A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER GENERATION (STHIR URJA)
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a self sustaining system for power generation. More specifically the
present invention relates to the generation of electricity by a pump. The power generated makes a system
self sustaining. The power generated is clean and green as it does not use any other form of fuel and can
be operated irrespective of environmental factors.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Coal has been and still is the major source of power production the world over. Since pollution caused by
coal is of catastrophic levels it has resulted is worsening of not only the quality of air, but has lead to
deterioration in the quality of soil and water. The affect of which is being witnessed in terms of increase is
average global temperature leading to melting of glaciers at a faster rate, which in turn is leading to rising
water levels, erratic weather conditions, severe droughts, floods and tsunamis to name a few. This gloomy
scenario which is threatening to be the bane of human existence has for a long time now forced mankind
to look for alternative power generation technologies that are clean and green.
However this quest of mankind so far has not met with too much of success. For all the alternatives
available has their own flip side and are polluting in their own ways. Such as;
Nuclear power: Has the limitation that it cannot be set up anywhere, since a lot of water is needed for
cooling. This results in huge T&D losses besides the need for a huge amount of space for setting up of the
plant. In addition and more potent draw back being discarding the spent fuel and the disasters associated
with leakages in the plant, which not only have an immediate adverse affect on the people but its affect
remains for generation.
Solar power: Besides being dependent on the amount of sunlight, the silicon chips produce a lot of
pollution during its production and are not recyclable. The quartz is extracted from mines for making
silicon leads to lung disease silicosis. The quartz is melted in electric ovens to a temperature of about
3,000°.F, which takes up a lot of energy and emits harmful carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide turning
metallurgical-grade silicon into a purer form called poly silicon creates the very toxic compound silicon
tetrachloride which cannot be disposed since it is neither recyclable nor degradable. Over a period of time
the major problem that would arise would be of disposing solar cells once they have de-rated.
Wind power: It is unreliable energy source. As winds are uncertain and unpredictable. The wind power
requires expensive storage during peak production time. It also requires large open areas for setting up
wind farms. Noise pollution problem each turbine generates the same level of noise as a family car
travelling at 70 mph. Safety Concerns due to tornadoes, hurricanes and cyclones. It can be set up in
specific areas with high wind speed. It cannot be set up close to the place of utilization. Maintenance cost
of wind turbines is high.
Hydro power: The reservoirs for hydro- electric power release a lot of methane and carbon dioxide. As the
hydroelectric power is produced by the water which depend on the yearly rain falls the construction of
large and huge dams, destroys the living beings around it. Dams and rivers collect water for the
production of electricity which alters the natural system of water flow thus depriving many areas of their
water needs. Its installation costs are very high.
Besides these limitations above named sources are not self sustaining and their installation cost and
production cost is also expensive which has proven to be a major obstacle in bringing about any
substantial change.
US20090152867A1 discloses a self-sustaining electrical power generating system includes a spring
system that stores stored energy, the spring system having an input for recharging the stored energy and
an output for releasing the stored energy, wherein the spring system generates a monitor signal based on a
status parameter of the spring system and wherein the spring system releases the stored energy in
accordance with an output control signal. A generator converts the stored energy of the spring system into
electric power.
EP2933493A1 discloses an alternating-current permanent magnet draining pump, including a pump
cover, a pump body, a magnetic core, a rotating shaft, a stator core and coils. The coils are wound around
a coil former, and the stator core is assembled to the coils. The pump body is a shell formed by
surrounding a contour of the coils, the coil former, and the stator core which have been assembled to
perform an integrated injection molding.
US5149253A discloses a magnet pump in which an impeller having a permanent magnet embedded
therein is rotatably driven by a magnetic force from the outside of the impeller is disclosed. The pump
comprises a pump casing including a suction port, a discharge port and a pumping chamber in which the
impeller is contained.
US20020041100A1 discloses a small-sized hydroelectric power generating apparatus includes a body
case having a fluid passage, a water wheel provided at the above fluid passage and rotating with passing
of the fluid having the predetermined flowing amount, a rotator coupled to this water wheel, and rotating
with the water wheel, the rotator serving as a rotor portion arranged opposed to a stator portion, the rotor
portion being relatively rotated in relation to the stator portion by passing the fluid to generate electric
power, the stator portion having comb-shaped pole teeth which are arranged in the circumferential
direction at regular intervals so as to be opposed to the peripheral surface of a rotor magnet of the above
rotor portion.
US6153944A discloses an apparatus for generating electricity from aeolian oscilaltions caused by the
flow of a fluid such as wind or water. An immobile beam extends between two piers, and a movable vane
is disposed around the beam in parallel relation thereto. The vane is generally tubular, having a generally
cylindrical or foil-shaped cross section. The movement of a fluid, such as wind or deep ocean tidal flow,
past the vane induces aeolian oscillation in the vane, so that the vane moves to-and-fro, with respect to the
beam, in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow.
The drawbacks of already existing systems are that they are not self sustaining systems and are highly
expensive and can’t be used for other purposes other than power production. The existing inventions used
for generation of electricity are having various limitations such as carbon emissions, geographical
limitations and mainly green house effects. The major need is of a power producing system that is highly
efficient, highly reliable, and can be used for various purposes and is self sustaining. The need of the hour
is a power generating system that produces enough energy and does not pollute the environment also.
