Patent ID: 8946922
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A reverse flow hydroelectric turbine electrical generating system being driven by a flowing body of water comprising: an intake penstock disposed at least one half atmosphere of pressure below the water surface; a venturi reducer disposed upstream of the water inflow to said penstock; a sweeping-ell conduit disposed upstream of said venturi reducer and configured to redirect the intake stream of water from said intake penstock and said venturi reducer to an upward direction; a turbine intake chamber disposed above and connected to said sweeping-ell conduit; a turbine assembly disposed above said intake chamber having therein at least one turbine wheel assembly including turbine blades to be powered by the upward flow of water; a turbine discharge chamber disposed above the turbine assembly for collecting the water discharged from said turbine assembly; and at least one relief pipe conduit attached to said turbine discharge chamber extending upwardly at least to the water surface; wherein said relief conduit houses a drive shaft driven by said turbine wheel assembly and connected to an electrical generator disposed above the water surface adjacent said generating system; and wherein said penstock, venturi reducer and relief conduit include independent means for introducing pressurized air into the system at their respective locations.