WO2022265491A1 - A system and method for generating power - Google Patents

A system and method for generating power Download PDF

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WO2022265491A1
WO2022265491A1 PCT/MY2022/050048 MY2022050048W WO2022265491A1 WO 2022265491 A1 WO2022265491 A1 WO 2022265491A1 MY 2022050048 W MY2022050048 W MY 2022050048W WO 2022265491 A1 WO2022265491 A1 WO 2022265491A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
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    • F05B2220/70—Application in combination with
    • F05B2220/708—Photoelectric means, i.e. photovoltaic or solar cells
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2260/00—Function
    • F05B2260/42—Storage of energy
    • F05B2260/422—Storage of energy in the form of potential energy, e.g. pressurized or pumped fluid

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  • the present invention relates to a system and method for generating power.
  • the present invention provides for a continuous and cost-effective power supply.
  • Power generation refers to a process of generating electricity from energy sources.
  • Sources of energy can be categorized into renewable energy and non-renewable energy.
  • Non renewable energy refers to primary source of energy which will run out.
  • Coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy are examples of nonrenewable sources.
  • Renewable energy refers to “clean” sources of energy which comes from natural sources and it is sustainable.
  • Solar energy, hydro energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and biomass energy are examples of the renewable energy.
  • the principle and concept of the present invention have been derived from the process cycle of hydropower generation.
  • the principle of the present invention lies in conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure into mechanical power and electrica energy.
  • the concept of hydropower generation lies in the use of is pressurize water stored in reservoir for spinning of the turbine, rotating the dynamo and thereafter generating electricity.
  • Rainwater or water source is being channeled and accumulated into reservoir to build pressure.
  • the pressurize water is channeled into turbine for spinning the dynamo to generate electricity.
  • the generated electrical energy can be used to pump water for refilling of the reservoir.
  • the whole process can is a continuous process in iteration. Based on these principle and concept, the technology is being derived and advances into the present invention.
  • the present invention thereby provides for a system and method for generating power without utilizing any primary sources of energy.
  • the main components of the system are hydraulic pump, alternating current AC motor, open or close valve, hydraulic gear motor, dynamo and along with other elements.
  • the system of the present invention can be operated by utilizing any one of power starter such as battery, engine, or a generator.
  • JP 761 A utilized hydraulic motor to drive hydraulic fluid from hydraulic pump.
  • JP 761 A comprises a motor controller to control hydraulic motor wherein the controller further comprises upper level controller for sending command to motor controller wherein the motor controller output command from host controller by receiving signal from grid voltage measuring section via communication line.
  • JP 761 A only disclosed on utilization of generator as an energy source to operate the hydraulic pump. Power generation system in JP 761 A will generate power based on pressurized fluid whereby the pressurized fluid will drive rotor in order to generate power and it fails to disclose on three stages of pressure into electricity conversion.
  • US 763 A1 United States Patent Application Publication No. US US20200032763 A1 (hereinafter referred as US 763 A1 ) entitled “Power generator”; (Applicant: James Theodore Berling); having a filing date of 30 July 2019 disclosed on power generation system that involves mechanical and electrical process with continuous cycle of power generation.
  • Hydraulic motor is utilized in US 763 A1 as one of main component for power generation whereby power generation system in US 763 A1 involves conversion of pressure to electrical power.
  • Power generation system in US 763 A1 is scalable and it does not require any backup system such as battery to store the energy.
  • US 763 A1 further utilize electrical alternator whereby its electric output will be generated and then be directed to any of its intended locations using a standard sub-surface electrical power distribution system.
  • Power generator in US 763 A1 further comprises of hydraulic equipment control room that contains hydraulic components such as hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic filter and electrical attenuator whereby high-pressure hydraulic accumulator is utilize to pause and restart operation of the power generation system.
  • WO 619 A1 International Patent Application Publication No. WO2015117619A1 (hereinafter referred as WO 619 A1 ) entitled “Low-pressure electrical power generation system”; (Applicant: Talbot New Energy Ag); having a filing date of 4 February 2014 provides power generation system by conversion of pressure into electricity by utilizing dynamo as main component in the power generator.
  • WO 619 A1 involves low pressure of power generation from steam supply and it does not disclose on continuous cycle of pressure conversion into electricity without utilization of any hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor.
  • WO 619 A1 only utilize generator as a source for the power generator and the power generator is controlled by monitoring unit.
  • the monitoring unit is connected to first sensor in steam supply line, second sensor in steam removal line and to controllable bypass valve. Therefore, steam can be fed directly from steam supply line into steam discharge line if the generator is malfunction.
  • the present invention relates to a system and method for generating power by providing a continuous and cost-effective power supply.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides a system for generating power (100, 200, 300).
