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Integrated Hydroelectric Power-Generating System and Energy Storage Device

  • US 20100181771A1
  • Filed: 01/21/2010
  • Published: 07/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Hydroelectric power-generating apparatus comprising:

  • a fluid inlet;

    a diffuser having (1) at least one vane supporting a diffuser hub and (2) a rotor rotatably supported by the diffuser hub and having;

    (a) impeller blades;

    (b) an impeller hub; and

    (c) a shroud at the periphery of the rotor, the shroud including at least one magnet mounted thereto; and

    a housing surrounding the shroud and having a rigidly-attached stator including laminations and at least one electrical coil,whereby a flow of fluid through the diffuser and rotor causes the rotation of the rotor and the at least one magnet induces an electric current in the at least one coil.

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