ES1283374U - Electricity generating device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Electricity generation device, comprising a turbine (3) characterized in that it is formed by one or more downspouts (1) of gray or rainwater connected to the inlet of the turbine (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

electricity generation device

Object of the invention

A new electricity generation device capable of taking advantage of previously wasted potential energy is advocated.

Background of the invention

The use of turbines to generate electricity in hydroelectric jumps is known. These turbines convert the potential energy of the water into electricity. They are complex equipment due to the high flow rate, but in reality their mechanism is simple and can be used on a smaller scale.

The use of turbines to generate electricity from the pressure of a hydraulic circuit and move an element at the end of an arm or borehole is also known.

However, there is a large amount of energy that can be recovered in buildings, especially skyscrapers, once their natural use has ended. Thus, greywater and rainwater flow down pipes to the sewage network without taking advantage of their potential energy.

In no case are systems of such simple regulation for its configuration known.

Brief description of the invention.

The present invention therefore recommends a new electricity generation device, according to the claims, which offers high performance and a reduced need for maintenance.

The object is to provide the market with a new way of taking advantage of the potential energy of water, whatever its origin, mainly rainwater, gray water, or even water from the network ...... producing an unknown use .

Through this system, any existing building or new building is converted into a hydroelectric power plant for use. The loading chamber will be the roof of the building where we will collect all the water, whatever its origin, and the water from the rain through the channels provided for this purpose; or any gray water source, through the downspouts.

Any joint between the distribution channel located on the roof of the building and the rainwater downspout will incorporate a grid to retain all types of dirt that circulates through the channel.

The electricity generation device can be formed by one or more gray or rainwater downpipes in which the turbine is arranged, normally at the lowest point to obtain the best use of energy. Preferably, with a bypass or by-pass, through which any foreign body can be diverted through an inclined grid at its mouth or inlet. To do this, the inclined grid is aligned with it.

For cleaning, it is preferable to have one or more pressurized liquid outlet nozzles from a pump, oriented towards the turbine and/or the inclined grid.

In the same way, and depending on the best configuration, the electricity generation device can be formed by a general collector that collects the flow of all the downspouts of the same building in which the turbine will be located.

For maintenance and cleaning operations of both the collector and the turbines, a bypass or by-pass will be available. In addition, any foreign body can be diverted by installing an inclined grille in its mouth or entrance. To do this, the inclined grid is aligned with it.

For cleaning, it is preferable to have one or more pressurized liquid outlet nozzles from a pump, oriented towards the turbine and/or the inclined grid.

Other variants are described in the rest of the specification.

Description of the drawings

For which and with the idea of complementing the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where for illustrative purposes and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1: Schematic view of an example device.

Figure 2: Schematic view of a second device example.

Where the various parts or components are referenced:

1 - Downspout

2- Gutter

3- Turbine

4- Bypass (turbine bypass)

5- Inclined grid

6- Nozzles

7- Bomb

8- General collector

9- Cutting keys

Preferred embodiment of the invention

Below is a brief description of an embodiment of the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of the latter.

In view of the outlined figure, it can be seen how the invention recommends part of one or more downspouts (1) connected to the gray water outlet of a bathroom or kitchen and/or to the gutter or channel that captures rainwater, melting or condensation from one or more roofs with one or more slopes. The downpipes (1) can be joined in a general collector (8). The roofs (2) of the building may accumulate rainwater or whatever its origin for its remission to the downspout (1) or downspouts (1) in a controlled manner. That is, they will be rainwater deposits.

The device comprises a turbine (3) that recovers the potential energy of the water that descends through the downspouts (1) and produces electricity. This turbine (3) has a bypass (4) or by-pass that allows part or all of the flow to be bypassed outside, for example for any maintenance. It also has cut-off keys (9) to be able to carry out cleaning and maintenance operations. In Figure 2, the lower cut-off valves (9) can be closed for maintenance of the turbine (3), or the upper one to divert all the flow to it.

At the entrance to the bypass (4) and at the junction between the channel and the downspout, there is an inclined grid (5) that diverts any large body towards the bypass, ensuring that it does not enter the turbine (3) and/or downspouts. (one). For example, in the case of downspouts (1) connected to gutters, a leaf or other material is prevented from falling. In the case of gray water downspouts (1), it is possible to prevent an object that has fallen through the sink from reaching the turbine (3).

The device of the embodiment shown in the figures comprises one or more nozzles (6) connected to a pump (7). Pressurized liquid emerges through the nozzles (6) that allows the mechanical cleaning of the turbine (3) and the inclined grid (5). The liquid can be extracted from the mains, from an auxiliary tank... It can also include some cleaning compound: detergent, pH modifier... or be at a high temperature to easily dissolve any dirt.

Thus, when it rains or the washbasin or sink is used, the water runs through the downspout (1), reaches the inclined grid (5) that diverts any large body to the diversion (4). The water reaches the turbine (3) and electricity is produced. From time to time, or if changes in the behavior (voltage, amperage, performance) of the turbine (3) are detected, the pump (7) is activated and the turbine (3) and/or the grid is cleaned (5) inclined.

In this way, a high-performance device is achieved, which performs its own maintenance as much as possible. All this done physically, in its maximum simplicity in a compact, simple and economical way.

Claims (1)

1- Electricity generation device, comprising a turbine (3) characterized in that it is formed by one or more gray or rainwater downpipes (1) connected to the turbine inlet (3). 2- Electricity generation device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a bypass (4) bypassing the turbine (3). 3- Electricity generation device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the downpipe (1) comprises a grid (5) aligned with the input of the bypass (4). 4- Electricity generation device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises one or more nozzles (6) for outlet of pressurized liquid from a pump (7), oriented towards the turbine (3). 5- Electricity generation device, according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises one or more outlet nozzles (6) for pressurized liquid from a pump (7), oriented towards the grid (5). 6- Electricity generation device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the roof (2) of the building is a rainwater tank.