WO2018161977A1

WO2018161977A1 - Saline medium ion recovery system for electric energy production

Info

Publication number: WO2018161977A1
Application number: PCT/CO2017/000002
Authority: WO
Inventors: Antonio Muraca
Original assignee: E-Dina Zona Franca S.A.S.
Priority date: 2017-03-10
Filing date: 2017-03-10
Publication date: 2018-09-13

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-efficiency saline medium ion recovery system, which is made up of a frame (1) on which the complete unit is mounted; a plastic and acrylic structure with saline medium-containing vessels (2); a saline medium loading and unloading point (4); an upper cover (5); a safety and ventilation plug (15); a connector plate (6) for voltage transfer; electrodes which have a magnesium anode and a copper cathode (14), both located on the walls of the container vessels (2); an LED pilot light (7) which turns on when the system is loaded with saline medium and is active; a linear light emitter (8); a radial light emitter (9); a USB port (10); a four-way selector button (11) for: linear light (8), radial light (9), USB charging (10) and switching on/off (12); and an electronic circuit (13).

Description

IONIC SALT MEDIUM RECOVERY FOR ELECTRICAL POWER PRODUCTION

INDICATION OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL SPHERE.

The present invention patent application, Ionic Saline Recovery System, combines existing electrical energy production systems by means of an ionic transfer in a saline medium, in conjunction with an innovative electronic component and a unique design, which allows as a whole , obtaining electrical energy, either inductive or as a light source.

Compared to other systems that work based on galvanic or voltaic cells (Electrolysis Schemes), this invention is innovative because the ionic recuperator has electronic components that maximize it and in tests already carried out we affirm that its operation is of high efficiency.

We must emphasize that this work carried out by the unit is only possible with the innovative electronic circuit. Additionally we have that the utility of this invention is maximized with the help of the also innovative method of loading the saline medium that has been designed. STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

Currently, in order to be able to supply electricity with the equipment that makes ionic transfer in saline media (electrolysis), the great limitation is the duration of the same, its low amperage and the large amount of the saline medium that would have to be used for the duration of the electricity supply is greater. To this we must add the current difficulty that most similar equipment possess for loading and unloading the saline medium.

The Ionic Saline Recovery System of the present invention patent application, has an innovative design that allows it to be loaded and unloaded quickly, by a single loading and unloading mouth, which makes it a very friendly and very simple equipment driving.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System, of the present invention patent application has the following advantages over those of the state of the art such as: a) It is an efficient device with a performance superior to everything currently existing in as for a higher amperage and / or voltage, thus obtaining a greater amount of power, which translates into greater electricity delivery. b) The device has electronic components that allow maximizing its efficiency and effectiveness in the supply of electricity. The presence of the innovative electronic scheme makes it possible to significantly extend the time and amount of energy obtained, thus allowing a much higher performance than its similar ones. c) It can be placed in any place where requested, such as:

Places where the power grid does not reach.

Places where the service is intermittent.

- Marginal and coastal areas.

Wherever a reliable electrical source that can provide energy is required.

Indispensable in cases of natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc. d) The Ionic Recovery is totally ecological, with very low environmental impact; renewable and efficient energy. e) The Ionic Recover produces electricity significantly higher, compared to the time of duration of similar conventional units that have been developed today. This is only possible because of the performance of the innovative electronic element. f) The device responds immediately when the system is charged with any saline medium, which works as an electrolytic ionic transport, which translates into an important advantage over similar equipment. g) The Ionic Recover works optimally with seawater, since its average salinity is 3.5%. The variation in the percentage of salinity or the replacement of the saline medium by any other means that allows an ionic transfer can vary the power of the equipment in both directions. A greater or lesser salinity can also cause the electrodes to degrade, to a greater or lesser extent. h) Higher salinities increase the power, but not in direct proportion. Performance can be significantly improved, if 3% by volume of 5% sodium hypochlorite (commercially known as cleaning bleach, bleach, bleach, chlorine, etc.) is added. This higher performance would be ideal, but it is directly detrimental to the life of the electrodes. RELATIONSHIP OF ANNEXED FIGURES

Figure 1. Perspective view of the High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery of the invention (1).

Figure 2. Front view of the High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of the invention (1).

Figure 3. Side view of the High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery of the invention.

Figure 4. Perspective view of a cut of the vessels (2)

Salt containers.

Figure 5. View in several projections of the container vessels (2) of the saline medium.

Figure 6. Top view of the lid (5) with the loading and unloading point of the saline medium (4) and safety and ventilation plug (15).

