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WO2000077393A1
WO2000077393A1 PCT/US2000/009829 US0009829W WO0077393A1 WO 2000077393 A1 WO2000077393 A1 WO 2000077393A1 US 0009829 W US0009829 W US 0009829W WO 0077393 A1 WO0077393 A1 WO 0077393A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F03B17/061—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head" with rotation axis substantially in flow direction
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B11/00—Parts or details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the preceding groups, e.g. wear-protection couplings, between turbine and generator
    • F03B11/02—Casings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/12—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E02B2017/0091—Offshore structures for wind turbines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/10—Stators
    • F05B2240/13—Stators to collect or cause flow towards or away from turbines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/10—Stators
    • F05B2240/14—Casings, housings, nacelles, gondels or the like, protecting or supporting assemblies there within
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/40—Use of a multiplicity of similar components
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/20—Hydro energy

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  • DOE Hydropower Program Engineering Research and Development 1977-1991 Summary Report
  • hydroturbine unit which overcomes the storied problems with hydrokinetic technology. More specifically, there exists a need for a hydroturbine unit which does not require substantial vehicular support for deployment or retrieval. There is an additional need for a hydroturbine unit which can be stabilized in a path of water flow without complex anchoring mechanisms. There is a further need for a hydroturbine unit which can be placed in a particular optimal position in a path of water flow, then easily maneuvered to a different position within the body of water in the event of a change of location of the optimal path of water flow. Finally, there is a need for a hydroturbine unit complying with the above-stated needs which is also economical to build and operate.
  • the following invention is a dual turbine unit which may be adjustably and easily deployed into and retrieved from a path of water flow.
  • the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises two hydroturbines in a "side-by-side" configuration, though it is specifically contemplated that three, four or more hydroturbines may be combined in an alternate embodiment which also falls within the spirit and scope of the invention.
  • each of the two hydroturbines has a turbine runner assembly including more than one turbine blades attached to a turbine hub which is, in turn, connected to a turbine shaft.
  • each turbine shaft is in general axial alignment with the path of water flow and the turbine blades extend radially outwardly from the axial alignment of the turbine shaft.
  • Each turbine shaft is then connected to a turbine generator for converting the rotational force of the shaft into useful electrical energy.
  • the turbine generator is actually a series of "modular" generators, each of the modular generators being connected in series to modify the capacity and resulting yield of the hydroturbine to better accommodate changing conditions or locations without necessitating the purchase of an entirely new unit.
  • the hydroturbines in the dual turbine unit are maintained in their side-by-side configuration by mounting in a lightweight dual turbine shroud ("shroud").
  • the shroud is primarily constructed of at least one material from the group of composite materials including thermoplastics and fiberglass, and has a front edge facing the oncoming water flow and a rear edge proximate to a point of water discharge from the dual turbine unit.
  • the preferred embodiment also incorporates an augmentor ring proximate to and integral with the rear edge of the shroud.
  • the augmentor ring extends generally radially
  • a hollow tubular ballasting member is integrally formed with the shroud and disposed in substantially parallel alignment with the axial alignment of the turbine shafts.
  • the ballasting member is preferably sealed in a watertight fashion by an endcap on either end of a ballast tube.
  • a reversible polarity actuator is fixedly attached and is functional to rotate a ballast weight shaft or lead screw engaged with a ballast weight.
  • ballast weight shaft in one direction moves the ballast weight within the ballast tube toward one end of the ballast tube, and rotation of the shaft in the other direction moves the ballast weight in the opposite direction. Movement of the ballast weight changes the center of gravity of the dual turbine unit, thereby changing the attitude of the dual turbine unit. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hydroturbine which does not require substantial vehicular support for deployment or retrieval. It is another object of the present invention to provide a hydroturbine unit which can be stabilized in a path of water flow without complex anchoring mechanisms.
  • Fig. la depicts a PRIOR ART shrouded hydroturbine.
  • Fig. lb depicts a PRIOR ART unshrouded hydroturbine.
  • Fig. 2 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a typical operating environment.
  • Fig. 3 is a FRONT VIEW of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a REAR VIEW of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a TOP VIEW of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a CROSS SECTIONAL view of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicted in Fig. 5, taken along section lines A- A.
  • Fig. 7 is a CROSS SECTIONAL view of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicted in Fig. 5, taken along section lines B-B.
  • Fig. 8 is a CROSS SECTIONAL view of an exemplary embodiment of the ballasting tube of the present invention.
  • Fig. la depicts a prior art shrouded hydroturbine rigidly attached to a stationary support structure.
