公开(公告)号：US20120101646A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US12908721

申请日：2010-10-20

Applicant: Neil K. Nydegger ,  James Eric Taylor

Inventor： Neil K. Nydegger ,  James Eric Taylor

IPC: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/25289

Abstract: A system and method for controlling energy consumption at a facility requires categorizing operational devices at the facility into first and second groups, and prioritizing them within the group according to their energy demand requirements. A meter is provided for monitoring an actual real-time energy consumption for each device at the facility, and a totalizer is connected to the meter for measuring a total Energy Consumption Level (ECL) for all devices. A computer/controller is provided for comparing the total ECL with a first price-point (PP1) and with a second price-point (PP2). In operation, the computer/controller implements a prioritized shut down of operational devices in the first group whenever a cost for the total ECL exceeds the first price-point (PP1), and a prioritized shut down of operational devices in the second group whenever a cost for the total ECL exceeds the second price-point (PP2).

Abstract translation: 用于控制设施的能量消耗的系统和方法需要将设施处的操作装置分类为第一组和第二组，并且根据其能量需求要求在组内确定其优先级。 提供了一个仪表，用于监测设施中每个设备的实际能耗，并且累加器连接到仪表，用于测量所有设备的总能耗水平（ECL）。 提供了一个计算机/控制器，用于将总ECL与第一价格点（PP1）和第二价格点（PP2）进行比较。 在操作中，只要总ECL的成本超过第一价格点（PP1），则计算机/控制器实施首个组中的操作设备的优先关闭，以及当第二组中的操作设备优先关闭时，每当 总ECL的成本超过第二个价格点（PP2）。

公开(公告)号：US11680553B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17527959

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Neil K. Nydegger ,  Paul F. Mlakar ,  David L. Nydegger

Inventor： Neil K. Nydegger ,  Paul F. Mlakar ,  David L. Nydegger

IPC: F03B17/04 ,  H02K35/02

CPC classification number: F03B17/04 ,  H02K35/02

Abstract: A system and method for harvesting electric energy from the earth's gravitational field includes a pneumatic, potential energy (PE) system which cumulatively generates a volume of compressed air with an energy equal to PE, during a predetermined duty cycle. This energy can then be released as an instantaneous burst of energy in the next consecutive duty cycle. Also included is an electro-magnetic system which continuously generates kinetic energy (KE) as a shuttle falls under the influence of gravity during each duty cycle. An interface between the two systems is provided by a water column that separates the two systems yet allows them to be interactive. Specifically, the burst of PE manipulates the water column to maintain its integrity as the shuttle uses the water column as a water pathway for a return to the shuttle's start point under the influence of its buoyancy.

公开(公告)号：US20220186703A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17527959

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Neil K. Nydegger ,  Paul F. Mlakar ,  David L. Nydegger ,  Ernest William Townsend, IV

Inventor： Neil K. Nydegger ,  Paul F. Mlakar ,  David L. Nydegger ,  Ernest William Townsend, IV

IPC: F03B17/04

Abstract: A system and method for harvesting electric energy from the earth's gravitational field includes a pneumatic, potential energy (PE) system which cumulatively generates a volume of compressed air with an energy equal to PE, during a predetermined duty cycle. This energy can then be released as an instantaneous burst of energy in the next consecutive duty cycle. Also included is an electro-magnetic system which continuously generates kinetic energy (KE) as a shuttle falls under the influence of gravity during each duty cycle. An interface between the two systems is provided by a water column that separates the two systems yet allows them to be interactive. Specifically, the burst of PE manipulates the water column to maintain its integrity as the shuttle uses the water column as a water pathway for a return to the shuttle's start point under the influence of its buoyancy.