Figure 7. Cutting of the top cover (5) with loading and unloading point of the saline medium (4) safety and ventilation plug (15).

Figure 8. Electronic circuit diagram (13)

Figure 9. Function block diagram

High Efficiency Ionic Saline Medium Recovery. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Medium Recovery of the present invention patent application is a device, as shown in Figure 1 to Figure 7, consisting of: a) an external chassis (1) where the complete equipment in a plastic structure that contains the entire electrochemical system that produces and stores energy;

b) vessels (2) containing the saline medium and the loading and unloading point (4) of the saline medium;

c) an upper cover (5) with a safety and ventilation plug (15);

d) a voltage transfer connector sheet (6);

e) Three different LED light sources (light-emitting diode):

• LED light (7) of one watt, its function is a warning light that the equipment contains the saline medium and that the ion transfer function is active; this light is activated when the selector button (11) is set to the on position;

• linear light (8) or direct light consisting of four LED bulbs of 4 watts of power each;

• radial LED light (9) at 360 ° located at the top; It is composed of 4 modules of 3 bright LED lights with collimators; Each module is one watt of power; f) a USB port (10) for charging devices that require it; g) a four position selector button (11) for: linear light (8), radial light (9), USB charging (10) and on / off (12);

h) an electronic circuit (13) designed that adapts the electrical energy that arises as a result of the chemical process

(due to the potential difference of the elements involved in the ionic saline recovery); This electronic board (13) directs the electric flow to the different consumption terminals, LEDs and USB port (10). This process is carried out in high frequency and with the regulations of protection in the levels of: temperatures, amperages and voltages;

i) electrodes (14) located on the walls of the collecting vessels (2) that allow electrolytic transfer through the saline medium.

The equipment can consist of one to any number of glasses, up to the amount necessary to produce any desired power.

The vessels containing the saline medium and the electrodes are linked to each other by means of a homonymous connection composed of a connecting sheet of electrolytic copper voltage transfer (6), which allows the transfer and electrical summation. All of the energy produced by the system is transported by wires to the electrical circuit. Figure 1 is the perspective view of the High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System, showing: the external chassis (1), the top cover (5); the LED light (7); linear light (8), radial LED light (9), USB port (10), four position selector button (11), on / off button (12).

Figure 2 shows the front view of the Ionic Recovery of High Efficiency saline medium where you can see: the external chassis (1), the top cover (5), the LED light (7), the linear light (8), radial LED light (9).

Figure 3 is the side view of the High Efficiency Saline Ionic Retriever where it is shown: the external chassis (1), the top cover (5), the LED light (7), the linear light (8), LED light radial (9); the USB port (10), the four position selector button (11) and the on / off button (12).

In Figure 4 there is a sectional view of the container vessels of the saline medium (2), the voltage transfer connecting sheet (6) and the loading and unloading point (4).

Figure 5a), 5b) and 5c) is the view in several projections of the container vessels of the saline medium (2). Figure 5a) shows the cathode and anode electrodes (14).

Figure 6 is a top view of the top cover (5), the point loading and unloading of the saline medium (4), the safety and ventilation plug (15).

Figure 7 is the side section of the upper cover (5), the loading and unloading point of the saline medium (4), the safety and ventilation plug (15), and the contact point of the lid with the container vessels of the half saline (2).

Figure 8 is the Electronic Circuit Diagram (13)

Figure 9 is the block diagram of the operation of the Ionic Recovery of High Efficiency saline medium of the invention. FUNCTIONING:

The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of the invention (Figure 1) consists of several container vessels (2) of 200 cubic centimeters each, containing 3.5% salt water.

To the saline solution and optionally, in order to improve the operation, 3% by volume of sodium hypochlorite, commercially known as cleaning bleach, bleach, lavandina (5% chlorine) was added; a magnesium anode, (99.90% purity) and a copper cathode electrolytic (99.99% purity) (Figure 5a). When loading the containers with water, salt and optionally with sodium hypochlorite to improve their functioning, an electronic race is produced as a result of the potential difference of said elements, resulting in 1.5 volts in each vessel . By connecting said vessels (2) in series, anode with cathode (14), a sum of the voltage is achieved, of which 95% enter an electronic circuit (13); The difference of 5% of the voltage is consumed as a product of the resistivity of copper at the time of charging, as explained in the following sequence: a) The first circuit takes the voltage and electrical current of the ionic recuperator and passes it by a toroid coil and raises the voltage transforming to the current, from continuous to alternating.

b) The second circuit is responsible for stabilizing frequency and voltage.

c) The third circuit adapts the voltage to:

1) USB port power (10) 5 volts.

