WO2023199335A1

WO2023199335A1 - Automatic fluid recycling dam or reservoir

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Publication number: WO2023199335A1
Application number: PCT/IN2023/000004
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sumanta BHATTACHARYA
Original assignee: Bhattacharya Sumanta
Priority date: 2022-04-12
Filing date: 2023-04-05
Publication date: 2023-10-19

Abstract

Automatic Fluid Recycling Dam or Reservoir discloses multiple embodiments (Figures: 1,2,3,4,5 & 6) of natural forces (Atmospheric Pressure-Gravity or - Ve Buoyancy) powered apparatus or device to automatically uplift and store and/or recycle downstream discharged and/or potentially dischargable flowing water or liquid directly from the penstock, conduit, pipe or storage reservoirs or river(s) back to the original dam or reservoir or to alternate reservoir(s) or dam(s) located at higher or same level or altitude. The purpose is to prevent water wastage and help prevent sea or ocean level rise and to allow the feasibility of Hydroelectric Power Plants in dry or drought prone geographical areas by water recycling. Embodimants of this Non-Electric Powered invention also uplifts and distributes potentially dischargable or actual discharged useful river water to other areas instead of wasting.

Description

TITLE: AUTOMATIC FLUID RECYCLING DAM OR RESERVOIR

TECHNICAL FIELD: This Invention discloses multiple embodiments of an apparatus or device to automatically uplift and store and/or recycle downstream discharged or potentially discharged liquid from a lower level or altitude back to the original reservoir located at a higher level or altitude or to separate reservoir(s).

BACKGROUND ART:

(A), in dry or drought prone geographical areas of the world hydro electric power plant projects are non-feasible due to shortage sup- ply of liquid water. (B). In geographical areas where there is no shortage of liquid water huge volumes of water are discharged on to rivers-seas and/or oceans resulting in sea and ocean level rise worldwide. This invention addresses both the above stated issues. The various embodiments of the apparatus or device of this Invention powered by natural forces (atmospheric pressure -- gravity and/or negative buoyancy) automatically uplifts and recycles and/or stores downstream discharged or standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dlschargablc water for hydroelectric power plants and/or elsewhere for various other purposes including storage for subsequent potential reuse.

Accordingly, there is no known Prior Art in respect of this Invention.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION:

This invention relates to and discloses multiple embodiments of a new, novel and unique apparatus or device to automatically without using any electric motor pump lift up and store and/or recycle downstream discharged or standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable water from water bodies such as rivers and/or others (including but not limited to hydroelectric power plants) located at a lower level back to the original reservoir located at a higher altitude or level or alternate storage reservoir(s) located at a higher level Or at the same or higher altitude or level OR below the level or altitude of the original reservoir. Various embodiments of the apparatus or device primarily utilises downstream active fluid pressure due to natural forces (atmospheric pressure - gravity and/or negative buoyancy etc) together with the flow motion force / pressure within the conduit or pipe or penstock to automatically lift up the fluid (liquid) from a lower level or height to a higher level or height including back to it’s original reservoir or to an alternate storage reservoir located at a higher or at the same level or altitude of the original reservoir or below it. When the method and/or process embedded in the apparatus or device of this invention is applied to flowing Rivers and/or Reservoirs & Dams including but not limited to Hydro Power Generating Power Plants and Associated Dams or Reservoirs they end up as a Automatic Fluid Uplifting, Storage and Recycling Reservoirs and/or Dams. The various properties and natural forces acting upon the working liquid or fluid or water, such as flow velocity, pressure, density, and temperature within the working environment or arrangement results in uplifing itself back to the original reservoir OR an alternate reservoir located at a higher, same or lower height than the original reservoir.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

FIGURE 1 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant. In this embodiment the standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable liquid from the hydroelectric power plant is automatically lifted back using connected upstream transport pipes to a separate reservoir located at a higher location than the discharge point of the hydroelectric power plant.

FIGURE 2 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention for multipurpose necessities including general automatic uplifting of large volumes of standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable liquid or actual and/or potentially dischargable water or river water or liquid or effluent from a downstream section or reservoir located at a tower level or height to a separate reservoir located at a higher level or height.

FIGURE 3 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention for storing and uplifing of river water through storage and piping arrangements partially or entirely embedded within a river.

FIGURE 4 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant. In this embodiment the discharged liquid from the penstock of the hydroelectric power plant is automatically diverted and/or transported back to the reservoir or dam using at least one connected transport pipeline.

