Sewer line power generating system
OwnerRufus Davisinventor
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Abstract
The sewer line power generating system is designed to be positioned within a manhole. The system generates electricity from water flowing through sewer lines. The system includes a hydro turbine that can be raised and lowered into water flowing through sewer lines. They system also includes a flow control plate that accelerates and directs the water for optimal power generation. The system further includes an actuator that raises and lowers the system in response to the water flow. The system further includes a pressure gauge to measure water pressure at the turbine and adjust the position of the turbine in response to the water pressure.
Claims15
A sewer line hydro power generator system comprising,
- a flow control plate shaped to be received in a sewer line, wherein said flow control plate includes a flow control channel;
- an attachment hinge pivotally connected to said flow control plate, wherein said flow control plate pivots about said attachment hinge to control water velocity through the sewer line;
- a hydro turbine connected to said flow control plate and positioned relative to the flow control channel;
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- an alternator connected to said hydro turbine.
A sewer line hydro power generator system comprising,
- a turbine shaft housing with an upper end and a lower end;
- a hydro turbine connected to the lower end of said turbine shaft housing;
- an alternator connected to the upper end of said turbine shaft housing;
- a flow control plate with an up-steam side and a down-stream side, wherein said hydro turbine is positioned on the down-stream side of said flow control plate;
- a pressure sensor mounted on said flow control plate;
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- an actuator configured to raise and lower said hydro turbine in response to water force acting on said flow control plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.