  • the hydroturbine depicted in Fig. lb is another example of a prior art hydroturbine, similarly positioned in a flow of water by a stationary support structure, but without external shrouding.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention in an exemplary environment for operation.
  • Fig. 2 shows a dual turbine unit 210 deployed in a path of water flow 215.
  • the dual turbine unit 210 is fully submerged in the path of water flow, though it is contemplated that the dual turbine unit 210 could be operated, albeit less efficiently, in a partially submerged condition.
  • the dual turbine unit 210 comprises a first turbine 220 and a second turbine 240, both captured in a lightweight dual turbine shroud 260.
  • the first turbine 220 comprises a first turbine runner assembly 222.
  • the first turbine runner assembly 222 incorporates a first turbine hub 224 fixedly but removably connected to a first turbine shaft (not shown in Fig. 1).
  • the first turbine hub 224 also incorporates more than one first turbine blade 226, the first turbine blades 226 being positioned relative to the path of water flow 215 so as to force rotation of the first turbine hub 224, the first turbine runner assembly 222 and the first turbine shaft as water contacts the first turbine blades 226.
  • a first turbine hub cap 228 may be affixed to the first turbine hub 224 to increase hydrodynamic efficiency of the first turbine 220.
  • the first turbine shaft is connected to a first turbine generator (not shown in Fig. 1) so that rotation of the first turbine shaft generates an electrical output from the first turbine generator.
  • first turbine 220 components including the first turbine runner assembly 222, first turbine hub 224, first turbine blades 226 and first turbine hub cap 228 may be fabricated of thermoplastic, fiberglass, a combination thereof, or any other similar material or combination of materials having characteristics including light weight, corrosion resistance and impact resistance.
  • the dual turbine unit 210 also includes a second turbine 240, which may be nearly identical to the first turbine 220.
  • the second turbine 240 comprises a second runner assembly 244.
  • the second runner assembly 244 incorporates a second turbine hub 242 fixedly but removably connected to a second turbine shaft (not shown in Fig. 1).
  • the second turbine hub 242 also incorporates more than one second turbine blade 246, the second turbine blades 246 being positioned relative to the path of water flow 215 so as to force rotation of the second turbine hub 242, the second turbine runner assembly 244 and the second turbine shaft as water contacts the second turbine blades 246.
  • a second turbine hub cap 248 may be affixed to the second turbine hub 242 to increase hydrodynamic efficiency of the second turbine 240.
  • the second turbine shaft is connected to a second turbine generator (not shown in Fig. 1) so that rotation of the second turbine shaft generates an electrical output from the second turbine generator.
  • the shroud 260 comprises, generally, two integrally formed or otherwise permanently attached side-by-side cylindrical members. Each cylindrical member is disposed along a central axis concomitant with the respective axes of the respective first and second turbine shafts.
  • the shroud 260 has a front edge 262 defining in part the radial edge of each respective cylindrical member facing the path of water flow 215.
  • the shroud also has, at an opposing end of the joined cylindrical members, a rear edge 264.
  • the functionality of the dual turbine unit 210 is enhanced greatly by the positioning of an augmentor ring 266 proximate to the rear edge 264 of the shroud 260.
  • the augmentor ring 266 extends generally radially outwardly from the rear edge 264 of the shroud 260 with respect to the axial alignment of the respective first and second turbine shafts. As water in the path of water flow 215 flows across the periphery of the shroud 260, it is deflected around the augmentor ring 266 by the protrusion of the augmentor ring 266 before resuming its previous path of water flow 215.
  • stabilizer fms 268 may be positioned about the periphery of the shroud 260 in a parallel arrangement with the axial alignment of the respective turbine shaft.
  • the stabilizer fins 268 In addition to the stabilizer fins 268 stabilizing the dual turbine unit 210 in the path of water flow 215, the stabilizer fins 268 have the added functionality of bolstering the strength of the shroud 260 and supporting the augmentor ring 266.
  • a ballasting member 290 is integrally formed or, in an alternate embodiment, fixedly attached to the shroud 260.
  • the ballasting member 290 is positioned between the cylindrical members of the dual turbine unit 210.
  • Alternate embodiments may find the ballasting member 290 positioned at various locations on the dual turbine unit 210, though it is generally desirable for the ballasting member to be positioned as close to the center of gravity of the dual turbine unit 210 as possible, for balance.
  • the ballasting member 290 is functional to change the attitude of the dual turbine unit 210 with respect to the path of water flow 215 by moving a weight fore and aft within the ballasting member 290 responsive to external control.
  • the dual turbine unit 210 may be maintained in the path of water flow by a tether 292.