The turbine assembly unit of the power plant is placed vertically.

FIGURE 5 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant. In this embodiment the discharged liquid from the penstock of the hydroelectric power plant is automatically diverted and/or transported back to the reservoir or dam using at least one connected transport pipoline. The turbine assembly unit of the electric power plant is placed horizontally. FIGURE 6 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention for uplifing and storage of river water through piping arrangements partially or entirely embedded within a river. BEST MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION :

[Each Figure (Embodiment) stated below is the best mode of practical application of this Invention for the purpose for which it is intended.]

FIGURE 1 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant, In this embodiment the standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or actual or potentially dischargable liquid from the hydroelectric power plant is automatically lifted back using connected upstream transport pipes to a separate reservoir located at a higher location than the actual or potentially discharge point or section of the hydroelectric power plant. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and Recycling with optional storage facility. The Apparatus or Device herein comprises of at least one means to;

Store Adequate volumes of liquid or water in a reservoir or dam upto the required depth. The reservoir or dam is shown as 1.. Allow the outflow of stored liquid through a liquid outflow pipe connector The liquid outflow pipe connector is shown as 2. The liquid outflow pipe connector is located at a point or position adequately higher than the botom surface level of the reservoir. The liquid outflow pipe connector is slanted to help outflow of piped water at a high pressure. The liquid outflow pipe connector is connected to a valve shown as 3. The valve connected to the liquid outflow' pipe connector is connected to a liquid downstream transport pipe at the other end of the valve. The liquid transport downstream pipe is shown as 4. The Liquid Downstream transport Pipe is of a larger diameter at the top or higher portions than connected liquid downstream transport pipes of smaller diameter below. Reducers of appropriate diameters connecting the two sections are utilized. The liquid transport downstream pipe is connected to a hydroelectric power plant turbine unit. The turbine unit is shown as 5. The horizontally oriented turbine unit is connected to a power plant. A section of the power plant Is shown as 6. The liquid discharge section of the hydroelectric power plant is connected or joined with a Liquid Upstream transport pipe. The liquid upstream transport pipe is shown as 7. The liquid upstream transport pipe is of further smaller diameter in comparison to the diameter of the pipes at the lower section of liquid downstream transport pipe. Appropriate connector reducers are used to join the two sections. The liquid upstream transport pipe has at least one “one way valve” fitted in particularly at the bends to allow the smooth one way journey of the upstream liquid. The valve is shown as 8. The liquid upstream transport pipe or fluid uplift pipe is connected to a fluid / liquid inflow pipe located on an alternate or secondary reservoir or dam. The fluid / liquid inflow pipe is either placed horizontally or is slanted inwards. The liquid inflow pipe is shown as 9. The fluid or liquid inflow pipe connected to a valve to allow the entry of the upstream liquid back into the alternate reservoir is shown as 10. The Alternate Liquid Storage Reservoir is shown as 23. The Alternate Liquid Storage Reservoir is located at a lower height then the original or primary liquid reservoir. A valve fited on to the liquid transport pipe for transport of liquid back to the downstream transport pipe is shown as 52. A one way liquid flow valve is shown as 53. The liquid transport pipe for transport of liquid back to the downstream transport pipe is shown as 54. A one way liquid flow valve cum joint box is shown as 55. The liquid inlet pipe for transport of liquid back to the alternate reservoir is shown as 56.

