WO2012063255A2

WO2012063255A2 - A power generator

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Publication number: WO2012063255A2
Application number: PCT/IN2011/000726
Authority: WO
Inventors: Krishna Murthy Raju Kunaadharaju; Ravi Kunaadharaju
Original assignee: Krishna Murthy Raju Kunaadharaju; Ravi Kunaadharaju
Priority date: 2010-11-09
Filing date: 2011-10-20
Publication date: 2012-05-18
Also published as: WO2012063255A3

Abstract

A power generator for generation of electricity for domestic and industrial purpose without any cost other than the installation cost of this system is disclosed. A power generator comprises at least two adjustable iron columns, at least one bucket wheel, plurality of buckets, at least one hub, hollow shaft, plurality of ball bearings, plurality of meshed geared wheels and an alternator. A method for generation of power is provided, wherein water falls on the bucket wheel and the bucket wheel and hub starts rotating. Then the geared wheel revolves, depending upon the width of the bucket wheel and diameter of the gear system and simultaneously, the small geared wheels also rotates and finally, an alternator generates the power at its both ends in a very less time.

Description

DESCRIPTION:

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to power generation and more particularly to a power generating method and apparatus for the domestic or industrial purpose.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Electricity is our major source of energy since it advent and is an essential part of our life. It will not be excess even if the production is high. So every improved method of generation of electricity is always an added advantage to human being. Hydel (hydroelectric) power is the most important renewable source of power. Besides, this source is the cleanest form of power, emitting no green house of gas or other pollutants. It has another characteristic of quick start up and shut down which makes it suitable for supplying peaking power. The present invention relates directly to a power generation that solves many of the problems seen with today's dam system. Examples of such power generators are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,143,990 issued to Francisco on March 13, 1979, U.S. Pat. No. 4,165,467 issued to Francisco discloses the movable hydroelectric assembly for water storing dam. The devices as well as the system described in these patents are relatively expensive to construct and often have little or no educational value.

[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,166,222 issued to John on August 28, 1979 discloses an apparatus for a wind wheel, utilizes the wheat field principle in association with a power generating station to provide back pumping in a dam environment.

[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,765,308 issued to Kazanjian on July 21, 2009, U.S. Pat. No. 6,824,347 issued to Maloney discloses a system that generates electricity from low pressure sources. In this reference, the pressurized water from a municipal water source is used as the generating force. No attempt is made to concentrate the water to increase the pressure to make the system more efficient. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 7,564,144 issued to Srybnik on July 21, 2009 describes a hydroelectric power generating system for use in flowing bodies of water that maximizes the inherent pressure of the water flow by further constriction of the water mass at the proximal end of the system with respect to the normal water flow characteristics.

[0006] WO 2009069137 issued to Puthiyaveedua on June 04, 2009 discloses a method of generation of electricity comprising method of filling of water into the bucket using the tap from an over-head tank; pouring of water into the basement tank through the bucket. In this reference, the up and down movement of the bucket causes rotation of teethed wheel on the free wheel and rotation of alternators.

[0007] All referenced patents, applications and literatures are incorporated herein by reference to their entirety. Furthermore, where a definition or use of a term in a reference, which is incorporated by reference herein, is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of the term in the reference does not apply. The invention may seek to satisfy one or more of the above-mentioned desire. Although the present invention may obviate one or more of the above-mentioned desires, it should be understood that some aspects of the invention might not necessarily obviate them.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION;

[0008] The first object of the invention is that to invent a system of generation of electricity with a minimum cost of installation, time, space and further investment.

[0009] Another object of invention is that to invent an improved method by eliminating the demerit of the prior art.

[0010] The further object of invention is to invent a continuous uninterrupted flow of electricity with double production than the prior art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention provides a power generation system that generates power in less time at its both ends with the use of geared wheels.

[0012] The details of one or more embodiments of the inventions are set forth in the description below. Other features, objects and advantages of the inventions will be apparent from the description and claim.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0013] FIG.l depicts a perspective view of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a method for the generation of power in a power generator;

[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a front view of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 4 depicts a side view of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 5 depicts a top view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention is an innovative and improved technique to generate electricity for domestic and industrial purpose without any cost other than the installation cost of this system. Another advantage of this project is that, there is no need of fuel for functioning. Only a very small amount of installation cost is required and need little time to install.

