Conversion Chamber Power Device

Abstract

This patent application covers the power functions of a vapor powered motor, and shows this device. Adaptive descriptions and drawings will show how useful this invention can be, and that it can operate any engine and any motor. Equivalent uses of heat would provide the vapor pressure needed to operate the vapor powered devices. In such terms, it would be the equivalent of an injector with heat, that times and delivers fluids to power a device. The prime motive power is heat that is provided by chemistry, plus electricity and electronic means for continuous demand. Additionally, several gases are shown that can add to, and be useful with water and steam to avoid overheating, freezing, and provide lubrication to reduce wear.

Claims

1. A Conversion Chamber Power Device comprises an expansion chamber that comprises the means to expand applicable gases and steam that serves to power the device, singly and in combinations, but not to be limited to these features: a. said chamber to be as airtight as possible; b. said chamber serves to hold pressure; c. said chamber holds pressure that provides power; d. said chamber power operates the device; e. said chamber power produces force required; f. said chamber force required to operate device; g. said chamber operates upon demand for power; h. said chamber demand may be continuous; i. said chamber safety can release pressure; j. said chamber release avoids explosive pressure; k. said chamber returns release to be used again; & l. all chamber expended fluids to be used again.

2. The conversion chamber power device of claim 1 further comprises that any and all expansion chambers expended fluids will be retained to be used again.

3. The conversion chamber power device of claim 2 further comprises that all fluids, liquids, gases, vapors expended be retained and stored in the closed system to be used again.

4. The conversion chamber power device of claim 3 further comprises that all said expended fluids shall comprise a storage means of sufficient volume within said closed system.

5. The conversion chamber power device of claim 4 further comprises that all said fluids stored for re-use be processed to be clean as requisite for use again.

6. The conversion chamber power device of claim 5 further comprises that a pump means be provided to facilitate said fluids movement within said closed system.

7. The conversion chamber power device of claim 6 further comprising all said fluids gathered into said closed storage system to be allowed to return to a reusable state prior to their re-use.

8. The conversion chamber power device of claim 7 further comprises said fluids in said reusable state will require a heat means to produce expansive force to operate said device.

9. The conversion chamber power device of claim 8 further comprises said heat means that produces said expansive force to said fluids in said reusable state shall be provided by heat means of choice.

10. The conversion chamber power device of claim 9 further comprising said heat means may comprise electric means.

11. The conversion chamber power device of claim 9 further comprising said heat means may comprise an incorporation of electronic means.

12. The conversion chamber power device of claim 11 further comprising electronic means to inject fluids into said conversion chamber to be expanded by heat means to produce power.

13. The conversion chamber power device of claim 12 further comprising said fluids to be injected as demanded into said conversion chamber in a requisite volume required for power.

14. The conversion chamber power device of claim 13 further comprising said injector responds to demand in a timed means to assure sufficient power.

15. The conversion chamber power device of claim 12 further comprising said injector responds to said electronic timed means that assures steady and continued operation to meet the demand for power.

16. A conversion chamber comprising the means of expanding fluids to make pressure to power the power device, comprising these compounds, singly and in combinations, but not limited to these following compounds: a. water; b. steam; c. nitrogen; d. hydrogen; e. carbonic acid; f. alcohol; g. ether; h. chloroform; i. carbon bisulphide; j. carbon tetrachloride; k. acetone; l. sulphur dioxide; & m. ammonia.

17. The conversion chamber of claim 16 further comprises compounds producing expanding fluids by heat means to then be injected timely and in a requisite volume to make sufficient power to operate said device.

18. The conversion chamber of claim 17 further comprising that the selected compound of choice requires steady use and long life as a requirement.

19. The conversion chamber of claim 17 further comprising said heat means may be external to said chamber as in past flash boiler producing extra pressure for heavy loads.

20. The conversion chamber of claim 19 further comprising said heat means may be internal by the means of a heat plug as in a diesel engine to produce pressure for heavy loads.

Description

THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the Best Embodiment

[0061] While descriptions of a normal power device have been given, it can be foreseen in this invention that a movement from the macro, embodiment to micro, or even to nano, can be undertaken. Examples of extreme miniaturizing have been seen in steam motors that can turn very high speeds in the thousands of revolutions per minute [rpm] to achieve the necessary inertia and power to sustain itself for a demonstration for limited or brief use. In the world of the nanometer technology the utilization of very small self-powered power deices would develop in science and medical uses in the future.