None of the existing technology uses such system and method that is disclosed in the present invention.
The present invention effectively overcomes the deficiencies in the prior art. Hence there is a need for the
present invention. The present invention is an advancement of already existing systems in this field of
invention.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
The main objective of the present invention is to produce power from any already existing fluid source be
it a lake, a pond, a fountain or any other static fluid body or from an artificially created tank, thus making
itself sustaining and the surplus power can be used for any other purpose as desired.
Another objective of the present invention is to produce clean and green energy.
Yet another objective of the invention is to create a system which is cost effective.
Yet another objective of present invention is to create a better system that can be dependable and can be
used for any purpose be it domestic or industrial.
Yet another objective of the invention is to localize power generation so as to minimize T & D losses
which is a major problem for power producers.
Further objectives, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the
detailed description provided herein below, in which various embodiments of the disclosed invention are
illustrated by way of example and appropriate reference to accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates to a self sustaining system for power generation. The present invention
relates to generation of electricity with the help of fluid that is discharged through a pump.
The system includes one or more pumps, one or more impellers, one or more shafts, one or more
generators, one or more voltage regulators, one or more charge controllers, and one or more batteries. The
one or more pumps move a one or more fluids from a one or more fluid sources. The one or more pumps
move the one or more impellers by the one or more fluids coming out from the one or more fluid outlets
coupled to the one or more pumps. The one or more impellers are coupled to the one or more generators
through the one or more shafts. The one or more generators are coupled to the one or more voltage
regulators. The one or more voltage regulators are coupled to the one or more charge controllers through
the one or more connecting wires. The one or more charge controllers are further coupled to the one or
more batteries and the one or more batteries are further couples to the one or more pumps. The electricity
is only supplied from the one or more batteries to initiate the one or more pumps and after this the system
becomes self sustaining. The technology of the present invention in a nutshell has the capability of
making about 90% of the global emissions carbon neutral, thereby saving the world and the entire human
race from the catastrophic results that it faces due to green house effects and the consequent effects of
green house effects like erratic weather conditions, extreme temperatures, rising sea levels, alarming
levels of air pollution, deteriorating soil quality, the list is endless. The present invention is reliable source
and very cost effective. The present invention is not dependent on weather condition and provides
constant supply of power which makes the present invention very effective.
The system includes one or more pumps, one or more impellers, one or more generators, one or more
shafts, one or more voltage regulators, one or more charge controllers, one or more batteries;
the one or more pumps move a one or more fluids from a one or more fluid sources;
the one or more pumps moves the one or more fluids from the one or more fluid sources and
releases on the one or more impellers through the one or more fluid outlets and the one or more
fluids coming from the one or more fluid outlets moves the one or more impellers at certain
RPM;
the one or more impellers are coupled to the one or more shafts which drive the one or more
generators which produces the electricity;
the one or more generators are further coupled to the one or more voltage regulators through the
one or more connecting wires;
the one or more voltage regulator further coupled to the one or more charge controllers through
the connecting wires;
the one or more charge controllers are further coupled to the one or more batteries through the
one or more connecting wires;
the one or more batteries are further coupled to the one or more pumps through one or more
connecting wires making the system self sustaining;
electricity is supplied from external source only at starting stage and after this the system
becomes self sustaining.
An advantage of the present invention is to produce electricity in a highly and totally efficient way.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the system is eco-friendly and non-polluting.
Yet another advantage of the system is that the system is having low cost and long working life.
Yet another advantage of the system is that the system is converting kinetic energy into mechanical
energy and then converting mechanical energy to the electrical energy.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system is a self sustaining system.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the power produced is free of cost.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention can be used to make water
pumping and pumping of any other fluid free of emission and free of cost.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention helps the industrial and
domestic power generation to become carbon negative.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the carbon dioxide is not produced hence carbon
credits are generated which can be further sold.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system is for generating energy that is
completely clean and green.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system does not lead to any emission or
pollution.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system does not use any fuel to produce power.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system is cheaper than solar and wind power
system.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system does not have any geographical
limitation such as solar and wind or power systems.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system requires power only at initial stage and
after that it becomes self sustaining.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system does not require any reservoir like small
hydro power generation plant.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention is not affected by cloudy and
foggy weather.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system is very reliable.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system produces power constantly.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the system does away with the limitation of external
factors like sunlight and wind for power generation, for the system is an independent stand alone system.
Yet another advantage of the system is that it reduces the T & D losses by 90 %.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification to provide a
further understanding of the invention. The drawings illustrate one embodiment of the invention and
together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
FIG. 1 illustrates schematics front view of the system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Definition
The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term “plurality”, as
used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term “another”, as used herein, is defined as at
least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having”, as used herein, are defined as comprising
(i.e., open language). The term “coupled”, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not
necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.
The term “comprising” is not intended to limit inventions to only claiming the present invention with
such comprising language. Any invention using the term comprising could be separated into one or more
claims using “consisting” or “consisting of” claim language and is so intended. The term “comprising” is
used interchangeably used by the terms “having” or “containing”.
Reference throughout this document to “one embodiment”, “certain embodiments”, “an embodiment”,
“another embodiment”, and “yet another embodiment” or similar terms means that a particular feature,
structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one
embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in various places
throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the
particular features, structures, or characteristics are combined in any suitable manner in one or more
embodiments without limitation.
