发明名称 |
IN-PIPE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM AND TURBINE |
摘要 |
<p>A generally spherical turbine configured to rotate transversely within a cylindrical pipe under the power of fluid flowing either direction therethrough is operatively coupled with a rotating machine or generator to produce electricity. In one embodiment, the blades of the spherical turbine curve in an approximately 180 degree arc in a plane that is at an inclined angle relative to the rotational axis of a central shaft. In another embodiment, a deflector is provided upstream of the spherical turbine and within the cylindrical pipe to control flow through the spherical turbine by shielding a part thereof. The blades of the spherical turbine are airfoil in cross section to optimize hydrodynamic flow, to minimize cavitation, and to maximize conversion from axial to rotating energy.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2417350(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.08.13 |
申请号 |
EP20100762103 |
申请日期 |
2010.03.24 |
申请人 |
LUCID ENERGY, INC. |
发明人 |
SCHLABACH, RODERIC, A.;COSBY, MARK, RYDELL;KURTH, EDWARD;PALLEY, IGOR;SMITH, GREG |
分类号 |
F03B17/06;F03B3/12;F03B13/00 |
主分类号 |
F03B17/06 |
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