FIGURE 2 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention for multipurpose necessities including general automatic uplifting of large volumes of the standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable liquid or actual and/or potentially dischargable water or river water or liquid or effluent from a downstream section or reservoir located at a lower level or height to a separate reservoir located at a higher level or height. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and Storage. The apparatus or device herein comprises of at least one means to: Store Adequate volumes of liquid or water in a primary reservoir or dam or river upto the required depth. The primary reservoir or dam or river is shown as 24. This primary reservoir is located at the highest level or altitude of the three reservoirs disclosed io this embodiment. A fluid storage reservoir located at the lowest level or elevation to store actual discharged or potentially dischargable or discharged river water or other effluents or potentially discharged river water or other effluents. The fluid storage reservoir is shown as 25. A large final fluid storage reservoir shown as 26 is located at a higher altitude or height than the discharged fluid storage reservoir (secondary reservoir) but lower than the primary fluid storage reservoir. Allow the outflow of stored liquid through a liquid downstream transport pipe from the primary liquid reservoir to the secondary fluid storage reservoir for temporary storage of actual or potential discharged fluid or effluents. The liquid downstream transport pipe is shown as 27. Allow the outflow of stored waste water or liquid through a discharged liquid water transport pipe from the secondary liquid or fluid reservoir to the final fluid storage reservoir for storage of potential discharged fluid or effluents. The discharged liquid transport pipeline is shown as 28. The actual or potential liquid discharge section of the pipe is connected or joined with a Liquid Upstream transport pipe of further smaller diameter hi comparison to the diameter of the pipes at the tower section of liquid downstream transport pipe using connector reducers to join the two sections; The liquid upstream transport pipeline is shown as 29. The liquid upstream transport pipe for transport of liquid fluid back to the downstream transport pipe is shown as 49. A One Way liquid flow valve fitted on the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 50. The liquid flow direction within the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 5i.e is of further smaller diameter in comparison to the diameter of the pipes at the lower section of liquid downstream transport pipe. Appropriate connector reducers are used to join the two sections. The liquid upstream transport pipe has at least one “one way valve” fitted in particularly at the bends to allow the smooth one way journey of the upstream liquid. The one way valves are shown as 30 & 31. A waste water over flow pipe (32) is connected to the secondary waste water or waste liquid storage reservoir.

The waste water overflow pipeline is shown as 32. Two Valves which are part of the embodiment for control of liquid flow at two different sections are shown as (33) & (34). The primary reservoir or dam or river is shown as 24. The secondary fluid storage reservoir is shown as 25. A large final fluid storage reservoir is shown as 26. A liquid downstream transport pipe from the primary liquid reservoir to the secondary fluid storage reservoir is shown as 27. A discharged liquid water transport pipe from the secondary liquid or fluid reservoir to the final fluid storage reservoir is shown as 28. The actual or potential liquid discharge section of the pipe is connected or joined with a Liquid Upstream transport pipe is shown as 29. The liquid upstream transport pipe fitted with "one way valves" at the bends are shown as 30 & 31. A waste water over flow pipe connected to the secondary waste water or waste liquid storage reservoir is shown as 32. Two Valves which are part of the embodiment for control of liquid flow at two different sections are shown as 33 & 34, FIGURE 3 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this invention for storing and uplifing of river water through storage and piping arrangements partially or entirely embedded within a river in certain sections under natural forces (atmospheric pressure together with liquid flow motion pressure) to a reservoir located at a higher location than the point or section of actual discharge or point or section of potential discharge of such water or closer to it. This embodiment is an intelligent arrangement of liquid transport pipes to uplift large volumes of liquid or water which otherwise would have been discharged and lost forever. This embodiment ensures the existence of a flowing river while at the same time saves and uplifts the entire or most part of the flowing river on to other areas thereby helping relief from drought and provides water for multipurpose uses instead of allowing the water to be discharged onto seas and oceans thereby endangering low elevated countries. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid storage and lift up primarily comprising of: downstream liquid transport pipes partially or entirely embedded within a flowing river for the purpose of automatic uplifting of the flowing water contained within the water transport pipes under natural forces to reservoir located at higher location than the lower level storage reservoir of the river water. In sections of vertical river water fails the pipes are placed vertically. A section of the storage cavity is shown as 35. A section of the downstream flowing liquid or river is shown as 36. A joint box connecting the actual or potential discharged liquid of the river to a storage tank or reservoir is shown as 37. A lower level liquid storage tank or reservoir is shown as 38. In this embodiment the entirety of the standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable liquid or river water is stored and uplifted. The downstream liquid transport pipe embedded deep within the river is shown as 39. The upstream liquid transport pipe is shown as 40. An upper level fluid reservoir or tank for this embodiment located higher than the lower level liquid storage reservoir or tank is shown as 41. A Flow control valve cum stopper for the upper level liquid reservoir is shown as 42. An outlet for the upstream water for multipurpose uses is shown as 43. The downstream liquid flow direction Is shown as 44. The upstream liquid flow direction is shown as 45. Two “One Way” flow control valves fitted on the upstream liquid transport pipes are shown as 46 and 47. The liquid inlet pipe for the upper level liquid storage reservoir is shown as 48. The liquid inlet pipe for transport of liquid fluid back to the downstream transport pipe is shown as 49. A One Way liquid flow valve fitted on the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 50. The liquid flow direction within the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 51. The outlet from the upper level fluid reservoir or tank is shown as 52.