The term “or” as used herein is to be interpreted as an inclusive or meaning any one or any combination.
Therefore, “A, B or C” means any of the following: “A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C”.
An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts
are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.
As used herein, the term "one or more" generally refers to, but not limited to, singular as well as plural
form of the term.
The drawings featured in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating certain convenient embodiments of
the present invention, and are not to be considered as limitation there to. Term “means” preceding a
present participle of an operation indicates a desired function for which there is one or more
embodiments, i.e., one or more methods, devices, or apparatuses for achieving the desired function and
that one skilled in the art could select from these or their equivalent in view of the disclosure herein and
use of the term “means” is not intended to be limiting.
As used herein, the term “pump” generally refers to but not limited to, a mechanical device but not
limited to, using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable
objects. The term “pump” used herein is, but not limited to, a direct lift pump, a displacement pump, or a
gravity pump depending on the application. The term “pump” used herein is made of various materials
but not limited to, a stainless steel, a brass, a cast iron, a bronze, an aluminum, a plastics polymer, a
rubbers or any alloy of the same.
As used herein, the term “impeller” generally refers to but not limited to, the rotating part of a centrifugal
pump, compressor, or other machine designed to move a fluid by rotation. The impeller is a rotor which is
be used to increase (or decrease in case of turbines) the pressure and flow of a fluid. The term “impeller”
used herein is of various types but not limited to, different impeller and pump body styles are required to
do different jobs. The term “impeller” used herein is a high head closed channel impeller, a vortex
impeller, a centrifugal screw impeller, a propeller, shredder impeller, a closed channel impeller, a mixed
flow impeller, a semi-open impeller, a hardened sand/slurry impeller or any open, semi-open, closed or
shrouded kind of impeller. The term “impeller” used herein is of any size depending on the application.
The term “impeller” used herein is made of various materials but not limited to, a copper alloy, a bronze,
a cast iron, a stainless steel and a titanium alloy, all together or separately.
As used herein, the term “generator” generally refers to but not limited to, a device that converts
mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external circuit. The generators provide nearly all of
the power for electric power grids. There are three types of generators mainly but not limited to, an AC
generator, a DC generator and a permanent magnet generator.
As used herein, the term “load” refers to but not limited to, is an electrical component or portion of a
circuit that consumes electric power. This is opposed to a power source, such as the battery or the
generator, which produces power. In electric power circuits examples of loads are but not limited to
electrical appliances, industrial electrical appliances, agriculture electrical appliances and lights. The term
load also refers to the power consumed by a circuit.
As used herein, the term “permanent magnet generator” generally refers to but not limited to, a device
that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. In the permanent magnet generator the rotor
windings have been replaced with permanent magnets. At the core of the working mechanism of
permanent magnet generators are powerful magnets. When the magnets rotate around conducting wires,
the magnet creates electricity which is sufficient for usage in anything from a small home to a large power
plant. The powerful magnets in the standard PM generators are able to run for more than 25 years. The
magnets used in these generators are specially constructed and certified for long term usage and once
installed can work for years without needing replacement.
As used herein, the term “fluid” generally refers to but not limited to, a substance that has no fixed shape
and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or (especially) a liquid. The fluids include liquids, gases,
plasmas and, to some extent, plastic solids. The fluid preferably refers to water.
As used herein the term “water” refers to, but not limited to, one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms that are
connected by covalent bonds. The term “water” used herein is not limited to water. The term water
includes an oil, a sludge, a waste coming out of tube wells or any oilrigs pump or drains pumps or from
any other such pump, into usable mechanical energy which is then converted into electrical energy.
As used herein the term “fluid source” generally refers to, but not limited, to water source, sludge water
source, waste water source, oil source, oil rig source, waste source. The fluid sources are of different
type’s pond, lakes, reservoirs, fountains, artificially created tank in which water or any other fluid can be
stored.
As used herein, the term “transformer” generally refers to but not limited to an apparatus for reducing or
increasing the voltage of an alternating current. The transformer is a device which transforms electrical
energy from one circuit to another without any direct electrical connection and with the help of mutual
induction between two windings. The transformer transforms power from one circuit to another without
changing its frequency but is in different voltage level. Depending on the purpose, use and construction
various types of the transformer but not limited to are as follows step up transformer & step down
transformer, three phase transformer & single phase transformer, two winding transformer & auto
transformer, outdoor transformer & indoor transformer, oil cooled & dry type transformer, core type, shell
type & berry type transformer, electrical power transformer, distribution transformer & instrument
transformer.
As used herein, the term “battery” refers to but not limited to, is a device consisting of one or more
electrochemical cells with external connections provided to power electrical devices. A discharging
battery has a positive terminal, or cathode, and a negative terminal, or anode. The terminal marked
negative is the source of electrons that when connected to an external circuit will flow and deliver energy
to an external device. When the battery is connected to an external circuit, electrolytes are able to move as
ions within, allowing the chemical reactions to be completed at the separate terminals and so deliver
energy to the external circuit. The movement of those ions within the battery which allows current to flow
out of the battery to perform work. The battery specifically referred to a device composed of multiple
cells; however the usage has evolved to additionally include devices composed of a single cell. The
batteries are of various types but not limited to, a flow battery, a lithium iron phosphate, a vanadium
redox battery, a zinc–bromine battery, a fuel cell, a lead–acid battery, a deep cycle battery, a VRLA
battery, a lithium air battery, a lithium-ion battery, a lithium ion lithium cobalt oxide battery, a
magnesium-ion battery, a molten salt battery and a nickel–cadmium battery. The batteries can range but
not limited to 11V to 500V and 10Ah to 100Ah.
