BENKATINA HYDROELECTRIC TURBINE: ALTERATIONS OF IN-PIPE TURBINES
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1. A piping system, comprising:
- a. A pipe section containing an in-pipe turbine, which section comprises at least one alteration to the standard pattern of substantially horizontal linear flow in a rigid pipe of equal diameter substantially before and after the turbine.
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Abstract
New in-pipe hydroelectric turbine devices, systems, and methods offer the potential for less costly and greater energy output in many applications.
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1. A piping system, comprising:
a. A pipe section containing an in-pipe turbine, which section comprises at least one alteration to the standard pattern of substantially horizontal linear flow in a rigid pipe of equal diameter substantially before and after the turbine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of varying the operation of an in-pipe turbine, comprising:
a. Opening and blocking passageways for the fluid.
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19. A method of manufacturing a vane for a turbine, wherein the exit structure of the turbine also serves as the vane.
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