FIGURE 4 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid Recycling. In this embodiment the discharged liquid from the penstock of the hydroelectric power plant is automatically diverted and/or transported back to the reservoir or dam using at least one connected transport pipeline. The Apparatus or Device herein comprises of at least one means to: Store Adequate volumes of liquid or water in a reservoir or dam upto the required depth. The reservoir or dam Is shown as 57. The water within the reservoir or dam is shown as 58. Allow the outflow of stored liquid through a liquid outflow pipe connector shown as 60. The liquid outflow pipe connector is located at a point or position adequately higher than the bottom surface level of the reservoir. The liquid outflow pipe connector is slanted to help outflow of piped water at a high pressure. A one way downstream flow valve Is shown as 59. The liquid outflow pipe connector is shown as 60. The liquid / water transport pipeline is shown as 61. The valve is shown as 59. The valve connected to the liquid outflow pipe connector is connected to a liquid downstream transport pipe at the other end of the valve. The liquid transport downstream pipe is connected to a hydroelectric power plant turbine unit. The turbine unit of the hydroelectric power plant is shown as 65. The turbine assembly is arranged and/or placed vertically in such a manner that the continuous downwards vertical pressure of the downstream liquid flow repeatedly and/or continuously hits only one half portion of the turbine blade assembly closer to the edge. This helps in maintaining a continuous undisturbed regular rotation of the turbine blade assembly in the desired clockwise or anti dock wise direction (as the chosen case may be). The turbine unit is connected to a power plant. The electricity generating power plant is shown as 64. The generator of the Hydroelectric Power Plant is shown as 63. The turbine unit of the power plant is vertically oriented. Even though a single power generating plant is displayed in the drawing this embodiment is suitable for multiple power generating units placed one below the other. A flow control valve fitted on the liquid transport pipeline is shown as 68. The inward or inflow liquid / water transport cum delivery pipeline connected to the downstream liquid / water transport pipeline is shown as 66. This delivery pipeline allows the liquid water to flow back to the reservoir. The fluid / liquid inflow pipe is either placed horizontally or is slanted inwards (preferable). A one way liquid flow valve fitted on the inward liquid / water transport pipeline is shown as 67. The one way liquid flow valve prevents the out flow of liquid or water from within the reservoir through the inward liquid or water delivery pipeline. A one way downstream flow valve is shown as 69. A liquid flow control valve fitted on to the lower section of the liquid or water transport pipeline is shown as 70. At the other end the liquid flow control valve is connected to a liquid or water discharge pipeline shown as 71. This embodiment has the following optional features: (a). Liquid flow sensor unit located on the liquid transport pipeline shown as 72 and (b). Electronic Automated Flow Control Valve. ~ Inputs from the flow sensor unit shown as 72 is utilised by the automatic electronic flow control valve shown as 62. The downward flow of liquid water is controlled and managed by automated electric and/or electronic devices to prevent stall within the apparatus or system due to excess liquid / water flow. The electronic flow control valve opens and doses periodically and repeatedly which permits the periodical downward one way only flow of water at the set time gap. This ensures that the pipeline is never clogged with excess liquid or water and helps in preventing stall of the turbine unit due to excess fluid within the system. FIGURE 5 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention in a Hydroelectric Power Plant. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid Recycling. In this embodiment the discharged liquid from the penstock of the hydroelectric power plant is automatically diverted and/or transported back to the reservoir or dam using at least one connected transport pipeline. The turbine assembly unit of the electric power plant is placed horizontally. The Apparatus or Device herein comprises of at least one means to: Store Adequate volumes of liquid or water in a reservoir or dam upto the required depth.

The reservoir or dam is shown as 73. The water within the reservoir or dam is shown as 87. Allow the outflow of stored liquid through a liquid outflow pipeline. The liquid outflow pipeline is shown as 74. A liquid flow control valve fitted on the liquid outflow pipeline is shown as 75. A one way downstream liquid flow valve is shown as 76. A hydroelectric power plant together with the turbine unit, generator, penstock etc is shown as 77. The turbine unit is horizontally oriented. The power plant utilizes water from the liquid outflow pipeline stated above. A liquid outflow pipeline connected to the outflow or discharge portion of the penstock is shown as 79.