As used herein, the term “depth of discharge” refers to but not limited to, is used to describe how deeply
the battery is discharged. If the battery is 100% fully charged, it means the DOD of this battery is 0%, if
the battery has delivered 30% of the battery energy, here are 70% energy reserved, the depth of discharge
of this battery is 30%. And if the battery is 100% empty, the depth of discharge of this battery is 100%.
The depth of discharge always can be treated as how much energy that the battery delivered.
As used herein, the term “C/1 or C1” refers to but not limited to, charge and discharge rates of a battery
are governed by C-rates. The capacity of the battery is commonly rated at 1C, meaning that a fully
charged battery rated at 1Ah should provide 1A for one hour. The same battery discharging at 0.5C should
provide 500mA for two hours, and at 2C it delivers 2A for 30 minutes. Losses at fast discharges reduce
the discharge time and these losses also affect charge times.
As used herein, the term “charge controller” refers to but not limited to, is a device that limits the rate at
which electric current is added to or drawn from electric batteries. The charge controller prevents
overcharging and may protect against overvoltage, which can reduce the battery performance or lifespan,
and may pose a safety risk. The charge controller may also prevent completely draining the battery, or
perform controlled discharges, depending on the battery technology, to protect the battery life. The terms
"charge controller" or "charge regulator" may refer to either a stand-alone device, or to control circuitry
integrated within a battery pack, battery-powered device, or battery charger. The charge controller can
also be known as the charge controller, the charge regulator or a battery regulator.
As used herein, the term “voltage regulator” refers to but not limited to, is designed to automatically
maintain a constant voltage level. The voltage regulator may be a simple "feed-forward" design or may
include negative feedback control loops. The voltage regulator may use an electromechanical mechanism,
or electronic components. Depending on the design, the voltage regulator may be used to regulate one or
more AC or DC voltages. Electronic voltage regulators are found in devices such as computer power
supplies where they stabilize the DC voltages used by the processor and other elements. In automobile
alternators and central power station generator plants, voltage regulators control the output of the plant. In
an electric power distribution system, voltage regulators may be installed at a substation or along
distribution lines so that all customers receive steady voltage independent of how much power is drawn
from the line. The voltage regulator ranges but not limited to 11V to 96V.
As used herein, the term “horse power” generally refers to but not limited to, an imperial unit of power
equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (about 750 watts). The horse power is a unit of measurement of
power (the rate at which work is done). The power of an engine measured in terms of horsepower. The
definition of the unit varied between geographical regions. Most countries now use the SI unit watt for
measurement of power.
As used herein, the term “connecting wires” generally refers to but not limited to, a piece of wire used to
attach two or more circuits. The gauge or size of the wire must be large enough to support the amount of
current flow. The copper wires used coupled to circuits. Because the conductivity of copper is better than
the aluminum. A metallic strand or rod, pliable or stiff, used to conduct electricity. Sometimes electrically
insulated, sometimes bare. The connecting wire can be made in many lengths and diameters. Anytime
wires are put together, but one is added as a branch of the wires tied together. The connecting wire is also
known as wire splicing.
As used herein, the term “shaft” generally refers to but not limited to, a mechanical component for
transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be
connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them.
As used herein, the term “discharge” generally refers to but not limited to, volume rate of water flow,
including any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals or biologic material which is transported through a
given cross-sectional area. A commonly applied methodology for measuring, and estimating, the
discharge of a river is based on a simplified form of the continuity equation. The equation implies that for
any incompressible fluid, such as liquid water, the discharge (Q) is equal to the product of the stream's
cross-sectional area (A) and its mean velocity (V), and is written as Q=AV.
As used herein, the term “fluid outlet” generally refers to but not limited to a pipe or hole through which
water, fluid or gas escapes.
As used herein, the term “alternator”, generally refers to but not limited to, a dynamo that generates an
alternating current. The alternator is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical
energy in the form of alternating current. Occasionally, a linear alternator or a rotating armature with a
stationary magnetic field is used. In principle, any AC electrical generator is called the alternator, but
usually the term refers to small rotating machines driven by automotive and other internal combustion
engines. The alternator that uses a permanent magnet for its magnetic field is called a magneto. The
alternators in power stations driven by steam turbines are called turbo-alternators. Large 50 or 60 Hz three
phase alternators in power plants generate most of the world's electric power, which is distributed by
electric power grids.
As used herein, the term “power”, generally refers to but not limited to, the rate of doing work, measured
in watts, and represented by the letter P. An electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is
transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt, one joule per second. The electric
power is usually produced by electric generators, but can also be supplied by sources such as electric
batteries.
As used herein, the term “electricity’ generally refers to but not limited to, the presence and flow of
electric charge. The electricity is a form of energy that comes in positive and negative forms, that occur
naturally (as in lightning), or is produced (as in a generator). The electricity is a form of energy which we
use to power machines and electrical devices. When the charges are not moving, electricity is called as a
static electricity. When the charges are moving it is called as an electric current, sometimes called
'dynamic electricity. The electricity works because electric charges push and pull on each other.
