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A siphon motor comprising the combination of siphon means and generating means for generating electrical energy from a water source located below the generating means and a water discharge at a lower level than the water source. Water rises by siphonic action upward from the water source to a sealed

A siphon motor comprising the combination of siphon means and generating means for generating electrical energy from a water source located below the generating means and a water discharge at a lower level than the water source. Water rises by siphonic action upward from the water source to a sealed working region maintained under partial vacuum, and descends to the water discharge. The working region contains the generating means. The system has particular utility as a source of power generation in remote locations having a water table within about 30 feet of the ground.

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The combination of siphon means and generating means, said siphon means including water source below said generating means, a water discharge at a lower level below said generating means than the water source, an inlet column between said water source and a siphon channel, an outlet column between s

The combination of siphon means and generating means, said siphon means including water source below said generating means, a water discharge at a lower level below said generating means than the water source, an inlet column between said water source and a siphon channel, an outlet column between said siphon channel and the water discharge, said generating means comprising a water wheel in mechanical engagement with an electrical generator, said water wheel being rotatable by water flowing from said inlet column through said siphon channel to said outlet column, said generating means and said siphon means being sealingly enclosed by walls defining a working region at less than atmospheric pressure.