Voith Kaplan SHP Series – Adjustable-Blade Turbine for 1–25 MW Small Hydro Plants | Low-Head, High-Flow Applications | German Engineering, MNRE Compliant

Voith Kaplan SHP Series

Overview

Key Features

• Turbine Type: Kaplan (Reaction Turbine) with adjustable runner blades + guide vanes
• Head Range: 2 meters to 40 meters
• Flow Rate: 3 m³/s to 80 m³/s
• Runner Design: Stainless steel or cast alloy; CFD-optimized for site-specific flow profiles
• High Part-Load Efficiency: Maintains performance even at 40–60% flow—ideal for seasonal rivers
• Control System: Integrated electro-hydraulic servomotors for real-time blade adjustment
• Compact Layout: Horizontal or vertical shaft options; minimal civil works required

Technical Highlights

• Power Range: 1 MW – 25 MW
• Speed: 150–750 rpm (generator-synchronized)
• Automation Ready: Compatible with Voith HyCon® digital control system
• Service Life: 40+ years with scheduled maintenance
• Certifications: ISO 9001, IEC 60193, CE Marked, MNRE-compliant for Indian small hydro

Ideal Applications

• Canal-based power projects (e.g., Narmada, Godavari, Krishna canals)
• Barrage & weir installations (e.g., Farakka, Hirakud)
• Industrial effluent/water discharge recovery (sugar mills, paper plants)
• MNRE Small Hydro Programme (up to 25 MW)
• Rural mini-grids in low-head regions (West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu)