Power plants – Utilizing natural heat – Solar
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-07
2010-12-21
Denion, Thomas E (Department: 3748)
Power plants
Utilizing natural heat
Solar
C060S641150, C290S044000, C290S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854119
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a hydroelectric device having a closed conduit portion extending along an elevational drop, with a turbine positioned at a lower elevation and in fluid communication with the closed conduit portion. The closed conduit portion contains a volume of fluid forming a pressure head therein, the fluid impacting the turbine in such a manner as to operate the turbine and produce electricity therefrom.
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Denion Thomas E
Jetton Christopher
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