Hydroelectric generator having retractable runner

Details Hydroelectric generator having retractable runner Hydroelectric generator having retractable runner

1987-06-02

1988-06-28

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Turbogenerators

290 54, F03B 302

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047541555

ABSTRACT:
A hydroelectric generator is provided with a retractable runner and, optionally, with a retractable distributor. This is accomplished by mounting the runner on a runner shaft which is axially movable in order to permit selective retraction and extension of the runner exteriorly of the generator housing. In this way, the runner may be selectively withdrawn from the inlet to its associated draft tube in order to clear the inlet and increase its water flow rate capacity during periods of flood or excessive high water. The distributor, i.e., the wicket gates, may optionally also be carried on the runner shaft for axial retraction and extension therewith.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3184218 (1965-05-01), Hochwalt et al.
patent: 3226084 (1965-12-01), Kanger
patent: 4289971 (1981-09-01), Ueda
patent: 4319142 (1982-03-01), Mayo, Jr.
patent: 4468153 (1984-08-01), Atencio
patent: 4654537 (1987-03-01), Gaspard

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