Method and System for Improved Hydropower Generation in Existing Dams and Impoundments

A method for retrofitting a dam or impoundment with a power generating frame comprising:

• removing a section of a dam or impoundment having an upper and lower dam pool to create a first void for a turbine frame having a plurality of power generating cells each comprising a turbine and a generator;
• removing a second section to create voids for outlet flow from said turbines;
• inserting a turbine frame in said first void;
• wherein water from said upper dam pool flows across said turbine and exits through said void for outlet flows in said lower dam pool thereby turning said turbine;
• and
• generating power from each of said turbines by engaging each of said generators in said cells.

A power generating system in a dam or impoundment comprising:

• a base integrated into a dam or impoundment for placement of a turbine frame having a plurality of power generating cells comprising a turbine and a generator;
• a turbine frame matably inserted on said base;
• draft tubes matably attached to said frame corresponding to each power generating cell;
• said turbines in said frame positioned to permit water flow through said turbines and out said draft tubes for outlet flow;
• said turbines operably engaged to a plurality of generators for generating power from the movement of water across said turbines.

A power generating system in a dam, or impoundment comprising:

• a base integrated into a dam or impoundment for placement of a turbine frame having a plurality of power generating cells comprising a turbine and a generator;
• a turbine frame matably inserted on said base;
• draft tubes matably attached to said frame corresponding to each power generating cell;said turbines n said frame positioned to permit water flow through said turbines and out said draft tubes for outlet flow;
• and
• said turbines operably engaged to a plurality of generators for generating power from the movement of water across said turbines.