Method and apparatus for ensuring a minimum bypass flow from a hydropower diversion box
US9273439B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for ensuring a minimum bypass flow installed in a stream wherein a diversion chamber is defined by front, rear and side panels, a screen, a bypass chamber and a second outlet chamber that allows water to flow into the second chamber only when the flow of water is sufficient.
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