WO2018222149A1

WO2018222149A1 - Next generation power generation system and method

Info

Publication number: WO2018222149A1
Application number: PCT/TR2017/000069
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hakan Kir; Mehmet Ayhan COŞKUN; Roushan Azad OĞLU
Original assignee: Rov Enerji Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Priority date: 2017-05-30
Filing date: 2017-06-08
Publication date: 2018-12-06

Abstract

The present invention relates to a terrestrially infinite power generation technique which eliminates the requirements such as storing water, plenty of water, and which has been developed for overcoming high installation costs and high delivery costs of the hydroelectric power plants disclosed in the state of the art.

Description

NEXT GENERATION POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a terrestrially cyclical, renewable power generation technique which eliminates the requirements such as storing water, plenty of water, and which has been developed for overcoming high installation costs and high delivery costs of the hydroelectric power plants disclosed in the state of the art.

STATE OF THE ART

Hydraulic power or water power refers to the power obtained from the energy of the falling or fast running water and which may be utilized for an advantageous purpose. Since the early ages, hydraulic power has been used as a renewable energy source in many types of water mills and for irrigation, as well as for operating different types of mechanical devices, including grist mills, sawmills, weaving mills, portal cranes, ore grinders, high-power hammers, elevators, industrial rollers, and drums. The pumps operated by falling water for generating compressed air have sometimes been used for supplying power to other mechanisms from a certain distance.

Towards the end of the 19th century, hydraulic power has become a source for generating power. In 1878, the Cragside House in Northumberland was the first house to supply its power via hydroelectricity and the first commercial hydroelectric power plant was built in Niagara Falls in 1879. In 1881 , however, the street lights of the city of Niagara Falls were powered by hydraulic power.

The potential energy of the fluid(water) with somewhat elevated height is called hydraulic energy. The newly obtained electrical energy by converting said energy first into mechanical energy via different assemblies, and then to electrical energy, is referred to as hydroelectric energy/power. In short, the water provided with a certain height by natural or artificial means is transferred to a turbine at a lower level, the water hitting the impellers with at a high speed rotates the turbine shaft and thus operates the generator, thereby achieving power generation. Such assemblies are built in dams. The plants in which such conversion is performed are generally called hydroelectric power plants.

When water accumulates in dam, it is provided with potential energy. When the water provided with potential energy is freed, i.e. made to run from a certain height, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and the fast running water rotates the turbines (rotates the turbines by hitting the propellers of the turbines). Upon rotation of the turbines, the generators in connection with the turbines rotate as well, thereby generating electrical energy (alternating current). In hydroelectric power plants, the potential energy of the water is first converted into kinetic energy, and thereafter to the electrical energy. The majority of the electrical energy of the world is supplied by these power plants. Hydraulic energy meets 19% of the world's electric power demand. It has a percentage of 69% in renewable energy.

The energy obtained thereby in such plants is renewable and clean. Therefore, it is the most popular energy source among renewable energy sources.

During and before building a dam, the initial investment cost is very high due to such reasons as conducting long-lasting rainfall, water, and geological studies, the expropriated prices paid for the submerged areas, and the high cost of dam building, which, in turn, presents a disadvantage. Moreover, there are some other disadvantages including damage to the wild life and natural resources, destruction of local cultures and historical places (Zeugma, Storm Valley, etc.), and the problem of affecting the water quality. It is difficult in Turkey, which is rich in water resources but poor in high-flow Rivers, to build low-cost Channel Type Power Plants which are less harmful to the environment. Many trees have to be cut down in order to have enough space even for a plant generating power for a small town, which causes irreversible damage to the nature. A similar process of electrical power generation is conducted in dams, i.e. hydroelectric power plants. Once the water collected in dams for electrical power generation is freed downwards from the catchment basin, the motion energy of the water is converted into electrical energy using turbines. Since the freed water do not return back to the basin due to the level difference of the catchment basin, said water is used for electrical power generation for once only.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a next generation power generation method which has been developed for overcoming the aforementioned disadvantages and providing additional advantages in the related technical field.

The present invention particularly relates to a terrestrially infinite power generation technique which eliminates the requirements such as storing water, plenty of water, and which has been developed for overcoming high installation costs and high delivery costs of the hydroelectric power plants disclosed in the state of the art.

