Reverse flow hydroelectric generator

摘要

A reverse flow hydro electric turbine electrical generating system is present. It is labeled “reverse flow” in that the flow of the water driving the turbine is flowing against the force of gravity or, essentially up hill. The turbine system is comprised of a penstock for the intake of a flow of water current (as in a river or ocean stream) disposed at a depth equaling from about one atmosphere of pressure to as much as eight or more atmospheres. An amount of air is injected into the stream entering the penstock to about saturate to slightly supersaturate the solution, from which it enters a venturi-type reducer and then is piped upwardly to the turbine assembly. Attached to the top of the turbine assembly is a stand of relief pipes to carry the exhausting water to the surface for discharge.

主权项

1. A reverse flow hydroelectric turbine electrical generating system being driven by a flowing body of water comprising:
an intake penstock disposed at least one half atmosphere of pressure below the water surface; a venturi reducer disposed upstream of the water inflow to said penstock; a sweeping-ell conduit disposed upstream of said venturi reducer and configured to redirect the intake stream of water from said intake penstock and said venturi reducer to an upward direction; a turbine intake chamber disposed above and connected to said sweeping-ell conduit; a turbine assembly disposed above said intake chamber having therein at least one turbine wheel assembly including turbine blades to be powered by the upward flow of water; a turbine discharge chamber disposed above the turbine assembly for collecting the water discharged from said turbine assembly; and at least one relief pipe conduit attached to said turbine discharge chamber extending upwardly at least to the water surface; wherein said relief conduit houses a drive shaft driven by said turbine wheel assembly and connected to an electrical generator disposed above the water surface adjacent said generating system; and wherein said penstock, venturi reducer and relief conduit include independent means for introducing pressurized air into the system at their respective locations.