2) The supply of 4 bulbs of 12 volts in alternating current, linear light (8).

3) The power of an LED light (7) indicates that the system is activated.

4) The supply of 12 high brightness LEDs with their respective collimating lenses corresponding to the radial light (9). In this way you can have four bulbs of 4 watts each lighting, or the set of radial LED lights (9) located on the top of the equipment, or charging different mobile devices (Cellular, Radios, GPS), whatever Support a load input of 5 volts CCE (Stabilized Continuous Current), or for variable times according to the consumption of each device. It should be mentioned that each of the applications that this equipment is capable of, can only be carried out individually, by means of the selector button (11).

A saline medium that is approximately 4%, with the optional aggregate of approximately 3% of the total volume of 5% sodium hypochlorite, allows the electronic circuit (13) to manage the prolonged delivery of electricity, so that the light source be in continuous operation for more than 200 hours. In this situation, when the ionic drainage ends, only magnesium chloride and sodium chloride remain in the container, the water having broken down into its elements. This result is very interesting, but the deterioration of the anode is too pronounced, therefore, it is recommended that, for a long duration of the High Efficiency Ionic Retriever, only salt water at 3.5% saturation is used and that everything is cleaned periodically the equipment, washing it with fresh running water.

At the same moment the saline medium is introduced through the lid upper (5), this is filling each of the container vessels (2) by the charging points (4), the ionic transfer that allows to extract current that in turn passes through the electronic circuits (13) begins; in this way the power supplied can be used, either as a light source or to outputs of different types (USB or any other type of current output).

In the manner in which energy is obtained and used by means of the Ionic Recover of the present invention, networks are not required for its operation.

Several units can be connected in series to increase their voltage, or in parallel to increase their amperage or both ways to increase their power.

The galvanic process residues are salts that have no environmental impact and, on the contrary, can be used as fertilizers. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System has USB port output and other outputs can be adapted according to the requirements requested by the interested parties.

You can increase the sizes of all the components of the Ionic Retriever, to get more energy. By increasing the size of the container vessel (2) of the saline medium and the electrodes (14), it can be increased in its capacity and with this you would get more durability, more working time and more power.

With the Ionic Recover of High Efficiency saline medium, great versatility is obtained for the process in general, since different saline solutions can be used, with different qualities of water (drinkable, gray, black and even urine) for its operation According to the quantity of container vessels (2), light, economical, friendly and versatile presentation units can be made, which makes it very useful in situations of calamities, natural disasters or for populations without assistance of electrical networks.

With the Ionic Recovery of High Efficiency saline medium, powerful equipment can be configured, using larger quantities of container vessels (2), which translates into greater quantities of the saline medium and electrodes.

The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System has a ventilation mechanism (15) in the upper cover (5) where the saline medium is loaded and unloaded and additionally does not allow the residual accumulation of gases produced during the electrolytic process, which makes it totally risk free. The High Efficiency Ionic Recover when the energy contained in the saline environment is completely drained by the electrolytic process, (Redox), only requires emptying and refilling the container vessels (2), so that this same process begins again.

The High Efficiency Ionic Retriever has a design that allows the loading and unloading of the bridge or saline medium through a single hole or point (4) of the top cover (5) of the container vessels (2).

The High Efficiency Ionic Retriever has a special design that allows the independence of each container vessel (2) from the saline medium and their respective electrodes (14) so that when it is loaded or unloaded, everything is done through a single hole (4 ) that also fulfills the function of ventilation and separator.

The basic and minimum components for configuring the High Efficiency Ionic Recover of Figure 1 of the invention are:

• A magnesium anode

Features: 99.90 purity

Physical properties:

Description: Cast or machined part, depending on the shape of the equipment model. Density: 1.74 grams per cubic centimeter.

Melting Point: 648 degrees Celsius.

Boiling point: 1090 degrees Celsius.

Chemical composition:

Mg 99.900% Min

At 0.020% Max

Cu 0.004% Max

Mn 0.030% Max

Yes 0.020% Max

Ni 0.001% Max

Fe 0.040% Max

Others .... 0.001% Max

There are other anodes with different compositions or characteristics that can also be used in this equipment, a reason for the present invention. We are using magnesium with the above-mentioned composition, without this limiting the use of any element or alloy of elements that serve as electrolyte anodes and that allow ionic transfer continuously.