  • the system comprising at least one power starter for igniting the system; a first hydraulic pump (106, 206) coupled to the power starter for converting an electrical energy into a hydraulic pressure; a second hydraulic pump (108, 208, 308) coupled to an alternate current, AC motor (124, 224, 324) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy;at least one pressure release valve (110, 210, 310) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in the system (100, 200, 300); at least one directional valve (112, 114, 212, 214, 314) for providing flow path in the system; at least one cooling AC fan (116, 216, 316) for controlling temperature in the system; at least one pressure release filter (118, 218, 318) coupled to the second hydraulic pump (108, 208, 308) for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of hydraulic fluid in the system; at least one filter for filtering hydraulic fluid (120,122
  • the at least one dynamo generates continuous electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor and the at least one dynamo is configured to at least one single phase power stabilizer (144, 244, 344) or at least one three phase power stabilizer (146, 246, 346).
  • one power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (102a, 204, 302) for turning ON” the power starter and at least one stop switch (140, 240, 340) for turning OFF” the system.
  • the at least one power starter is at least one battery (102); at least one engine (238); at least one generator (338); or least a power source (338).
  • the at least one battery (102) as power starter further comprising at least one direct current motor, DC motor (138) for converting direct current from the battery to mechanical energy for driving the hydraulic pump (106) to build pressure in the system.
  • Still another aspect of the present invention provides that the at least one pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, can be removed with an increased efficiency of the hydraulic pump (106, 108, 206, 208, 308).
  • Another aspect of the present invention provides a method (400) for generating power.
  • the method comprises steps of generating power from at least one power starter (402); converting power source of energy into pressure energy (404); converting the pressure energy into electrical energy (406); and converting the electrical energy into build up pressure energy (408).
  • the steps for converting the pressure energy into an electrical energy (406) further comprising steps of opening an open or close valve to allow flow of hydraulic fluid (602) converting hydraulic fluid pressure in at least one hydraulic gear motor to rotary motion (604); identifying if voltage set of generated electricity is achieved (606); generating continuous flow of electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor if voltage set is achieved (608); otherwise switching the power generation system to OFF” position (610).
  • a further aspect of the present invention provides that the steps for converting source of energy into pressure (404) comprising steps of switching the power generation system to ON” position (402a); building up pressure in a common tank (402b); operating a hydraulic pump by utilizing a power starter (402c) for converting electrical energy into fluid pressure ; determining pressure rate in the power generation system (402d) and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in a storage tank (402f) to determine if pressure in the storage tank is within the required pressure level, otherwise reiterating step 402b by releasing the pressure back to the common tank (402e) until the pressure level is within the required pressure level.
  • Yet another aspect of the present invention provides for utilizing at least one battery as power starter which comprises steps of charging the at least one battery by utilizing solar panel (502); identifying if battery is fully charged (504); and storing electrical energy from the charged battery in a battery bank (508) if battery is fully charged, otherwise reiterating step 502 (506).
  • a further aspect of the present invention provides that the step for converting electrical energy into built up pressure energy (408) comprising steps of switching power generation system to ON” position by utilizing generated electricity from the at least one dynamo (702); building up pressure in common tank (704); converting the electrical energy into fluid pressure by utilizing alternate current, AC motor by operating hydraulic pump (706); determining pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (708); reiterating step 704 if hydraulic fluid is overpressure by releasing pressure back into common tank (710); and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in storage tank if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (712).
  • Figure. 1 .0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing battery as a power starter.
  • Figure. 2.0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing engine as a power starter.
  • Figure. 3.0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing generator or any source of electricity as a power starter.
  • Figure. 4.0 is a flowchart illustrating a general methodology of generating power in the present invention.
  • Figure. 4.0a is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting power from source of energy into pressure energy in the present invention.
  • Figure. 5.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for utilizing at least one battery as a power source for generating power in the present invention.
  • Figure. 6.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting the pressure energy into electricity in the present invention.
  • Figure. 7.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting electricity into build up pressure in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • the present invention provides a system and method for power generation by utilizing different options of power starter and by providing a continuous and cost-effective power supply.
  • this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments. It is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
  • FIG. 1.0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing battery as a power starter.
  • the system of the present invention utilizes battery (102) as a power starter for the power generation system (100).
  • the battery (102) must be charged prior to operating the power generation system whereby solar power energy may be used as battery charger.
  • the power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (102a) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (140) for turning OFF” the system.
  • Direct current motor, DC motor (138) is utilized in the power generation system for converting direct current energy into mechanical energy for driving hydraulic pump (106) to build pressure in the system.
  • the DC motor (138) is coupled with a first hydraulic pump (106) for converting an electrical energy into hydraulic pressure.