In the technique according to the invention, the water is elevated/drawn from a stable basin, sea or lake without consuming energy and the motion energy produced by the elevated water while falling to the ground is converted into the electrical energy. Since the falling water reflows to the basin from which the water rises, a stable and continuous circulation occurs; and as no energy is consumed for the elevation of the water, not only the thus generated electrical energy is infinite but also free of production costs.

No energy input is required for the elevation of the water.

Because the water used for generating electrical energy reflows to the basin from which it is drawn, no water is wasted.

Thus, it becomes possible to generate electrical power 7 days 24 hours during all seasons, without any difficulty. Drawings

The embodiments of the invention, which has been summarized above and described in more detail below, may be better understood by referring to the exemplary embodiments of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings only describe the typical embodiments of the present invention and thus, they will not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention, which allows realizing other equivalently effective embodiments.

Fig. 1 schematically shows the basic working principle of the system.

For the sake of simplicity, identical reference numbers are used, whenever possible, for representing identical elements in the drawings. The drawings are not scaled and they may be simplified for the sake of clarity. It is contemplated that the elements and characteristics of an embodiment may be advantageously included in other embodiments, without requiring any further explanation.

Description of the Reference Numerals

1- Pool, basin, sea or lake

2- Water or fluid

3- Valve (check valve)

4- Tube

5- Solenoid valve 1

6- Solenoid valve 2

7- Turbine

8- Reducer, flywheel

9- Alternator

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the preferred alternatives of the embodiment of the next generation power generation method according to the invention are described only for a better understanding of the subject matter, without any limitations. Pool, basin, sea or lake (1) represents the area in which fluid or water is stored. Water or fluid (2) represents water or another flowing liquid.

Valve (check valve) (3) is the component preventing the reverse flow of the water or fluid into the water or fluid basin, through the upstream tube.

Tube (4) is the portion which allows the water or fluid to be elevated to the desired height from the water or fluid basin, and then reflow to the water or fluid basin. Solenoid valve 1-2 (5) is the component which is connected to a helical or straight tube and prevents leakage while water or fluid is being filled into the helical or straight tube and which, when the valve is opened, fills the water or fluid into the tubes and allows the flow thereof to the turbine.

Turbine (7) drives the shaft and rotor by means of the blade disposed therein, with the water flowing through the helical tube (4). Helical tube (4) is the component that converts the potential energy of the water or fluid therein into the motion energy.

Reducer, flywheel (8), is the component which is located between the turbine (7) and the alternator (9) and which prevents the alternator from being damaged by adjusting the speed, revolution, and torque of the motion energy transferred by the turbine (7).

Alternator (9) is the component which is attached in the rear portion of the reducer, flywheel (8), and converts the motion energy transferred by the turbine (7) into the electrical energy.

Here, it is aimed to elevate the desired amount of water or fluid (2), from a basin (1), to the desired height by way of atmosphere pressure and gravity only, without consuming any energy, and to make the rising water or fluid (2) reflow to the lower outlet and convert the potential energy of this flow first into motion energy, and thereafter this motion energy to electrical energy. That is, closed cycle electrical power generation is achieved by 7 days 24 hours circulation thanks to the fact that the water or fluid (2) is elevated from its source to a certain height without consuming any energy and then made to fall into the basin (1) again.

A straight tube (4) of 45 m and a diameter of 35 cm is arranged in upright position in order to elevate 5 tons of water, from the basin (1), to a height of 40 m per second (such that 5 meters of the tube will remain within the water or fluid). A helical tube (4) of 80 m and a diameter of 35 cm is mounted over the peak point by means of a bracket, being lowered down to the water turbine (7) below. A valve (check valve) (3) having the same diameter as the tube, i.e. a diameter of 35 cm, is engaged in the end of the straight tube (4) within the basin (1). A solenoid valve

(5) of 35 cm is mounted at the peak point where the straight tube and the helical tube (4) are joined. Another solenoid valve (6) of 35 cm is mounted in the lower end of the helical tube (4), i.e. the end before the turbine (7). This valve (6) disposed in the lower portion is first kept close, the valve (5) in the upper portion is opened and not only the straight tube but also the helical tube (4) is filled with the fluid (2) in the water or basin (1) such that there will remain no air therein.

