Patent classifications
F03B17/00
Hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery system
A hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery system, which comprises first and second sealed containers within each of which a volume of liquid is introducible and from which the introduced liquid is pneumatically propellable; a turbine interposed between the first and second containers and coupled with a generator, to produce power when caused to be rotated by the pneumatically propelled liquid; and collection-delivery apparatus located externally to the first and second containers, for collecting energy-depleted liquid gravitating from the turbine and for delivering the collected liquid to one of the first and second containers, to be used in subsequent energy recovery cycles.
Power by gravity
Aspects of the disclosure provide a power conversion system and a method for conversing power. The power conversion system includes a first fluid holding tank, a second fluid holding tank, a fluid inlet hose, a fluid outlet hose, a fluid container, and one or more tension springs connected to the upper surface of the container and to a lower surface of the first fluid holding tank. The power conversion system further includes a rotational component connected to a lower side of the container via a connecting rod. The power conversion system further includes a generator connected to the rotational component via a horizontal shaft. The power conversion system further includes a feedback hose connected between the second fluid holding tank and the first fluid holding tank. The power conversion system further includes a hydraulic pump connected to the second fluid holding tank.
Rotary actuator and application thereof
A specially designed rotary actuator comprising a sealed container and a piston rotor located in the sealed container. The piston rotor divides the sealed container into a first space and a second space having different pressures. The first end of the piston rotor faces the first space and includes a plurality of first bores, and the second end of the piston rotor faces the second space and includes a plurality of second bores. The depth of the first and second bores is less than the thickness of the piston rotor. Each of the first and second bores comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the surface area of the first portion is greater than the surface area of the second portion.
AIR-DRIVEN GENERATOR
An air-driven generator for generating electric power from movement of a working fluid. Upper ends of buoyancy conduits are in fluidic communication with an upper end of a gravitational distribution conduit, and a lower end of the gravitational distribution conduit is in fluidic communication with lower ends of the buoyancy conduits. An air injection system injects air into the buoyancy conduits. A closed fluid loop is formed with working fluid flowing from the gravitational distribution conduit driving a fluid turbine system that is interposed between the lower ends of the gravitational distribution conduit and the buoyancy conduits. Flow of working fluid can be induced by an injection of air into working fluid disposed in the buoyancy conduits to achieve a generation of power by actuation of the fluid turbine system. An upper chamber can remove entrained air. A Rankin Cycle Generator can receive and be actuated by exhausted air.
Method and system for harnessing energy from moving ice
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for harnessing energy from moving ice, the system comprising a first part configured to move into a first direction under pressure caused by moving ice at least until an ice compression strength is reached and to subsequently move into a second direction, and a second part configured to transform kinetic energy of a cyclic motion of the first part into electric energy.
System for producing energy via use of gravity
The present invention is directed to a system for producing energy via use of gravity. The system is for generating energy, and in particular electrical energy, by utilizing the abundant force of gravity that exists and then integrating such a force into a system design of energy power generation by converting the force of gravity into potential energy then into kinetic energy and from kinetic energy back into potential energy again, by using the system's autonomous methodology of fluid recycling to produce electric power generation in the process.
Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator
Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator makes use of refrigerant in a refrigeration cycle to feed an ejector or injector within the refrigeration cycle causing the ejector to fire refrigerant at extremely high pressures and velocities into a turbine fan or blade that is sealed inside the refrigeration system and is connected to a generator in order to generate electricity. Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator comprises: a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a compressor, an ejector valve, a first ejector, a turbine, and a controller or computer. Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator is a refrigeration cycle with at least one ejector positioned in the refrigeration cycle that emits refrigerant at a high pressure and high velocity that is directed at a turbine, causing it to rotate, where this rotational energy may be used to turn a generator, thereby generating electricity.
ROTARY ACTUATOR AND APPLICATION THEREOF
A specially designed rotary actuator comprising a sealed container and a piston rotor located in the sealed container. The piston rotor divides the sealed container into a first space and a second space having different pressures. The first end of the piston rotor faces the first space and includes a plurality of first bores, and the second end of the piston rotor faces the second space and includes a plurality of second bores. The depth of the first and second bores is less than the thickness of the piston rotor. Each of the first and second bores comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the surface area of the first portion is greater than the surface area of the second portion.
REFRIGERATION CYCLE EJECTOR POWER GENERATOR
Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator makes use of refrigerant in a refrigeration cycle to feed an ejector or injector within the refrigeration cycle causing the ejector to fire refrigerant at extremely high pressures and velocities into a turbine fan or blade that is sealed inside the refrigeration system and is connected to a generator in order to generate electricity. Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator comprises: a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a compressor, an ejector valve, a first ejector, a turbine, and a controller or computer. Refrigeration cycle ejector power generator is a refrigeration cycle with at least one ejector positioned in the refrigeration cycle that emits refrigerant at a high pressure and high velocity that is directed at a turbine, causing it to rotate, where this rotational energy may be used to turn a generator, thereby generating electricity.
Air-driven generator
An air-driven generator for generating electric power from movement of a working fluid. Upper ends of buoyancy conduits are in fluidic communication with an upper end of a gravitational distribution conduit, and a lower end of the gravitational distribution conduit is in fluidic communication with lower ends of the buoyancy conduits. An air injection system injects air into the buoyancy conduits. A closed fluid loop is formed with working fluid flowing from the gravitational distribution conduit driving a fluid turbine system that is interposed between the lower ends of the gravitational distribution conduit and the buoyancy conduits. Flow of working fluid can be induced by an injection of air into working fluid disposed in the buoyancy conduits to achieve a generation of power by actuation of the fluid turbine system. An upper chamber can remove entrained air. A Rankin Cycle Generator can receive and be actuated by exhausted air.