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Hybrid Power Generation System

Abstract: ABSTRACT In an embodiment, a hybrid power generation system (100) is disclosed that include an actuator module (102) configured to generate rotatory motion and at least one centrifugal pump (106) mechanically coupled with the actuator module (102) via a corresponding primary crank lever (138). The at least one centrifugal pump (106) is to pump water from a bottom water-reservoir (130) to a top water-reservoir (104). A water turbine (108) is to generate a rotatory motion of a flywheel gear (112) in response to a flow of water from the top water-reservoir (104) to blades of the water turbine (108). The actuator module (102) is mechanically coupled to flywheel gear (112) via an associated secondary crank lever (140). The associated secondary crank lever (140) is coupled to the primary crank lever (138) via a connecting pin coupled to a reciprocating member of the at least one centrifugal pump (106). [To be published with FIG. 1]

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Application #
Filing Date
12 June 2024
Publication Number
25/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

PRAKRITIK TECHNOENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
2/322 VIKAS KHAND 2, GOMTI NAGAR, LUCKNOW UP 226010, INDIA

Inventors

1. Ravindra Yadav
Shree Gram Dham, Siddhpura Village, Gosainganj, Lucknow, UP 226501
2. Shailendra K Singh
K 502, Awadh Apartments, Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, UP 226010
3. Shikha Singh
2/322, Vikas Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, UP 226010

