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A process for producing power by displacing water from a tank for operating a hydro-electric apparatus such as a turbine or Pelton wheel. In one embodiment, combustion products from fossil fuels are utilized to displace water from a reservoir or tank. The combustion products are generated by burning

A process for producing power by displacing water from a tank for operating a hydro-electric apparatus such as a turbine or Pelton wheel. In one embodiment, combustion products from fossil fuels are utilized to displace water from a reservoir or tank. The combustion products are generated by burning a fuel in a gas that contains more than 25% by volume oxygen to generate a hotter flame and less pollutants. If desired, the fuel and gas can be combusted in the reservoir or tank. In another embodiment, differences in pressure can be used to displace water from a reservoir to the hydro-electric apparatus. With these processes, hydro-electric power can be generated at greatly increased efficiencies compared to the prior art.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for generating hydro-electric power which comprises:burning a fossil fuel in the presence of a gas that contains at least about 25% oxygen by volume to generate combustion products and higher temperatures compared to fuel burned in the presence of air;utilizing

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for generating hydro-electric power which comprises:burning a fossil fuel in the presence of a gas that contains at least about 25% oxygen by volume to generate combustion products and higher temperatures compared to fuel burned in the presence of air;utilizing the combustion products to displace water in a reservoir and to cause the water to exit the reservoir; anddirecting the water exiting the reservoir to a hydro-electric apparatus for operation of the same to generate power.