  • AC motor (124) is also utilized for operating a second hydraulic pump (108).
  • Hydraulic fluid in the system is stored in at least one tank (134).
  • In the power generation system there is another pressure and cooling tank (126) for providing pressure stored to the hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system.
  • Flow path in the power generation system is provided by directional valves (112, 114) whereby the pressure in the power generation system will be controlled by pressure release valve (110).
  • the pressure release valve (110) will automatically release pressure back to the common tank when it is overpressured as a safety measure to avoid from explosion.
  • the power generation system in the present invention further comprising a filter (120, 122) for filtering hydraulic fluid.
  • Pressure release filter (118) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid whereby open close valve (128) will regulating flow rate.
  • Hydraulic gear motor (132) in present invention is further utilized for converting fluid pressure into rotary motion for operating dynamo (136) wherein the pressure will be first measured by a pressure meter (130).
  • the dynamo (136) is further configured to a single phase power stabilizer (144) or a three-phase power stabilizer (146) whereby the power stabilizer will provide and maintain a constant voltage in the system.
  • Figure 2.0 utilized the same components with the system as illustrated in Figure 1.0 with the exception of an engine (238) being utilized as a power starter and the first hydraulic pump (206) is operated without utilization of a DC motor (138).
  • the power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (204) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (240) for turning OFF” the system.
  • the system in Figure 2.0 further comprising a second hydraulic pump (208) coupled with AC motor (224) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, hydraulic gear motor (232) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion, dynamo (236) for generating electrical energy in the system, pressure release valve (210) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in the power generation system, directional valve (212, 214) for providing flow path in the system; cooling AC fan (216) for controlling temperature in the system, filter (220, 222) for filtering hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure release filter (218) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure and cooling tank (226) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, open close valve (228) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid, single-phase power stabilizer (244) or three-phase power stabilizer (246) for providing and maintaining a constant voltage in the system and pressure meter for measuring pressure in the system (230). If hydraulic pump (208) becomes very efficient in increasing
  • Figure 3.0 utilized the same hydraulic components as Figure 1.0 and Figure 2.0 with the exception of a either a generator (338) or at least one power source (338) to power on or off or any other source of electricity including solar energy being utilized as a power starter and the first hydraulic engine (206,238) is operated without utilization of a DC motor (138).
  • the power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (302) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (340) for turning OFF” the system.
  • the source of power to ignite the system varies from a generator to diesel engine.
  • the working of the system as illustrated in Figure 3.0 applies in a condition where the demand of power increased whereby the system as illustrated in both Figure 1.0 and Figure 2.0 are on standby mode.
  • the system of Figure 3.0 is a standalone system and is not dependent on both the system of Figure 1 .0 and Figure 2.0.
  • the setup and mechanism of the system in Figure 3.0 provides for the rising demand of electricity.
  • the system in Figure 3.0 utilizes only single hydraulic pump (308) coupled with AC motor (324) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.
  • the system further comprising hydraulic gear motor (332) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion, dynamo (336) for generating electrical energy in the system, pressure release valve (310) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in power generation system, directional valve (314) for providing flow path in the system, cooling AC fan (316) for controlling temperature in the system, filter (320, 322) for filtering hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure release filter (318) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure and cooling tank (326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, open close valve (328) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid, single-phase power stabilizer (344) or three-phase power stabilizer (346) for providing and maintaining constant voltage in the system and pressure meter (330) for measuring pressure in the system.
  • hydraulic gear motor for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion
  • dynamo (336) for generating electrical energy in the system
  • pressure release valve (310) for
  • the pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) is utilized for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system.
  • the hydraulic pump (106, 108, 206, 208, 308) reaches its efficiency to pressurize the hydraulic fluid, the pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) can be removed.
  • Figure 4.0 illustrates a general methodology for power generation in the present invention.
  • power from the power starter as the power source of energy will be converted into pressure energy (404) whereby pressure will be stored in storage tank.
  • the pressure is to be built up to a certain required level in hydraulic fluid.
  • the pressure energy will be further converted into an electricity energy (406) by spinning the dynamo and the electrical energy will be converted back into built up pressure energy (408) by utilizing electricity generated by the dynamo to continually built-up pressure in the tank.
  • FIG 4.0a illustrates the steps of converting power from source of energy into pressure energy in present invention.
  • the steps are initiated by switching the power generation system to ON” position (402a).
  • Pressure will be built in a common tank (402b) and the power starter will further operate the hydraulic pump (402c) for converting electrical energy into fluid pressure.
  • Battery (102), engine (238) and generator (338) are among options of power starter for power generation system in the present invention. If battery is utilized as a power starter, hydraulic pump will be operated by a DC motor.