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention generally relates to hybrid energy generation systems, and in particularly to a hybrid energy generation system combining energy from a mechanical energy generation module with a water turbine.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Hybrid energy generation presents a compelling solution, especially, for developing countries facing a myriad of energy-related challenges. For example, hybrid energy generation combining various renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, and mechanical movement, can provide reliable electricity to off-grid communities, helping to bridge the energy access gap and improve quality of life. Further, hybrid energy systems offer a more stable and resilient energy supply by leveraging multiple renewable sources, thereby enhancing energy reliability and reducing dependence on centralized grid systems. Furthermore, hybrid energy solutions, particularly decentralized systems like micro-grids, can offer a cost-effective alternative by utilizing locally available renewable resources and minimizing reliance on imported fossil fuels. As such, hybrid energy generation, powered by renewable sources, can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts, contributing to environmental sustainability and global efforts to combat climate change. Moreover, hybrid energy systems that utilize mechanical movement can support rural development initiatives by enhancing agricultural productivity, facilitating irrigation, and improving access to clean water.
[0003] Hybrid energy generation systems that combine different energy generation modules can offer a promising solution to meet the growing demand for sustainable and reliable energy sources. These hybrid energy generation systems can provide a more consistent and reliable power output, complementing other renewable energy sources and enhancing grid stability. By utilizing both kinetic energy from water flow and mechanical movement, the dual approach allows for more efficient energy conversion and higher overall energy yields compared to standalone systems.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for hybrid energy generation systems that are able to effectively combine energy from different energy generation sources cost-efficient manner.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In an embodiment, a hybrid power generation system is disclosed. The hybrid power generation system may include an actuator module that may be configured to generate rotatory motion. The hybrid power generation system may further include at least one centrifugal pump mechanically coupled with the actuator module via a corresponding primary crank lever. The at least one centrifugal pump may be driven by the actuator module. The at least one centrifugal pump may be configured to pump water from a bottom water-reservoir to a top water-reservoir. The top water-reservoir may be being positioned at a higher vertical elevation relative to the bottom water-reservoir. The hybrid power generation system may further include a water turbine configured to generate a rotatory motion of at least one primary flywheel gear in response to a flow of water from the top water-reservoir to a plurality of blades associated with the water turbine. The water turbine may be mechanically coupled to the at least one primary flywheel gear. The actuator module may be mechanically coupled to each of the at least one primary flywheel gear via an associated secondary crank lever. The associated secondary crank lever may be coupled to the associated primary crank lever via an associated connecting hinge coupled to a reciprocating member of each of the at least one centrifugal pump.
[0006] In another embodiment, a gear-assembly for augmenting torque output is disclosed. The gear-assembly may include a large gear concentric with an input shaft to receive an input rotatory motion, and at least one medium gear engaged with the large gear and rotatable about a periphery of the large gear. The gear-assembly may further include a small gear corresponding to each of the at least one medium gear and engaged with the corresponding medium gear and rotatable about a periphery of the corresponding medium gear. The gear-assembly may further include a weighted member attached to the small gear, and configured to rotate along with a water turbine.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0007] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.
[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a hybrid power generation system, in some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 2A illustrates a side view of a gear-assembly, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0010] FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of the gear-assembly of FIG. 2A, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0011] FIG. 2C illustrates a front view of the gear-assembly of FIG. 2A, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0012] FIG. 2D illustrates a cross section view of the gear-assembly of FIG. 2A, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[0014] A hybrid power generation system disclosed. The hybrid power generation system works on the principle of energy conservation. The hybrid power generation system provide for loss reduction during its operation, and is capable of generating completely green energy when used with an actuator module. The actuator module may be connected to a big flywheel gear at either side of a water turbine. The actuator module may be connected to a double acting piston pump/centrifugal pump via a crank lever which may be attached to the flywheels at the sides of the actuator module. A lever for the water turbine may be connected to a flywheel gear via lever connecting hinges (connecting pins) mounted at the top of the double acting piston pump/centrifugal pump. For example, when an animal moves on the ramp of the actuator module, the flywheel moves the crank lever attached to it, that further moves the pistons of the double acting piston pump/centrifugal pump. As a result, the big flywheel gear starts moving. The pumps draw water from a sump/lower head water tank and fills the overhead vacuum tank. When an operating valve of the vacuum tank is opened, the water from the tank falls on the turbine and starts rotating it.
