Hydraulic turbine aeration apparatus
US4780051A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for aerating water discharging from a hydraulic turbine comprises an air distribution apparatus secured to the trailing edges of a turbine runner. The air distribution apparatus comprises a manifold which contains a bounded air channel extending the length of the runner blade trailing edge. A plurality of holes are formed along the mainfold extending between the channel and the turbine interior. The channel is in air flow communication with a source of oxygen.
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