The slanted pipeline ensures enough downwards liquid flow pressure to enable the liquid to re-enter the reservoir or dam with adequate liquid pressure. A liquid flow control valve connected to the downstream flow pipeline is shown as 78. A one way downwards only liquid flow valve connected to the inward or inflow liquid pipeline within the reservoir or dam is shown as 80. This valve ensures that the flow of liquid water is only inwards, The valve also prevents the outflow of water from within the reservoir through the pipeline. The inward or inflow liquid pipeline is shown as 81. A connector of the external portion and internal portion of the liquid transport pipeline is shown as 82. The connector is fitted on the outer wall of the reservoir or dam. A liquid flow control valve fitted on the external portion of the liquid transport pipeline (from the penstock to the reservoir or dam) is shown as 83. A separate downward liquid outflow pipeline connected to the higher placed liquid transport pipeline is shown as 84. A liquid flow control valve fitted on the lower downward liquid outflow pipeline is shown as 85. A liquid outflow or discharge pipeline connected to the flow control valve stated above is shown as 86. Even though a single power generating plant is displayed in the drawing this embodiment is suitable for multiple power generating units placed one after the other. FIGURE 6 shows the transparent view of one form of working of this Invention for uplifing and storage of river water through piping and storage arrangements partially or entirely embedded within a river in certain sections under natural forces (atmospheric pressure together with liquid flow motion pressure) to a reservoir located at a higher location than the point or section of actual discharge or point or section of potential discharge of such water or closer to it. This embodiment is an intelligent arrangement of liquid transport pipes to uplift large volumes of liquid or water which otherwise would have been discharged and lost forever. This embodiment ensures the existence of a flowing river and it’s benefits while at the same time saves and uplifts part of the flowing river on to other- areas thereby helping relief from drought and provides water for multipurpose uses instead of allowing the entire water to be discharged onto seas and oceans thereby endangering and causing maximum damages to low elevated countries. This embodiment is An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and storage primarily comprising of: downstream liquid transport pipes partially or entirely embedded within a flowing river for the purpose of automatic uplifting of the flowing water contained within the water transport pipes under natural forces to reservoir located at higher location than the lower level piping arrangement. In sections of vertical river water falls the pipes are placed vertically. A section of the storage cavity is shown as 35. A section of the downstream flowing liquid or river is shown as 36. A section of the discharged liquid of the river is shown as 37. The lower level piping arrangement is shown as 38. In this embodiment a part of the standard conventionally dischargable or discharged or potentially dischargable liquid or potentially dischargable river water is uplifted. The downstream liquid transport pipe embedded deep within the river is shown as 39. The upstream liquid transport pipe is shown as 40. An upper level fluid reservoir or tank for this embodiment located higher than the lower level liquid piping arrangement is shown as 41. A Row control valve cum stopper for the upper level liquid reservoir is shown as 42. An outlet for the upstream water for multipurpose uses is shown as 43. The downstream liquid flow direction is shown as 44. The upstream liquid flow direction is shown as 45. Two “One Way” flow control valves fitted on the upstream liquid transport pipes are shown as 46 and 47. The liquid inlet pipe for the upper level liquid storage reservoir is shown as 48. The liquid inlet pipe for transport of liquid fluid back to the downstream transport pipe is shown as 49. A One Way liquid flow valve fitted on the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 50. The liquid flow direction within the liquid inlet pipe is shown as 51. The outlet from the upper level fluid reservoir or tank is shown as 52.

Notes:

(I). The embodiments disclosed in Figures 1 to Figures 6 of the accompanying drawings of this invention primarily utilises downstream active fluid pressure due to atmospheric pressure

(gravity and/or negative buoyancy) together with the flow motion force within the conduit or pipe or penstock to automatically lift up the fluid (liquid) from a lower level or height to a higher level or height including back to it‘s original reservoir or to an alternate storage reservoir located at a higher or at the same level or altitude of the original reservoir or below it. (2). In the embodiments stated in Figures 1 to Figures 6 of the accompanying drawings of this invention many additional features can be added. The features without any limitation include (a). Distribution of liquid fluid from the various reservoirs and/or rivers or water bodies particularly from downstream liquid transport pipes for various purposes in more than one direction or location and to more than one reservoir, (b). Distribution of liquid fluid from the various reservoirs and/or rivers or water bodies particularly from upstream liquid transport pipes for various purposes in more than one direction or location and to more than one reservoir, (c). The overflow pipe connected to the secondary reservoir shown in Figure 2 can be utilized for several purposes including further storage of the liquid In additional or separate reservoirs located at the same, lower or at an higher altitude or height for future use. (d). Multiple Additional Discharged River Water or Discharged Waste Water or Potential Discharged River

