Marine turbine comprising a stator, a rotor, a first magnetic bearing supporting the rotor and a second support bearing with rolling element(s)
US9611831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine turbine comprising a stator, a rotor, the rotor being able to be driven in rotation around an axis or rotation by a stream of a liquid, and at least one first bearing for supporting the rotor, the or each first bearing, comprising a magnetic stator element secured to the stator and magnetic rotor element secured to the rotor. The marine turbine further comprises at least one second bearing for supporting the rotor, the or each second bearing comprising at least one rolling element.
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