ALEXANDER AN TSENG
Engineers in Palo Alto, CA
License number
Pennsylvania PE003292E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Compact Design Of Using Instream River Flow And/Or Pump Discharge Flow Technology Added To Differentials Between Head Water And Turbine Location
US Patent:
8196396, Jun 12, 2012
Filed:
Oct 16, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/252751
Inventors:
Alexander A. Tseng - Palo Alto CA, US
International Classification:
F03B 13/08, F03B 15/00
US Classification:
60398, 290 54
Abstract:
Systems and methods for using instream water flow velocity to increase hydro turbine output is provided. In one implementation, the system and method are adapted to harness the kinetic energy in flowing water, preferably in waste water spilling over low-head dams or flowing from pump discharge at reservoir pumping stations, and using such energy in conjunction with differentials between head water and turbine location to improve turbine output. In certain implementations, the novel technology can be used to establish dispersed small-scale hydroelectric generation units at existing low-head dams. Preferably, the dispersed small-scale hydroelectric generation units can be connected to the existing power grid, thus providing a new source of sustainable alternative energy.