[0015] Unlike the conventional turbine, where a shaft passes through the centre of the turbine, in the present turbine, a gap is left at this place. The shafts on the either side of the turbine is (at one end) connected to the big flywheel gear and (at the other end) connected to a large gear fitted on the blades of a gear assembly. One or more medium gears and small gears are symmetrically placed on the gear assembly. Further, weights are attached to the small gears. A number of blades and weights can be multiplied to increase the torque generated. The gear assembly provides an advantage of increased torque and thus higher revolutions per minute (RPM) to the water turbine. Once the turbine starts rotating, the weights also rotate. Since the outer end of the turbine shaft is coupled with the big flywheel gear, therefore, the small flywheel gear also rotates. This small flywheel gear is connected to an RPM increasing gearbox. The RPM increasing gear box further is connected to an alternator through an alternator gear box coupling. The entire process rotates the alternator which produces an electromotive force (EMF). The use of vacuum tank further reduces the energy requirement of the piston pumps to pump water to the top water-reservoir tank.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, a schematic perspective view of a hybrid power generation system 100 is illustrated, in some embodiments of the present disclosure. The hybrid power generation system 100 may include an actuator module 102 that may be configured to generate rotatory motion. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the actuator module 102 may generate mechanical power using an animal 136. In such an embodiment, the actuator module 102 may include a treadmill on which the animal 136, for example, an oxen may be made to walk. The treadmill may include a belt configured to run over two pulleys positioned at a front-end and a rear-end of the treadmill. In some example embodiments, the actuator module 102 may include a slated belt-pulley system powered by manual or animal effort. As the animal 136 walks, the belt associated with the treadmill may rotate over the two pulleys, thereby causing rotation of the two pulleys. This rotation of the two pulleys may be harnessed as mechanical power. It should be noted that instead of an animal, any other alternate source, for example, a human may be employed as well. It should be further noted that actuator module 102 may not be limited only to the treadmill operated using an animal or a human, but may include any other mechanical power generating module. By way of an example, the actuator module 102 may include a wind turbine, a farm tractor, etc. In other words, any equipment capable of generating mechanical power may be used, as the actuator module 102.
[0017] Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the actuator module 102 may include a pair of flywheels – a first flywheel 122 and a second flywheel 122. Each of the first flywheel 122 and the second flywheel 122 may be mechanically coupled with the front-end pulley. As such, each of the first flywheel 122 and the second flywheel 122 may rotate along with the front-end pulley.
[0018] The hybrid power generation system 100 may further include at least one centrifugal pump 106 that may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102. The at least one centrifugal pump 106 may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102, via a corresponding primary crank lever 138. The at least one centrifugal pump 106 may be driven by the actuator module 102. Further, the at least one centrifugal pump 106 may be configured to pump water from a bottom water-reservoir 130 to a top water-reservoir 104. The top water-reservoir 104 may be positioned at a higher vertical elevation relative to the bottom water-reservoir 130. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the hybrid power generation system 100 may include a first centrifugal pump 106 and a second centrifugal pump 106 (the second centrifugal pump 106 not visible in FIG. 1; the first and the second centrifugal pumps may have also been referred to as centrifugal pump 106). The first centrifugal pump 106 may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102, via the first flywheel 122 and a first primary crank lever 138. Therefore, the first centrifugal pump 106 may be driven by the actuator module 102, by way of which the first centrifugal pump 106 may pump water from the bottom water-reservoir 130 to the top water-reservoir 104. In a similar manner, the second centrifugal pump 106 may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102, via the second flywheel 122 and a second primary crank lever 138 (not visible in FIG. 1). The second centrifugal pump 106 may be driven by the actuator module 102, by way of which the second centrifugal pump 106 may also pump water from the bottom water-reservoir 130 to the top water-reservoir 104.
[0019] As can be seen in FIG. 1, the first primary crank lever 138 and the second primary crank lever 138 may include a linear slot towards one end through which they engage with the corresponding flywheels 122. At the other end, the first primary crank lever 138 and the second primary crank lever 138 may be pivotably coupled to pistons of the respective first centrifugal pump 106 and the second centrifugal pump 106. The rotation of the flywheels 122 causes the movement of the first primary crank lever 138 and the second primary crank lever 138. This movement of the first primary crank lever 138 and the second primary crank lever 138 may then cause a reciprocating movement of the respective pistons of the first centrifugal pump 106 and the second centrifugal pump 106. As a result, the first centrifugal pump 106 and the second centrifugal pump 106 may pump water from the bottom water-reservoir 130 to the top water-reservoir 104. The water pumped to the top water-reservoir 104 may be stored in the top water-reservoir 104. Once the top water-reservoir 104 is full and is unable to accommodate any more water, the first centrifugal pump 106 and the second centrifugal pump 106 may be stopped from pumping water to the top water-reservoir 104. For example, in order to stop the pumping of water, the first centrifugal pump 106 and the second centrifugal pump 106 may be temporarily cut-off from the water present in the bottom water-reservoir 130.
[0020] The hybrid power generation system 100 may further include at least one primary flywheel gear 112. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the hybrid power generation system 100 may include a first primary flywheel gear 112 and a second primary flywheel gear 112 (not visible in FIG. 1).
[0021] The hybrid power generation system 100 may further include a secondary crank lever 140 associated with each of the at least one primary flywheel gear 112. In particular, the hybrid power generation system 100 may include a first secondary crank lever 140 associated with the first primary flywheel gear 112, and a second secondary crank lever 140 (the first and the secondary crank levers may have been collectively referred to as secondary crank lever 140) associated with the second primary flywheel gear 112.
[0022] The first secondary crank lever 140 may be coupled to the first centrifugal pump 106, and in particular, to the piston associated with the first centrifugal pump 106. The first secondary crank lever 140 may be pivotably coupled to the piston associated with the first centrifugal pump 106, via the same coupling through which the first primary crank lever 138 is pivotably coupled to piston of the first centrifugal pump 106 via one end of the first secondary crank lever 140. For example, the first secondary crank lever 140, the piston associated with the first centrifugal pump 106, and the first primary crank lever 138 may be pivotably coupled via a common connecting pin 142. As such, the actuator module 102 may be mechanically coupled to the first primary flywheel gear 112 via the first secondary crank lever 140. Further, the first secondary crank lever 140 may be coupled to the first primary crank lever 138 via the associated connecting pin 142 coupled to the reciprocating member of first centrifugal pump 106.
