Hydroelectric generating station and method of constructing same
OwnerHenry Karl Obermeyerinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to hydroelectric generating plants which may be prefabricated and subsequently exchanged for preexisting radial water control gates. The hydroelectric generating plant disclosed herein may be particularly advantageous for hydroelectric development of projects with preexisting submergible radial gates. Various configurations are disclosed which maximize generating capacity, hydraulic efficiency, and flood flow capacity, while minimizing weight and cost.
Claims12
A method of constructing a hydroelectric generating plant comprising the step of substituting a hydromotive machine apparatus for a radial water control gate.
A method for converting a dam structure in a water stream to a hydroelectric generating plant, wherein said dam structure comprises a radial water control gate supported by a support structure;
- wherein the method comprises the steps of:
- a. removing said radial water control gate;
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- b. installing a hydroelectric generating module in said dam structure in place of said gate;
- wherein said module is capable of being selectively raised or lowered relative to the water level in said water stream.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.