Hydraulic power plant
US4426846A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of hydraulic turbines is provided to generate electrical energy. A first hydraulic turbine is powered by the flow of water from an upper reservoir to plurality of holding tanks. Compressed air is used to return the water from the tanks to the reservoir. A second hydraulic turbine is provided in the return line which connects the tanks with the reservoir.
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