OA18624A - Hydro-generator engine - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device generating a hydrodynamic force with the aim of producing a mechanical movement, a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence on oil, gas and electricity. This device consists of a water retention tank (1), a filler neck (2); two superimposed air chambers (6) and (7) housed in a cylindrical compartment (4) serving jointly as an enclosure for expanding the chambers (6) and (7), during their inflation and for exerting pressure on the water; an intermediate bearing (8); main (9) and auxiliary (10) discharge circuits; a turbine (13); a water stop valve (18) whose opening triggers the rotation thereof; of a water expansion bottle (14) trapping the air (15), contributing favorably, by absorbing shock waves, to ensuring the regulation of water hammer effects; of a pulley (19) set in rotation by manual or electromagnetic clutch (20); of two sloping spirals (21) and (24) favoring a significant gain in acceleration of the water in the main (9) and auxiliary (10) circuits, over-pressurized through the forced conduit (17), served by the leak channel (16); of a shield (25) on the common water return conduit (23) to protect it and allow it to withstand the hydrostatic load and the inevitable turbulence, curbing at its end, the hydraulic throttling.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Hydro-generator engine

The invention relates to a hydro-generator engine, designed to produce a mechanical movement from a hydrodynamic force, inspired by the miniaturized archetype of a hydroelectric dam, drawing its driving source from a natural or artificial water current, via a blade or a turbine, making this engine a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence on oil, gas and electricity. It operates without the need for oxygen, with simple or salt water in a closed circuit as the sole vector.

A motor is therefore, by definition, a device capable of transforming or converting energy into mechanical movement.

The history of mechanics really begins with Galileo, but this science has its roots in much older knowledge, notably with the reflections of Archimedes and Aristotle.

Until the 19th century, the concept of mechanics encompassed both the scientific study of bodies in motion and the theory of machines.

Although the word appeared in its modern sense during the Renaissance, this science has its roots in much more ancient times, and its history is inseparable from that of astronomy or the art of making machines.

In the evolution of times - thanks to the research of engineers and inventors, each in their respective specific fields - different types of engines have been designed, namely, among others:

- The balance wheel and return spring motor, invented by Abraham Louis Perrelet in watchmaking and who was also the inventor of the mechanical movement.

- Thermal engines:

• steam, tackled by many British engineers, including James Watt who invented a high-performance steam engine in 1769.

• combustion, the fruit of 4 years of research by the engineer Rudolf DIESEL, from 1893 to 1897, followed subsequently by extensive development in the invention of engines of different types such as:

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- The internal combustion engine (2-stroke and 4-stroke).

- The hydrogen engine, (not popularized).

- The electric motor.

- The magnetic motor, (not popularized).

- The nuclear engine, hot fission (for power plants and others).

- The cold fission nuclear engine, currently being studied for miniaturization (for domestic use).

• Reaction, stator-reaction and pulse-reaction engines.

- Rocket engines...

All these engines have the sole function of moving or propelling a body. They have the advantage, thanks to research and technological advances, of being reliable, efficient and durable, but all have the same disadvantages, that of being dependent on high energy absorption costs (oil, gas, coal, electricity), expensive or unavailable spare parts, in some cases and maintenance costs.

Furthermore, these engines cannot be made by a professional with average technical knowledge and skills.

The present invention aims to design a motor which, depending on its power, will provide the conditions suitable for driving - for example - a generator producing electrical energy with alternating or direct current. The aim is also to be used to drive all types of mechanical equipment such as grinders, threshers, or crushers mounted alone or in series, including, satisfying broader applications.