[0019] Referring now to the drawings, which are provided by way of illustration and example, and wherein like reference numerals designate like or corresponding elements among the several views, there is shown in FIG. 1, a power generator 10 that can be used for generation of electricity for domestic and industrial purpose. A power generator 10 comprises at least two adjustable rust proof iron columns 12, at least one bucket wheel 14, plurality of buckets 16, at least one hub 18, a hollow shaft 20, plurality of ball bearings/ poly steel bearings 22, plurality of meshed big geared wheels 24, plurality of small geared wheels 26 and alternators 28. The power generator 10 can be fixed on two rust proof iron columns 12 at its both sides. The height of the iron columns 12 can be adjusted manually using pulleys on either side of the shaft or can be hydraulic with automatic electronic probe system or buoyancy system as per the site conditions. The plurality of buckets 16 welded to bucket frames and the frames are connected to the hub 18 by L-shaped rust proof steel angular iron, to be rounded in a particular diameter (it varies) and have spokes depending upon the size of the wheel. Teethed wheel can be welded to the L-shaped steel angular iron inside or outside as per the site conditions. The plurality of buckets 16 may be about 1mm to 2mm thick, C-shaped half rounded and can be made up of water-resistant, anti-rust sheet preferably; iron-copper sheet or Stainless steel. The hollow shaft 20 is fitted in the hub 18 through ball bearings or poly steel bearings 22 or roller bearings and fixed to the iron columns 12. The hollow shaft 20 can be made of high tensile steel preferably; EN 19, 40CR1, M028 and the alike. A hollow shaft 20 is connected to the two 5" x 5" U channels or any other variable dimensions welded like a hollow beam. Meshed geared wheels 24 can be made of low carbon alloy steel preferably; 20MnCR5 or medium carbon steel, preferably EN8, EN9, poly steel, stainless steel and the alike. Big geared wheels 24 and small geared wheels 26 can be meshed up with the main bucket wheel gear and a small geared wheel 26. Gears are generally used to increase the speed of the rotation. In the gear arrangement, the gear ratio can be calculated by the number of teeth on the gear wheels. It can also be calculated by dividing the tooth count of bucket wheel to the tooth count of small geared wheel. The gear ratio is proportional to ratio of the gear diameters and inversely proportional to the ratio of gear speeds. The same calculation applies to all the remaining wheels which ultimately increase the speed of the small wheel and this result in high power generation. The main bucket wheel and a small geared wheel 26 can be lubricated with water and rest of the wheels and alternators 28 may be surrounded by waterproof casing arrangement and lubricated by grease or water. Finally, alternators 28 can be connected with other machines to the synchronizing panel to synchronize the voltage of current, which further leads to the generation of power without any distortion.

[0020] Turning now to the embodiment of FIG.2, illustrates a method for generation of power. As shown in step 40, water falls into the bucket wheel. Then as in step 42, the bucket wheel and hub starts rotating. After the step 42, geared wheel revolves, depending upon the width of the bucket wheel and diameter of the gear system and simultaneously as in step 44 and then as in step 46, simultaneously the small geared wheels rotates and finally in step 48, alternators generates the power at its both ends in a very less time and cost.

[0021] The present invention can be carried out at sea waves which may be 50-150 meters away from ground level fixed over pile foundation columns, at water falls, at heavy velocity water rivers, at dams delivery water side, discharge water of hydro turbine stations. It can be fixed at shipside or backside, at locks delivery water and can be used in delivery of water from submersible pump-set for fields.

[0022] Although, the following examples illustrate the practice of the present invention in some of its embodiments, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Other embodiments will be apparent to one skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and examples.

Claims

CLAIMS We Claim:

1. A power generating system comprising:

iron columns fixed on the two pile foundations;

buckets welded between two round L-angular channels on both sides;

a hollow shaft fixed in the iron columns;

a hub connected to a hollow shaft;

a bucket wheel connected with a hub by L-angular spokes;

a geared wheel system connected with the iron columns, bucket wheel and shaft; alternators fixed on the steel plate welded with iron columns on both sides.

2. A power generating system claimed in claim 1, wherein the buckets can be about 1 to 2mm thick.

3. A power generating system claimed in claim 1 wherein the buckets may be C-shaped, half rounded and water-resistant anti-rust sheet.

4. A power generating system claimed in claim 3 wherein the water-resistant, anti rust sheet is preferably an iron-copper sheet or stainless steel or alike.

5. A power generating system claimed in claim 1 wherein the geared wheels can be made of low carbon alloy steel or medium carbon steel or polysteel or the alike.

6. A power generating system claimed in claim 5, wherein the low carbon alloy steel is preferably 20MnCR5 or polysteel or the alike.

7. A power generating system claimed in claim 5, wherein the medium carbon steel is preferably EN8, EN9, stainless steel, polysteel and the alike.

8. A power generating system claimed in claim 1 wherein the hollow shaft can be made of high tensile steel is preferably; EN19, 40CR1, M028.

9. A power generating system claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacity of alternators depends upon velocity of water and speed of the bucket wheel.

10. A method of generation of power using a power generator, the method comprising: a) contacting bucket wheel with flowing water;

b) rotating the bucket wheel automatically with the pressure of flowing water;

c) rotating the main geared wheels alongwith bucket wheel;

d) rotating the small geared wheels simultaneously;

e) generating power through alternators depending upon speed of the geared wheels.

6. DATE AND SIGNATURE:

(1) Signature

Name : Kunaadharaju Krishna Murthy Raju

(2) Signature

Name : Kunaadharaju Ravi