Patent ID: 8461702
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: F01K,F03B,F05B,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A system for the transport of an ore pulp in a line system which is located along a gradient and in which the ore pulp flows under the effect of the gravitational force, the system comprising: a plurality of generator stations arranged at a distance from one another at different altitudes along the gradient of the line system; the plurality of generator stations each including a continuous-flow machine driven by the ore pulp and a generator coupled to the associated continuous-flow machine for generating electrical energy; wherein each continuous-flow machine includes a housing rotatably mounted about an axis and having an inlet for the ore pulp; the inlet being connected to an outlet of a pipeline carrying the ore pulp and opening into at least two curved pipe parts; the outlet of the pipeline providing that the ore pulp flows out at a distance from the axis and has, when flowing out, a flow direction which, in a plane oriented perpendicularly to the axis, has a velocity component oriented perpendicularly to this axis in such a way that a torque is exerted on the housing about this axis; and wherein the continuous-flow machine comprises a rotating shaft which is driven by the flowing ore pulp and is connected to the generator in a gearless manner.