FLOW CONVERTER

摘要

The invention relates to a device for converting mechanical energy to other forms of energy, preferably to electrical energy. The device referred to as a flow converter has been configured such that a rotating turbine cone (1) set into motion by the flow medium having spiral-shaped impeller blades (1c) disposed on the circumference thereof is supported relative to a fixed housing (2) by means of a main bearing (8), and is sealed by means of slip ring seals (23), axial shaft end sealing rings (30) and radial shaft end sealing rings (31) such that units for efficiently converting rotary speed (24) and converting energy (25) can be located in the hollow space created thereby and can be effectively protected against penetration of the flow medium, flow material can be discharged by the structure of the flow converter, and large power levels can be transferred.