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1. A hydroelectric power generating system, comprising:
a dam having an upper portion, a base, and an interior; a reservoir enclosed laterally by the dam, the dam completely surrounding and defining the reservoir therein, the reservoir having a top and a bottom; at least one sluice gate disposed in the upper portion of the dam; a peripheral canal disposed about the upper portion of the dam, the reservoir selectively communicating with the canal through the at least one sluice gate; at least one penstock extending from the canal, the penstock being disposed within the interior of the dam; at least one hydroelectric turbine generator disposed in the at least one penstock; a collection channel disposed within the base of the dam, the collection channel communicating with the penstock; an auxiliary power generating system disposed within the dam; wherein the auxiliary power generating system includes:
i) a column extending from the bottom of the reservoir towards the top of the reservoir;ii) a plurality of hydroelectric power generators disposed within the column at spaced apart vertical heights within the column;iii) at least one compressor unit in communication with the column;iv) a return passage disposed in the base of the dam between the collection channel and the auxiliary power generating system, the return passage defining a fluid conduit extending from the collection channel communicating to the auxiliary power generating system, wherein the return passage enters the column at a tangent so as to induce swirling of the fluid; a turbine disposed in the collection channel; a return pump disposed in the return passage; and a power house disposed at the base of the dam, the powerhouse including means for supplying electrical energy to the return pump from an external source. |