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    This document describes a new floating waterwheel called the HEB generator that can generate electricity from flowing water regardless of depth. It has chevron-shaped paddles that allow it to smoothly rotate and generate power efficiently in fast-moving water without lifting water. The HEB generator has advantages over traditional waterwheels in that it is quieter, easier to transport and install, environmentally friendly, low-cost, and can generate power continuously from rivers unlike solar or wind. It also adjusts to water levels and does not significantly disrupt river flow. Potential applications include powering remote homes, irrigation, refrigeration, and monitoring equipment.

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    This document describes a new floating waterwheel called the HEB generator that can generate electricity from flowing water regardless of depth. It has chevron-shaped paddles that allow it to smoothly rotate and generate power efficiently in fast-moving water without lifting water. The HEB generator has advantages over traditional waterwheels in that it is quieter, easier to transport and install, environmentally friendly, low-cost, and can generate power continuously from rivers unlike solar or wind. It also adjusts to water levels and does not significantly disrupt river flow. Potential applications include powering remote homes, irrigation, refrigeration, and monitoring equipment.

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    Hydro Barrel Electric Generator

    Uploaded by

    Singam Sridhar
    This document describes a new floating waterwheel called the HEB generator that can generate electricity from flowing water regardless of depth. It has chevron-shaped paddles that allow it to smoothly rotate and generate power efficiently in fast-moving water without lifting water. The HEB generator has advantages over traditional waterwheels in that it is quieter, easier to transport and install, environmentally friendly, low-cost, and can generate power continuously from rivers unlike solar or wind. It also adjusts to water levels and does not significantly disrupt river flow. Potential applications include powering remote homes, irrigation, refrigeration, and monitoring equipment.

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

    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.

    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 resurfacing without lifting water.

    Merit of this design

    Significant reduction of any down force and the bow wave in front of the barrel, thus increasing the efficiency of the machine

    Advantages
    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. 24/7 operation unlike solar and wind.

    Does not significantly interrupt river flow and can roll over debris.
    Adjusts to water level. Need more power? Install another HEB generator.

    Many possible applications:Remote area power supply for battery charging, lighting, irrigation, refrigeration, monitoring

    CAD design of HEB

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    Generator construction
    Arrangement of permanent magnets and coils can be tailored to suit output relative to barrel size and water flow. An alternative may be a bolt-on geared self contained generator similar to existing hub motors

    The barrel is one-piece moulded plastic with paddle treads driving permanent magnet generators installed making this a relatively light assembly for transportation and installation.

    Coil arrangement

    Gear mechanism

    Outer casing

    HEB is arranged in different mountings for power generation

    HEB generator floating on a running water

    TIDAL and WAVE Variant


    The HEB could be used to produce both wave energy and energy from tidal current at the same time. The barrel rolls on the waves, rising and falling to drive both hub and linear or flywheel permanent magnet generators.
    Energy could be produced simultaneously by the tidal current rotating the barrel. The HEB is allowed to rotate around a post which is attached to the seabed. Some device to raise and lower the HEB in sync with tide would be needed.

    Bridge Lighting
    * Could be used to power lighting on remote bridges.

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