[0023] The other end of the first secondary crank lever 140 may include a slot that may engage with the first primary flywheel gear 112. The movement of the first primary crank lever 138 (imparted by the actuator module 102) may be transferred to the first secondary crank lever 140. Further, the movement of the first secondary crank lever 140 may be transmitted to rotatory movement of the first primary flywheel gear 112. The movement of the first primary flywheel gear 112 may be harnessed, for example, to generate electricity.
[0024] As mentioned above, the hybrid power generation system 100 may include the second secondary crank lever (140, not visible in FIG. 1) associated with the second primary flywheel gear 112. Similar to the first secondary crank lever 140, the second secondary crank lever 140 may be coupled to the second centrifugal pump 106, and in particular, to the piston associated with the second centrifugal pump 106. The second secondary crank lever 140 may be pivotably coupled to the piston associated with the second centrifugal pump 106, via the same coupling through which the second primary crank lever 138 is pivotably coupled to piston of the second centrifugal pump 106 via one end of the second secondary crank lever 140. For example, the second secondary crank lever 140, the piston associated with the second centrifugal pump 106, and the second primary crank lever 138 may be pivotably coupled via a common pin 142. As such, the actuator module 102 may be mechanically coupled to the second primary flywheel gear 112 via the second secondary crank lever 140. Further, the second secondary crank lever 140 may be coupled to the second primary crank lever 138 via the associated connecting pin 142 coupled to the reciprocating member of second centrifugal pump 106.
[0025] The other end of the second secondary crank lever 140 may include a slot that may engage with the second primary flywheel gear 112. The movement of the second primary crank lever 138 (imparted by the actuator module 102) may be transferred to the second secondary crank lever 140. Further, the movement of the second secondary crank lever 140 may be transmitted to rotatory movement of the second primary flywheel gear 112. The movement of the second primary flywheel gear 112 may be harnessed, for example, to generate electricity.
[0026] In order to generate electricity, the hybrid power generation system 100 may further include a secondary flywheel gear 114, a speed increasing module 120, and an alternator 124. The secondary flywheel gear 114 may be engaged with the first primary flywheel gear 112, such that the secondary flywheel gear 114 may be configured to be rotated by the first primary flywheel gear 112. The speed increasing module 120 may be coupled with the secondary flywheel gear 114 and configured to output a rotation speed higher than a rotation speed of the secondary flywheel gear 114. The alternator 124 may be mechanically coupled to the speed increasing module 120, for example, via an alternator gearbox coupling 132 and a gear box shaft 134.
[0027] . Further, the alternator 124 may be configured to generate electromotive force (EMF), i.e. electricity, corresponding to rotation input from the speed increasing module 120. Further, in some embodiments, the hybrid power generation system 100 may also include a flywheel 146 that may be coupled with the speed increasing module 120, for example, via a common central shaft. As will be understood, the flywheel 146 may store rotational energy from the speed increasing module 120 and smooth out fluctuations in the speed of a common shaft and to provide inertia to maintain a constant speed. The flywheel 146 may be coupled to the alternator 124 via an alternator gearbox coupling (16).
[0028] The hybrid power generation system 100 may further include a water turbine 108 that may be fitted to a turbine frame 128. The water turbine 108 may include a plurality of blades that may be configured to convert potential energy of water (stored in the top water-reservoir 104) into mechanical energy. The water turbine 108 may be mechanically coupled to the at least one primary flywheel gear 112, via a turbine shaft 116 and a turbine shaft bearing hub 118. The water turbine 108 may be configured to generate a rotatory motion of at least one primary flywheel gear 112 in response to a flow of water from the top water-reservoir 104 to a plurality of blades associated with the water turbine 108.
[0029] It should be noted that the water stored in the top water-reservoir 104 may be used for a variety of purposes, including supplying water to the houses for household use, or supplying water to agricultural fields, etc. However, in some scenarios, the water stored in the top water-reservoir 104 may also be used for augmenting the total power generated the hybrid power generation system 100 by adding to the power generated by the actuator module 102. As such, the power output from the water turbine 108 may be coupled with the power output from the actuator module 102, as and when required, by causing the water from the top water-reservoir 104 to fall on the blades of the water turbine 108. To this end, an operating valve 126 may be provided that may be used to open and close the supply of water from the top water-reservoir 104 to the turbine.
[0030] The hybrid power generation system 100 may further include lever weights 110 and 144, that may be coupled to the water turbine 108. The lever weights 110 and 144 will be explained in detail in conjunction with FIGs. 2A-2D.
[0031] Therefore, as can be seen in FIG. 1, the first centrifugal pump 106 may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102 via the first primary crank lever 138 that may be positioned on a first side (e.g. left-side) of the water turbine 108. The second centrifugal pump 106 may be mechanically coupled with the actuator module 102 via the second primary crank lever 138 that may be positioned on a second side (e.g. right-side) of the water turbine 108. As such, the second side may be opposite to the first side of the water turbine 108. Further, the first primary flywheel gear 112 may be positioned on the first side of the water turbine 108 and may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via the gearbox shaft 134. The second primary flywheel gear 112 may be positioned on the second side of the water turbine 108 and may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via a second shaft (not shown in FIG. 1).
[0032] In some embodiments, in order to assist in receiving water in the top water-reservoir 104 though pumping of water by the centrifugal pump 106, the top water-reservoir 104 may include a vacuum head. In other words, the top water-reservoir 104 may be maintained at a vacuum, that may cause a sucking action to receive water therein. This sucking action may assist the centrifugal pump 106 in pumping water at higher rates. The vacuum head may be create using a vacuum pump that may be hermetically connected to the top water-reservoir 104. The vacuum head may be created, for example, at times when power (i.e. electricity) surplus is available that can be used to run the vacuum pump. This vacuum head can therefore be preserved for times when the water turbine 108 is in action to thereby supplement the output from the water turbine 108.
