Detailed System Design Hydro Generation can provide a complete service for all aspects of hydro system design. We either have the necessary skills in-house or have links to suitably experienced engineers. System design can be broken down into mechanical / civil and electrical spheres. Mechanical / civil design This broadly covers: 1. Intake system, including trash racks, fish screens and fish bypasses. 2. Penstock. 3. Turbine / transmission / generator specification and installation plans. 4. Turbine house. 5. Water control structures (overflows, sluices, gates etc.). 6. Structural weir design (we sub-contract this to structural engineers). Electrical design 1. Standalone or grid-connected designs. 2. For grid systems, liaison with local distribution company to specify type of connection. 3. System design and specification to G59/1 or G83. We can also obtain quotes for clients and carry out an analysis of the often confusing array of offers made by potential suppliers, and make recommendations.