[0062] In this embodiment such uses can be envisioned from the FIG. 1 when enlarged in part to show a detail of the engine with one cylinder. This enlarged view is shown in FIG. 1.A.1 that shows the micro-technology of a flash boiler system as a small device attached to the single cylinder. The operation of the one cylinder is to be seen in FIG. 1.A.2 as the applicable gas and steam is injected into the cylinder to provide the power to rotate the crankshaft for this engine. In the FIGS. 1.A.1 and 1.A.2 that follow an application is shown wherein the typical and normal flash boiler with its heating means is basically miniaturized into an injector placed upon the single cylinder of an engine as seen in the FIG. 1. Not shown is the return of expended fluids into a gas storage tank for the reuse as this is a closed system. From what is shown in FIG. 1, then the flash boiler is joined with the gas storage tank and supplies the fluids by a timed and metered means to the injector to power the engine.

[0063] In the conversion chamber power device since the gas vapor is in a closed system, there will be a recovery means to gather for reuse the expended vapor after use in the power device. Further, this power device will contain a sufficient volume of storage space for gas vapor requisite for operation of the power device. This storage space being by gravity below the operation of the device as a sump or engine/motor pan that would facilitate the reversing of a gas vapor into a liquid/fluid accumulating in the lower section that can be pumped upward into the designated supply tank for a continued reuse of these fluids. These various functions are to be claimed fort the reuse and total recovery of the working fluids for this power device.

[0064] Thus, in FIG. 1.A.2 in an enlargement of FIG. 1, is shown the function and means of a flash boiler device as being miniaturized into an equivalent of a typical today's version of a fuel injector that is provided onto each cylinder of an engine. Wherein the fuel for such an engine in modern vehicles and uses would utilize fossil fuels such as gasoline or diesel, in this situation the fuel could be the heat means as herein described as its power through its conversion chamber into an injector. And, as such, the fuel used is most conveniently and expediently provided by the electricity sourced from the power device's own generator and battery means that provides the fuel needed. Additionally, as an extra demand for power occurs, and electronic amplification can be available to supplement the heat/pressure needed for the extra power demand.

[0065] In modern terms such a small heated chamber as is seen in FIG. 1.A.1 can achieve its requisite heat means in Fahrenheit degrees with an electric sourcing of 50 to 150 watts of power of power per cylinder. This requisite heating means with a small carefully timed admission of the applicable gases and water would produce the power to power the device. Further, this valve means with a timed means will admit these gas vapors/liquids in a requisite volume as required for power. Further, the conversion chamber power device comprises a timed demand means as needed as required for power.

[0066] Incoming fluids such as the applicable gases and water are timed and metered in amounts desired typically by a solenoid means for just the correct small amounts to flash into power in the small conversion chamber shown attached upon the engine as an injector. Voltage and amperage for the electric means that will heat up and flash the incoming fluids is shown surrounding the conversation chamber. Such demands for power that can be foreseen in the operation of an engine, and the resultant requirement for power can be administered by electronic control means that is a command module [typically a small computer means]. As the power demands of an engine increase, this command module will serve to meet this increased demand by the increase of temperature, and if needed, the volume of fluids that in turn will flash up into vapor in the conversion chamber to meet this higher demand for power. As is seen in FIG. 1.A.2 this vaporized fluid enters the single cylinder to expand the force upon the piston that rotates the crankshaft for more power as required. The conversion chamber is smaller but can quickly increase its effective temperature upon command so that the higher pressure can deliver power as needed. The temperature of the conversion chamber is effectively contained by the high efficiency insulation to remain stable with little loss exothermically. When operating for this engine, the temperature is contained within effectively, and your hand can be placed outside on the injector without discomfort. Thus, the heating means to operate the conversion chamber is seen in these FIGS. 1.A.1 and 1.A.2 and this heating means is effective in delivering pressure and power and demanded for performance of the engine. Also, seen in these Figures cited is the heavy flat metal plate that mounts upon the engine block that provides for the placement of the injector containing the conversion chamber to operate the power device. Let us consider the pressure and power required to operate an engine in this example.

[0067] As the requirement for movement of a vehicle can be as low as 250 pounds per square inch [psi] for low speed and on a flat, non-hilly, road to hundreds of psi for highway speed, or passing acceleration, the amount of required applicable gas or water to achieve this power is very small, and such fluid is recoverable and reusable in its closed system. Even the heavy demands to pass up a steep hill, the pressure would be 600 to 800 psi in a gas vehicle. In the realm of a new diesel requirements, the pressure is much higher both for its ignition, and for its clean-burn technology now at 2,800 psi and attempting to reach 3,500 psi. Many applicable gases are quite comfortable in these pressure ranges, and the superheated steam even up to more than 20,000 psi is possible. There is no real need for these very high pressures in normal power devices as a maximum torque and power can be available at low revolutions per minute [rpm] and the mhigh ranges in gas or diesel engine performance would not be required.

