Apparatus and method for extracting energy from a fluid

    公开(公告)号:US11644004B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-09

    申请号:US16342888

    申请日:2017-10-17

    发明人: Thomas Denniss

    IPC分类号: F03B13/24 E02B9/08 F03B13/14

    摘要: An apparatus and method for extracting energy from an oscillating working fluid, such as ocean waves includes an apparatus (10) having an internal flow passage (40) for the working fluid, a turbine (44) and a flow control device (38), each of the turbine (44) and the flow control device (38) being in direct fluid communication with the flow passage (40), where the flow control device is selectively moveable between a first configuration in which the flow control device is open to allow a flow of the working fluid, such as air, to exit the flow passage therethrough, and a second configuration in which the flow control device restricts a flow of the working fluid therethrough, the working fluid then entering the flow passage via the turbine, which can be harnessed to generate electricity.

    Hydroelectricity and Compressed-air Power Plant System
    4.
    发明申请
    Hydroelectricity and Compressed-air Power Plant System 审中-公开
    水电和压缩空气发电厂系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160146178A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-26

    申请号:US14550011

    申请日:2014-11-21

    IPC分类号: F03B13/24 H02K7/18

    摘要: A hydroelectricity and compressed-air power plant system includes a first fill pool, a plurality of internal fill tanks, an external fill tank, a wave channel, a plurality of air-generator units, a second fill pool, at least one air storage tank, and at least one generator system. The first fill pool is selectively in fluid communication with the external fill tank through the plurality of internal fill tanks while the external fill tank is selectively in fluid communication with the second fill pool through the wave channel. The second fill pool is selectively in fluid communication with the first fill pool through the at least one generator system so that a set amount of water can be circulated within the power plant system as it generates compressed-air from the plurality of air-generator units and electricity from the at least one generator system.

    摘要翻译: 一种水电和压缩空气动力装置系统,包括第一填充池,多个内部填充槽,外部填充槽,波通道,多个空气发生器单元,第二填充池,至少一个空气储存罐 ,以及至少一个发电机系统。 第一填充池选择性地通过多个内部填充槽与外部填充槽流体连通,而外部填充槽选择性地通过波浪通道与第二填充池流体连通。 所述第二填充池选择性地通过所述至少一个发生器系统与所述第一填充池流体连通,使得当所述多个空气发生器单元产生压缩空气时,所述一定量的水可在所述发电厂系统内循环 以及来自所述至少一个发电机系统的电力。

    AIR TURBINE FOR APPLICATIONS IN WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION
    5.
    发明申请
    AIR TURBINE FOR APPLICATIONS IN WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION 有权
    空气涡轮机在能量转换中的应用

    公开(公告)号:US20160108885A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-21

    申请号:US14891353

    申请日:2014-05-15

    IPC分类号: F03B13/24 F03B13/14

    摘要: The present invention relates to an air turbine capable of without change in its rotational velocity direction, efficiently absorbing the energy associated with a pressure difference between two spaces (A) and (B) of successively changing sign, as in the case of sea wave energy systems. The turbine comprises two sets of blades (I) and (II), each of which is similar to the blade system of a conventional turbine of radial-, mixed- or axial-flow type. The turbine also comprises a system of ducts that connect spaces (A) and (B) through any of the two blade sets (I) and (II). The turbine may be equipped with a fast-acting valve that stops the flow through one or both blade sets (I) and (II).

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种能够不改变其旋转速度方向的空气涡轮机,其有效地吸收与在海波能量情况下相继变化的符号的两个空间(A)和(B)之间的压力差相关联的能量 系统。 涡轮机包括两组叶片(I)和(II),每组叶片类似于径向,混合或轴流式传统涡轮机的叶片系统。 涡轮机还包括通过两个叶片组(I)和(II)中的任何一个连接空间(A)和(B)的管道系统。 涡轮可以配备有快速作用的阀,其阻止流过一个或两个叶片组(I)和(II)。

    Turbine structure and OWC device comprising such turbine structure
    6.
    发明申请
    Turbine structure and OWC device comprising such turbine structure 审中-公开
    涡轮结构和包括这种涡轮机结构的OWC装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150240777A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14432419

    申请日:2013-10-04

    摘要: A turbine structure, includes a rotor having a hub rotatable about a central axis of rotation and adapted to be operatively coupled to an external system generating electric power, a plurality of laminar elements firmly associated with the hub and arranged peripherally of the central axis of rotation to intercept a fluid stream, wherein each laminar element includes a flexible seal having upper and lower opposite faces adapted to alternatively engage the fluid stream to deform and transmit a driving torque to the rotor. The seals radially extend outwardly from the outer peripheral wall of the hub with respective opposite faces extending, in a non-deformed condition, mainly in planes substantially coplanar with each other and to the plane of the hub, perpendicular to the axis of rotation, to define as a whole respective mutually opposite surfaces adapted to be alternately invested by the fluid stream on their entire extension.

