Power unit for dam

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1981-01-05

1983-05-03

Chambers, A. Michael

Power plants

Pressure fluid source and motor

Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature

137147, 137151, F16D 3102

Patent

active

043816452

ABSTRACT:
A water power unit for a dam which includes a downwardly directed conduit for directing water from the body of water from the body of water retained by the dam to a water turbine or the like for generating power, the conduit including an upstanding U-shaped section having a bight portion extending above the level of the body of water together with a pump for pumping water entering the conduit around a check valve in the conduit to initially fill the conduit U-shaped section with water so that an increase is obtained as water flows in the conduit to increase the power output of the turbine together with a siphon action obtained within the U-shaped section during the operation of the turbine for further power increase.

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patent: 446287 (1891-02-01), Graham
patent: 969516 (1910-09-01), Bouchayer
patent: 2363313 (1944-11-01), Gavin
patent: 3980894 (1976-09-01), Vary et al.
patent: 4182123 (1980-01-01), Ueda

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