As used herein, the term “current” generally refers to but not limited to, a flow of electric charge. In
electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. The current can also be carried
by ions in an electrolyte, or by both ions and electrons. The SI unit for measuring an electric current is the
ampere, which is the flow of electric charge across a surface at the rate of one coulomb per second. The
electric current is measured using a device called an ammeter.
As used herein, the term “kinetic energy” generally refers to but not limited to, an energy which a body
possesses by virtue of being in motion. The kinetic energy is defined as the work needed to accelerate a
body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity. Having gained this energy during its acceleration, the
body maintains this kinetic energy unless its speed changes. The same amount of work is done by the
body in decelerating from its current speed to a state of rest. The following equation is used to represent
the kinetic energy (KE) of an object.
KE = 0.5 ×m×v2 where m = mass of object and v = speed of object.
As used herein, the term “mass” generally refers to but not limited to, a property of a physical body. The
mass is generally a measure of an object's resistance to change its state of motion when a force is applied.
The mass is determined by the strength of its mutual gravitational attraction to other bodies, its resistance
to acceleration or directional changes and in the theory of relativity gives the mass–energy content of a
system. The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).
As used herein, the term “velocity” generally refers to but not limited to, rate of change of
its position with respect to a frame of reference, and is a function of time. The velocity is equivalent to a
specification of its speed and direction of motion. The scalar absolute value (magnitude) of velocity is
called "speed", being a coherent derived unit whose quantity is measured in the SI (metric) system
as meters per second (m/s) or as the SI base unit of (m⋅s−1).
As used herein, the term “voltage” generally refers to but not limited to, electric potential difference or
electric pressure or electric tension (formally denoted ΔV or ΔU, but more often simply as V or U, for
instance in the context of Ohm's or Kirchhoff's laws) is the difference in electric potential energy between
two points per unit electric charge. The voltage between two points is equal to the work done per unit of
charge against a static electric field to move the test charge between two points and is measured in units
of volts (a joule per coulomb). The voltage can be caused by static electric fields, by the electric current
through a magnetic field, by time-varying magnetic fields, or some combination of these three. A
voltmeter can be used to measure the voltage (or potential difference) between two points in a system.
As used herein, the term “volt” (symbol: V) generally refers to but not limited to, derived unit for electric
potential, electric potential difference. One volt is defined as the difference in electric potential between
two points of a conducting wire when an electric current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power
between those points. The volt is also equal to the potential difference between two parallel, infinite
planes spaced 1 meter apart that create an electric field of 1 Newton per coulomb. Additionally, the volt is
the potential difference between two points that will impart one joule of energy per coulomb of charge
that passes through two parallel, infinite planes spaced 1 meter apart.
As used herein, the term “watt” (symbol: W) generally refers to but not limited to, a derived unit of power
in the international system of units. The unit is defined as 1 joule per second and can be used to express
the rate of energy conversion or transfer with respect to time.
As used herein, the term “RPM” generally refers to but not limited to, revolution per minute (abbreviated
rpm, RPM, rev/min, r/min) is a measure of the frequency of rotation, specifically the number of rotations
around a fixed axis in one minute. The RPM is used as a measure of rotational speed of a mechanical
component.
The system includes a pump, an impeller, a shaft, a generator, a voltage regulator, a charge controller and
a battery.
The pump generally refers a mechanical device but not limited to, using suction or pressure to raise or
move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects. The term “pump” used herein is, but not
limited to, a pump, a water pump, an oil pump, a drain pump, an oilrig pump, tube well pump, drain pump
a direct lift pump, a displacement pump, or a gravity pump depending on the application. The term
“pump” used herein is made of various materials but not limited to, a stainless steel, a brass, a cast iron, a
bronze, an aluminum, a plastics polymers, a rubbers or any alloy of the same. In the preferred
embodiment the pump is a water pump. The pump of 1HP equivalents to 0.746 kilo watt. The flow of a
fluid provided by the pump moves the impeller. The pump moves the fluid from the fluid source. In
another embodiment the pump used ranges from but is not limited to 2HP to 200 HP.
The fluid source generally refers to but not limited to water source, irrigation water source, sludge source,
waste water source, oil source, oil rig source, waste source. In a preferred embodiment the fluid source is
static water source. In another embodiment the fluid source can be static water source or moving water
source.
The fluid generally refers to a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure, a
gas or (especially) a liquid. The fluids include liquids, gases, plasmas and, to some extent, plastic solids.
In the preferred embodiment the fluid is water.