    摘要翻译: 涡轮机结构包括转子,该转子具有可围绕中心旋转轴线旋转的毂,并且适于可操作地连接到产生电力的外部系统;多个层状元件,其与所述毂牢固地相关联并且设置在所述中心旋转轴线的外围 以拦截流体流,其中每个层状元件包括柔性密封件,其具有上和下相对面,其适于交替地接合流体流以变形并将驱动扭矩传递到转子。 密封件从轮毂的外周壁向外径向延伸,相应的相对表面在非变形状态下主要在垂直于旋转轴线的方向彼此平行且平行于毂的平面延伸,至 将整个相应的相互相对的表面限定为在其整个延伸部上由流体流交替地投入。

    ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    能量转换系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150052885A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:US14463876

    申请日:2014-08-20

    申请人: Paha Designs, LLC

    发明人: Benjamin Meager

    IPC分类号: F03B17/06

    摘要: A method, a system, and a device are disclosed which are capable of using moving liquid to create energy in the form of compressed air. The method, system, and/or device does not harm or consume the liquid to operate. The compressed air can be used to operate anything from vehicles to electric generators.

    摘要翻译: 公开了能够使用移动液体以压缩空气的形式产生能量的方法,系统和装置。 方法,系统和/或装置不会损害或消耗液体的操作。 压缩空气可用于从车辆到发电机的任何操作。

    FLOATING WATER WAVE ENERGY COLLECTING AND TRANSDUCING SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    FLOATING WATER WAVE ENERGY COLLECTING AND TRANSDUCING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    浮动水波能量收集和传输系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140248151A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14235717

    申请日:2012-05-30

    IPC分类号: F03B3/12

    摘要: Provided is a floating water wave energy collection and conversion system, which comprises at least two buoyant members (101, 102) floating on the surface of the water and connected movably with each other in series, wherein the movable connection can be a hinged connection. A power transmission device and an energy conversion device (103) are provided on the buoyant members and the power transmission device and the energy conversion device (103) of adjacent buoyant members (101, 102) are movably connected with each other, being able to make a relative movement with respect to each other. As water waves fluctuate, two adjacent buoyant members (101, 102) rotate relatively, with an axis of a hinge shaft as the centre line, so as to drive the power transmission device and the energy conversion device (103) on the buoyant members to make a relative movement, thereby achieving energy conversion. The energy conversion device is a line type generator, a rotary generator driven by a rack and pinion, a hydraulic oil cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. The conversion system can utilize water wave energy effectively, has a simple structure and is low cost, thereby facilitating implementation and application.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种浮水波能量收集和转换系统,其包括漂浮在水表面上的至少两个浮力构件(101,102),并且彼此串联连接,其中可移动连接可以是铰接连接。 动力传递装置和能量转换装置(103)设置在浮力构件上,相邻的浮力构件(101,102)的动力传递装置和能量转换装置(103)彼此可移动地连接,能够 相对于彼此进行相对运动。 当水波波动时,两个相邻的浮力构件(101,102)以铰链轴的轴线为中心线相对旋转,以将动力传递装置和能量转换装置(103)驱动到浮力构件上 进行相对运动,从而实现能量转换。 能量转换装置是线型发生器,由齿条和小齿轮驱动的旋转发生器,液压油缸,气动缸或液压缸。 转换系统可以有效利用水波能量,结构简单,成本低,便于实施和应用。

    Energy conversion system with self-rectifying radial flow turbine and method
    9.
    发明授权
    Energy conversion system with self-rectifying radial flow turbine and method 有权
    具有自整流径流式涡轮机的能量转换系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08789365B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US13635927

    申请日:2010-03-22

    申请人: William C. Maier

    发明人: William C. Maier

    IPC分类号: F03B17/02

    摘要: An energy conversion system is provided including an annular member disposed around a shaft and at least partially defining a first radial flow passage that is fluidly coupled to a wave chamber and a second radial flow passage that is fluidly coupled to a port. A first plurality of nozzle vanes may extend at least partially through the first radial flow passage and may be configured to impart a first exit swirl angle in a fluid. A second plurality of nozzle vanes may extend at least partially through the second radial flow passage and may be configured to impart a second exit swirl angle in the fluid. A turbine wheel may be coupled to the shaft and disposed radially between the shaft and the annular member. The turbine wheel may define an axial flow passage fluidly coupled to the first and second radial flow passages and may include impulse blades.

    摘要翻译: 提供了能量转换系统,其包括设置在轴周围并且至少部分地限定流体地联接到波浪室的第一径向流动通道和流体地联接到端口的第二径向流动通道的环形构件。 第一多个喷嘴叶片可以至少部分地延伸穿过第一径向流动通道,并且可以构造成在流体中赋予第一出口旋转角。 第二多个喷嘴叶片可以至少部分地延伸穿过第二径向流动通道,并且可以构造成在流体中施加第二出口旋转角。 涡轮机叶轮可以联接到轴并且径向设置在轴和环形构件之间。 涡轮机叶轮可以限定流体地联接到第一和第二径向流动通道的轴向流动通道,并且可以包括脉冲叶片。