Arrow Mills

Arrow Mills 15 kW
KINGTON, HEREFORDSHIRE

A remanufactured Armfield “British Empire” Francis turbine in a working mill.

SITE OVERVIEW
  • Remanufactured Francis turbine.
  • Flow controlled by two automated sluice gates.
  • Directly connected induction generator with SCS control system.
  • 1 x 15 kW unit.
  • Commissioned 2012.
PROJECT REFERENCE:

J & P Turner – sales@arrowmills.co.uk 01544 230536 (ask for Martin or Simon Turner).

OPERATING

March 1, 2012

The original handwheels automated via V-belt drive
The original handwheels automated via V-belt drive
Remanufactured Armfield “British Empire” Francis turbine
Remanufactured Armfield “British Empire” Francis turbine
– Sensors and targets on reverse of handwheel pointers.
– Sensors and targets on reverse of handwheel pointers.
Electrical testing underway
Electrical testing underway
Automated handwheels, turbine shaft, tyre coupling, gearbox, synchronous belt drive and generator, shown with guards removed.
Automated handwheels, turbine shaft, tyre coupling, gearbox, synchronous belt drive and generator, shown with guards removed.