The valve (3) attached to the lower end of the straight tube (4) prevents the water or fluid (2) filled into the tube (4) from flowing into the basin (1). After the straight tube and the helical tube (4) are filled such that no air will be let therein, the valve

(6) at the lower outlet of the helical tube (4) is opened and the water within the helical tube (4) starts to flow. The amount water within the helical tube (4) is at least twice as much as that of the straight tube (4). While 10 tons of water within the helical tube (4) flows into the turbine (7), the valve (3) at the lower end of the straight tube (4) is opened and the water starts to rise under vacuum, thereby creating an infinite cycle of circulation. The water flowing through the helical tube (4) hits the turbine (7), and thus generating motion energy. The thus generated energy is converted into electrical energy, and then being ready for use over the network (N) line.

The tube diameter, water amounts, etc. which are given above for a better understanding and illustration of the invention are exemplary and they may differ based on the amount of the electrical energy to be produced; therefore, they must not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1- A next generation power generation system and method, characterized in comprising an area where the fluid or water is stored; a pool, basin, sea or lake (1); water or fluid (2); a valve (check valve) (3) preventing the reverse flow of the water or fluid into the water or fluid basin through the upstream tube; a tube (4) which allows the water or fluid to be elevated to the desired height from the water or fluid basin, and then reflow to the water or fluid basin; solenoid valves 1-2 (5) which are connected to a helical or straight tube and prevent leakage while water or fluid is being filled into the helical or straight tube and which, when the valve is opened, fill the water or fluid into the tubes and allow the flow thereof to the turbine; a turbine (7) which drives the shaft and rotor by means of the blade disposed therein, with the water flowing through the helical tube (4) and which converts the potential energy of the water or fluid within the helical tube (4) into motion energy; a reducer, flywheel (8) which is located between the turbine (7) and the alternator (9) and which prevents the alternator from being damaged by adjusting the speed, revolution, and torque of the motion energy transferred by the turbine (7); and an alternator (9) which is attached in the rear portion of the reducer, flywheel (8), and converts the motion energy transferred by the turbine (7) into the electrical energy.

2- The next generation power generation system and method, characterized in comprising the process steps of:

· Arranging a straight tube (4) of 45 m and a diameter of 35 cm in upright position in order to elevate 5 tons of water, from the basin (1), to a height of 40 m per second (such that 5 meters of the tube will remain within the water or fluid),

• Mounting a helical tube (4) of 80 m and a diameter of 35 cm over the peak point by means of a bracket, and lowering the same down to the water turbine (7) below, Engaging a valve (check valve) (3) having the same diameter as the tube, i.e. a diameter of 35 cm, in the end of the straight tube (4) within the basin (1 ),

Mounting a solenoid valve (5) of 35 cm at the peak point where the straight tube and the helical tube (4) are joined,

Mounting another solenoid valve (6) of 35 cm in the lower end of the helical tube (4), i.e. the end before the turbine (7),

First, keeping this valve (6) disposed in the lower portion close and opening the valve (5) in the upper portion, and then filling not only the straight tube but also the helical tube (4) with the fluid (2) in the water or basin (1) such that there will remain no air therein,

Prevention of the water or fluid (2) filled into the tube (4) from flowing into the basin (1) by the valve (3) attached to the lower end of the straight tube (4), After the straight tube and the helical tube (4) are filled such that no air will be let therein, opening the valve (6) at the lower outlet of the helical tube (4) and the water or fluid within the helical tube (4) starting to flow,

While 10 tons of water within the helical tube (4) flows into the turbine (7), opening the valve (3) at the lower end of the straight tube (4) and the water or fluid (2) rising under vacuum, thereby creating an infinite cycle of circulation,

The water or fluid flowing through the helical tube (4) hitting the turbine (7), and thus generating motion energy, and

Converting the thus generated energy into electrical energy, and then making it ready for use over the network (N) line.

The next generation power generation system and method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that closed cycle electrical power generation is achieved thanks to the fact that the water or fluid (2) is elevated from its source to a certain height without consuming any energy and then made to fall into the basin (1) again. 4- The next generation power generation system and method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the amount of water in helical tube (4) is 10 tons while that of the straight tube (4) is 5 tons, i.e. at a rate of ½.