05.09.09

Parabolic Solar and Microhydro Institute

Posted in Dyf at 9:46 am by Lonny

Participants followed up their microhydro lab by using a PASCO microhydro learning device. Participants also made parabolic solar cookers in 1.5 hours with limited resources and roasted vegan marshmallows. Continue reading

05.03.09

Microhydro Institute May 2nd 2009

Posted in Dyf at 10:29 am by Lonny

Participants learned to calculate max head, flow and power in a river, then went into the field to measure stride, head and flow and use them to calculate power. The participants also learned how to use tables to calculate head loss due to friction in pipes. Continue reading