ATS is focused to development and manufacture of hydroelectric turbines for small and medium level power generation specializing in low head systems. ATS uses known technologies in a novel (patent protected) way to produce low cost hydro tubine/generators for Small Hydro (100kW to 40MW) low head dams (5-42ft). The ATS-63 series hydro turbine/generator combines the turbine and generator functions in to a single housing, thereby creating an in-line unit that can be suspended in a conduit or placed on a bulkhead. Made of high-strength, engineered composite components - reducing weight and eliminating corrosion- the resilient water-contact services diminish erosion and reduce damage from small objects passing through the system. Power generation is through a brushless direct current (DC) rim generator providing a very power-dense, low-weight, compact unit, eliminating mechanical flow control surfaces with flow control electronically maintained. A 1/8 scale model was tested and validated by the University of Iowa, confirming the basic approach and performance capability of the ATS-63. Installation The ATS-63 series hydro turbine/generator, because of its compact size and low weight, has its own lifting mechanism to move the unit from an operating position to a maintenance position in which any part or the complete unit can be serviced or replaced in one day. Amjet Turbine Systems - Installation Power delivery to the grid is done through an inverter specially adapted to operating in conjunction with the DC generator. The unit includes a control system that integrated operational data and accepts control commands for maintaining the pool level. ATS will maintain a central control station via the Internet which monitors all ATS units in operation and included automated early-warning signals and controls to alert local operators.
