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In-pipe hydro-electric power system and turbine

  • US 20100253081A1
  • Filed: 04/07/2009
  • Published: 10/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A generally spherical turbine comprising:

  • a central longitudinal shaft configured to mount and to rotate on a central axis perpendicular to a direction of fluid flow, anda plurality of generally circularly arcing blades coupled with the shaft and extending radially outwardly from the shaft, the blades being substantially evenly spaced apart around the shaft, the blades being curved in an approximately 180 degree arc, and including along their substantial length an airfoil cross-section, the sweep of the blades defining a generally spherical shape when rotated with the shaft.

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