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Alstom teams up with Atlantium for invasive

species prevention technology


LEVALLOIS-PERRET, France
02/06/2015
By Michael Harris
Associate Editor

Global manufacturer Alstom has signed a bilateral agreement with Israel's Atlantium
Technologies Ltd. to expand the use of an ultraviolet (UV) ray water treatment process
in its hydropower equipment.
The technique "destroys microorganisms the proliferate in the auxiliary water circuits of
hydropower equipment," Alstom said in a release, including balance-of-plant and cooling
systems. The company said the problem is particularly serious in North America, where
the organismas can slow water flow or even block pipes.
"To solve the problem, Atlantium has developed an innovative water treatment
technique involving ultraviolet rays used especially in the pharmaceuticals and
chemicals industries," Alstom said.
The UV rays are diffused by a lamp embedded in Plexiglass tubes and prevent
microorganisms and other invasive species from reproducing.
"With this agreement, Alstom will enable its customers to benefit from an innovative,
low-cost, environmentally respectful technique that has already proven itself in other
industries and consolidates its position as the leader in services provision in the
hydropower market," said Jacques Hardelay, Senior Vice President for Alstom Renewable
Energies.
The system is advantageous in that it does not use chlorine or other chemicals, and is
easy to maintain.
"We are very proud to be part of the integral solutions for the power industry offered by
a leading market player such as Alstom," Atlantium president and CEO Benjamin Khan
said. "This collaboration will provide Alstom's customers with a unique, chemical-free
and field-proven solution for their mussels and macro-fouling challenges."

Atlantium said in a white paper released in September 2013 that the use of UV
technology, which the company called "Hydro Optic Disinfection" (HOD), showed
promising results in controlling zebra and quagga mussel populations on dams and
hydroelectric power projects.

Summary
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have long been recognized as a serious
problem in the hydro power industry, causing significant loss of revenue
through higher maintenance costs and loss of production.
Based on next-generation Atlantium UV technology, Alstom Hydro-Optic
Water Treatment is a US EPA-certified eco-friendly solution for guarding
against macro and micro bio-fouling and bio-corrosion.
Alstom Hydro-Optic Water Treatment can significantly lower your operating
costs, increase efficiency and
improve productivity by ensuring protection against:
> Aquatic invasive species (zebra, quagga, golden, clams, and
barnacles)
> Algae such as Hydrozoa Cordylophora caspia
> Fero/iron bacteria
Benefits
Chemical free
> Safe and non-corrosive
High performance
> No loss of electricity production: no installation shut down
> Better heat transfer in cooling system
> Directly targets micro & macro bio-foulers
> Robust and reliable
Low cost
> Inline system is easy to install and integrate, during short power
outages
> Fully automated: requires minimum manpower
> Simple and low maintenance:
- Drastically reduces maintenance costs for cooling systems and
BOP piping
- 4-minute lamp replacement every 4,000 hours: robust and
reliable

Efficiency
> Over 99% of micro and macro bio-organisms killed or not viable.
> 99% reduction in Golden Mussel settlement
> Significant reduction in Hydrozoa Cordylophora caspia (algae)
> 99% reduction in settlement

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DN 3600 in diameter, around the world for potable water, sewer, drainage,
hydropower, industry, and various other pressure and non-pressure
applications. The international HOBAS Network is coordinated from
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Reliable Separation of Solids at Small Hydropower Plants with the


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Sand traps that remove solids from the river water are essential
elements in hydroelectric power systems. HOBAS has developed a
particularly effective sand trap made of glass fiber reinforced pipes
that separates solids reliably and is custom-tailored to the project
requirements to ensure an optimal performance.
This white paper is sponsored by HOBAS GRP Pipe Systems.

Summary

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The sand trap is a key component for removing solids in small hydropower
systems. After large stones and woody debris are held back by a screen at
the weir, the sand trap separates smaller solids such as gravel, sand and silt
from the river water. It thereby prevents sedimentary deposits from building
up in the penstock. This, in turn, extends the hydropower plants operating
time and maintenance intervals, protects the turbine from excessive wear
and increases the facilitys service life.
1 Inlet Pipe
After the river water has passed the screen and is thereby cleaned of large
solids, it enters the sand trap through an inlet pipe.
2 Stilling Chamber
A cross-sectional enlargement in the first part of the sand trap reduces the
flow velocity considerably. This way, solids can subsequently settle.
3 Stilling Slats
The settling of solids is increased by factory mounted vertical slats. They
calm turbulence
in the flow, especially that perpendicular to the direction of flow.
4 Settling Chamber
As an effect of the water's reduced flow velocity, the solids sink down to the
bottom of the
settling chamber, right into the integrated sedimentation system.
5 Sedimentation System
The particles collect in the sedimentation system inside the settling chamber.
The HOBAS

Sand Trap is designed in a way to prevent the settled solids from being
stirred up and re-introduced into the water very effectively
6 Flushing Pipe (automatable)
The solids are then rinsed out of the sand trap through a flushing pipe that is
opened for this
purpose. On request, special sensors are integrated to control the flushing
automatically. The
turbine does not need to be turned off during the flushing process. This
ensures the continous
generation of hydroelectric energy.
7 Inspection Opening
The sand trap can be accessed through a factory-mounted HOBAS GRP
Inspection Manhole that is equipped with a manhole cover. The accessibility
of sand traps with larger structural
lengths can be improved by means of additional manholes.
8 Overflow Plate
A tilted overflow plate at the end of the sand trap ensures that the suction of
the outlet pipe cannot rinse out the settled solids into the penstock.
9 Outlet Pipe to Penstock
The cleaned river water exits the sand trap through an outlet pipe which is
connected to the
penstock. The penstock then conveys the water to the power house
Advantages
> Reliable separation of solids
> Effective flushing system for the safe removal of sediments from the sand
trap
> Unhindered operation of the turbine during the flushing process
> Easy mounting thanks to prefabricated units
> Little space and excavation required during installation
> Individual design for optimal performance
> Easy handling thanks to low weight
> Installation in remote areas possible

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