Patent classifications
F24V50/00
Self-contained in-ground geothermal generator and heat exchanger with in-line pump used in several alternative applications including the restoration of the salton sea
Provided here is a system and method for harnessing geothermal energy for generation of electricity by using complete closed loop heat exchange systems combined with onboard drilling apparatus. The system includes several devices operating separately in many different applications in energy sectors, including Self Contained In-Ground Geothermal Generator; the Self Contained Heat Exchanger; the In-Line-Pump/Generator; and preeminent drilling system for drilling wider and deeper wellbores. The system can be used for harnessing heat from accessible lava flows; harnessing the waste heat from the flame on top of flares stacks and similar cases. Also, included is an architectural solution for the restoration of the terminal lake, the Salton Sea, an area of prevalent geothermal sources, including dividing lake in three sections and importing seawater in central section with pipeline system; providing condition for tourism; treating farmland runoff waters; generating electricity including solar energy; and producing potable water and lithium as byproducts.
HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM UTILIZING DYNAMIC FLUID LEVELING
A heat transfer system includes a conduit having open first and second ends, first and second thermal exchange segments disposed in-between and in fluid communication with the ends, and a means for adding fluid to the first end. The first thermal exchange segment is disposed underneath and in thermal communication with the ground, a body of water, or other location with a different temperature. The first and second ends are arranged above all other section of conduit and relative to one another so that they are communicating vessels and a change in fluid level in one changes the fluid level in the other. The means for adding fluid to the first end of the conduit causes fluid to flow freely from the first end to the second end and fluid level to rise in the second overcoming any hydrostatic pressure in the system without a pump disposed along the conduit.
COOLING COASTAL WATERS
Methods and apparatus for transporting cool water from the deep regions of the oceans to the shallow waters of the shoreline by a network of, for example, onsite manufactured FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) pipes and pumps. This water displacement lowers the temperature of the shallow water region to a desired level. To implement this method, a long pipe is laid over the seabed, extending from the shallow regions to a desired depth of the ocean where the water is cooler and cleaner than the shallow waters. A mechanical and/or an electrical water pump is then attached to either end of the pipe. The water pump, preferably energized by the water surface waves, will constantly pump the cooler and cleaner water from the depth of the ocean to the shallow waters, reducing the temperature and contamination of shallow waters.
COOLING COASTAL WATERS
Methods and apparatus for transporting cool water from the deep regions of the oceans to the shallow waters of the shoreline by a network of, for example, onsite manufactured FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) pipes and pumps. This water displacement lowers the temperature of the shallow water region to a desired level. To implement this method, a long pipe is laid over the seabed, extending from the shallow regions to a desired depth of the ocean where the water is cooler and cleaner than the shallow waters. A mechanical and/or an electrical water pump is then attached to either end of the pipe. The water pump, preferably energized by the water surface waves, will constantly pump the cooler and cleaner water from the depth of the ocean to the shallow waters, reducing the temperature and contamination of shallow waters.
OPEN-LOOP NATURAL THERMAL ENERGY RELEASING SYSTEM WITH PARTIAL REFLUX
An open-loop type heat equalization device utilizing the heat exchange fluid as the carrier to transmit the thermal energy of a natural thermal energy storage body to the temperature differentiation body at the exterior, and wherein the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401) and a fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of a pipeline structure (301) is often structured as an open state, and the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure of the heat exchange fluid (104) is nod provided, the main features of the present invention includes one or more than one of the 1) to 7) structural devices including: 1) installing the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure (201) of the heat exchange fluid (104) between the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401) and a fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of a pipeline structure (301) for allowing the heat exchange fluid (104) with thermal energy to be released from the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401), and a part thereof is returned to the fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of the pipeline structure (301) for flowing back to the heat gaining device (101); 2) installing an outward-expanding arc-shaped fluid chamber (108) at one or more than one of turning locations of the open-loop flowpath configured by the heat gaining device (101), the pipeline structure (301), the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure (201) and the pipeline structure (401) for temporally storing a part of the heat exchange fluid (104) and moderating the flow speed of the heat exchange fluid (104) with thermal energy for reducing the flow damping of the flowpath to the heat exchange fluid (104); 3) installing an auxiliary heating/cooling device (115); 4) installing an auxiliary fluid pump (107); 5) installing a heat exchange fluid temperature sensing device (TS201); 6) installing an environment temperature sensing device (TS202); and 7): installing an electric power control unit (ECU200).
