GB2318393A - Hrdraulic turbine power unit - Google Patents

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GB2318393A
GB2318393A GB9621477A GB9621477A GB2318393A GB 2318393 A GB2318393 A GB 2318393A GB 9621477 A GB9621477 A GB 9621477A GB 9621477 A GB9621477 A GB 9621477A GB 2318393 A GB2318393 A GB 2318393A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/02—Other machines or engines using hydrostatic thrust
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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Abstract

Air introduced via a tube Q, induces a flow of water through pipes D, thereby driving turbines D and K. Guide vanes C and J are provided, and the turbines drive a generator P. In an alternative arrangement (fig. 2) air is injected into one limb of a U-shaped conduit to induce a flow of water through a turbine located at the base of the U. The water circulates via a tank at the top of the U.

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HYDRO JET POWER UNIT The Hydro Jet Power Unit (HJPU), as shown in diagrammatic sketch No.1, is operated by water 'A' entering vertical casing 'B' by passing through deflection vanes 'C' to drive impeller blades 'D'. The water then passes into pipes 'D', as shown on cross section X-X. At bottom of pipes 'D' air is injected via collar 'E' which distributes the incoming air to back of pipes 'D' via small diameter holes 'F' (the purpose of the holes are to fill pipes 'D' with aerated water 'G' continuously).
The aerated water 'G' passes up pipe 'D', where it comes under the influence of rotating vane 'H', which separates the air 'R' from the water 'A', which continues through deflection vanes 'J' to drive impeller blades 'K'. The water 'A' continues upwards and discharges on to the top water level 'L'. The separated air 'R' continues up the centre and discharges into the atmosphere.
The vertical drive shaft 'n' is held in position by bearing 'N' at the bottom of the drive shaft 'M' and bearing '0' at the top of the shaft 'n'.
The shaft is driven by impellers 'D' and 'K' located at top and bottom of shaft, which in turn drives generator 'P'.
Air to operate the system is introduced at 'Q' and returns to the atmosphere at 'R'.
HYDRO JET POWER UNIT The hydro jet power unit (HJPU) as shown in diagrammatic sketch No.2 is operated by water 'A' in tank 'B' passing down pipe 'C' and through impeller 'D' then up pipe 'E'. Air is injected into water 'A' via baffle 'F' around pipe 'E' which covers holes drilled in pipe 'E' through which air is passed into pipe 'G' continuously so that the water in pipe 'G' is thoroughly aerated 'H'. The aerated water 'H' completes its cycle when it discharges into tank 'B' The impeller 'D' which is driven by water 'A' as it circulates drives impeller shaft 'I' turning generator 'J' to produce electricity.
Compressed air is introduced to the system at 'K' and returned to the atmosphere at 'L'.

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  1. CLAIM SHEET
    CLAIM No.l That diagraimatic sketch No.1 shows a method of exploiting pressure in van"'us depths of water. The Hydro Jet Power Unit operates by aerating water in the main col""- continuously, resulting in an inrush of water at the bottom of main column, which, after passing the impeller, is aerated.
    The aerated water at the top of the column is rotated by a vane which separates air from water. The water passes through the impeller and discharges onto the surface of the water. The air which was injected into the water at the foot of the column to aerate the water, rises until it is separated by the vortex effect of the rotating vane and into the atmosphere.
    The Hydro Jet Power Unit works on the principle that the colino of aerated water becomes unstable, causing an inrush of water. It is necessary to fili the body of the colurn with many pipes (pipe diameter about 2OOnn), ), to avoid separation of air and water. By continuously aerating the water there is a constant inrush of water, which is used to drive impellers on a vertical shaft, which drives a generator.
    CLAIM No.2 That diagranmatical sketch No.2 shows a method of exploiting pressure under various heads of water. The Hydro Jet Power Unit operates by filling a 'U' pipe with water from a tank, the second leg is aerated. The water passes down the first pipe through the vanes of an impeller, then up the second column, which is continuously aerated. The rising aerated water in the second column discharges at tank level, thus separating the air into the atmosphere, the water into the tank, to continue the cycle. One of the advantages of this system is that no water is used, other than topping up the tank. If the diameter of the aerated pipe is over 200mm, a multipipe configuration would be required.
    By continuously aerating the water there is a constant inrush of water, which drives the impeller on a horizontal shaft and drives the generator.
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GB765236A (en) * 1953-11-21 1957-01-09 Otto Lebrecht Krohl Improvements in turbine power plant
US4135364A (en) * 1977-12-12 1979-01-23 Busick Eugene D Air lift pump energy conversion apparatus
EP0055054A2 (en) * 1980-12-18 1982-06-30 Dale R. Bervig Method of and fluid device for producing dynamic energy
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GB2215630A (en) * 1985-04-10 1989-09-27 Cleveland Franklin Grover Jr Apparatus for introducing a gas into a liquid
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WO2003001057A1 (en) * 2001-03-15 2003-01-03 Turvitron Energy Systems, Llc Graviton pressure conversion chamber
GB2446811A (en) * 2006-03-06 2008-08-27 Michael Payne Bubble hydro-circulation device
GB2446811B (en) * 2006-03-06 2011-12-14 Michael Payne Hydro Circulation Gas Unit
GB2446006B (en) * 2007-01-24 2011-12-14 Duncan James Parfitt Dual differential engine
GB2446006A (en) * 2007-01-24 2008-07-30 Duncan James Parfitt Bubble driven turbine system
WO2008090358A3 (en) * 2007-01-24 2012-05-18 Duncan James Parfitt Engine
ES2391858A1 (en) * 2009-08-25 2012-11-30 Teófilo DOMÍNGUEZ MORA Submerged installation of hydroelectric transformation. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
NL2003455C2 (en) * 2009-09-08 2011-03-09 Paulus Johannes Maria Luijn DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM WATER.
AU2009225348C1 (en) * 2009-10-15 2011-09-08 Balkisson, Cyril J Supreme electrical power compendium
AU2009225348B1 (en) * 2009-10-15 2010-08-12 Balkisson, Cyril J Supreme electrical power compendium
ES2365074A1 (en) * 2010-03-08 2011-09-21 Julian Rosende Barturen (60%) Renewable-energy-production source that utilizes the difference in density of fluids
WO2011110706A1 (en) * 2010-03-08 2011-09-15 Francisco Javier Rosende Barturen Renewable-energy-production source that utilizes the difference in density of fluids
ES2397408A1 (en) * 2011-06-28 2013-03-06 Julián ROSENDE BARTUREN Source, that benefits the difference of density of the fluids, for the production of renewable energy, improved. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
EP2549095A1 (en) * 2011-07-21 2013-01-23 Hans-Peter With Double-circuit power plant
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US10968883B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2021-04-06 Mark J. Maynard Air-driven generator
US12049899B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2024-07-30 Mark J. Maynard Systems and methods for improving the performance of air-driven generators using solar thermal heating
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