Counterbalanced orthogonal hydropower system

Details Counterbalanced orthogonal hydropower system Counterbalanced orthogonal hydropower system

2009-09-14

2011-11-01

Look, Edward (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Float supported

C416S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047785

ABSTRACT:
A counterbalanced orthogonal hydropower system for generating electricity comprises -an upper and lower turbines made as ring-shaped platforms, each incorporating a rotor, the turbines include hydro-dynamical blades positioned to rotate the turbines in opposite directions, -variously disposed inductors, -a tower mounted on a water reservoir's bottom, -a frame, supported by the tower and peripherally surrounded by a rigid polygon-shaped structure having vertexes, -units for rotatable support of the turbines associated with the frame, and -units for support of the inductors, wherein the latters are attached to the vertexes through spring-loaded hinges. It may also comprise units for support of the circular shape of platforms, for braking rotation of the turbines, for unloading the turbines from lateral forces, and for unloading the turbines from vertical forces. The top turbine may have negative buoyancy, while the bottom turbine and frame may have positive buoyancy. The frame can be made of hollow rods.

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