  • the pressure rate in the power generation system will be determined (402d).
  • the hydraulic pump will pressurized the hydraulic fluid in storage tank (402f) if pressure is identified there is identified pressure in the power generation system (402). Otherwise, step 402b will be reiterated by releasing the pressure back to the common tank (402e).
  • FIG 5.0 further illustrates steps for utilization of battery as a power source for power generation system in present invention.
  • Solar panel may be used as a charger for charging the battery (502).
  • Battery is identified to determine if battery is fully charged (504).
  • electrical energy from the charged battery will be stored in battery bank (508) if the battery is identified to be fully charged. Otherwise, step 502 will be reiterated (506).
  • Figure 6.0 illustrates steps of converting pressure energy into electricity in the present invention.
  • open or close valve will be open to allow the flow of the hydraulic fluid in the system (602).
  • the hydraulic fluid pressure will be converted in at least one hydraulic gear motor to rotary motion (604).
  • Voltage set of generated electricity will be identified to determine if voltage is achieved (606). If the generated electricity reaches the voltage set, continuous flow of electrical energy will be generated from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure (608). Otherwise, DC switch will be OFF” position in switching off the power generation system (610). If the pressure is dropped, voltage will be automatically drop in order to prevent malfunction of the power generation system.
  • Figure 7.0 illustrates the steps of converting electricity into build up pressure in the present invention.
  • the steps are initiated by switching power generation system to ON” position by utilizing generated electricity from dynamo (702). Pressure will be first built-in common tank (704) before converting the electrical energy into fluid pressure by utilizing AC motor by operating hydraulic pump (706). It is determined if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved, it is continued by pressuring hydraulic fluid in the storage tank once pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (712). Otherwise, reiterating step 704 if hydraulic fluid is overpressure by releasing pressure back into common tank (710).

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The present invention provides a system and method for generating power. In particular, the system in the present invention utilizes hydraulic system with different options of power starter and control mechanism for controlling mechanical and electrical processes in the system. The method comprising steps of conversion of power by first generating power from at least one power starter (402), conversion of power source of energy into pressure energy (404) and conversion of pressure energy into electrical energy (406) whereby the three steps of conversion in the power generation system are in a continuous cycle from building of pressure in storage tank, releasing pressure to spinning of dynamo for generating of electrical energy and reiterating the step of continuous building of pressure in the storage tank.

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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING POWER
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system and method for generating power. In particular, the present invention provides for a continuous and cost-effective power supply.
BACKGROUND ART
Power generation refers to a process of generating electricity from energy sources. Sources of energy can be categorized into renewable energy and non-renewable energy. Non renewable energy refers to primary source of energy which will run out. Coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy are examples of nonrenewable sources. Renewable energy refers to “clean” sources of energy which comes from natural sources and it is sustainable. Solar energy, hydro energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and biomass energy are examples of the renewable energy.
In recent years, the use of renewable energy is arising due to power demand, and it offers an alternative energy with low cost of maintenance which at the same times it is eco friendly. Therefore, there is a need to provide for an alternative energy to fulfil the increasing power demand and at the same time reducing maintenance cost.
The principle and concept of the present invention have been derived from the process cycle of hydropower generation. The principle of the present invention lies in conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure into mechanical power and electrica energy. The concept of hydropower generation lies in the use of is pressurize water stored in reservoir for spinning of the turbine, rotating the dynamo and thereafter generating electricity. Rainwater or water source is being channeled and accumulated into reservoir to build pressure. The pressurize water is channeled into turbine for spinning the dynamo to generate electricity. The generated electrical energy can be used to pump water for refilling of the reservoir. The whole process can is a continuous process in iteration. Based on these principle and concept, the technology is being derived and advances into the present invention. The present invention thereby provides for a system and method for generating power without utilizing any primary sources of energy. The main components of the system are hydraulic pump, alternating current AC motor, open or close valve, hydraulic gear motor, dynamo and along with other elements. The system of the present invention can be operated by utilizing any one of power starter such as battery, engine, or a generator.
Japan Patent Application Publication No. JP 2017002761 A (hereinafter referred as JP 761 A) entitled “Renewable energy type power generation device, motor controller, and operational method of the renewable energy type power generation device”; (Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Ind Ltd); having a filing date of 8 June 2015 relates to regenerative type of power generation which involves conversion of pressure to power generation. JP 761 A utilized hydraulic motor to drive hydraulic fluid from hydraulic pump. JP 761 A comprises a motor controller to control hydraulic motor wherein the controller further comprises upper level controller for sending command to motor controller wherein the motor controller output command from host controller by receiving signal from grid voltage measuring section via communication line. However, JP 761 A only disclosed on utilization of generator as an energy source to operate the hydraulic pump. Power generation system in JP 761 A will generate power based on pressurized fluid whereby the pressurized fluid will drive rotor in order to generate power and it fails to disclose on three stages of pressure into electricity conversion.