[0033] In some embodiments, the hybrid power generation system 100 may further include a gear-assembly that may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via the first shaft and/or the second shaft. The gear-assembly may be configured to augment torque output of the water turbine 108. In other words, the gear-assembly may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via one of the first shaft and the second shaft. Or, the hybrid power generation system 100 may include two gear-assemblies, one of which may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via first shaft and the other may be mechanically coupled to the water turbine 108 via second shaft. An exemplary gear-assembly is shown in FIGs. 2A-2D.
[0034] Referring now to FIGs. 2A-2D, different view of a gear-assembly 200 are illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments. In particular, FIG. 2A illustrates a side view of the gear-assembly 200, in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of the gear-assembly 200, in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. 2C illustrates a front view of the gear-assembly 200, in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. 2D illustrates a cross section view of the gear-assembly 200, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0035] As shown in FIGs. 2A-2B, the gear-assembly 200 may include a large gear 206 concentric with the gear box shaft 134, and at least one at least one medium gear 204 engaged with the large gear 206 and rotatable about a periphery of the large gear (25). In some embodiments, as shown in FIGs. 2A, the gear-assembly 200 may include three medium gears 204A, 204B, 204C. Each of the three medium gears 24A, 24B, 24C may be engaged with the large gear 206 and rotatable about the periphery of the large gear 206.
[0036] The gear-assembly 200 may further include a small gear 202 corresponding to each of the at least one medium gear 204 and engaged with the corresponding medium gear 204 and rotatable about a periphery of the corresponding medium gear 204. In particular, as shown in FIG. 2A, the gear-assembly 200 may include a small gear 202A engaged with the medium gear 204A and rotatable about the periphery of the gear 204A. Further, the gear-assembly 200 may include a small gear 202B engaged with the medium gear 204B and rotatable about the periphery of the gear 204B, and a small gear 202C engaged with the medium gear 204C and rotatable about the periphery of the gear 204C.
[0037] The gear-assembly 200 may further include a weighted member 208 that may be attached to each of the small gears 202, and configured to rotate along with the water turbine 108. In particular, the gear-assembly 200 may include a weighted member 208A attached to the small gear 202A and configured to rotate along with the water turbine 108. Further, the gear-assembly 200 may include a weighted member 208B attached to the small gear 202A and a weighted member 208C attached to the small gear 202C and configured to rotate along with the water turbine 108. The weighted members 208 (referred collectively or individually as weighted member(s) 208) may assist in augmenting torque output of the overall gear-assembly 200.
[0038] As will be understood, in the planetary gear-assembly 200, the weighted members 208 may augment the torque output through the principle of leverage and mechanical advantage. The weighted members 208 may exert a force due to gravity. Since, in the gear-assembly 200, torque is transmitted from one component to another through the meshing of gears as the medium (planet) gears 204 rotate around the large (sun) gear 206, the torque applied to the medium (planet) gears 204 is transmitted to the output shaft. By adding the weighted members 208 weights, the moment arm of the small gears 202 and hence the medium gears 204 is increased. The moment arm, a will be understood, is the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied. Increasing the moment arm increases the torque that can be generated by a given force.
[0039] The weighted members 208 act as a force applied at a distance from the axis of rotation, creating leverage. Leverage allows the applied force to generate a larger torque output than would be possible without the weighted members 208. This is because torque is the product of force and distance, so increasing either one increases the torque. By increasing the torque generated by the medium gears 204, the overall torque output of the planetary gear-assembly 200 is increased. Higher torque output can be used to run the alternators of different capacities to generate electricity.
[0040] Further, in some embodiments, the water turbine 108 may be coupled to a central shaft via an output bearing housing 210. In such embodiments, the water turbine 108 may be coupled to a turbine gear 214 (equivalent to the primary flywheel gear 112) via a turbine bearing housing 212. The turbine gear 214 may be coupled to a flywheel 220 (corresponding to the flywheels 146) and a pulley 222 on each side of the water turbine 108. The pulley 222 may be coupled to the turbine gear 214 via an associated small input gear 216, an input shaft 224, and an input bearing housing 226. The secondary crank lever 140 (as shown in FIG. 1) may be coupled to the pulley 222. An eccentric pin level drive 234 may be provided on the pulley 222 to thereby couple the pulley 222 with secondary crank lever 140. The flywheel 220 may be coupled to the turbine gear 214 via an associated small output gear 228, the output shaft 218, and an output bearing housing 210. Further, the flywheel 220 may be coupled to the alternator 124, via an output shaft 218.
[0041] A turbine bearing lock shaft 230 may be coupled with the central shaft coupled to the water turbine 108. A turbine joint shaft 232 may couple with the turbine gear 214 to couple to the turbine gear 214 to the gear assembly 200.
[0042] The present disclosure provides for a hybrid power generation system and a gear-assembly for augmenting torque output. The hybrid power generation system operates on the principle of energy conservation and provides for loss reduction during its operation. The hybrid power generation system is further capable of generating green energy when used with an actuator module operated by an animal or human, or solar, or wind energy. The hybrid power generation system, if used without the actuator module, is capable of running at about 50% efficiency whereas when used with actuator module, its efficiency increases to about 85%. The hybrid power generation system can produce power up to 10 kilowatts of power, when used with a turbine of 3 meters. The size of the turbine may be increased to match the output requirement.
[0043] It is intended that the disclosure and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of disclosed embodiments being indicated by the following claims.
, C , Claims:CLAIMS

