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Method and apparatus for controlling a water turbine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6291609

A method is disclosed for controlling the operation of a water turbine, in particular a bulb type turbine, wherein the mobile guide vane assembly serves only to reflect the water during operation, the starting and stopping of the turbine being controlled and water-tight sealing when the turbine is stopped being provided by a gate sluice.

Assignee:
to Neyrpic - Creusot Loire
Patent Number(s):
US 4120602
OSTI ID:
6291609
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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