Hydro turbine generator units are the core equipment in hydropower systems, designed to convert the kinetic or potential energy of water into electrical energy. Below is a concise introduction to their key aspects:
Water flows through the turbine’s nozzle, guide vanes, or volute, driving the blades/runner to rotate. This motion drives the generator’s rotor to cut magnetic field lines, producing alternating current (AC). The core energy conversion process is:
Water Energy (kinetic/potential) → Mechanical Energy (rotor rotation) → Electrical Energy (generator output).
| Type | Characteristics | Application Scenarios |
| Francis Turbine | Medium head (10–300m), high efficiency | Large and medium hydropower stations (e.g., conventional dams) |
| Kaplan Turbine | Low head (<30m), high flow rate | Tidal power stations, low-head river power projects |
| Pelton Turbine | High head (>300m), low flow rate | High-mountain hydropower stations, small-scale projects |
| Propeller Turbine | Ultra-low head (<10m), compact structure | Distributed power generation in channels or small rivers |
- Clean and Renewable: Powered by water, producing zero carbon emissions, aligning with global green energy trends.
- Efficient and Stable: Large-scale units achieve efficiencies exceeding 90%, suitable for long-term continuous operation.
- Flexible Adaptability: Available in sizes from micro (kW-level) to gigantic (million kW-level), adapting to diverse project scales.
- Hydropower Stations: Core equipment for large-scale water conservancy projects (e.g., the Three Gorges Dam).
- Distributed Power Generation: Small hydropower projects in remote or mountainous areas to address off-grid electricity needs.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Complementary to solar and wind power, forming intelligent grids with multi-energy complementarity.
MAIN PRODUCTS
We could supply Francis turbine, Pleton turbine, Kaplan turbine, Propeller turbine, Tubular turbine etc. as well as butterfly valves, gate valves, ball valves, and all kinds of electrical panels.
DSSD is an experience EPC supplier for hydropower plant and served for more than 500 hydropower plants and our engineers have more than 30 years' experience.
FAQ
1.You are a trading company or a manufacture?
We are a hydro turbine generator manufacturer supplied equipment for more than 500HPPs. The engineers have over 30 years' experiences. Our factory is in Deyang city, Sichuan, you will take 2 hours driving after you reach Shuangliu Airport, pay a visit to our factory you will know more about us and discuss the details.
2.What Kind of hydropower micro should I choose?
We need to know water head, flow rate, voltage level, frequency, on-grid or off-grid running, automation level from you to work out the solution.
