Hydroelectric turbine
US12385462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2250/25
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating turbine system comprising a turbine comprising a central cylinder comprising a curved cylindrical surface, a first end face and a second end face opposite the first end face, wherein the first end face and the second end face are joined by a the curved cylindrical surface, and wherein the central cylinder has a sealed inner cavity; a plurality of helical vanes disposed on outer side of the curved cylindrical surface; wherein channels are formed between each of the plurality of helical vanes; and wherein the channels are configured to allow fish to pass along the channels.
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