Submerged hydroelectric power generation
US4274009A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Electric power is generated by power generators submerged to a substantial depth in a body of moving water. The generators are housed in bodies configured to create a large pressure differential across a conduit. This generates a rapid, substantial flow of water through a conduit in which is located an impeller which is driven to energize a generator to thereby generate electricity.
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