Water or Potential Discharged Waste Water Reservoirs connected to the downstream liquid transport pipes and/or the upstream liquid transport pipes. For Example: In Figure 3 & Figure 6 more than one secondary discharged water or discharged waste water reservoir is easily possible each connected to it’s own or the same or separate additional upstream liquid waste water transport pipes and additional liquid storage reservoirs located at various places or locations at same or different elevations or heights for different purposes or ultimate uses. (3). The word “Gravity" stated in these documents also mean and include their “Buoyancy" Equivalents. (4). The suggested and/or recommended turbine assembly units required for the power plants disclosed in the Figure 1, and Figures 3, 4 & 5 are slow speed larger diameter turbines with atached gear mechanism to ensure adequate generator and/or alternator rotor revolutions per minute (rpm). (5). The unique vertically oriented turbine units shown in Figures 3 & 4 of the drawings are placed in such a manner that the downward flow of piped water strikes only one half portion of the turbine blades to ensure uninterrupted rotation of the turbine unit in one direction without splash hindrance, disturbance or stall. (6). A setup of multiple hydro electric power generating units or plants placed in series one after the other or one below the other as the case may be is a good practice for maximum utilisation of limited resources. (7). The embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings from Figures 1 to 6 and disclosed in the related embodiments or modes are powered by natural forces (Atmospheric Pressure ~ Gravity / Buoyancy) acting upon the liquid to accomplish their primary respective tasks. All the embodiments of this invention disclosed above are Non-Electric Powered. Only one embodiment (Figure 4) have additional optional feature powered by electricity/electric power. Downwards natural force and pressure on downstream liquid resulting in upwards natural force and pressure in the connected upstream pipeline. (8). The type of materials used for the embodiments disclosed above are standard conventional materials already known to a person skilled in the related art of civil construction, plumbing etc. (9). Use of reducer connectors and/or sockets in ail the embodiments above are optional features. The reducer connectors and/or sockets allow pipes of different diameters to be connected to increase fluid pressure in the upstream liquid transport pipeline(s). (10). Optional features in all the embodiments disclosed above (Figure 1 to 6) include the possibility of multiplication of parts and portions of the disclosed embodiments. As Examples: The word "Reservoir”, Pipe etc in the embodiments mean "At least one Reservoir”, "At least one Pipe” and so on and so forth. (11). The pathway for the piping or conduit arrangements disclosed for the embodiments in Figure 3 and Figure 6 above without limitation and depending upon terrain includes submerged, partly submerged, under ground, partly under ground, over ground, partly over ground, over-head, tunneled, mounted and/or tracked pipings or conduits wherever required - in horizontal, vertical and slanted orientation(s)

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY: Apart from other sectors this invention has potential Industrial applicabilities In the Civil Engineering & Construction Sector including in construction of Reservoirs & Dams for Generation of Hydro Electric Power and in Water Resource Management & Utility Sectors.

Claims

I/We claim:

(1). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid recycling comprising of: reservoir or dam (4/57) with water / liquid (4/58) having means of liquid outlet through liquid outflow pipe connector (4/60) connected to flow control valve (4/59); Downstream Liquid transport pipeline (4/61): Means of liquid inlet (4/66) - inward or inflow liquid transport cum delivery pipeline (4/66) connected to the downstream liquid transport pipeline (4/61) ~ The delivery pipeline (4/66) allows the liquid water to flow back to the reservoir; One way liquid flow valve (4/67) fitted on the inward liquid transport pipeline (4/66); The liquid transport downstream pipeline (4/61) connected to turbine unit (4/65) of hydroelectric power plant - The turbine assembly is oriented vertically; hydroelectric power plant (4/64) having generator (4/63); One way downstream flow valve (4/69); Liquid flow control valve (4/70) fitted on to the lower section of the liquid or water transport pipeline; Liquid or water discharge pipeline (4/71) connected to the liquid flow control valve (4/70); and Gate Valves (4/59, 4/68, 4/70).

(2). The Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid recycling as claimed in claim 1 has the following optional features: Electronic flow control valve (4/62); Electronic liquid flow sensor unit (4/72) located on the liquid transport pipeline (4/61).

