Abstract: The flow of fluid into energy capture machines is crucial for determining the amount of energy extracted, particularly in the field of renewable energy resources. The current invention describes devices and methods for applying the physics of flow to energy capture machines, most commonly wind and water turbines, by enhancing the flow into the energy capture component by the appropriate placement of various objects called flow deflection devices (FDD). FDDs can make a highly significant improvement in power output.

Abstract: Devices and methods for capturing electrical energy from ocean and other waves at improved cost and efficiency are presented. The major innovations include capturing energy in two vectors simultaneously and connectedly, new applications of Bernoulli's principle, and an application of the breaker effect. The invention presents devices using related principles for use in surface and subsurface waves, and the placing of the devices in the water and wave farms. The full system of wave capture includes many connected parts and power generators.

Abstract: Aspects of the manufacturing of Flow Deflection Devices (FDDs) for wind turbines are presented as a system that requires adjustments in order to improve power output and adjust for changes in different conditions yet provides stability of shape.

Abstract: The special circumstances of working with hydroelectric turbines in pipes require innovations in blade shapes and systems that are presented here. An example is streamlining of the blades greater than that found in traditional hydroelectric turbines.

Abstract: New in-pipe hydroelectric turbine devices, systems, and methods offer the potential for less costly and greater energy output in many applications.

Abstract: Blade designs for combining elements of drag and lift for vertical axis turbines are presented. Doing so may combine the best features of both types of turbine.

Abstract: The location of in-pipe turbines within a piping system and their relationships to other devices in the piping system is dependent on several factors for the ideal operation of these turbines, whether from the nozzle shooting liquid into air, or providing a stable pressure to the turbine and the generator. Several solutions to this issue are presented.

Abstract: Geometries of foil shapes that act particularly well to increase the power output of adjacent vertical axis turbines are presented.

Abstract: A system is presented that can partially separate solids from liquids and produce energy simultaneously.

Abstract: The use of a shroud to surround a set of turbine blades works best when the blades are shaped to maximize the unique distribution of velocity of such a shroud. Parameters for the construction of such blades for both water and wind turbines are presented.

Abstract: New devices and methods for the construction of large Flow Deflection Devices (FDDs) are presented.

Abstract: New devices of magnetic couplings, angled and non-angled, with their uses, are presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for using weights and cables for stabilizing turbines in water by attaching them to the ocean floor.

Abstract: A new movable foil for accelerating the fluid hitting the blades of a vertical axis turbine is presented.

Abstract: Devices and methods of manufacturing important parts of a Benkatina Turbine are described.

Abstract: Devices and methods for generating electricity from configurations of rotors with attached magnets and separate electromagnets are described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining power from reciprocal motion, particularly for waves, are presented.

Abstract: A floating turbine, including a vertical substantially fixed structure such as a pile or cable, a hydroelectric turbine, a connecting piece between the turbine and the structure that is operative to enable vertical motion of the turbine on the surface of the water.

Abstract: Using flow deflection devices (FDD) or foils as part of wind and other turbines can add greatly to their performance, but designing the devices so that they fit together and on the turbines raises the need for new designs. This patent addresses the problem and describes solutions.

Abstract: Extracting energy from waves, even large ones, is a challenge. The current application describes adjustments to wave turbine systems that work with small waves especially well. Configuring the waves, blades, and generators as part of the system is the subject of the current application.