United States Patent Application Publication No. US US20200032763 A1 (hereinafter referred as US 763 A1 ) entitled “Power generator”; (Applicant: James Theodore Berling); having a filing date of 30 July 2019 disclosed on power generation system that involves mechanical and electrical process with continuous cycle of power generation. Hydraulic motor is utilized in US 763 A1 as one of main component for power generation whereby power generation system in US 763 A1 involves conversion of pressure to electrical power. Power generation system in US 763 A1 is scalable and it does not require any backup system such as battery to store the energy. US 763 A1 further utilize electrical alternator whereby its electric output will be generated and then be directed to any of its intended locations using a standard sub-surface electrical power distribution system. Power generator in US 763 A1 further comprises of hydraulic equipment control room that contains hydraulic components such as hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic filter and electrical attenuator whereby high-pressure hydraulic accumulator is utilize to pause and restart operation of the power generation system.
International Patent Application Publication No. WO2015117619A1 (hereinafter referred as WO 619 A1 ) entitled “Low-pressure electrical power generation system”; (Applicant: Talbot New Energy Ag); having a filing date of 4 February 2014 provides power generation system by conversion of pressure into electricity by utilizing dynamo as main component in the power generator.WO 619 A1 involves low pressure of power generation from steam supply and it does not disclose on continuous cycle of pressure conversion into electricity without utilization of any hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor. Further, WO 619 A1 only utilize generator as a source for the power generator and the power generator is controlled by monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is connected to first sensor in steam supply line, second sensor in steam removal line and to controllable bypass valve. Therefore, steam can be fed directly from steam supply line into steam discharge line if the generator is malfunction.
Due to the absence of a continuous power generation system without utilization of any energy resource presently, there is a need for an enhanced system and method of power generation system for providing power continuously together with the control conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system and method for generating power by providing a continuous and cost-effective power supply.
One aspect of the present invention provides a system for generating power (100, 200, 300). The system comprising at least one power starter for igniting the system; a first hydraulic pump (106, 206) coupled to the power starter for converting an electrical energy into a hydraulic pressure; a second hydraulic pump (108, 208, 308) coupled to an alternate current, AC motor (124, 224, 324) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy;at least one pressure release valve (110, 210, 310) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in the system (100, 200, 300); at least one directional valve (112, 114, 212, 214, 314) for providing flow path in the system; at least one cooling AC fan (116, 216, 316) for controlling temperature in the system; at least one pressure release filter (118, 218, 318) coupled to the second hydraulic pump (108, 208, 308) for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of hydraulic fluid in the system; at least one filter for filtering hydraulic fluid (120,122, 220, 222, 320, 322) in the system; at least one pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and for cooling the system; at least one open close valve (128, 228, 328) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid; at least one pressure meter for measuring pressure in the system (130, 230, 330); at least one hydraulic gear motor (132, 232, 332) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion; at least one tank for storing hydraulic fluid (134, 234, 334) and at least one dynamo (136, 236, 336) coupled to the hydraulic gear motor (132, 232, 332) for generating electrical energy in the system. The at least one dynamo generates continuous electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor and the at least one dynamo is configured to at least one single phase power stabilizer (144, 244, 344) or at least one three phase power stabilizer (146, 246, 346).
Another aspect of the present invention provides that one power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (102a, 204, 302) for turning ON” the power starter and at least one stop switch (140, 240, 340) for turning OFF” the system. A further aspect of the present invention provides that the at least one power starter is at least one battery (102); at least one engine (238); at least one generator (338); or least a power source (338).
Yet another aspect of the present invention provides that the at least one battery (102) as power starter further comprising at least one direct current motor, DC motor (138) for converting direct current from the battery to mechanical energy for driving the hydraulic pump (106) to build pressure in the system.
Still another aspect of the present invention provides that the at least one pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, can be removed with an increased efficiency of the hydraulic pump (106, 108, 206, 208, 308).
Another aspect of the present invention provides a method (400) for generating power. The method comprises steps of generating power from at least one power starter (402); converting power source of energy into pressure energy (404); converting the pressure energy into electrical energy (406); and converting the electrical energy into build up pressure energy (408). The steps for converting the pressure energy into an electrical energy (406) further comprising steps of opening an open or close valve to allow flow of hydraulic fluid (602) converting hydraulic fluid pressure in at least one hydraulic gear motor to rotary motion (604); identifying if voltage set of generated electricity is achieved (606); generating continuous flow of electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor if voltage set is achieved (608); otherwise switching the power generation system to OFF” position (610).
