A power generation flume for use with fluid or water flow channels that includes an acceleration zone where a power generation system can be used in an accelerated flow to generate power in a cost efficient manner. The flume can have a variety of dimensions and can be used at one or at multiple locations along or across the flow channel without effecting upstream flow conditions.
RELATED APPLICATION
This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/719,181, filed on Sep. 22, 2005, which is commonly owned with the present application. The entire contents of that application are incorporated herein by reference.
The invention is a transportable hydroelectric power generating system which is capable of being fully or partially assembled in a factory setting and then transported to a water stream. The system includes water channeling features which enhance the pressure within the system that the water exerts and a secondary pump feature which serves to further supply pressurized water to the impellers on the water wheels. Thus marginal streams may become power generating sites.
The invention is a transportable hydroelectric power generating system which is capable of being fully or partially assembled in a factory setting and then transported to a water stream. The system includes either a wind-driven or solar-powered pump or both features which serve to further supply pressurized water to the impellers on the water wheels. Thus marginal streams may become power generating sites.
