An accelerated and/or redirected flow arrangement, optimally serving as a wildlife and/or debris excluder (WDE), is used in combination with a turbine-like device having an inlet end and an outlet end for fluid flowing therethrough, e.g., a hydro-turbine. The arrangement includes at least a forward part designed to be placed in front of a fluid inlet of a turbine-like device and configured to produce at least one of the following effects on the fluid: (a) imparting a re-direction of the fluid; and/or (b) accelerating the flow velocity of the fluid, as it flows through the forward part. Turbine-like devices having both a forward part and a rearward part of flow arrangement are disclosed, as well as a method of enhancing turbine performance.

A hydrodynamic electrification system that generates electricity from water moving from a high side to a low side and around a structure that divides the low side from the high side generally includes a water transport system that directs the water from the high side presenting a hydraulic head, over the structure, and to the low side. The system includes a power extraction system having a wheel that receives the water from said water transport system and a mounting system having a high side anchor that connects near an intake to the water transport system at the high side and having a low side anchor that connects to the power extraction system at the low side.

A hydrodynamic electrification system that generates electricity from water moving from a high side to a low side and around a structure that divides the low side from the high side generally includes a water transport system that directs the water from the high side presenting a hydraulic head, over the structure, and to the low side. The system includes a power extraction system having a wheel that receives the water from said water transport system and a mounting system having a high side anchor that connects near an intake to the water transport system at the high side and having a low side anchor that connects to the power extraction system at the low side.

A hydrodynamic electrification system that generates electricity from water moving from a high side to a low side and around a structure that divides the low side from the high side generally includes a water transport system that directs the water from the high side presenting a hydraulic head, over the structure, and to the low side. The system includes a power extraction system having a wheel that receives the water from said water transport system and a mounting system having a high side anchor that connects near an intake to the water transport system at the high side and having a low side anchor that connects to the power extraction system at the low side.

An accelerated and/or redirected flow arrangement, optimally serving as a wildlife and/or debris excluder (WDE), is used in combination with a turbine-like device having an inlet end and an outlet end for fluid flowing therethrough, e.g., a hydro-turbine. The arrangement includes at least a forward part designed to be placed in front of a fluid inlet of a turbine-like device and configured to produce at least one of the following effects on the fluid: (a) imparting a re-direction of the fluid; and/or (b) accelerating the flow velocity of the fluid, as it flows through the forward part. Turbine-like devices having both a forward part and a rearward part of flow arrangement are disclosed, as well as a method of enhancing turbine performance.

An accelerated and/or redirected flow arrangement, optimally serving as a wildlife and/or debris excluder (WDE), is used in combination with a turbine-like device having an inlet end and an outlet end for fluid flowing therethrough, e.g., a hydro-turbine. The arrangement includes at least a forward part designed to be placed in front of a fluid inlet of a turbine-like device and configured to produce at least one of the following effects on the fluid: (a) imparting a re-direction of the fluid; and/or (b) accelerating the flow velocity of the fluid, as it flows through the forward part. Turbine-like devices having both a forward part and a rearward part of flow arrangement are disclosed, as well as a method of enhancing turbine performance.

The present invention relates to a movable and semi-submerged power generator using a waterwheel turbine, which can easily be moved to a location where a flow of a fluid occurs, prevents movement by current of water due to being a semi-submerged type, and efficiently produces energy by means of a flow rate control and cutoff of the fluid and expansibility of the turbine. The power generator comprises: an upper structure having first and second structures including first and second balancing tanks and first and second machine rooms; a lower structure disposed on the lower portion of the upper structure and including a fluid flowing hole, a first round, and a fluid guide hole through which the fluid can flow; a turbine rotated by the movement of the fluid; an energy generation means for producing electricity by the turbine; and a fixing means. Thus, the power generator is floatable and movable on water so as to be moved to and installed in various locations. The first and second balancing tanks are filled with the fluid such that the power generator can be semi-submerged, and the height of the turbine is disposed at a position so that a shaft can be placed above the water surface such that the turbine is smoothly rotated, while preventing shaking by waving of the fluid and turning of the power generator, thereby improving energy production efficiency. Also, the fluid under the water surface is guided in a direction capable of operating the turbine while maximally preventing disruption to the flow of the fluid moving to the turbine through the first round of the lower structure, thereby improving energy production efficiency.

The present invention relates to a movable and semi-submerged power generator using a waterwheel turbine, which can easily be moved to a location where a flow of a fluid occurs, prevents movement by current of water due to being a semi-submerged type, and efficiently produces energy by means of a flow rate control and cutoff of the fluid and expansibility of the turbine. The power generator comprises: an upper structure having first and second structures including first and second balancing tanks and first and second machine rooms; a lower structure disposed on the lower portion of the upper structure and including a fluid flowing hole, a first round, and a fluid guide hole through which the fluid can flow; a turbine rotated by the movement of the fluid; an energy generation means for producing electricity by the turbine; and a fixing means. Thus, the power generator is floatable and movable on water so as to be moved to and installed in various locations. The first and second balancing tanks are filled with the fluid such that the power generator can be semi-submerged, and the height of the turbine is disposed at a position so that a shaft can be placed above the water surface such that the turbine is smoothly rotated, while preventing shaking by waving of the fluid and turning of the power generator, thereby improving energy production efficiency. Also, the fluid under the water surface is guided in a direction capable of operating the turbine while maximally preventing disruption to the flow of the fluid moving to the turbine through the first round of the lower structure, thereby improving energy production efficiency.

A waterwheel assembly for a river or similar body of flowing water includes a waterwheel mounted on a support structure, and one or more buoyant members, wherein waterwheel can move up and down, and the buyout members support part of the weight of the waterwheel so that the waterwheel is able to rise and fall with any change to the river level, and the support structure is secured on land by the river or body of water by means of one or more cantilevered beams. The waterwheel has an axle secured between two vertical posts by means of salable bearings that permit the waterwheel to move up and down.

A waterwheel assembly for a river or similar body of flowing water includes a waterwheel mounted on a support structure, and one or more buoyant members, wherein waterwheel can move up and down, and the buyout members support part of the weight of the waterwheel so that the waterwheel is able to rise and fall with any change to the river level, and the support structure is secured on land by the river or body of water by means of one or more cantilevered beams. The waterwheel has an axle secured between two vertical posts by means of salable bearings that permit the waterwheel to move up and down.