Abstract: Turbine assemblies including small turbines coupled to generators are sequentially located in a fast-flowing treatment channel of a water reclamation facility. Each turbine assembly may include a vertical turbine shaft mounted on a brace suspended above water level, with the turbine blades submerged in the flow. The distal end of the vertical turbine shaft may be free (unattached) to the bottom or to any other part of the channel, and may be supported by two or more bearings mounted to the brace. The brace may be generally horizontal and may span the channel and be anchored to opposing walls thereof. An encased generator may be located in an air space between the water level and a removable cover. Power may be collected from the generators via insulated wiring incorporated into a main power cable for distribution to an energy consumption source.

Abstract: Sewage and/or storm water flow systems and methods, which use generator and small turbine assemblies positioned within sewage and/or storm water conduits are disclosed herein. One system configuration includes a generator, at least one electrical connector coupled to the generator, and a small turbine coupled to the generator. The turbine includes a shaft mountable to a lower sewage conduit base and at least one anchor coupled to the shaft, which is mountable to a conduit wall section. The generator and turbine assemblies may also be arranged in a sequential array positioned within one or more modified conduits for generation of on-site electricity, which can be used for various green technologies, including water purification, water desalination, and manufacture of hydrogen fuel.