Hydro energy-offset turbine insert generator
US9057354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2220/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a hydro energy-offset turbine insert generator to generate energy within a piping system. The system can include a fluid conduit that includes an inner wall structure and a pipe sleeve disposed along the inner wall structure to reduce the cross-sectional area of the interior of the conduit. The system can also include a turbine positioned within the fluid conduit adjacent the pipe sleeve and a flow diverter upstream of the turbine. A drive shaft is coupled to the turbine and extends to an area outside of the fluid conduit. The drive shaft can be directly or indirectly coupled to a generator or multiple generators positioned in the area outside of the fluid conduit. Fluid passing through the conduct can cause a rotational action in the turbine that causes a corresponding rotation in the drive shaft and generator to generate electricity.
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