What is BS EN 62006 - Small hydroelectric installations about?
BS EN 62006 is an international standard that defines the test, the measuring methods, and the contractual guaranteed conditions for field acceptance tests of the generating machinery in small hydroelectric power installations. It applies to installations containing impulse or reaction turbines with unit power up to about 15 MW and a reference diameter of about 3 m. The driven generator can be of synchronous or asynchronous type.
BS EN 62006 contains information about most of the tests required for acceptance of the hydraulic turbine such as safety approval tests, trial operating and reliability tests, as well for verification of cavitation, noise, and vibration conditions, if required.
BS EN 62006 represents the typical methods used on smaller hydroelectric installations, and
is divided into three classes as follows:
Class A- Default: Normal test program (panel measurement) to determine the maximum power output of the installation.
Class B- Recommended: Extended test program to determine the performance characteristics of the installation.
Class C- Optional: Comprehensive test program to determine the absolute efficiency of the installation.
BS EN 62006 gives all necessary references for the contract in order to execute the test, evaluate, calculate, and compare the result to the guarantee for all classes A, B, and C.
Who is BS EN 62006 - Small hydroelectric installations for?
BS EN 62006 on small hydroelectric installations are useful for:
- Hydraulic turbines manufacturers
- Storage pumps and pump-turbines manufacturers
- Research institutes
- Hydroelectric power plants
- Small hydroelectric installers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 62006 - Small hydroelectric installations?
As the electricity demand increases every day, it has become essential to estimate the future potential of hydropower. It would then be possible to plan development through a mix of energy and implement measures to control the development of the electricity market by the use of sustainable small hydroelectric installations.
BS EN 62006 sets a framework for the scope of performance guarantees and performance tests that provide you with safety and reliability tests for small hydroelectric installations. It comes very handily while assisting you with the installation of small hydroelectric systems.
If you are a service provider or installer of small hydroelectric systems BS EN 62006 could be the perfect guide for you that comply with the standard requirements for small hydroelectric installations.