OPEN-LOOP NATURAL THERMAL ENERGY RELEASING SYSTEM WITH PARTIAL REFLUX
An open-loop type heat equalization device utilizing the heat exchange fluid as the carrier to transmit the thermal energy of a natural thermal energy storage body to the temperature differentiation body at the exterior, and wherein the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401) and a fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of a pipeline structure (301) is often structured as an open state, and the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure of the heat exchange fluid (104) is nod provided, the main features of the present invention includes one or more than one of the 1) to 7) structural devices including: 1) installing the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure (201) of the heat exchange fluid (104) between the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401) and a fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of a pipeline structure (301) for allowing the heat exchange fluid (104) with thermal energy to be released from the fluid inlet/outlet port (4011) of the pipeline structure (401), and a part thereof is returned to the fluid inlet/outlet port (3012) of the pipeline structure (301) for flowing back to the heat gaining device (101); 2) installing an outward-expanding arc-shaped fluid chamber (108) at one or more than one of turning locations of the open-loop flowpath configured by the heat gaining device (101), the pipeline structure (301), the space limiting and flow direction guiding structure (201) and the pipeline structure (401) for temporally storing a part of the heat exchange fluid (104) and moderating the flow speed of the heat exchange fluid (104) with thermal energy for reducing the flow damping of the flowpath to the heat exchange fluid (104); 3) installing an auxiliary heating/cooling device (115); 4) installing an auxiliary fluid pump (107); 5) installing a heat exchange fluid temperature sensing device (TS201); 6) installing an environment temperature sensing device (TS202); and 7): installing an electric power control unit (ECU200).
REFRIGERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
A heat exchange system includes a first reservoir having a first and second point and a first thermal material contained in the first reservoir. A first thermal contact is thermally coupled with the second point. Application of a force to the first thermal material can result in a temperature difference between the first and second points.
REFRIGERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
A heat exchange system includes a first reservoir having a first and second point and a first thermal material contained in the first reservoir. A first thermal contact is thermally coupled with the second point. Application of a force to the first thermal material can result in a temperature difference between the first and second points.
Self-contained in-ground geothermal generator and heat exchanger with in-line pump used in several alternative applications including the restoration of the Salton Sea
Provided here is an architectural plan (the solution) for the restoration of the terminal lake, the Salton Sea, an area of prevalent geothermal sources. It includes division of the Lake into three sections, preventing pollution of the Lake from nearby farmlands and importing seawater in central section with pipeline system; providing condition for tourism, and wildlife sanctuary; generating electricity by harnessing hydro, solar, and geothermal energy; and producing potable water and lithium as byproducts. Also includes a system and method for harnessing geothermal energy for generation of electricity by using complete closed loop heat exchange systems combined with onboard drilling apparatus. The system includes several devices operating separately in many different applications in energy sectors, Also, included is alternative use for the In-Line-Pump for marine crafts propulsion.
Self-contained in-ground geothermal generator and heat exchanger with in-line pump used in several alternative applications including the restoration of the Salton Sea
Provided here is an architectural plan (the solution) for the restoration of the terminal lake, the Salton Sea, an area of prevalent geothermal sources. It includes division of the Lake into three sections, preventing pollution of the Lake from nearby farmlands and importing seawater in central section with pipeline system; providing condition for tourism, and wildlife sanctuary; generating electricity by harnessing hydro, solar, and geothermal energy; and producing potable water and lithium as byproducts. Also includes a system and method for harnessing geothermal energy for generation of electricity by using complete closed loop heat exchange systems combined with onboard drilling apparatus. The system includes several devices operating separately in many different applications in energy sectors, Also, included is alternative use for the In-Line-Pump for marine crafts propulsion.