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Hydro turbine generator

  • US 20050285407A1
  • Filed: 09/16/2002
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hydro turbine generator for generating electrical power from water flow, said apparatus comprising a hub substantially parallel to a water flow and at least one generator and characterized by:

  • (a) at least one rotor disk comprising a plurality of hydrofoil blades rotatably attached to said hub and extending radially from said hub;

    (b) a generally cylindrical housing defining a duct, said duct being proximate to the tips of said blades and attached to said hub by a plurality of guide vanes extending radially from said hub.

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