A further aspect of the present invention provides that the steps for converting source of energy into pressure (404) comprising steps of switching the power generation system to ON” position (402a); building up pressure in a common tank (402b); operating a hydraulic pump by utilizing a power starter (402c) for converting electrical energy into fluid pressure ; determining pressure rate in the power generation system (402d) and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in a storage tank (402f) to determine if pressure in the storage tank is within the required pressure level, otherwise reiterating step 402b by releasing the pressure back to the common tank (402e) until the pressure level is within the required pressure level.
Yet another aspect of the present invention provides for utilizing at least one battery as power starter which comprises steps of charging the at least one battery by utilizing solar panel (502); identifying if battery is fully charged (504); and storing electrical energy from the charged battery in a battery bank (508) if battery is fully charged, otherwise reiterating step 502 (506).
A further aspect of the present invention provides that the step for converting electrical energy into built up pressure energy (408) comprising steps of switching power generation system to ON” position by utilizing generated electricity from the at least one dynamo (702); building up pressure in common tank (704); converting the electrical energy into fluid pressure by utilizing alternate current, AC motor by operating hydraulic pump (706); determining pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (708); reiterating step 704 if hydraulic fluid is overpressure by releasing pressure back into common tank (710); and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in storage tank if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (712).
The present invention consists of features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it being understood that various changes in the details may be made without departing from the scope of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention.
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To further clarify various aspects of some embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by references to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure. 1 .0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing battery as a power starter.
Figure. 2.0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing engine as a power starter.
Figure. 3.0 illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing generator or any source of electricity as a power starter.
Figure. 4.0 is a flowchart illustrating a general methodology of generating power in the present invention.
Figure. 4.0a is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting power from source of energy into pressure energy in the present invention.
Figure. 5.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for utilizing at least one battery as a power source for generating power in the present invention.
Figure. 6.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting the pressure energy into electricity in the present invention.
Figure. 7.0 is a flowchart illustrating the steps for converting electricity into build up pressure in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention provides a system and method for power generation by utilizing different options of power starter and by providing a continuous and cost-effective power supply. Hereinafter, this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments. It is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
Reference is first made to Figure 1.0 which illustrates a system for generating power of the present invention by utilizing battery as a power starter. As illustrated in Figure 1.0, the system of the present invention utilizes battery (102) as a power starter for the power generation system (100). The battery (102) must be charged prior to operating the power generation system whereby solar power energy may be used as battery charger. The power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (102a) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (140) for turning OFF” the system. Direct current motor, DC motor (138) is utilized in the power generation system for converting direct current energy into mechanical energy for driving hydraulic pump (106) to build pressure in the system. The DC motor (138) is coupled with a first hydraulic pump (106) for converting an electrical energy into hydraulic pressure. Apart from utilizing DC motor (138), alternate current motor, AC motor (124) is also utilized for operating a second hydraulic pump (108). Hydraulic fluid in the system is stored in at least one tank (134). In the power generation system, there is another pressure and cooling tank (126) for providing pressure stored to the hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system. Flow path in the power generation system is provided by directional valves (112, 114) whereby the pressure in the power generation system will be controlled by pressure release valve (110). The pressure release valve (110) will automatically release pressure back to the common tank when it is overpressured as a safety measure to avoid from explosion.
The power generation system in the present invention further comprising a filter (120, 122) for filtering hydraulic fluid. Pressure release filter (118) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid whereby open close valve (128) will regulating flow rate. Hydraulic gear motor (132) in present invention is further utilized for converting fluid pressure into rotary motion for operating dynamo (136) wherein the pressure will be first measured by a pressure meter (130). The dynamo (136) is further configured to a single phase power stabilizer (144) or a three-phase power stabilizer (146) whereby the power stabilizer will provide and maintain a constant voltage in the system.
Similar to Figure 1 .0, Figure 2.0 utilized the same components with the system as illustrated in Figure 1.0 with the exception of an engine (238) being utilized as a power starter and the first hydraulic pump (206) is operated without utilization of a DC motor (138). The power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (204) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (240) for turning OFF” the system. The system in Figure 2.0 further comprising a second hydraulic pump (208) coupled with AC motor (224) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, hydraulic gear motor (232) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion, dynamo (236) for generating electrical energy in the system, pressure release valve (210) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in the power generation system, directional valve (212, 214) for providing flow path in the system; cooling AC fan (216) for controlling temperature in the system, filter (220, 222) for filtering hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure release filter (218) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure and cooling tank (226) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, open close valve (228) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid, single-phase power stabilizer (244) or three-phase power stabilizer (246) for providing and maintaining a constant voltage in the system and pressure meter for measuring pressure in the system (230). If hydraulic pump (208) becomes very efficient in increasing the built-up pressure to activate the hydraulic gear motor (232), the pressure and cooling tank (226) is therefore removable.
