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Method and apparatus for controlling a water turbine

US4120602A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1977
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 3, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/20
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling the operation of a water turbine, in particular a bulb type turbine, wherein the mobile guide vane assembly serves only to reflect the water during operation, the starting and stopping of the turbine being controlled and water-tight sealing when the turbine is stopped being provided by a gate sluice.

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