A New hydroEngine^® Model, Natel’s Linear Pelton

Natel has developed and built a new hydroEngine model, the Linear Pelton, the first-ever implementation of a linear free jet single stage impulse turbine. The technology utilizes the highly efficient fluid mechanics of a Pelton-style bucket on a linear powertrain, and removes the need for a draft tube, stators, wicket gates, or stay vanes. The Linear Pelton operates efficiently in the net head range 3-20 m (9-65 ft) and up to 1 MW.