Rentricity

Rentricity evaluates flow and pressure profiles, models hydraulic conditions, and selects optimal equipment for in-pipe energy recovery sites.

• Project Assessment

  Conducts data gathering and assessment to identify and quantify energy recovery goals for water infrastructure.

• Hydraulic Optimization and Performance Modeling

  Builds hydraulic profiles mapping annual flow and pressure variations to maximize clean energy output.

• Flow Duration Curves

  Maps varying flow with fixed pressure to determine the optimal turbine capacity under different hydrologic conditions.

• Turbine Selection

  Selects appropriate Flow-to-Wire pump-as-turbine models based on site-specific hydraulic conditions.

It engineers integrated in-conduit hydropower systems for water infrastructure, including hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and interconnection scopes.

• Mechanical and Structural Bypass Loop Design

  Designs robust bypass loops and pre-fabricated energy recovery vaults for new or existing water infrastructure.

• Electrical Design of Integrated Power and Controls

  Engineers power electronics, control panels, and safety systems compliant with electric codes.

• Grid Utility Intertie Support

  Supports coordination with local electric utilities to achieve grid interconnection and net-metering approvals.

• Regulatory and Safety Compliance

  Ensures adherence to drinking water safety standards, including lead-free and National Sanitation Foundation regulations.

The Sustainable Energy Management System integrates control panels, valves, SCADA connections, and protective logic for energy recovery and water pressure management.

• SCADA Integration

  Provides full SCADA interface capabilities to monitor and control up to 200 system parameters remotely.

• Power Quality Monitoring and Grid Protection

  Deploys utility-grade multi-function relays to monitor voltage, current, and frequency, preventing abnormal conditions.

• Flow and Pressure Management

  Uses modulating inlet control valves and pressure-reducing valves to maintain target downstream pressures.

• Multiple Turbine Control Schemes

  Programs advanced logic to manage multiple turbine combinations for sites with wide variations in hydraulics.

The practice supports design-build delivery from preliminary design and procurement through startup, commissioning, and training.

• Design-Build Delivery

  Offers comprehensive design-build services, acting as the general or subcontractor to deliver turn-key solutions.

• Final Design and Procurement

  Procures certified water-safe turbine equipment packages and custom-fabricated control systems.

• Construction, Startup, and Commissioning

  Manages physical installation, startup testing, and performance verification against project goals.

• Start-up and Training

  Provides operator training and hands-on guidance to ensure smooth handoff to facility operations.