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US 2009/0267350 A1Published application
High-rise building hydro-electric co-generation device & method
OwnerJames McKieinventor
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Abstract
A method and a device are disclosed which are capable of collecting water at a high point of a high-rise building. The water can be stored until used. The water is allowed to run down by gravity past a hydroelectric generator to generate electricity for the occupants of the building, or for some other use. The water after use is discarded to the public drain.
Claims8
A device for collecting water and producing electricity, comprising:
- a. A plurality of vertical hollow columns, each open at the top end;
- b. Each said column being comprised of several sections;
- c. The bottom section of each said column being connected to a manifold;
- d. A hydroelectric generator;
- e. Said manifold so configured as to conduct water in the columns to said hydroelectric generator;
- and,
- f. An outlet pipe to conduct wastewater away from said columns.
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