SICHUAN, CHINA September 16, 2025 Forster, a leading Chinese hydro turbine manufacturer based in Sichuan, has announced the completion of manufacturing a high-capacity 2.2MW Pelton water turbine. The turbine is now prepared for shipment to a client in Eastern Europe, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the European renewable energy market.
This shipment to Eastern Europe aligns with the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure in the region. The European hydro turbine market is experiencing growth driven by EU directives mandating a significant increase in the share of renewable energy. This turbine’s capacity places it well within the range suitable for modernizing existing facilities or developing new, efficient small to medium-scale hydropower projects.
2.2MW Pelton Turbine technical specifications as follows
| Net Head | Hr | 200 | m |
| Design Flow Rate | Qr | 1.2 | m³/s |
| Altitude | ▽ | 3000 | m |
| Power | P | 1×2200 | kW |
| Turbine | Generator | ||
| Model | CJA475-W-108/2×10 | Model | SFWE-W2200 |
| Unit Flow Q11 | / | Rated Efficiency of Generator ηf | 94% |
| Unit Rotating Speed n11 | 39.3r/min | Frequency of the generator f | 60Hz |
| Max Hydraulic Thrust Pt | / | Rated voltage of generator V | 6300V |
| Rated rotating speed r | 514r/min | Rated current of the generator I | 229.11A |
| Model Efficiency of turbine ηm | 90.50% | Excitation | Brushless excitation |
| Max Runway speed nfmax | 917r/min | Connection way | Direct connect |
| Rated Output Nt | 2210kW | Max runaway speed nfmax‘ | 1028r/min |
| Rated Discharge Qr | 1.2m3/s | Rated rotating speed nr | 514r/min |
| Turbine real machine efficiency ηr | 87.50% | Unit support form | Horizontal 2 point |
The logistics of transporting large-scale energy equipment like this 2.2MW turbine are complex. The turbine’s components will be securely packed in fumigated wooden crates. Navigating multi-modal transport from China to Eastern Europe requires meticulous planning to overcome challenges such as potential road restrictions for oversized cargo. Forster’s experience in handling international shipments is crucial for ensuring timely delivery.
The design and manufacture of Pelton turbines involve sophisticated engineering to optimize energy conversion from water jet momentum to mechanical rotation. Forster’s turbines utilize advanced designs where high-pressure water jets impact the turbine’s buckets, transferring energy with minimal loss before water is discharged at a low velocity. Modern computational methods like Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) are used in the industry to simulate complex fluid dynamics and optimize turbine blade design for maximum efficiency and durability.
Post time: Sep-16-2025