Figure 3.0 utilized the same hydraulic components as Figure 1.0 and Figure 2.0 with the exception of a either a generator (338) or at least one power source (338) to power on or off or any other source of electricity including solar energy being utilized as a power starter and the first hydraulic engine (206,238) is operated without utilization of a DC motor (138). Similarly, the power starter for igniting the system comprises at least one start switch (302) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (340) for turning OFF” the system. As illustrated in Figure 3.0, the source of power to ignite the system varies from a generator to diesel engine. The working of the system as illustrated in Figure 3.0 applies in a condition where the demand of power increased whereby the system as illustrated in both Figure 1.0 and Figure 2.0 are on standby mode. The system of Figure 3.0 is a standalone system and is not dependent on both the system of Figure 1 .0 and Figure 2.0. The setup and mechanism of the system in Figure 3.0 provides for the rising demand of electricity. The system in Figure 3.0 utilizes only single hydraulic pump (308) coupled with AC motor (324) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. The system further comprising hydraulic gear motor (332) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion, dynamo (336) for generating electrical energy in the system, pressure release valve (310) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in power generation system, directional valve (314) for providing flow path in the system, cooling AC fan (316) for controlling temperature in the system, filter (320, 322) for filtering hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure release filter (318) is utilized in the system for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed, to regulate control flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the system, pressure and cooling tank (326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system, open close valve (328) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid, single-phase power stabilizer (344) or three-phase power stabilizer (346) for providing and maintaining constant voltage in the system and pressure meter (330) for measuring pressure in the system.
As illustrated in Figure 1.0, Figure 2.0 and Figure 3.0, the pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) is utilized for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system. When the hydraulic pump (106, 108, 206, 208, 308) reaches its efficiency to pressurize the hydraulic fluid, the pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) can be removed.
Reference is now made to Figure 4.0. Figure 4.0 illustrates a general methodology for power generation in the present invention. There are three main conversions in continuous cycles upon generating power from a power starter (402). First, the power from the power starter as the power source of energy will be converted into pressure energy (404) whereby pressure will be stored in storage tank. The pressure is to be built up to a certain required level in hydraulic fluid. Next, the pressure energy will be further converted into an electricity energy (406) by spinning the dynamo and the electrical energy will be converted back into built up pressure energy (408) by utilizing electricity generated by the dynamo to continually built-up pressure in the tank.
Figure 4.0a illustrates the steps of converting power from source of energy into pressure energy in present invention. The steps are initiated by switching the power generation system to ON” position (402a). Pressure will be built in a common tank (402b) and the power starter will further operate the hydraulic pump (402c) for converting electrical energy into fluid pressure. Battery (102), engine (238) and generator (338) are among options of power starter for power generation system in the present invention. If battery is utilized as a power starter, hydraulic pump will be operated by a DC motor. The pressure rate in the power generation system will be determined (402d). The hydraulic pump will pressurized the hydraulic fluid in storage tank (402f) if pressure is identified there is identified pressure in the power generation system (402). Otherwise, step 402b will be reiterated by releasing the pressure back to the common tank (402e).
Figure 5.0 further illustrates steps for utilization of battery as a power source for power generation system in present invention. Solar panel may be used as a charger for charging the battery (502). Battery is identified to determine if battery is fully charged (504). Next, electrical energy from the charged battery will be stored in battery bank (508) if the battery is identified to be fully charged. Otherwise, step 502 will be reiterated (506).
Reference is now made to Figure 6.0. Figure 6.0 illustrates steps of converting pressure energy into electricity in the present invention. Upon pressurizing hydraulic fluid in the storage tank, open or close valve will be open to allow the flow of the hydraulic fluid in the system (602). The hydraulic fluid pressure will be converted in at least one hydraulic gear motor to rotary motion (604). Voltage set of generated electricity will be identified to determine if voltage is achieved (606). If the generated electricity reaches the voltage set, continuous flow of electrical energy will be generated from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure (608). Otherwise, DC switch will be OFF” position in switching off the power generation system (610). If the pressure is dropped, voltage will be automatically drop in order to prevent malfunction of the power generation system. Figure 7.0 illustrates the steps of converting electricity into build up pressure in the present invention. The steps are initiated by switching power generation system to ON” position by utilizing generated electricity from dynamo (702). Pressure will be first built-in common tank (704) before converting the electrical energy into fluid pressure by utilizing AC motor by operating hydraulic pump (706). It is determined if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved, it is continued by pressuring hydraulic fluid in the storage tank once pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (712). Otherwise, reiterating step 704 if hydraulic fluid is overpressure by releasing pressure back into common tank (710). Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated step or element or integer or group of steps or elements or integers, but not the exclusion of any other step or element or integer or group of steps, elements, or integers. Thus, in the context of this specification, the term “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense and thus should be understood as meaning “including principally, but not necessarily solely”.

