Abstract: An incorporable hydromotive assembly for a water storing dam or related engineered structure includes a siphon draft conduit with ascending-descending branches adapted to be archingly positioned over a water storing structure for conveying water through the hydromotive assembly to actuate same. The assembly includes chambers defined around its structural body which can be filled with fluid to sink it, or with gas to float it. The incorporable ascending-descending siphon draft conduit includes structure for interchangeably permitting it to be archingly positioned over a plurality of dams or related water storing structures. The method of positioning the incorporable and transportable assembly at said dams for purposes of power generation is described.

Abstract: A submersible hydromotive assembly is provided for an energy storing dam and includes chambers defined in its structural body which can be filled with water to sink the assembly or with gas to float it. Additionally, the hydromotive assembly has a machine hall with auxiliary equipment required to start, maintain in running condition and stop a turbine-generation set. Also included is the method of submerging and positioning the submersible hydromotive assembly at the water passage flow path of a dam.

Abstract: A thrust or support bearing arrangement with means for forming a frozen layer of lubricant thereon to define a reduced-friction running surface for a member to be supported thereby. The formation of a frozen layer of lubricant in sealing arrangements and the use of such bearings and seals in turbines or pumps are also described.