CHANNEL HYDRAULIC DRIVE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: conversion of water flow energy. SUBSTANCE: at least two hydraulic motors which are interconnected by generatrices are mounted on their central pivot axles in line lying across direction of water flow; hydraulic motors are provided with water- tight guards on opposite sides of their connection and in center of outlet of section of water between hydraulic motors. Due to their linear position, hydraulic motors have opposite sense of rotation and their blades are mounted for independent preparation for operation when they are acted on by force of moving water. For more complete utilization of energy of moving water, additional guards in form of fencing are provided over boundaries of active and passive sections of water located in guards of hydraulic motors and at areas where water enters these guards. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 2 dwg