus 2’ year warranty.

EASY TO USE RELIABLE CONTROLS

The unique Platypus Power Advanced Regulator protects your turbine – controlling the speed of the generator to keep the voltage stable. The regulator module includes the electronic control unit and dump element/s to keep the generator constantly at full load.

Meters on the control panel give instant indication of turbine performance, consumer power usage and dump current.

LED indicators display the generator status.

The regulator automatically diverts and dissipates unused energy through the dump element/s.

Automatic shut down through the control board protects connected electrical equipment and the generator from over-voltage.

RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY

Platypus Power’s simple design and use of the highest quality materials means long life and low maintenance.

The innovative hybrid Platypus impulse runner is directly coupled to the generator. 316 marine grade stainless steel casing and runner resist abrasion and corrosion.

Nozzles are easily interchangeable to suit seasonal flows.

One dump resistance is all that is needed for single phase.

Specifications

MODEL / PARAMETER-	Q Series, Q1,2,3,4,5,7/ 100-150mm single nozzle	PP1,2,3,4,5.5,7,9, 11,13,15,20/100, 150,	PP1,2,3,4,5.5,7,9, 13,15,20,/200
	Interpretation of model parameters – PP7/150 = 7kW max power and 150mm runner diameter.
Turbine	Platypus Aluminium marine grade	Platypus 316 Stainless Steel	Platypus 316 Stainless Steel
Turbine rating	Refer performance graphs	Refer performance graphs	Refer performance graphs
Runner	Platypus impulse Stainless steel	Platypus impulse Stainless steel	Platypus impulse Stainless steel
Runner jet circle diameter (mm)	100, 125,150mm Depending on head	100, 125,150 Depending on head	200
Minimum operating head (m)	20	15	45
Maximum operating head (m)	100	45	100
Minimum flow rate (l/s)	2	5	5
Maximum flow rate (l/s)	12	60	60
Turbine casing	aluminium	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
	( marine grade)	(316 marine grade)	(316 marine grade)
Standard nozzle type		Nylon conical	Nylon conical
Nozzle outlets	1	2 or 4	2 or 4
Nozzle diameter range (mm)	6 to 24 @ 2 mm increments	6 to 24 @ 2 mm increments	6 to 24 @ 2 mm increments


Inlet pipe connection	2″ Flange Table D	4″ Flange Table D	4″ Flange Table D
Discharge pit with base plate	Polypropylene Optional	Polypropylene Optional	Polypropylene Optional
Dimensions (mm)	565L x 565D x 320H	715L x 715D x 390H	715L x 715D x 390H
Generator	Enhanced performance	Enhanced performance	Enhanced performance
	induction 4 pole 1500 rpm 2pole 3000 rpm	induction 4 pole 1500rpm 2 pole 3000 rpm	induction 4 pole 1500 rpm 2 pole 3000 rpm
Voltage (nominal)	230 volts single phase	230 volts single phase	230 volts single phase

Frequency (nominal)	50 Hz	50 Hz	50 Hz
Excitation Capacitors	3 x 35 mF	3 x 105 mF for 7 kW generator	3 x 105 mF for 7 kW generator


Generator to turbine coupling	Direct	Direct	Direct
System control
Induction Generator Controller	SG-105 V1.4	SG-105 V1.4	SG-105 V1.4
(Electronic governor)
Voltage (V)	230 volt single phase	230 volt single phase	230 volt single phase

Voltage regulation	+/-2%	+/-2%	+/-2%
(% of rated voltage)
Power Rating (kW) Depending on alternator size	1-7.0 kW @ 230 volt 1 phase	1-20kW @ 230 volt 1 phase	1-20 kW @ 230 volt 1 phase

Frequency (nominal)	50 Hz	50 Hz	50 Hz
Frequency regulation (%)	+/-2%	+/-2%	+/-2%
(for unity power factor loads)
Output power wave form	Sinusoidal	Sinusoidal	Sinusoidal
Dump load elements	Resistive solid core	Resistive solid core	Resistive solid core
	(finned air cooled)	(finned air cooled)	(finned air cooled)
Max number of elements req’d	1 of @ 5 kW	4 of @ 5 kW	5 of @ 5 kW
System monitoring
Operating water head	1600 kPa x 60 mm gauge	800 kPa x 60 mm gauge	1600 kPa x 60 mm gauge
	(oil damped)	(oil damped)	(oil damped)
Dump load current (Adc)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)
Consumer load volts (Vac)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)
Consumer load current (Aac)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)	Moving iron meter (90 Deg)


System protection
Under volts	MG type low voltage trip
Over speed	Hydraulically limited to generator maximum rated speed of 3000 rpm
Over voltage	PP overvoltage trip device 1 phase trip setting =310v
Over current	Overcurrent circuit breaker (sized to suit generator)

Dimensions and weights
Item	Q2/200	PP7/150	PP15/150	PP20/200	Control Cubicle
		PP7/200	PP15/200		IP65
Size (mm) LxDxH	300x410x480	680x540x620	680x540x720	680x540x785	305x210x500
Weight (kg)	43	112	172	227	16
Weight packaged (kg)	71	210	270	330	Included
Volume packaged (m3)	0.2	0.8	0.9	0.95	Included
Note: design & specifications are subject to change without notice. If questions arise, contact Platypus Power.

Performance Curves

Test conducted by Southern Hydro Ltd for Platypus Power – 1997 Data for entries greater than 8.5 I/s derived by means of extrapolation.

Tests conducted by Snowy Mountains Engeering Corp for Platypus Power – 1997. Up to three data points for the curves for 60 to 90 metre heads derived by extrapolation. Refer to specifications overleaf for details.