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Method and apparatus for ensuring a minimum bypass flow from a hydropower diversion box

US9273439B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2014
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 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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