GB2495912A

GB2495912A - Closed loop liquid power generator

Info

Publication number: GB2495912A
Application number: GB1118164.1A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Anthony John Van De Merwe
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-10-20
Filing date: 2011-10-20
Publication date: 2013-05-01
Also published as: GB201118164D0

Abstract

A device intended for power generation comprises top tanks A-F which are connected in pairs via pulleys, and which can be selectively filled with liquid. The weight of a full tank causes it to fall, generating power via the pulley for a first part of the fall, and then actuating a piston fig 2 to pump water up to fill another top tank. This is claimed to provide continuous operation and energy generation.

Description

Gravitation Fluid Transfer Power Generator

Description

This invention relates to the device which generates power by means of gravitational weight in a continuous motion by applying the system of the transfer mechanisms.

In conventional electromechanical generators, heat engines fuelled by chemical combustion or nuclear fission are the primary fuel sources needed to drive the power source. Other means are employed such as the kinetic energy of flowing water and wind. In addition other technologies such as solar photovoltaic and geothermal power are used to generate electricity.

For electric utilities, It is the first process In the delivery of electricity to consumers. The other processes, electricity transmission, distribution, and electrical power storage and recovery using pumped storage methods are normally carried out by the electric power industry.

The problem with these sources is they have negative impact on the environment, in particular the heat engine' generators. Alternative sources, such as wind and solar are conditional on appropriate climatic conditions, and therefore do not offer a constant source of supply. Hydro-electric generation is also dependent on constant supply and climate change could affect this in regions where water is considered a scarce resource. Furthermore the physical impact of man made devices on environment -windmills, coolers, distribution grid of high tension lines across the country side.

To overcome this problem the intention Is to produce free energy on a continuous basis. This device has potential to be more localised, operate in all climatic conditions and Is easily scalable.

This invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: * Figure 1 shows tanks In the similar weight and size and dimensions suspended by the cable pulleys Win alternating up and down motion. They travel equal distances.

* figure 2 show stationary tanks with plungers pushing liquid to the top of tank in Figure 1 A, being the highest point in the cycle through a system of pipes.

Diagram 1 This diagram shows that Figure 1 B forcing the plunger S of the tank in Figure 2 driving the liquid of this tank through the piping 4 from the lowest point to the top of the tank Figure 1. Liquid is indicated by means of shading. These downwards distance the tanks travel are divided Into two zones, the first being "the power generation zone "(FE) where no resistance is encountered and the "pumping zone" (P) where the workload is exerted on Figure 2 push back to A. Diagram 2 This diagram shows the pumping stage P of unit B where the top of the plunger S of Figure 2 meets the Figure 1 locking mechanism I.. The first stage T of the pumping action P shows the liquid starting its journey to Figure 1 of unit 0. The second stage U of the pumping action P. the plunger has reached the bottom of the tank in Figure 2 with all the liquid now piped through a non-return valve? to Figure 1 in unit D. immediately prior to the plunger reaching the bottom of the tank Figure 2 a lug dislodges a spring loaded retaining mechanism K which allows the plunger retaining mechanism L to be forces open outwards allowing the plunger S free access to the cavity in the tank of figure 1. In the third stage V, during the pumping stage P is the liquid is released from the top tank Figure 1 into the empty tank Figure 2. At this stage the retaining mechanism K has allowed the plunger retaining mechanism Ito be forced open. The plunger S is now free to enter the cavity shaft of the top tank Figure 1. The plungers which is spring loaded' Is now forced upwards. The non/return valve X allows air to enter the bottom of the tank Figure 2, allowing plunger S to move upwards without suction. The top of the tank Figure 2 has vents In to allow unhindered movement of the plunger S in the up and down motion.

When the spring has pushed the plunger S into the top position of the tank Figure 2. at this position the plunger S has pushed up a flushing plunger N upwards allowing the liquid in tank Figure ito be dumped by means of pipes into the tank figure 2 below. In this process the liquid transfer has air vents to eliminate pressure/vacuum build up.

Diagram 3 This diagram shows how continuity of motion is maintained through a sequence of actions. When all the actions are combined as explained in Diagrams land 2 the flow of liquid can be directed in a sequence from one tank in a circulatory motion to another tank stage by employing the method as shown in diagram 3 liquid is displaced in the bottom of tank figure to in unit A, and pumped to the top of the tank figure 1 in unit C. This is described in the following stages:- * Stage 2 the tank figure 1 of unit C when full is then released start the power generation phase starts (FE).

* Stage 3, the tank of figure 2 unit C to the tank of figure 1 unit F * Stage4unitBtoD * StagesUnitFtoA, * Stage6unitDtoE * StageltinitAtocandsoofl.

Diagram 4 This diagram shows a method of power generation by employing a toothed rack R driving a geared shaft with ratchet type of mechanism G In the power generation zone FE. When tank Figure 1 reaches the pumping zone, the rack will have passed G and generating power will stop. When the tank figure 1 returns to the top position A, the gear 6 will not engage because of the ratchet mechanism.

To stabilise the device a framework needs to secure the pumping tank figure ito the figure 2 with the generating gear and shaft 6 also secure to the framework. With units A, B, C, 0, E and F gears connected with the same shaft and the continuous motion as described in Diagram 3. the continuous power generation of the geared shaft 6 WIll take place. The tanks of figure 1 from unite A, B, C, 0, E and F are to be stabilised by wheels ito a track which is secured by framework H.

Claims

<claim-text>Claims 1. GravItational weight power generation system employs a system of fluid transfer mechanisms. The employment of these mechanisms allows for the weight to be displaced in such a manner that power is at all times constant on a geared shaft through the cycle of fluid transfer.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A gravitational weight power generation unit according to claim 1 in which tanks suspended by cables over pulleys are used, when fifled with liquid, to exert power on a geared shaft for power generation.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A gravitational weight power generation unit according to claim 1 in which tanks suspended by cables over pulleys are used to, when filled with liquid to exert power on plungers of a tank below forcing the liquid to the highest empty tank.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. A gravitational weight power generation unit accordingto claim 3, exerts more force on the tank below than the force required to push the liquid from the bottom tank to the highest point of the top tank.</claim-text> <claim-text>S. A gravitational weight power generation unit according to claim 1, where liquid is transferred by a system of dumping from the top tank to the bottom tank, and is then circulated by means of pipes to the top empty tanks through various mechanisms according to Claim 3.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. A gravitational weight power generation unit according to Claim 1 is grouped in three pairs of tanks, with pulleys and cables, and is in a timed sequence through various mechanism of fluid transfer systems arranged to work in a continuous motion.</claim-text>