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Smart Free Stream
The Smart Free Stream by Smart HydroPower is a bottom mounted turbine rated for 5 kW of power. The device comes with a metal frame which doubles to hold the turbine in place and deflect oncoming debris in the water. The turbine blades have a diameter of 1000 mm which rotate at 260 RPM at the devices rated flow of 3.1 m/s.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
Technology Type
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Direct Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
5 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 27 May 2025
9
Energy Resource
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
28 May 2025
Projects Using Smart Free Stream
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“Smart Free Stream.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Smart_Free_Stream. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Smart Free Stream." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Smart_Free_Stream.
