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Local Manufacturing of Turgo Turbines
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Welcome to the E-Learning module, Local Manufacturing of Turgo Turbines, developed as part of HPNET's SEEED Accelerator. This self-paced module targets local manufacturers in the global South who have experience in designing and fabricating small-scale (<1 MW) hydropower turbines.
Module Content
The module content includes an introduction to the Turgo turbine including pros and cons, the manufacturing method, a walk-through of a design spreadsheet, as well as an overview of open source manufacturing drawings. In addition, learners are invited to view recordings of the live sessions which were facilitated during the initial launch of the course; the course 'kick-off' session and 'Q&A' recordings can be found at the bottom of the page.
Open Source Design
At the core of the module curriculum is an open source Turgo turbine design package. Participants may request access to the design package -- which includes the design spreadsheet, engineering drawings, and 3D CAD files. To request access, complete the form here, or as provided under 'Supplementary Material' under 'Part 3' and 'Part 4'. Completing the form once is sufficient to receive permission to access all three parts of the package. The form allows us to monitor usage of the materials and better understand practitioners' needs to improve the material.
Partners
The module was made possible by the University of Bristol (UoB), People Energy and Environment Development Association (PEEDA), Nepal Yantra Shala Energy (NYSE), Kathmandu University Turbine Testing Lab (TTL/KU), and Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET), with funding support from Energize Nepal Project (ENEP) and WISIONS.
Module Content
The module content includes an introduction to the Turgo turbine including pros and cons, the manufacturing method, a walk-through of a design spreadsheet, as well as an overview of open source manufacturing drawings. In addition, learners are invited to view recordings of the live sessions which were facilitated during the initial launch of the course; the course 'kick-off' session and 'Q&A' recordings can be found at the bottom of the page.
Open Source Design
At the core of the module curriculum is an open source Turgo turbine design package. Participants may request access to the design package -- which includes the design spreadsheet, engineering drawings, and 3D CAD files. To request access, complete the form here, or as provided under 'Supplementary Material' under 'Part 3' and 'Part 4'. Completing the form once is sufficient to receive permission to access all three parts of the package. The form allows us to monitor usage of the materials and better understand practitioners' needs to improve the material.
Partners
The module was made possible by the University of Bristol (UoB), People Energy and Environment Development Association (PEEDA), Nepal Yantra Shala Energy (NYSE), Kathmandu University Turbine Testing Lab (TTL/KU), and Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET), with funding support from Energize Nepal Project (ENEP) and WISIONS.
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Kick-Off Session
The course kick-off session took place on June 22, 2022 and provides useful context to the E-learning module. The session features an introduction to the course as well as presentations by the course instructions regarding the development of the open source design package and insights on Turgo manufacturing from the Nepal context. |
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Course Q&A Session
On June 29, 2022, a Q&A session provided course participants an opportunity to ask questions relating to the course and to engage in peer-to-peer dialogue. The recording features a brief presentation on the Turgo turbine project from which the course materials emerged, as well as useful clarification and insight from the instructors in response to participants' questions. |
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