Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP110200244

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Rapid starting and unsteady operation of hydraulic turbines. The project will investigate the ability of hydraulic turbines to start rapidly with the turbine spinning in air which is more water efficient and has lower maintenance costs than other methods. The project will allow higher use of hydroelectricity and higher penetration of wind or other intermittent renewable energy generation into an electricity grid.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-2012

End Date: 08-2016

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $148,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council