The impeller generally refers to the rotating part of a centrifugal pump, compressor, or other machine
designed to move a fluid by rotation. The impeller is a rotor which is used to increase (or decrease in case
of turbines) the pressure and flow of a fluid. The term “impeller” used herein is of various types but not
limited to, different impeller and pump body styles are required to do different jobs. The term “impeller”
used herein is a high head closed channel impeller, a vortex impeller, a centrifugal screw impeller, a
propeller, a shredder impeller, a closed channel impeller, a mixed flow impeller, a semi-open impeller, a
hardened sand/slurry impeller or any open, semi-open, closed or shrouded kind of impeller. The term
“impeller” used herein is of any size depending on the application. The term “impeller” used herein is
made of various materials but not limited to, a copper alloy, a bronze, a cast iron, a stainless steel and a
titanium alloy, all together or separately. In the preferred embodiment the fluid is move from the fluid
source with the help of the pump. The pump moves the impeller at 600 RPM with the help of the fluid
which comes out of the fluid outlet of the pump. The impeller is further coupled to the generator through
the shaft. In another embodiment of the system the impeller RPM ranges but not limited to 30 to
3000RPM
Calculations
The total energy extractable from the impeller is thus given by
KE = ½ Mass x velocity squared
In preferred embodiment the total kinetic energy produced is 18147.5 Joules per second. In another
embodiment the kinetic energy produced ranges but is not limited to 200000 Joules per second.
The fluid outlet generally refers to but not limited to a pipe or hole through which water or gas escapes. In
the preferred embodiment of the system, the fluid outlet is a water outlet and the pressure water coming
out from the water outlet is 5 liters per sec. In another embodiment of the system the pressure water
coming out from the water outlet ranges but not limited to 3 liters per sec to 50 liters per second.
The shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other
components of a drive train that is not be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for
relative movement between them. In a preferred embodiment the impeller and the generator are coupled
to each other through the shaft. The impeller rotates the shaft.
The generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external
circuit. The source of mechanical energy varies widely from a hand crank to an internal combustion
engine. The generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids. The reverse conversion of
electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by an electric motor. There are three types of the
generator but not limited to, the AC generator, the DC generator and the permanent magnet generator. In a
preferred embodiment of the system the permanent magnet generator is used. The permanent magnetic
generator is further coupled to the voltage regulator through connecting wires. The permanent magnet
generator produces the desired current and voltage that would be clear to the persons conversant in the
art.
The voltage regulator refers to but not limited to, is designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage
level. The voltage regulator is a simple "feed-forward" design or includes negative feedback control
loops. The voltage regulator uses an electromechanical mechanism, or electronic components. Depending
on the design, the voltage regulator uses to regulate one or more AC or DC voltages. Electronic voltage
regulators are found in devices such as computer power supplies where they stabilize the DC voltages
used by the processor and other elements. In automobile alternators and central power station generator
plants, the voltage regulators control the output of the plant. In an electric power distribution system, the
voltage regulators is installed at a substation or along distribution lines so that all customers receive
steady voltage independent of how much power is drawn from the line. In a preferred embodiment
voltage of the voltage regulator is directly supplied to the load and part of the voltage of the voltage
regulator is fed to the charge controller through the connecting wires. The voltage regulator produces a
constant 440 Volts. In another embodiment of the system the voltage regulator produces voltage ranges
but not limited to 380 to 480 Volts.
The charge controller refers to but not limited to, an essential part of nearly all power systems that charge
batteries, whether the power source is PV, wind, hydro, fuel, or utility grid. The purpose of this is to keep
system batteries properly fed and safe for the long term. The charge controllers block reverse current and
prevent the battery overcharge. Some controllers also prevent the battery over discharge, protect from
electrical overload, and/or display the battery status and the flow of power. In a preferred embodiment the
efficiency of the charge controller is 80%. The charge controller is further coupled to the battery. The
charge controller produces 96 Volts. In another embodiment the charge controller produces voltage ranges
but not limited to 500 Volts
The battery refers to but not limited to, is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with
external connections provided to power electrical devices. A discharging battery has a positive terminal,
or cathode, and a negative terminal, or anode. The terminal marked negative is the source of electrons that
when connected to an external circuit will flow and deliver energy to an external device. When the battery
is connected to an external circuit, electrolytes are able to move as ions within, allowing the chemical
reactions to be completed at the separate terminals and so deliver energy to the external circuit . The
movement of those ions within the battery which allows current to flow out of the battery to perform
work. The battery is specifically referred to a device composed of multiple cells; however the usage has
evolved to additionally include devices composed of a single cell. The batteries are of various types but
not limited to, a flow battery, a vanadium redox battery, a zinc–bromine battery, a fuel cell, a lead–acid
battery, a deep cycle battery, a VRLA battery, a lithium air battery, a lithium-ion battery, a lithium ion
lithium cobalt oxide battery, a lithium iron phosphate battery, a magnesium-ion battery, a molten salt
battery and a nickel–cadmium battery. In the preferred embodiment the lithium iron phosphate battery is
used and the depth of discharge of the lithium iron phosphate battery is 80%. The battery is further
coupled to the pump, and the battery provides 32AH current to the pump, which makes the system self
sufficient. In another embodiment of the system the battery provides current to the pump which ranges
but not limited to 750AH.
Another embodiment of the system one or more pumps, one or more impellers, one or more shafts, one or
more generators, one or more voltage regulators, one or more charge controllers, one or more batteries.
The one or more pumps move the one or more fluids from one or more fluid sources. One or more pumps
move one or more impellers by the one or more fluids coming out from one or more fluid outlets coupled
to the one or more pumps. The one or more impellers are coupled to the one or more generators through
the one or more shafts. The one or more generators are coupled to the one or more voltage regulators. The
one or more voltage regulators are coupled to the one or more charge controllers through the one or more
connecting wires. The one or more charge controllers are further coupled to the one or more batteries and
the one or more batteries are further couples to the one or more pumps. The electricity is only supplied
from the battery to initiate the pump and after this the system becomes self sustaining.
