Judah Dashiell
Salvage Empire
Image Source: Found here.
Intent: Alternative energy sources for the galaxy.
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Salacia Consolidated
Model: Veles Hydropower Station
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Only the addition of additional battery banks.
Production: Mass Produced
Material: Durasteel, aluminum(paddles/wheel),Duracrete(foundation/base)
Description: Veles Hydropower Station attempts to bring a piece of modern humanity to worlds with little to no infrastructure. Veles Hydropower Station uses the power of flowing water to drive a turbine and generator located inside the station. Power can be directly fed into a source(i.e. textile machine or residence) or stored in a bank of batteries for later use. Power not used is automatically stored in batteries unless the end user decides otherwise.
In order to function properly the Veles Hydropower Station must be stationed over a stream or river with water that flows at a minimum of 6km per hour. Some care must be taken in reguards to the wheel. Storm overflow into rivers that bring trees,rocks, and various other debris must be watched carefully. This can damage the wheel or potentially knock it off.
With faster water speed comes more power. This station could potentially power a small village-run factory (textile mill,minor fabrication,etc) or several small residences and their various applicances (advanced powered fencing, moisture vaporators,etc). Calculations would need to be done to determine power output and additional batteries purchased for said expansion.
