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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2012
Timothy Dyer, San Leandro, CA (US);
Mark Richter, Orinda, CA (US);
Rafael Andres Bañados Contreras, San Leandro, CA (US);
Chester L. Sandberg, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Timothy Dyer, San Leandro, CA (US);
Mark Richter, Orinda, CA (US);
Rafael Andres Bañados Contreras, San Leandro, CA (US);
Chester L. Sandberg, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Energy Recovery, Inc., San Leandro, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for combined flow control and electricity generation are described. Various embodiments may include an energy recovery device adapted to produce an electric current. At least a portion of the electric current may be used to power a pump. A control system may be adapted to adjust operating parameters of the system to stabilize or maximize the efficiency of the energy recovery device.