Patent ID: 6396162
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
An apparatus for generating hydroelectric power for use adjacent to rivers comprising of:(a) a water inlet pipe, with a gate/mesh covering, bisecting the river; (b) a water level sensor, operated by a buoy system, connected to the water inlet pipe; (c) a multi-controlled water valve at the end of the water inlet pipe; (d) an underground water tank that contains a water level sensor, and a plurality of penstocks at its base; (e) a multi-controlled water valve for each said penstock; (f) penstocks leading to turbines, each operably connected to a generator; (g) a turbine-generator system to produce electrical energy; (h) an operation room where the said turbines and generators will operate, where water flow through the apparatus will be controlled, and where technicians will both enter and exit the facility during both regular and emergency operating times; (i) an underground hallway connected to an elevator shaft to transport technicians both in and out of the facility; (j) an emergency stairway above the operation room; (k) underground cable lines from the generators leading to above ground transformers located adjacent to an elevator shaft's above ground entrance; (l) a water outlet pipe connected to each said turbine leading to back to the river; (m) and a gate/mesh covering for the end of the water outlet pipe.