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Hydraulic turbine with vertical axis

  • US 4,188,546 A
  • Filed: 08/18/1977
  • Issued: 02/12/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1977
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A water turbine-generator set for the generation of electrical power, comprising:

  • a vertical rigid shaft;

    a water turbine disposed at the lower end of said shaft and having a turbine rotor connected thereto;

    a flywheel connected directly to said shaft above said rotor;

    an electric current generator surrounding said shaft and connected thereto above said flywheel, said generator having a generator rotor;

    an oil pump connected directly to said shaft for supplying oil under pressure to regulate the output of said set; and

    a speed control for said turbine connected directly to said shaft, said oil pump being disposed on said shaft above said generator,an intake scroll surrounding said water turbine; and

    a plurality of support feet mounted on a foundation and supporting said shaft, said turbine and the rotor of said generator.

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