Lucid Energy, Inc
TM
2420 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 203
Portland, OR 97232
[email protected]
The LucidPipe™ System
generates kilowatts of clean energy
from an otherwise untapped resource:
Excess pressure head in gravity-fed
water pipelines.
Generator
Converts mechanical
work to electricity
Connection
The LPS can be attached
to the existing pipeline via
The LucidPipe System Is Suited To standard pipe flanges
• Municipal water agencies with gravity-fed
Lift-based
pipelines
Spherical
Turbine
Spins as water
flows
The Electricity Generated Can Be
• Grid-tied and sold to an electrical utility
• Behind the meter
• Used to charge batteries or power other
devices
Advantages
• Does not affect water delivery
• Pressure reduction as low as 5psi per turbine
• In-line, no bypass needed
• Continuous energy – not affected by
fluctuations in wind or sun
• Flow and pressure monitoring provided to
water utility SCADA Safe for Bearings, Brake, &
Drinking Water Mechanical Seals
The LPS is certified by All components which
NSF to NSF/ANSI 61 require maintanence are
outside the pipe
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Site Assessment Key Parameters
Pipe Size
24” (0.6m) diameter or larger,
gravity-fed pipeline – Multiple
turbines must be spaced 4 24” 42” 60”
diameters apart.
Minimum Flow Rate Minimum Upstream Pressure Head Pressure Extracted
Pipeline must supply at least Each turbine needs 45–50 psi (30–35m) of Each 50kW turbine will take 5 psi (3.5m) out of
14 million gallons per day upstream pressure head to operate. the system (keep in mind that there must still
(0.5–1.0 cms).* be enough pressure after the turbine for water
delivery).
*Average flow can be misleading; flow exceedence is a better measure of whether or not a site qualifies. It is preferable to have a steady, year-round flow
instead of periods of extreme high and extreme low flows. Please contact Lucid Energy to discuss applicability of your site.
Typical Layout for a 4-Turbine, 200kW LucidPipe™
Power System in a 42in [1m] Diameter Pipe
2420 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 203
Portland, OR 97232
[email protected]
