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LIVING WATER HYDRO-ELECTRIC
Phase 1
Water gives life on its journey to the sea and replenishes springs if its liquid crystal structure is treated with respect.
Natural water loves to flow in vortices that cool, purify and energise its structure.
As the water temperature approaches 4 deg C it becomes more dense and reduces in volume. This creates a suction vacuum to pull more water behind it making the flow increase in speed and accumulate energy.
Funnelling the flow channel speeds up the water flow.
When water has learnt to flow with a natural centripetal vortex, it takes on an imploded structure that has great healing properties for humans and the natural world.
This imploded water has a large amount of energy that can be used sensitively to create a very effective hydro- electricity generator.
Living Water hydro-electric project will work with a small water intake and with a low head.
Living Water project is based on the insight and observation of natural water and subsequent experimental research by Victor Schauberger(1885-1958) and recent research into the nature and structure of water.
Phase 1 is an experimental stage to test out a new form of hydro-electric generation which utilises the centripetal vortex flow of water and the increased water speed with a funnel shaped pipe.
This will initially provide electricity for MiddleWood Environmental Centre and for Backsbottom Farm and House. These are part of a Permaculture LAND demonstration site.
Project aims;
1. To work with the natural centripetal flow of water in the River Roeburn.
2. To generate a sustainable zero carbon electricity within Roeburndale.
3. To enhance the water quality of the river Roeburn and to bring it back to life.
4. To cool the water in the River Roeburn towards 4 degrees C to encourage natural vortex flows.
5. To test this experimental stage for power generation, vortex stability, water flow, cooling effect on the water, water quality and electrical charges that might be generated within the pipe and it's possible effects on aquatic fauna and flora.
6. To test the effects on quality of place.
7. To adjust the design to maximise benefits of the Living Water generator.
The nature of this project would be replicable in other local communities.
Innovative Features:
1. Vortex generators within the pipe create a double centripetal vortex flow.
2. Wooden funnel shaped pipe helps to speed up the water flow and doesn't destroy the natural water charge. This is repairable by local craftspeople.
3. Cooling and imploding of the water helps to store energy in the water structure.
4. The vortex propeller extracts the energy from the water without destroying its liquid crystal structure.
5. The design can be used with minimal water head.
6. The essential qualities of living water are respected and enhanced.
7. The local flora and fauna including fish, and people visiting the site and downstream should benefit from the improved water quality.
Project Proposers;
MiddleWood Charitable Trust
Ben Tyers, Engineer.
Dr Rod Everett, Ecologist and Permaculturist
Phase 2
To set up a full scale hydroelectricity generating plant in the River Roeburn.
Project aims;
1. To work with the natural centripetal flow of water in the River Roeburn.
2. To generate a sustainable zero carbon electricity for the community benefit for the village of Wray and parish of Roeburndale.
3. To enhance the water quality of the River Roeburn to bring it back to life.
4. To cool the water in the River Roeburn towards 4 degrees C to encourage natural vortex flows.
Phase 3
1. To work with farmers and landowners in Roeburndale to enhance and stabilise the water flow mainly by planting the banks of all inflowing streams and springs to keep the water cool or using vortex generation to cool the water.
2. To work with residents of Wray and Roeburndale to make the most efficient and sustainable use of the energy generated.
This will help to fully engage the community living in Wray village and Roeburndale with the issues of Climate change, CO2 reduction and the issues of Peak oil and Gas. It will help in educating the village and other local communities to understand how the current lifestyle and energy consumption is unsustainable. This will lead to a greater understanding of the lifestyle changes and will encourage local innovation in how to make such changes.
For more details Email Rod everett on muddlewoodATphonecoop.coop
For details of MiddleWood Environmental Centre visit www.middlewood.org.uk
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