(3). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid recycling comprising of: reservoir or dam (5/73) with water (5/87) having means of stored liquid outflow through liquid outflow pipeline (5/74); liquid flow control valve (5/75): hydroelectric power plant (5/77) together with turbine unit, generator, penstock - the turbine unit is horizontally oriented; means of liquid inlet comprising of inward or Inflow liquid pipeline (5/81); one way downwards only liquid flow valve (5/80) connected to the inward or inflow liquid pipeline (5/81) within the reservoir or dam (5/73); Liquid transport pipeline (5/79) (from the penstock to the reservoir or dam); One way downstream liquid flow valve (5/76); liquid flow control valve (5/83) fitted on the liquid transport pipeline (5/79); Liquid flow control valve (5/78) connected to the downstream flow pipeline (5/79); and Discharge pipeline (5/86) connected to a flow control valve (5/85).

(4). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid storage and lift up comprising of: downstream liquid transport pipes (3/39) partially or entirely embedded within a flowing river (3/36) for the purpose of automatic uplifting of the flowing water contained within the water transport pipes (3/39) under natural forces to upper level reservoir (3/41) located at higher location than the lower level storage reservoir (3/38) of the river water; upstream liquid transport pipes (3/40) connected to the lower level liquid storage reservoir (3/38); One Way flow control Valve (3/46, 3/47).

(5). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and storage comprising of: downstream liquid transport pipes (6/39) partially or entirely embedded within a flowing river (6/36) for the purpose of automatic uplifting of the flowing water contained within the water transport pipes (6/39) under natural forces to upper level reservoir (6/41) located at higher location than the lower level piping arrangement (6/38); upstream liquid transport pipes (6/40) connected to the lower level piping arrangement (6/38); One Way flow control Valve (6/46, 6/47).

(6). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and Recycling with optional storage facility comprising of: reservoir or dam (1/1) having means of liquid outlet (1/2) through a liquid outflow pipe connector (1/2) and means of liquid inlet (1/54) ~ The liquid upstream transport pipe (1/7) or fluid uplift pipe (1/7) is connected to a fluid / liquid inflow pipe (1/9) located on the reservoir or dam (1/1); liquid downstream transport pipeline (1/4) -- The Liquid Downstream transport Pipe is of a larger diameter at the top or higher portions than connected liquid downstream transport pipes of smaller diameter below in which Reducers of appropriate diameters connecting the two sections are utilized - The liquid downstream transport pipeline connected to a hydroelectric power plant turbine unit (1/5) in which the turbine unit is horizontally oriented and connected to a power plant (1/6); liquid upstream transport pipeline (1/7) connected or joined with the liquid discharge section of the hydroelectric power plant (1/6) - The liquid upstream transport pipe (1/7) is of further smaller diameter in comparison to the diameter of the pipes at the lower section of liquid downstream transport pipe (1/4) in which connector reducers are used to join the two sections; Valves (1/3); One Way Valves (1/8) - to allow one way journey of the upstream liquid; One way valve (1/12) ~ to allow the entry of liquid back inside the fluid reservoir (1/1).

(7). The Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and Recycling with optional storage facility as claimed in Claim 6 has another liquid storage reservoir (1/23) connected to the liquid upstream transport pipeline (1/7).

(8). An Apparatus powered by Natural Forces for liquid lift up and storage comprising of: Primary reservoir or dam (2/24) located at the highest level having means of liquid transport through liquid downstream transport pipe (2/27); Fluid storage reservoir (2/25) located at the lowest level or elevation to store actual discharged or potentially dischargable or discharged river water or other effluents; Fluid storage reservoir (2/26) located at a higher altitude or height than the discharged fluid storage reservoir (secondary reservoir) (2/25) but lower than the primary fluid storage reservoir (2/24); means of liquid uplift in which the outflow of stored waste water or liquid is allowed through a discharged liquid water transport pipe (2/28) from the secondary liquid or fluid reservoir (2/25) to the final fluid storage reservoir (2/26); The actual or potential liquid discharge section of the pipe is connected or joined with a Liquid Upstream transport pipe (2/29) of further smaller diameter in comparison to the diameter of the pipes at the lower section of liquid downstream transport pipe (2/27) using connector reducers to join the two sections; One Way Valves (2/30, 2/31) fited on the liquid upstream transport pipe to allow the upstream journey of the upstream liquid; Waste water over flow pipe (2/32) connected to the secondary waste water or waste liquid storage reservoir (2/25); and Valves (2/33, 2/34) for flow control.