GB2434411A - Vehicular induced air powered turbine generator units - Google Patents

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GB2434411A
GB2434411A GB0601111A GB0601111A GB2434411A GB 2434411 A GB2434411 A GB 2434411A GB 0601111 A GB0601111 A GB 0601111A GB 0601111 A GB0601111 A GB 0601111A GB 2434411 A GB2434411 A GB 2434411A
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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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D1/00—Wind motors with rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor 
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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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D13/00—Assembly, mounting or commissioning of wind motors; Arrangements specially adapted for transporting wind motor components
    • F03D13/20—Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motors; Masts or towers for wind motors
    • 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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D9/00—Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combinations of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby; Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
    • F03D9/002—
    • F03D9/021—
    • 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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D9/00—Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combinations of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby; Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
    • F03D9/10—Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy
    • F03D9/11—Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
    • 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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D9/00—Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combinations of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby; Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
    • F03D9/20—Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus
    • F03D9/25—Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
    • 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
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D9/00—Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combinations of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby; Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
    • F03D9/30—Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
    • F03D9/34—Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations on stationary objects or on stationary man-made structures
    • F03D9/43—Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations on stationary objects or on stationary man-made structures using infrastructure primarily used for other purposes, e.g. masts for overhead railway power lines
    • F03D9/46—Tunnels or streets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/90—Mounting on supporting structures or systems
    • F05B2240/91—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure
    • F05B2240/911—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure already existing for a prior purpose
    • F05B2240/9113—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure already existing for a prior purpose which is a roadway, rail track, or the like for recovering energy from moving vehicles
    • 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
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/30—Wind power
    • 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
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/70—Wind energy
    • Y02E10/72—Wind turbines with rotation axis in wind direction
    • 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
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/70—Wind energy
    • Y02E10/728—Onshore wind turbines
    • 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
    • Y02E70/00—Other energy conversion or management systems reducing GHG emissions
    • Y02E70/30—Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin

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Abstract

This system of interconnected air-powered auto-generators (AGs) is capable of producing a continuous renewable source of electricity to provide power and light along motorways, highways and railways. Turbines 1 in the units pick up automotive air currents, which cause them to rotate; this rotation passes the movement to micro-generators, which convert the kinetic energy to electricity, which is then passed along wires 2 connecting the AGs to a series of batteries 3. These units could be placed along roads - on gantries 4 and central crash barriers 5, or as single units along the side of a road 6 to serve individual sites - or along railways.

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<p>AIR-POWERED AUTO-GENERATOR UNITS</p>
<p>Automotive Air Currents (AACs) are defined as those generated by car, lorry, truck, train or motorcycle. This specification describes the mechanism by which the energy produced by these currents is utilized for the purpose of power generation and storage using a system of road/railside Auto-Generators (AGs) and batteries.</p>
<p>There is a need for renewable sources of energy along and near motorways, highways and railways. Lighting and power are required for sign-posting, illuminating dangerous areas and work-in-progress, speed controls, motorway rest areas, garages, campsites, small towns/villages close by arid, in the case of railways, for lighting and to power the trains themselves. The uses of locally available light and power are endless. The system now proposed is designed to provide this supply of energy cheaply and where it is needed, using a simple method of energy production. Energy produced is to be stored in batteries for use when required.</p>
<p>An example of the system is shown in Figure 1, which gives a configuration of the system attached to a road gantry and central crash barrier, and a mini-system serving an individual site. Similar examples could be constructed along roads or railways, at regular intervals and linked together. Figure 2 shows an AG unit and gives a breakdown of its structure.</p>
<p>The size of the AGs will be dependent on the source of the AACs, the position of the units and the service they are to provide. Figure 1 shows the AGs installed on an overhead gantry (4) and along the central crash barrier (5) on a motorway, as well as an individual system of units serving a single site (6). The turbines (1) pick up the AACs and their rotation passes the movement to the micro-generator, converting the kinetic energy of the AACs to electricity, which is passed along wires (2) connecting the AGs to a series of batteries (3). Figure 1 also shows a cross-section of the gantry (4) and central crash barrier (5), showing the positions of the units. The direction of traffic flow is shown by the arrows.</p>
<p>Figure 2 shows the construction of the AG unit. The turbine (1) is constructed of lightweight plastic with 304 stainless steel fittings. The AG support (2) and protective casing (3) are of a lightweight design constructed of durable hardened plastic or 304 stainless steel, depending on the location and application. Holes in the casing allow for air current exit (4). The micro-generator (5) is a standard 240 V, 50 Hz, single-phase, three-wire generator, constructed of durable hardened plastic, copper and carbon steel.</p>
<p>A counterweight for a free-standing unit is constructed of 304 stainless steel.</p>
<p>Electrical enclosures are constructed of 304 stainless steel, meeting NEMA 4X requirements. Wiring meets all watertight requirements for NEM.A 4 electrical enclosures. No plated steel is utilized for enclosures, supports or latches. Conduit is flexible and watertight Thomas-Betts XTRAFLEX and Brad Harrison cable. Power delivery wiring is #22 AWG shielded PVC coated.</p>

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  1. <p>Claims I. There is a need for renewable sources of energy along and
    near motorways, highways and railways. Lighting and power are required for sign-posting, illuminating dangerous areas and work-in-progress, speed controls, motorway rest areas, garages, campsites, small towns/villages close by and, in the case of railways, for lighting and to power the trains themselves. The uses of locally available light and power are endless. The system proposed is designed to provide this supply of energy cheaply and where it is needed, using a simple method of energy production.</p>
    <p>Energy is to be stored in batteries for use when required.</p>
    <p>2. The air currents generated by any passing vehicle will cause turbines in Auto-Generators (AG5) to rotate and generate electricity, which is then stored in batteries, ready to be used where and when necessary. These devices are to be placed alongside all reasonable sources of AACs, for example on crash barriers, road structures, bridges, road and railway gantries, and tunnels and along railway lines.</p>
    <p>In this way a cheap and locally produced energy supply would be available, which would be renewable and continuous as long as traffic passes the AGs.</p>
    <p>3. All components of the system are easily obtainable and quick to construct. The units would be attached to existing infrastructure, making it a cost-effective system of producing renewable energy.</p>
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ITCA20110002A1 (en) * 2011-01-13 2011-04-14 Maurizio Perla ENERGY SYSTEM HYBRID WIND-PHOTOVOLTAIC INTEGRATED ON A SINGLE STRUCTURE IN THE FORM OF TUNNEL COVERING ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND RAILWAYS
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CN101858306B (en) * 2009-04-07 2013-03-27 刘新广 Tunnel wind-driven generating device
CN105019915A (en) * 2015-08-04 2015-11-04 四川太一新能源开发有限公司 Highway tunnel with turbine wind power generation device
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WO2009093265A2 (en) * 2008-01-21 2009-07-30 Bhupindar Singh Rekhi A method for generating electricity by capturing wind induced by moving vehicles and a system therefor
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CN101858306B (en) * 2009-04-07 2013-03-27 刘新广 Tunnel wind-driven generating device
WO2011060515A1 (en) * 2009-11-19 2011-05-26 Bruno Francisco Rodrigues Forssell System for utilising wind energy generated in railway tunnels by the movement of underground and/or overland trains for generating electric energy
ITCA20110002A1 (en) * 2011-01-13 2011-04-14 Maurizio Perla ENERGY SYSTEM HYBRID WIND-PHOTOVOLTAIC INTEGRATED ON A SINGLE STRUCTURE IN THE FORM OF TUNNEL COVERING ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND RAILWAYS
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