  • the tether 292 is connected at a first end to the dual turbine unit 210 and at a second end to an anchor 296.
  • Power derived from the dual turbine unit 210 may be routed from the first and second turbine generators via electrical cable 294.
  • the electrical cable 294 may be maintained in tandem with the tether 292.
  • Other embodiments are contemplated, however, wherein the electrical cable 294 is positioned and maintained separate and apart from the tether 292.
  • FIG. 3 a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. More specifically, Fig. 3 illustrates a dual turbine unit 210 having a first turbine 220 and a second turbine 240 fixedly positioned in a side-by-side arrangement.
  • the first turbine 220 and second turbine 240 are captured, generally, in the shroud 260, the shroud 260 having a front edge 262, stabilizer fins 268 about the respective peripheries of the respective first turbine 220 and second turbine 240, and augmentor rings 280 extending generally radially outwardly from the direction of axially alignment of the respective turbine shafts (not shown) from a point beginning at or near the rear edge (not shown) of the shroud 260.
  • the respective first and second turbines, 220 and 240, are captured within the shroud 260 by a plurality of struts 310.
  • the struts 310 each have a first strut end 320 and a second strut end 330.
  • the first strut end 320 of each strut 310 is fixedly attached to an inner wall of the shroud 260.
  • the second strut end 330 of each strut 310 is fixedly attached to a respective first or second turbine generator housing (not shown). This static attachment between the
  • the front view of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicted in Fig. 3 also reveals a plurality of first turbine blades 226 extending generally radially outwardly from a first turbine shaft (not shown), and a first turbine hubcap 228. Similarly, a plurality of second turbine blades 246 are shown extending generally radially outwardly from a second turbine shaft (not shown) and a second turbine hub cap 248.
  • Fig. 3 also depicts a preferred position of a ballasting member 290 with respect to the first turbine 220 and second turbine 240. Although this is the preferred location of the ballasting member 290 in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be understood and appreciated that the ballasting member 290 may be positioned anywhere on the dual turbine unit 210, so long as it is capable of achieving the desired and previously described functionality.
  • Fig. 4 is a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • dual turbine unit 210 comprises a first turbine 220 and a second turbine 240.
  • the shroud 260 captures each respective turbine by implementation of a plurality of struts 310.
  • Each strut 310 is fixedly connected to the shroud 260 at a first strut end 320.
  • the strut 310 is then connected to a respective first turbine generator housing 410 or second turbine generator housing 420 at a second strut end 330.
  • the augmentor ring 280 is attached to the shroud 260 at a point approximate to the rear edge 264 of the shroud 260.
  • the augmentor ring 280 extends generally radially outwardly from the respective shafts of the respective first and second turbines, 220 and 240.
  • IX 240 are captured within the shroud 260, the shroud 260 having a front edge 262 and a rear edge 264.
  • Stabilizer fins 268 are positioned about the periphery of the respective first turbine 220 and second turbine 240 along the outside of the shroud 260 and in general axial alignment with the respective first and second turbine shafts (not shown).
  • Struts 310 each having a first strut end 320 and a second strut end 330 are positioned at the rear of the respective turbines 220, 240 and fixedly attached to the respective first and second turbine generator housings 410, 420 and to the shroud 260.
  • the first turbine hub cap 228 and the second turbine hub cap 248 are positioned approximate to the front edge 262 of the shroud 260 and are hydrodynamically shaped to facilitate flow of water from the path of water flow 215 through the dual turbine unit 210.
  • Fig. 5 also illustrates section lines A-A and B-B, which corresponding cross-sectional views will be later described with reference to later figures.
  • Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional of first turbine 220 taken along sectional lines A-A.
  • Fig. 6 provides a view of the basic inner workings of the first turbine 220.
  • first turbine 220 is captured within the shroud 260 by a plurality of struts 310.
  • Each strut as previously described, has a first end attached to the shroud 260 and a second end fixed to the respective generator housing, in this case the first turbine generator housing 410.
  • first strut ends 320 may be attached to either the main body of the shroud 260, or in the depicted embodiment, the augmentor ring 266.
  • the first turbine 220 comprises, generally, a hub 224 to which a plurality of turbine blades 226 are attached.
  • the hub 224 includes a first turbine hub cap 228, attached to the first turbine hub 224 and first turbine generator 610 via a speed increaser 660.
  • the hub 224 is attached to a low RPM shaft of a speed increaser 650 and secured via a locking nut 620.
  • the first turbine generator 610 is mounted in electro-mechanical cooperation with the first turbine shaft 630.