• A saline environment (Features):

Conductive liquid: salt water at 3.5% saturation for the sample. The saline medium can work from 2.5% to 12% desaturation, but its best performance is around 4% salinity. Optional activators: For the sample, 3% by volume of sodium hypochlorite, commercially known as cleaning bleach, bleach, lavandina, (5% chlorine) was added. Although the increase in power is significant, it is directly detrimental to the electrolytes and therefore dramatically reduces the life of the equipment.

If approximately 3% of its volume of 5% sodium hypochlorite is optionally added to the saline medium, the ionic transfer that allows light sources for more than 200 hours continuously can be extended, which can be very Useful in particular cases. This prolongation of use implies an accelerated degradation of the anode. Any other composition of saline medium that can produce ionic transfer can be used in this equipment. Rainwater, stagnant, running, any body of water to which you can add salts that allow ionic transfer can be used in this equipment, including if necessary, human urine and some animals.

• An electrolytic copper cathode

Features: 99.99% purity

Physical Properties: 1 mm thick copper foil Ordinary state: Solid (diamagnetic)

Density 8.96 grams per cubic centimeter Melting point: 1, 084.6 degrees Celsius

Boiling point: 2,562.0 degrees Celsius

• Led lights

Features:

12 LEDs of the high brightness type. (Top, radial light) (9)

4 bulbs of 4W each x 12 volts AC. (Top, linear light) (8) Apparent performance: 16 watts in lighting.

1 LED for device activation (7)

• Electronic circuit

Electronic circuits installed in the equipment of the invention Features:

The energy supplied by the High Efficiency Ionic Retriever due to the ionic transfer that is produced, is delivered as electrical current to the different outputs, be it the USB port, LED luminaires, or any other output that is require install. This electronic circuit identifies the drainage or loading route and manages it. When the ionic charge is depleted and the transfer of electrical energy is suspended, the salt medium can be discharged and charged, an operation that is done simply, by a single point of loading and unloading; This is only possible due to the innovative design.

By adding sodium hypochlorite to the saline medium, ionic drainage and the transfer of electrical charge to the electronic circuit can be significantly enhanced. Although this operation is very interesting, the result implies a degradation of the anode, significantly reducing its useful life.

The best saline means we have are all the oceans and that every liter of seawater, with the intervention of the electrodes and the innovative electronic circuit designed for this purpose, we can extract several hundred watts of energy, so Clean and without generating toxic waste.

Claims

1. High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE it is made up of a chassis (1) where the complete equipment is mounted in a plastic and acrylic structure with vessels containing the saline medium (2), the loading point and discharge (4) of the saline medium, an upper cover (5) with a safety and ventilation plug (15); a voltage transfer connector sheet (6) and electrodes (14) having a magnesium anode, a copper cathode located on the walls of the collecting vessels (2); a LED indicator light (7) that turns on when the system is charged with the saline medium and is active; a linear light emitter (8), a radial light emitter (9), a USB port (10), an electronic circuit (13), a four position or function selector button (11) that controls: linear light ( 8), the radial light (9), the USB port (10) and the on / off button (12).

2. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE the loading and unloading of the saline medium is carried out by a single hole or loading and unloading point (4) which is located in the upper lid (5) of the container vessels (2).

3. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE several units can be connected in series, in parallel or both Ways to scale power.

4. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE it has a USB port output (12) and other outputs or inputs can be adapted according to the user's requirements.

5. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE by increasing the size of the container vessels (2) and electrodes (14) greater power is obtained.

6. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE in the operation of the equipment different saline solutions can be used, with different qualities of water (drinkable, gray, black and even urine).

7. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE it has a ventilation mechanism (15) in the upper cover (5) where the saline medium is loaded and unloaded and does not allow the residual accumulation of gases that they occur during the electrolytic process, which makes it totally risk free.

8. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE Drains the energy contained in the saline environment completely by the electrolytic process (Redox), it only requires emptying and refilling the container vessels (2), so that this same process begins again immediately.

9. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE each container vessel (2) is an independent unit with its respective saline medium, its electrodes (14) and a single loading and unloading hole (4) .

10. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE at the same time that the saline medium is introduced through the loading orifice (4), the ionic transfer begins which allows current to be extracted immediately to be sent to the electronic circuit (13)

11. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE of the way energy is obtained and used does not require networks for its operation.

12. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE several units can be connected in series to increase their voltage, in parallel to raise their amperage or both ways to increase your potency

13. The High Efficiency Ionic Saline Recovery System of Claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE the residues of the galvanic process are salts that have no environmental impact.