Yet another embodiment of the system includes one or more rotor which is used in place of the one or
more impeller, and one or more transformer is used in place of voltage regulator.
Yet another embodiment of the system includes one or more battery regulator is used in place of one or
more charge controller.
The preferred method includes a pump, an impeller, a generator, a shaft, a voltage regulator, a charge
controller, a battery;
the pump moves a fluid from a fluid source;
the pump moves the fluid from the fluid source and releases the fluid on the impeller through the
fluid outlet and the fluid coming from the fluid outlet moves the impeller at certain RPM;
the impeller is coupled to the shaft which drives the generator which produces electricity;
the generator is further coupled to the voltage regulator through a connecting wire;
the voltage regulator further coupled to the charge controller through the connecting wire;
the charge controller is further coupled to the battery through the connecting wire;
the battery is further coupled to the pump through the connecting wire, making the system self
sustaining;
electricity is supplied from the battery source only at starting stage and after this the system
becomes self sustaining.
The method includes one or more pumps, one or more impellers, one or more generators, one or more
shafts, one or more voltage regulators, one or more charge controllers, one or more batteries;
the one or more pumps move a one or more fluids from a one or more fluid sources;
the one or more pumps moves the one or more fluids from the one or more fluid sources and
releases on the one or more impellers through the one or more fluid outlets and the one or more
fluids coming from the one or more fluid outlets moves the one or more impellers at certain
RPM;
the one or more impellers are coupled to the one or more shafts which drive the one or more
generators which produces the electricity;
the one or more generators are further coupled to the one or more voltage regulators through the
one or more connecting wires;
the one or more voltage regulator further coupled to the one or more charge controllers through
the connecting wires;
the one or more charge controllers are further coupled to the one or more batteries through the
one or more connecting wires;
the one or more batteries are further coupled to the one or more pumps through one or more
connecting wires making the system self sustaining;
electricity is supplied from external source only at starting stage and after this the system
becomes self sustaining.
FIG 1 explains the schematic front view of the system(100). The one or more pumps(102) releases
fluid(104) on the one or more impellers(106) and moves the one or more impellers(106) at certain RPM.
The one or more impellers(106) are coupled to the one or more shafts(108) which drive the one or more
generators(110) which produces electricity. The one or more generators(110) are further coupled to the
one or more voltage regulators(114) through the one or more connecting wires(112). The one or more
voltage regulators(114) are further coupled to the load(116) and to the one or more charge
controllers(118). The one or more charge controllers(118) are further coupled to the one or more
batteries(120) through the one or more connecting wires(112). The one or more batteries(120) are further
coupled to the one or more pump(102) through the one or more connecting wires(112). In the preferred
embodiment the pump(102) is a water pump(102).
The impeller(106) generally refers to the rotating part of a centrifugal pump, compressor, or other
machine designed to move a fluid by rotation. The impeller(106) is a rotor which is used to increase (or
decrease in case of turbines) the pressure and flow of a fluid. The term “impeller” used herein is of
various types but not limited to, different impeller and pump body styles are required to do different jobs.
The term “impeller” used herein is made of various materials but not limited to, a copper alloy, a bronze,
a cast iron, a stainless steel and a titanium alloy, all together or separately. In the preferred embodiment
the impeller(106) is coupled to the generator(110) through a shaft(108).
The shaft(108) is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to couple
other components of a drive train that cannot be coupled directly because of distance or need to allow for
relative movement between them. In the preferred embodiment the impeller(106) and the generator(110)
are coupled to each other through the shaft(108).
The generator(110) is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external
circuit. The source of mechanical energy varies widely from a hand crank to an internal combustion
engine. The generators(110) provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids. The reverse
conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by an electric motor. There are three types
of the generator but not limited to, the AC generator, the DC generator and the permanent magnet
generator. In the preferred embodiment the generator(110) is coupled to the voltage regulator(114)
through connecting wires(112).
The voltage regulator(114) refers to but not limited to, is designed to automatically maintain a constant
voltage level. The voltage regulator (114) is a simple "feed-forward" design or includes negative feedback
control loops. The voltage regulator(114) uses an electromechanical mechanism, or electronic
components. Depending on the design, the voltage regulator(114) uses to regulate one or more AC or DC
voltages. Electronic voltage regulators are found in devices such as computer power supplies where they
stabilize the DC voltages used by processor and other elements. In automobile alternators and central
power station generator plants, voltage regulators(114) control output of the plant. In an electric power
distribution system, voltage regulators(114) is installed at a substation or along distribution lines so that
all customers receive steady voltage independent of how much power is drawn from the line. In the
preferred embodiment the voltage regulator(114) is coupled to the load(116) and the charge
controller(118) through connecting wires(112).
The charge controller(118) refers to but not limited to, an essential part of nearly all power systems that
charge batteries(120), whether the power source is PV, wind, hydro, fuel, or utility grid. The purpose of
this is to keep system batteries (120) properly fed and safe for the long term. The charge controllers(118)
block reverse current and prevent battery overcharge. Some controllers also prevent battery over
discharge, protect from electrical overload and or display battery status and flow of power. In the
preferred embodiment the charge controller(118) is coupled to the battery(120) through connecting
wires(112).