[0068] In this example of a single cylinder being operated the means to operate and method should be clear enough, and the possible power to be developed can be understood to be very powerful. In my prototypes this means and method of power has been achieved and demonstrated, and with the additionally important closed cycle operation, leaving a clean and safe power environment easily and exceeding today's engines without fossil fuel and without a tailpipe. Continue your review with the drawings, claims, and appended items that follow in the pages ahead that can complete your understanding of this novel and unique and non-obvious invention.

In a Second Best Embodiment

[0069] The issues and data on gases becomes of a strong interest for this invention as selected ones are shown, and many others are not. When many compatible types of gases can be combined, there seems to be a gain in pressure ranges, temperature ranges, and the continued power made available by a selective combination of vapors and gases.

[0070] In part, selective vapors and gases are to be listed herein as being singular in use, and in combinations for use, but not being limited to these such vapors and gases, such as:

[0071] a. water;

[0072] b. steam;

[0073] c. nitrogen;

[0074] d. hydrogen;

[0075] e. carbonic acid;

[0076] f. alcohol;

[0077] g. ether;

[0078] h. chloroform;

[0079] i. carbon bisulphide

[0080] j. carbon tetrachloride;

[0081] k. acetone;

[0082] l. sulphur dioxide; &

[0083] m. ammonia.

[0084] From the liquid state of these aforesaid gases and others, it is the pressure that can be produced or achieved to perform work that is sought in the power device of this invention. It is the pressure that is used to make reciprocating engines rotate, and rotary engines, and machines rotate, and the turbine systemslarge or smallspin to produce work and power. The conversion chamber as cited herein as an expansion chamber that provides the vessel that expands a liquid gas into a working vapor or gas that produces the required power or torque. It therefore, seems that the temperature serves to excite the liquid gas or low-end vapor into work, and to perform enough work or pressure. Then the temperature will rise by a heat means to reach the stated objective that in turn will produce a powerful gas that provides the necessary pressure. The control and careful administration of temperature serves to bring the desired power or torque into action to perform work. An objective thusly, is to control the temperature to avoid disastrous or explosive overheating of the gas [controllable by a pressure release mean], and so, the critical temperature needs to be cited and understood.

[0085] The critical temperature by definition is called, that temperature the distinction between the liquid and its vapor vanishes, and above that temperature the vapor or gas cannot be liquefied by pressure alone. It has been proposed that to call a substance which is above the critical temperature a gas, and the one which is below a vapor.

[0086] Experiments on liquids strongly heated in strong glass tubes show that vaporization proceeds gradually as the temperature rises, until a temperature is reached at which the line of demarcation between the liquid and its vapor becomes indistinct. Above that temperature the liquid all disappears, and the tube is full of gas. [Cecil Peabody, Chapter on Saturated Vapors, by reference cited, page 111]

[0087] Mixtures of potential and compatible gases can be advantageous in quick power, a longer power range, steady delivery of torque, reduced overall temperature requirements when such features are desired. Since this invention will operate in a closed system, additives for corrosion and molecule adhesion can be included as well, and the types of combined gases can be in open air toxic or dangerous, and so, all such elements can be tolerated in a closed system.

[0088] One mixture to consider in combination can be that of ammonia with water as both are tolerant of each other. It is stated by Goodenough, The critical temperature of ammonia, which is taken as 273.2 Fahrenheit. [Goodenough, cited herein, page 221] In Goodenough's Chapter on Thermal Properties of Ammonia, page 21, in his section on Pressure-Temperature Relation is stated, The ratio of saturation temperatures of two different substances at two different pressures, and T1 denote the absolute temperature of one of the vapors corresponding respectively to the pressures. Let water and ammonia be the two substances and let Tw and Ta denote respectively the absolute temperatures of saturated steam and ammonia at the same pressure. Goodenough incorporates these two substanceswater and ammoniain the title of his book, and includes the tables [see FIGS. 6 & 7] requisite to match up the respective data on these two substances.

[0089] Additives, oils, emollients, surfactants, and combinations of such can be incorporated in this closed cycle invention. Certainly, the values of not using up oxygen, or adding noxious gases by the means of an exhaust pipe to the atmosphere, and not using up fossil fuel as a working motive heat source, all tend to show that this invention can be a worthwhile improvement to the known art in producing power.

[0090] The timing and precise control for these vapor/gas concepts will be provided by a control means shown separately in the drawings. While basically a computer/module means, the control means would serve for data and information as well as directions for measurements of temperature at selected locations, for pressure as required throughout the system, and for the precise timing of the power device. Additional data can be available as to the reserve level of liquid in its recovery tank, and the flow measurement of recovering liquid by pump means, any detectable leakage, any undue failure, or any incursion by unauthorized parties, and that maintenance fees and service fees are current and paid. In this additional data the control means would have for each power device a time notices prior to being shut down. The control means can be accomplished such activities within its directives and scope, typically through a wireless communication means, or extended through a maintenance contract.