Crossflow/Banki TURBINE

A Cheap and Reliable Solution for Your Power Plant, Tested by Thousands of Installations Worldwide

We supply turbines to new power plants and service, maintain and re-technologise existing power plants equipped with CINK Banki or Crossflow turbines. We service all mechanical, electrical and hydraulic hydro power plant components.

Flat Curve of Crossflow/Banki Turbine Effectiveness

The flat curve of the crossflow turbine effectiveness, consisting of 3 effectiveness curves for sectional regulation in the 1/3 to 2/3 ratio, compared to Francis turbine: overall effectiveness of flow turbines installed on lower descent heights of 5-35m ranges between 80 and 84% across the regulated range. Maximum effectiveness for medium and long descents reaches up to 87%.

Application Areas for Crossflow/Banki Turbines

10 kW-5.000 kW/unit
Descent range: 5-150 m
Flow rate 40-10.000 l/s
SHPP (small hydro power plants) with direct water consumption – derivation
SHPP on dams
SHPP in drinking water systems
SHPP in WWTP (wastewater treatment plants)
SHPP for electrification of remote areas=island operations
Re-technologisation of SHPP with original fountain turbines of Francis type

Advantages in Comparison to Other Turbine Types

  • Higher annual generation allowed by high efficacy of the equipment from 15 % of rated flow rate up
  • Effective power generation at mere 6% of rate flow rate
  • Turbine width optimisation to local conditions
  • Runner with self-cleaning effect, without the risk of clogging in case of over flood
  • Effective operation option at changeable descent heights and flow rates
  • Easy installation with minimum building work demand
  • Nearly maintenance-free operation
  • High resistance to mechanical abrasion by foreign objects carried by water
  • Quality and reliability tested by thousands of installations all over the world
  • Short delivery deadlines thanks to kit construction