An apparatus providing mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion generates electrical current by moving a conductive fluid in the presence of magnetic field. The motion of the fluid is induced by a mechanical energy source and the generated electrical current is directed to a useful load. The proposed apparatus utilizes a conductive fluid as a “liquid rotor” has substantially different radial velocity distribution than the conventional, prior art solid rotor. The apparatus includes an inverter, controlled by the flow of the conductive fluid, to generate a train of pulses as an output, where the pulses are used by an associated transformer to provide an AC output voltage.

Disclosed is a submerged power generation system. The system may include a hollow fluid flow column, substantially parallel with the direction of gravitational acceleration, a fluid inlet, and a fluid power generator in the hollow fluid column. The system may further include fluid outlets and a pump system at the end of the fluid column opposite from the inlet. Further, an electrical distribution cable or power distribution system in communication with said fluid power generator may also be integrated into the system. Various other power storage, generation, and distribution systems may be integrated into the system to further enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the hydroelectric power generation system.

An apparatus providing mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion generates electrical current by moving a conductive fluid in the presence of magnetic field. The motion of the fluid is induced by a mechanical energy source and the generated electrical current is directed to a useful load. The proposed apparatus utilizes a conductive fluid as a liquid rotor has substantially different radial velocity distribution than the conventional, prior art solid rotor. The apparatus includes an inverter. controlled by the flow of the conductive fluid, to generate a train of pulses as an output, where the pulses are used by an associated transformer to provide an AC output voltage.