We Claim:
1. A hybrid power generation system (100) comprising:
an actuator module (102) configured to generate rotatory motion;
at least one centrifugal pump (106) mechanically coupled with the actuator module (102) via a corresponding primary crank lever (138), the at least one centrifugal pump (106) driven by the actuator module (102), and the at least one centrifugal pump (106) configured to pump water from a bottom water-reservoir (130) to a top water-reservoir (104), the top water-reservoir (104) being positioned at a higher vertical elevation relative to the bottom water-reservoir (130); and
a water turbine (108) configured to generate a rotatory motion of at least one primary flywheel gear (112) in response to a flow of water from the top water-reservoir (104) to a plurality of blades associated with the water turbine (108), the water turbine (108) being mechanically coupled to the at least one primary flywheel gear (112),
wherein the actuator module (102) is mechanically coupled to each of the at least one primary flywheel gear (112) via an associated secondary crank lever (140), and wherein the associated secondary crank lever (140) is coupled to the associated primary crank lever (138) via an associated connecting pin coupled to a reciprocating member of each of the at least one centrifugal pump (106).

2. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one centrifugal pump (106) comprises:
a first centrifugal pump (106) mechanically coupled with the actuator module (102) via a first primary crank lever (138) positioned on a first side of the water turbine (108); and
a second centrifugal pump (106) mechanically coupled with the actuator module (102) via a second primary crank lever (138) positioned on a second side of the water turbine (108), the second side being opposite to the first side of the water turbine (108).

3. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one primary flywheel gear (112) comprises:
a first primary flywheel gear (112) positioned on the first side of the water turbine (108) and mechanically coupled to the water turbine (108) via a first shaft; and
a second primary flywheel gear (112) positioned on the second side of the water turbine (108) and mechanically coupled to the water turbine (108) via a second shaft.

4. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 3 comprising:
a gear-assembly mechanically coupled to the water turbine (108) via the second shaft, the gear-assembly configured to augment torque output of the water turbine (108).

5. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the gear-assembly comprises:
a large gear (206) concentric with one of the first shaft and the second shaft;
at least one medium gear (204) engaged with the large gear (206) and rotatable about a periphery of the large gear (206);
a small gear (202) corresponding to each of the at least one medium gear (204) and engaged with the corresponding medium gear (204) and rotatable about a periphery of the corresponding medium gear (204); and
a weighted member (208) attached to the small gear (202), and configured to rotate along with the water turbine (108).

6. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
a secondary flywheel gear (114) engaged with the first primary flywheel gear (112), and configured to be rotated by the first primary flywheel gear (112); and
a speed increasing module (120) coupled with the secondary flywheel gear (114) and configured to output a rotation speed higher than a rotation speed of the secondary flywheel gear (114); and
an alternator (124) mechanically coupled to the speed increasing module (120) and configured to generate electromotive force (EMF) corresponding to rotation input from the speed increasing module (120).

7. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top water-reservoir (104) comprises a vacuum head, to assist in receiving therein water pumped by the centrifugal pump (106).

8. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator module (102) comprises a slated belt-pulley system powered by manual or animal effort.

9. The hybrid power generation system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one centrifugal pump (106) is mechanically coupled with the actuator module (102), via a flywheel (122) and the primary crank lever (138).

10. A gear-assembly for augmenting torque output, the gear-assembly comprising:
a large gear (206) concentric with an input shaft to receive an input rotatory motion;
at least one medium gear (204) engaged with the large gear (206) and rotatable about a periphery of the large gear (206);
a small gear (202) corresponding to each of the at least one medium gear (204) and engaged with the corresponding medium gear (204) and rotatable about a periphery of the corresponding medium gear (204); and
a weighted member (208) attached to the small gear (202), and configured to rotate along with the water turbine (108).

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5 202411045483-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [12-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-12
6 202411045483-FORM 1 [12-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-12
7 202411045483-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [12-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-12
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10 202411045483-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [12-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-12
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