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Hydroelectric in-pipe generator

  • US 20080290663A1
  • Filed: 05/21/2008
  • Published: 11/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An in-pipe turbine generator comprising:

  • a) a conduit;

    b) a plurality of runner blades positioned within the conduit;

    c) a pitch adjustment mechanism whereby the pitch of the runner blades may be varied;

    d) a means for imparting kinetic energy to the runner blades creating torque and angular velocity; and

    e) a means for transferring torque and angular velocity to a DC power generator.

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