Hydroelectric system
US11035337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hydroelectric generation system includes a fluid machine disposed in a penstock or channel, a generator driven by the fluid machine, and a control unit configured to generate a predetermined torque in the generator. Fluid flows through the penstock or channel. The penstock or channel has a main path in which the fluid machine is disposed, and a detour disposed in parallel with the main path. The detour includes an on-off valve. The on-off valve is opened when not electrified, and closed when electrified.
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