Modular in-conduit generator for harnessing energy from circumferential flow

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PATENT NO 8946918
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13020768

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An electrical generator module for harnessing the energy of fluid flowing in a channel subject to gravitational and centripetal forces. The electrical generator module includes a stationary casing portion and a runner portion rotationally coupled to the stationary casing portion, with the runner portion including a set of blades adapted to interact with the fluid. A support arrangement is adapted to secure the stationary casing portion to the interior of the channel in place such that it is prevented from rotating. An electrical energy generator is mechanically coupled to the runner portion and adapted to convert rotational motion of the runner portion into electrical energy.

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VORTEX FLOW INC2039 NORFOLK AVE ST PAUL MN 55116

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Natarius, Eugene M St. Paul, US 4 49

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