Claims

1 . A system for generating power (100, 200, 300) comprising: at least one power starter for igniting the system; a first hydraulic pump (106, 206) coupled to the power starter for converting an electrical energy into a hydraulic pressure; a second hydraulic pump (108, 208, 308) coupled to an alternate current, AC motor (124, 224, 324) for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy; at least one pressure release valve (110, 210, 310) for controlling the hydraulic pressure in the system (100, 200, 300); at least one directional valve (112, 114, 212, 214, 314) for providing flow path in the system; at least one cooling AC fan (116, 216, 316) for controlling temperature in the system; at least one pressure release filter (118, 218, 318) coupled to the second hydraullic pump (108, 208, 308) for filtering hydraulic fluid with release valve for bypassed when filter failed to regulate control flow rate and pressure of hydraulic fluid in the system; at least one filter for filtering hydraulic fluid (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322) in the system; at least one pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and for cooling the system; at least one open close valve (128, 228, 328) for regulating flow rate hydraulic fluid ; at least one pressure meter for measuring pressure in the system (130, 230, 330); at least one hydraulic gear motor (132, 232, 332) for converting hydraulic fluid pressure into rotary motion; at least one tank for storing hydraulic fluid (134, 234, 334) and at least one dynamo (136, 236, 336) coupled to the hydraulic gear motor (132, 232,
332) for generating electrical energy in the system characterized in that the at least one dynamo generates continuous electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor and the at least one dynamo is configured to at least one-single phase power stabilizer (144, 244, 344) or at least one three-phase power stabilizer (146, 246, 346).
2. The system (100, 200, 300) for generating power according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one power starter for igniting the system comprises: at least one start switch (102a, 204, 302) for turning ON” the power starter; and at least one stop switch (140, 240, 340) for turning OFF” the system.
3. The system (100, 200, 300) for generating power according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one power starter is at least one battery (102); at least one engine (238); or at least one generator (338) or at least one power source (338).
4. The system (100) for generating power according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one power starter is a battery (102) further comprising at least one direct current motor, DC motor (138) for converting direct current from the battery to mechanical energy for driving the hydraulic pump (106) to build pressure in the system.
5. The system (100, 200, 300) for generating power according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one pressure and cooling tank (126, 226, 326) for providing pressure stored to hydraulic fluid and cooling the power generation system can be removed with an increased of efficiency of the hydraulic pump (106, 108, 206, 208, 308).
6. A method (400) for generating power comprises steps of: generating power from at least one power starter (402); converting power source of energy into a pressure energy (404); converting the pressure energy into an electrical energy (406); and converting the electrical energy into build up pressure energy (408) characterized in that converting the pressure energy into an electrical energy (406) further comprising steps of: opening an open or close valve to allow flow of hydraulic fluid (602); converting hydraulic fluid pressure in at least one hydraulic gear motor to rotary motion (604); identifying if voltage set of generated electricity is achieved (606); generating a continuous flow of electrical energy from conversion of hydraulic fluid pressure from the hydraulic gear motor if voltage set is achieved (608); otherwise switching the power generation system to OFF” position (610).
7. The method (400) for generating power according to Claim 6, wherein converting source of energy into pressure energy (404) further comprising steps of: switching the power generation system to ON” position (402a); building up pressure in a common tank (402b); operating a hydraulic pump by utilizing a power starter for converting electrical energy into fluid pressure (402c); determining pressure rate in the power generation system (402d) and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in a storage tank (402f) to determine if pressure in the storage tank is within the required pressure level, otherwise reiterating step 402b by releasing the pressure back.
8. The method (400) according to Claim 6, further comprises utilizing at least one battery as power starter further comprises steps of: charging the at least one battery by utilizing solar panel (502); identifying if battery is fully charged (504); and storing electrical energy from the charged battery in a battery bank (508) if battery is fully charged, otherwise reiterating step 502 (506).
9. The method (400) according to Claim 6, wherein converting electrical energy into build up pressure energy (408) further comprising steps of: switching power generation system to ON” position by utilizing generated electricity from the at least one dynamo (702); building up pressure in common tank (704); converting the electrical energy into fluid pressure by utilizing alternate current, AC motor by operating hydraulic pump (706); determining if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (708); reiterating step 704 if hydraulic fluid is overpressure by releasing pressure back into common tank (710); and pressurizing hydraulic fluid in storage tank if pressure set of hydraulic fluid is achieved (712).
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