Pelton Prototype
WD Power received various requests for a low-cost Pelton turbine, that could be used to generate power. This prompted the development of a unit capable of generating 1.5 kW DC power for charging a battery bank. The design focus was…
Pratt and Whitney GG4C Gas Turbine Air starter unit
WD Power have been actively involved in the servicing and maintenance of Gas Turbine Generator units that are used as emergency power generation assets on the Gold Mines in South Africa, which have now become critical for operation due to…
Otter – Inline Hydro Turbine
The Challenge Design a turbine to fit into existing pipework that can operate with a back pressure. This configuration is ideal in a distribution pipeline, where excess pressure is available. Our goal is to design a low-cost inline unit that…
MTU Emergency Diesel refurbishment
Emergency Standby Power. In recent years due to the unreliable Eskom electric grid supply, power has become an issue for most industries in South Africa. The mining industry is particularly at risk in the event of a power failure which…
DRC 8MW Pelton – Hydro Turbine repairs
Travelling after lockdown A small team of our engineers undertook our first visit into the African interior, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was to attend to an urgent request for assistance on a new Hydro Electric site…
Hydro Performance Improved
Installation Cathedral Peak hotel in the Drakensberg, is one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. This privately owned hotel made the investment decision to utilize the available river for hydro power generation. Their decision to generate turned out…