  • the first turbine shaft defines an axis of alignment 640 substantially parallel with the path of water flow 215.
  • Also connected to the first turbine shaft 630 is a high RPM side of the speed increaser 650.
  • the contents of the first turbine generator housing are maintained in a water tight configuration by a series of barriers and seals, such as seal 660, and positively pressurized by an inert gas.
  • first turbine generator 610 may be single generator of any practical description, the preferred embodiment of the present invention specifically contemplates first turbine generators 610 being modular in configuration. More specifically, it is contemplated that the first turbine generator housing 410 and first turbine shaft 630 are configured so as to incorporate addition or removal of series generators 610 from any turbine within the dual turbine unit 210.
  • this design allows one dual turbine unit 210 to be purchased for a particular application requiring for instance, a 60 kW capacity. In such a case, a configuration such as four 15 kW generators may be connected in series an utilized to achieve the necessary power rating. If, due to change in characteristics of the body of water or a change of deployment location of the dual turbine unit 210, a 30 kW rating is needed, the first turbine generator housing can be opened and two of the 15kw series generators can be removed.
  • Fig. 7 is cross-sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicted in Fig. 5, taken along section lines B-B. More particularly, Fig. 7 depicts the relation of the ballasting member 290 to other dual turbine unit 210 components in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ballasting member 290 comprises, generally, a ballast tube 710 positioned in generally parallel axial relation to the axis of alignment 640 of the respective first and second turbines 220, 240.
  • Each end of the ballast tube 710 is sealed in a water tight fashion by a respective first endcap 720 and a second end cap 730.
  • the ballast tube 710 sealed on each end by a first or second endcap 720, 730 defines a water tight void.
  • Positioned within the water tight void is fixed DC motor 740.
  • the motor may be driven by electrical current delivered by either the dual turbine unit 210 or preferably an external source. Optimally, control of the motor 740 is maintained externally.
  • the reversible polarity motor 740 drives a screw or screw-type member 750.
  • the lead screw 750 is positioned in the center of the ballast tube 710 and rotatably secured into the first endcap 720.
  • the lead screw is free to rotate in a first direction.
  • the reversible motor 740 is operated in a reverse polarity, the lead screw 750 rotates in an opposing direction.
  • a ballast 760 is engaged with the lead screw 750 in such a fashion that rotation of the lead screw 750 by the motor 740 moves the ballast fore or aft, depending on the polarity of operation of the reversible motor 740.
  • ballast 760 being a weighted member
  • the ballast 760 may be an extremely light weight or buoyant member.
  • the affect of moving a weighted member to one end of the ballasting member 290 would have one affect and moving a buoyant member to the same end of the ballasting member 290 would have the opposite affect, the desired result of utilization of the ballasting member 290 to change the attitude of the dual turbine unit would be the same, though it would require moving the ballast 760 in an opposite direction.
  • ballasting member 290 comprises a ballast tube 710, a first and second endcap 720 and a second endcap 730.
  • the end caps 720 and 730 seal each end of the ballast tube 710 in a water tight configuration and, thereby, define a void within the ballasting member 290.
  • An actuator 740 is positioned within the ballasting member 290 and is affixed in the ballast tube 710 by a motor mount 810. In a preferred embodiment, the actuator 740 is a reversible motor.
  • the reversible motor 740 drives a lead screw 750, which lead screw is attached at a first end to the reversible motor 740 and rotatably attached at its opposing end to the first endcap 720.
  • a ballast 760 is engaged to the lead screw 750 such that rotation of the lead screw 750 by the reversible motor 740 in a first direction moves the ballast 760 toward one end of the ballasting member 290. Rotation of the reversible motor 740 in an opposite direction will move the ballast 760 toward the opposite end of the ballasting member 290.
  • the shroud 260 may accommodate a trash rack to block interference of unwanted materials with the turbine blades 226, 246.
  • the trash rack may be configured in any variety of ways, including attachment of removable cables or other rigid or semi-rigid structure between the shroud 260 or the stabilizer fins 268 and a point in front of the turbine blades 226, 246.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une unité comprenant plusieurs turbines (210) non-intrusives pour l'environnement, destinée à être installée de manière réglable dans l'eau. Les turbines sont enfermées dans une enveloppe (260) possédant un anneau (266) d'augmentateur formé d'une seule pièce, et un élément de ballast (290) destinés à améliorer leur efficacité. L'agencement de plusieurs turbines contrecarre efficacement le couple de réaction rotatif des turbines individuelles, ce qui permet l'installation stable de l'unité sans avoir besoin de structures de stabilisation rigides.
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