JP2000320448A - Continuous generation device of motive power utilizing hydrogen gas - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable continuous generation of motive power by arranging a circulation body formed up of plural chambers connected by a chain or the like so as to be movable in a circulation manner, in the upper and lower directions, in the atmosphere or under water, then filling hydrogen gas in the chamber in one side line of the body at a lower limit position, and generating floating force to cause the chambers to rise. SOLUTION: A circulation body, formed by connecting chambers 3 by a chain 2 or the like, is arranged in the upper and lower direction so as to be movable in a circulating manner. Hydrogen gas generated by a water electrolyzer 1 or the like is led into a lower limit position of one side line of chambers 3. Accordingly, levitating force is generated in order in the one line of chambers 3 to raise the chambers 3, while the hydrogen gas is discharged into the atmosphere at an elevation end so that another line of chambers 3 are lowered due to gravity. According to such an action, the circulating body is circulated continuously, and the rotation force is transmitted to a power generator 7 connected to a rotary shaft 6, to thereby generate electric power or the like.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generates hydrogen gas by electrolysis or the like of water, and continuously utilizes it as buoyancy in the atmosphere or in water by utilizing the low specific gravity of this gas. After use, this hydrogen gas is collected and electric power is generated by a fuel cell, etc.
This is a continuous power generator that uses the buoyancy of hydrogen gas of the energy circulation type, which is used for the energy required for electrolysis and the like. Conventionally, buoyancy has been used to hold a ship or an airship itself, but has not been developed as a continuously used power generating device. [0003] The present invention focuses on the fact that if a balloon filled with a light gas such as hydrogen gas or helium gas is attached with an object lighter than its buoyancy and flies, it apparently rises to anywhere and the potential energy increases. We examined whether it can be generated continuously and what to use for the lightweight gas. [0004] Hydrogen gas is the lightest in gas and is easy to generate, and since hydrogen gas after use can also recover the energy required for generation by a fuel cell or the like, it is considered best to use this as buoyancy gas. Was. In addition, when generated in water, electrolysis of water generates hydrogen gas even under high pressure in water, and there are many advantages such as no need to increase the pressure with a compressor. . The present apparatus can be used in the air (FIG. 1) or in the water (FIG. 2), but the buoyancy is larger in water having a large difference in specific gravity, so that the apparatus becomes compact and the shielding of hydrogen gas can be improved. Also, hydrogen gas generated by electrolysis and oxygen gas equivalent to a half amount thereof can be effectively used as a buoyant body if separated from hydrogen gas. According to the present invention, as described above, hydrogen gas generated by a water electrolysis apparatus (1) or the like is connected to the air (FIG. 1) or water (FIG. 2) by a chain (2) or the like, and It is led to the chamber (3) which can be circulated, generates buoyancy in one side of the chamber (3), and continuously uses the buoyancy to connect to the rotating shaft (6) connected to the chain (2) and to this. This is a device that extracts power using a generator (7) or the like.
Hydrogen gas used for buoyancy is recovered in a recovery chamber (4) at the upper part of the present apparatus, generates electric power by a fuel cell or the like, and sends it to a water electrolyzer (1) to circulate and use energy. Therefore, by using hydrogen gas, the input energy can be theoretically recovered, and the buoyancy can be used to the maximum. Increasing the height (depth) of the device also increases its output. Note that the weight of the chain (2), chamber (3), etc. of the present apparatus does not affect the effect of the present apparatus because the upward and downward sides of the apparatus are balanced. Existing technology can be used for all parts of the device, and practical use is possible. Hydrogen gas is harmless and no harmful substances are emitted by this device. Therefore, the apparatus can be installed anywhere and can generate power without consuming resources.

[Brief description of the drawings] Fig. 1 In the case of air [Fig. 2] In case of underwater [Explanation of symbols] (1) Water electrolysis device (2) Chain, etc. (3) Chamber (4) Collection room (5) Fuel cells, etc. (6) Rotary axis (7) Generator, etc.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A plurality of chambers which are connected to each other in the air or water by a chain or the like and which can be circulated up and down are installed, and hydrogen gas is injected into the chambers on one side at a lower limit position. A device that generates and raises buoyancy, releases hydrogen gas at the upper limit, continuously performs this, and continuously extracts power by buoyancy from a rotating shaft connected to a chain or the like connected to the chamber. 2. Hydrogen gas is generated by electrolysis of water in the air or underwater (water bottom), etc. The hydrogen gas released at the upper limit is recovered after being used as buoyancy by the apparatus of claim 1. Then, it is reacted with oxygen by a fuel cell or the like to generate electricity, which is circulated and used as energy for electrolysis of water. In addition, water produced by the reaction is stored in a descending chamber in the air and used as descending energy. In the case of water, oxygen gas generated together with hydrogen gas is also used as a buoyant body.