F24T10/17

Pump-Assisted, Ground Source, Heat Pipe System for Heating and Cooling Water, Greenhouses and Buildings
20220228760 · 2022-07-21 ·

A looped, pump assisted heat pipe system is provided including an underground well bore providing a vertical distance between an evaporator and a condenser of the system. The system includes a fluid loop with a circulating fluid, an evaporator arranged in the fluid loop configured to evaporate circulating fluid in a liquid state to a vapor and a condenser arranged in the fluid loop in the underground well bore configured to condense the vapor into the liquid state. A pump can be arranged at the base of the well bore, in the fluid loop between the condenser and the evaporator configured to pump circulating fluid in the liquid state to the evaporator. The system can be used in heating or cooling air for buildings and structures and water sources.

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPOSITION FOR GEOTHERMAL HEAT HARVEST
20210396430 · 2021-12-23 · ·

A system, composition and method for controlling fracture grown in the extraction of geothermal energy from an underground formation includes (i) introducing a first fracking fluid into an underground formation; (ii) introducing a second fracking fluid into the underground formation; wherein the specific gravity of the second fracking fluid is different from the specific gravity of the first fracturing fluid, thereby controlling the growth of at least one fracture in a downward direction, and wherein the fracking fluid in at least one of steps (i) or (ii) contains proppant particles having a thermal conductivity contrast of at least 5.

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPOSITION FOR GEOTHERMAL HEAT HARVEST
20210396430 · 2021-12-23 · ·

A system, composition and method for controlling fracture grown in the extraction of geothermal energy from an underground formation includes (i) introducing a first fracking fluid into an underground formation; (ii) introducing a second fracking fluid into the underground formation; wherein the specific gravity of the second fracking fluid is different from the specific gravity of the first fracturing fluid, thereby controlling the growth of at least one fracture in a downward direction, and wherein the fracking fluid in at least one of steps (i) or (ii) contains proppant particles having a thermal conductivity contrast of at least 5.

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
20210381725 · 2021-12-09 ·

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.

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
20210381725 · 2021-12-09 ·

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.

THERMAL WELL HEAT CARRIER TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SAME
20210372238 · 2021-12-02 ·

The disclosed invention concerns a method for installing and operating a thermal well (110) heat carrier transport system (100). A first flexible tubular part (120) is provided into and along a thermal well (110), a second flexible tubular part (130) is provided into the first flexible tubular part (120) and a third open ended tubular part (140) is provided into the second flexible tubular part (130). During installation and operation an installation liquid and heat carrier, respectively, is provided into the second flexible tubular part at an overpressure sufficient to press the first flexible tubular part (120) radially against the inner all of the thermal well (110) in all radial directions. The invention also concerns a system.

THERMAL WELL HEAT CARRIER TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SAME
20210372238 · 2021-12-02 ·

The disclosed invention concerns a method for installing and operating a thermal well (110) heat carrier transport system (100). A first flexible tubular part (120) is provided into and along a thermal well (110), a second flexible tubular part (130) is provided into the first flexible tubular part (120) and a third open ended tubular part (140) is provided into the second flexible tubular part (130). During installation and operation an installation liquid and heat carrier, respectively, is provided into the second flexible tubular part at an overpressure sufficient to press the first flexible tubular part (120) radially against the inner all of the thermal well (110) in all radial directions. The invention also concerns a system.

Heat exchange device
11346582 · 2022-05-31 ·

A heat exchange device for stabilizing the ambient temperature in large spaces is provided. The heat exchange device comprises an inner tube and an outer tube of rigid material. The outer tube is open at its upper part and closed at its lower part, with a diameter approximately sixty percent greater than the diameter of the inner tube and a length of more than ten meters. The inner tube is also open at its upper part and closed at its lower part, and the perimeter of its lower side has a series of holes. The inner tube is inserted into the outer tube and it has several clamps, which have at least three symmetrical legs located in the perpendicular plane of the axes of the tubes and ending in their respective wheels on free axes. In the upper part of the inner tube an air extractor device is located.

Heat exchange device
11346582 · 2022-05-31 ·

A heat exchange device for stabilizing the ambient temperature in large spaces is provided. The heat exchange device comprises an inner tube and an outer tube of rigid material. The outer tube is open at its upper part and closed at its lower part, with a diameter approximately sixty percent greater than the diameter of the inner tube and a length of more than ten meters. The inner tube is also open at its upper part and closed at its lower part, and the perimeter of its lower side has a series of holes. The inner tube is inserted into the outer tube and it has several clamps, which have at least three symmetrical legs located in the perpendicular plane of the axes of the tubes and ending in their respective wheels on free axes. In the upper part of the inner tube an air extractor device is located.

MEDIUM-DEEP NON-INTERFERENCE GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON LOOSE SILTSTONE GEOLOGY

A medium-deep non-interference geothermal heating system based on loose siltstone geology includes a water return pipe and a water inlet pipe. The system further includes a differential pressure overflow pipe, a gauge, a differential pressure controller, a first high area water return pipe, a first water return pipe, a third water return pipe, a bypass pipe, a high area water supply pipe, a second high area water return pipe, a geothermal well water return pipe, a geothermal well water supply pipe, a heat pump unit, a second water return pipe, a water supply pipe, a geothermal well water pump, a first geothermal well water supply pipe, a first geothermal well water return pipe, a second geothermal well water return pipe, a second geothermal well water supply pipe, a geothermal wellhead device, and a geothermal well that are combined for use.