DAMLESS ALL-WEATHER HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: hydraulic engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed hydroelectric power station is designed for converting energy of water flow into electric energy in any season. Station has vertical rotor housing placed in water flow. Rotor housing is divided into drums with blades displaced over circumference to provide uniform operation. Blades of three types are used: inner flapped, rotary stepped and vane-type. The latter rotate in direction opposite to that of drums being driven by counter flow. Unidirectional transmission of rotation is provided owing to use of device coupled with central shaft of rotor and multiplier. All parts and mechanisms are secured in cage which is base of structure fastening in flow. EFFECT: increased output power, possibility of mounting at any depth. 3 cl, 6 dwg