The battery(120) refers to but not limited to, is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells
with external connections provided to power electrical devices. A discharging battery(120) has a positive
terminal, or cathode, and a negative terminal, or anode. The terminal marked negative is the source of
electrons that when coupled to an external circuit will flow and deliver energy to an external device.
When the battery(120) is coupled to an external circuit, electrolytes are able to move as ions within,
allowing the chemical reactions to be completed at the separate terminals and so deliver energy to the
external circuit. The movement of those ions within the battery(120) which allows current to flow out of
the battery(120) to perform work. The battery(120) is specifically referred to a device composed of
multiple cells; however the usage has evolved to additionally include devices composed of a single cell.
The batteries are of various types but not limited to, a flow battery, a vanadium redox battery, a zinc–
bromine battery, a fuel cell, a lead–acid battery, a deep cycle battery, a VRLA battery, a lithium air battery,
a lithium-ion battery, a lithium ion lithium cobalt oxide battery, a lithium iron phosphate battery, a
magnesium-ion battery, a molten salt battery and a nickel–cadmium battery. In the preferred embodiment
the battery(120) is connected to the pump(102) which further move the impeller(106), so the whole
system(100) is coupled with each other which makes the system(100) self sufficient.
The pump(102) generally refers a mechanical device but not limited to, using suction or pressure to raise
or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects. The term “pump” used herein is, but
not limited to, a pump, a water pump, an oil pump, a drain pump, an oilrig pump, tube well pump, drain
pump a direct lift pump, a displacement pump, or a gravity pump depending on the application. The term
“pump” used herein is made of various materials but not limited to, a stainless steel, a brass, a cast iron, a
bronze, an aluminum, a plastics polymers, a rubbers or any alloy of the same. In the preferred
embodiment the pump(102) is a water pump(102). The pump(102) of 1HP equivalents to 0.746 kilo watt.
The flow of a fluid provided by the pump(102) moves the impeller(104). The pump(102) moves the
fluid(104) from the fluid source. In another embodiment the pump used ranges from but is not limited to
2HP to 200 HP.
Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make modifications resulting in other
embodiments employing principles of the present invention without departing from its spirit or
characteristics, particularly upon considering the foregoing teachings. Accordingly, the described
embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of
the present invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing
description or drawings. Consequently, while the present invention has been described with reference to
particular embodiments, modifications of structure, sequence, materials and the like apparent to those
skilled in the art still fall within the scope of the invention as claimed by the applicant.
CLAIMS
I/We Claim
1. A system (100) for generating electricity, the system (100) including:
an at least one pump(102) pumps a fluid(104) from an at least one fluid source and
releases the fluid on an at least one impeller(106) to move an at least one impeller(106);
the at least one impeller(106) being coupled to the at least one generator(110);
an at least one voltage regulator(114) being coupled with the at least one generator(110);
the at least one voltage regulator(114) being coupled with an at least one charge
controller(118);
an at least one battery(120) being coupled with the at least one charge controller(118);
and
an at least one battery (118), wherein the fluid(104) pumped by the at least one
pump(102) moves the at least one impeller(106), resulting in the activation of the at least
one generator(110), the at least one voltage regulator(114), the at least one charge
controller(118), which is further coupled to the at least one battery(120), wherein the at
least one battery(120) being coupled to the at least one pump(102) making the system
(100) self sustaining.
2. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the pump(102) moves the impeller(106) coupled to the
generator(110) with the shaft(108).
3. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the generator(110) is a permanent magnet generator.
4. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the pump(102) is a water pump(102).
5. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the voltage regulator(114) is designed to produce 440 Volts.
6. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the battery(120) is in range 12 Volts to 500 Volts.
7. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the pump(102) further releases the fluid(104) on the
impeller(106).
8. The system(100) of claim 1, wherein the system(100) is self sustaining.
9. A method for generating electricity, the method including:
providing an at least one system(100) having a at least one pump(102), an at least one
impeller(106), an at least one shaft(108), an at least one generator(110), an at least one
voltage regulator(114), an at least one charge controller(118), and an at least one
battery(120);
providing the at least one pump(102), wherein the at least one pump(102) pumps a fluid
(104) from an at least one fluid source;
providing the at least one impeller(106) being coupled to the at least one generator(110)
through the at least one shaft(108), wherein the at least one impeller(106) rotates the at
least one shaft(108);
providing the at least one generator(110) being coupled to the at least one voltage
regulator(114) through at least one shaft(108) further to generate electricity;
the at least one charge controller(118) being coupled with the at least one voltage
regulator(114); and
the at least one battery(120) being coupled with the at least one charge controller(118);
wherein the fluid(104) pumped by the at least one pump(102) moves the at least one
impeller(106), resulting in the activation of the at least one generator(110), the at least
one voltage regulator(114), the at least one charge controller(118), which is further
coupled to the at least one battery(120), wherein the at least one battery being coupled to
the at least one pump(102) making the system(100) self sustaining.
10. The method according to claim 7, wherein fix amount of electricity generated is used directly to
run the pump which makes the pump self sustaining and the surplus power generated is provided
to the load(116), wherein it is used for any domestic, industrial, and agricultural purpose.