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19-05-2010

A new product for pico or micro hydroelectric remote area power generation

DESCRIPTION

The HEB generator

This is a floating waterwheel that can generate electricity when suspended over a river or other flowing water regardless of the depth and speed of flow.

The unique chevron shaped paddle treads give the barrel the ability to rotate about its horizontal axis in fast flowing water, entering the water smoothly and re-surfacing without lifting water.

The merit of this design is the significant reduction of any down force and the elimination of the bow wave in front of the barrel as it rotates at the same speed as the flow of water, thus increasing the efficiency of the machine. This would be an ideal product for todays demands for cheap re-newable energy and would be a cost effective product for the pico hydroelectric or micro hydroelectric energy market.

This design has many advantages over other methods of hydroelectric power production.

• Quiet operation compared to conventional waterwheel
• Easy to transport and install
• Environmentally friendly due to shallow draft
• Cost effective to manufacture, low capital outlay per kilowatt
• Does not significantly interrupt river flow and can roll over debris
• Adjusts to water level
• Need more power? Install another HEB generator
• Tidal estuary variant
• Massive potential for grants