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Our micro-hydro generation systems Capta SC and Capta RD are in R&D process,
both supported by InnovaCorfo.
captA SC
Micro-hydro for Fast Canals
CHARACTERISTICS
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Power per system: 3-50kw
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Rotor efficiency: 45-55%
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Direct drive generator
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Distance between systems: 10-100mt
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Rotor diameter: 0.5-2.5 mt
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Projected CAPEX: 3000 usd/Kw
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Projected OPEX: 4% usd CAPEX/Kw/year
CAPTA SC DE DESIGN STANDARDS
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SCADA CAPTA
Monitoring and Administration Software

CHARACTERISTICS
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Automatic control
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Adapts to different canal levels
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Retires from canal in case of emergency
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Remote monitoring
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Events
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Theft attempts
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General level of equipment
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Flow level and generation
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PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CANALS
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Canal concrete lining
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Minimun flow: 1m3/s
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Minimun velocity: 1.5 m/s
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Section transversal de agua: min 60x60cm
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Water availability over 6 months

captA RD
Micro-Hydro for slow canals
CAPTA RD CHARACTERISTICS
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Use of automated gates
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Distance between systems: 100 to 1000mt
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Power per system: between 30 and 500kw
CANALS CHARACTERISTICS
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Subcritical runoff
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Minimum flow rate 5 m3 / s
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Rematch greater than 20 cm desirable
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Coated or non-coated channels adapted with local coating structure
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Minimum speed does not apply


