Device and method for the generation of electrical energy
US7372172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Arrangement for generating electrical power from a flowing medium, wherein the arrangement includes a plurality of turbine generator units. At least some of the plurality of generator units are arranged at least one of one above another and one beside another. At least some of the plurality of generator units are connected to one another to form at least one module. At least one of the plurality of generator units includes a synchronous generator having permanent magnetic poles for excitation. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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