New invention: Hydroelectric Inflow Dam System (Video)

Revolution Hydro Power Converter. Hydroelectric Inflow Dam System, an innovative design comprising modular hydroelectric energy production units, each being characterized by an enclosed column partially immersed in water. The upper portion of the inflow dam above the water level houses the generator, converter, transformer and control system. One or several turbines at the bottom end of the column receive water jets from nozzles to rotate the turbine(s) to produce electricity. Evacuation pipe discharges water downstream of the turbine(s) to a lower ground by gravity.

This system is modular, portable and scalable and can be deployed individually or connected in a network according to the designed power capacity.

Hydroelectric Inflow Dam System works well in two or more cascading reservoirs. Install at location where water containment can be still water, rivers, basins, channels, tidal reservoirs, and so on. Potential power output per column unit ranges from 30kW to 200kW for water heads of 4m or more. Optimal designs capacity up to 20kW-200kW per column unit and over 2MW in a network.