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Sunday 2 October 2011

The modern Archimedes screw

Modern Archimedes Hydro Screw



The modern Archimedes screw is used as Archimedes screw pumps and Archimedean screw turbines or Archimedes Screw Generators.



Archimedes screw pumps can lift large volumes of water against low heads, and so is popular for use in drainage systems in flat countries like The Netherlands.

Archimedes screws are popular in sewage treatment and waste water plants because they cope well with varying rates of flow and with suspended solids.

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Modern Archimedes Hydro Screw






The modern Archimedes hydro screw is used as Archimedes screw pumps and Archimedean screw turbines or Archimedes Screw Generators.


 


Archimedes screw pumps can lift large volumes of water against low heads, and so is popular for use in drainage systems in flat countries like The Netherlands.


Archimedes screws are popular in sewage treatment and waste water plants because they cope well with varying rates of flow and with suspended solids.


 


Basically, the Archimedes screw consists of an inclined shaft to which one or more helically wound blades are attached. This spiral is fitted into a semi-circular or circular casing called the trough. When the screw is rotated, the water confined between two successive blades, the wall of the casing, and the shaft is lifted.


Archimedes screw pumps and generators

Archimedes screw pumps and generators at Tees Barrage London


               Figure above of an Archimedean hydro screw pump, open screw type





 


Archimedes screw Turbine/Archimedean Screw Generator


 


Is the Reverse action of Archimedes hydro screw pump


If water is poured into the top of an Archimedes screw, it will force the screw to rotate. The rotating shaft can then be used to drive an electric generator. Archimedes screw Turbine installation has the same benefits as using the screw for pumping: the ability to handle very dirty water and widely varying rates of flow at high efficiency. There are tens of reverse Archimedes screw micro hydro schemes operating in England.


 


The Archimedes hydro screw generator is Fish Friendly and safe for fish to pass through and can serve as a fish ladder.


 


Fish friendly Archimedes screw generator

The Archimedes screw generator is safe for fish to pass through


 


Image above shows a typical setup of Archimedean Screw Turbines or Archimedes Hydro Screw Generator

Read more at www.archimedeshydroscrew.com
 

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