According to the invention, this object is achieved with a device consisting of a water retention tank; a filler neck with a determined level; two superimposed air chambers housed in a cylindrical compartment, serving jointly as an enclosure for expanding the chambers during their inflation and for exerting pressure on the water; an intermediate bearing; main and auxiliary discharge circuits; a turbine transforming the hydrodynamic energy into mechanical movement; a water stop valve, the opening of which triggers the latter; a water expansion bottle compressing the trapped air, contributing favorably, by absorbing the shock waves, to ensuring the regulation of the effects

Page 3 of 10 water hammer; a pulley for the external transfer of mechanical energy; a sloping spiral promoting a significant gain in acceleration of the water in the main and auxiliary discharge circuits, over-pressurized through the forced conduit served by the tailrace; a shield on the water return conduit protecting it and allowing it to withstand the hydrostatic load and the inevitable turbulence, curbing the hydraulic restriction at its end.

This device allows the production of continuous mechanical movement.

The hydro-generator engine according to the invention has a certain number of advantages: used in continuous energy production mode, it is more advantageous than the solar panel or wind energy for recharging the battery, known as an accumulator, thanks to the following advantages:

1. Completely independent and available day and night, this engine stands out for its optimal autonomy.

2. Its design, its performance and its simple use, truly free from all weather contingencies (wind and sunshine), certainly make it a decisive asset in terms of energy bills.

The invention is described below using a manufacturing example with reference to the attached drawings for which:

Figure 1 is a front view of a longitudinal section of the pre-priming phase of the device: the engine stopped.

Figure 2 is a front view of a longitudinal section of the priming phase: Engine stopped.

Figure 3 is a front view of a longitudinal section of the device in operation.

The hydro-generator engine consists of a water retention tank (1), a filler neck (2) up to the required level, indicated by its discharge at the overflow (3). It also consists of two superimposed air chambers, housed in a cylindrical compartment (4), jointly acting as an orientation enclosure and a confined expansion space, during their respective inflations, by their pressurization valves (5).

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When filling the tank with water, the upper (6) and lower (7) air chambers are kept at 0 bar pressure. Designed to stabilize their seats during the inflation phases and ensure a perfectly even distribution of the support forces between the two air chambers, they are separated by an intermediate bearing (8).

By displacing the water, the sole expansion of this air chamber (6) allows the filling of the main (9) and auxiliary (10) discharge circuits via the common return pipe (23), expelling any presence of air via the bleeder (11).

Simulating the presence of a stabilized volume of air, the expansion of the upper air chamber (6) creates suspension, providing the lower chamber (7) during its inflation with a cushioning regulating the pressure fluctuations caused by two stress factors, namely:

• the openings and closings of the water valve, causing water hammer effects, produced by the instability of hydrodynamic flows.

• Slowing down the turbine (13), by increasing its rotation speed, for example, when driving an alternating current electricity generator, in the phase of demand for delivered energy.

Inflating the lower air chamber (7) compresses the upper chamber (6), simultaneously exerting pressure on the water. Raising the water level and forcing it into the expansion bottle (14), this expansion dynamic traps the air (15).

Converted by its compressibility into a complementary thrust factor towards the escape channel (16), it provides an additional contribution to the already existing thrust resulting from the expansion of the lower air chamber (7).

Conveniently combined with the lower air chamber (7), the insertion of the expansion bottle (14) contributes favorably, by absorbing shock waves, to ensuring the regulation of water hammer effects. Under the cumulative effects of gravity and pressure, the over-pressurized water is forced back through the leak channel (16), through the forced conduit (17), into the main (9) and auxiliary (10) water delivery circuits.

The opening of the stop valve (18) activating the turbine (13), then automatically generates the mechanical movement transmitted by the pulley (19), set in rotation by

Page 5 of 10 the manual clutch (20), (or electromagnetic). The drive of the turbine (13), exerting a slowing down of the over-pressurized water, inevitably produces a loss of energy.

Although this deficit cannot be fully recovered, it can be properly corrected. A combination of two synchronous recovery processes is then involved, relating to the renewal of lost energy.

The main water discharge circuit (9) supplemented by a sloping spiral (21) acquires, by simple gravity effect assisted by a determined path, a significant gain in acceleration.

The falling water pressure at the outlet of the turbine (22) is re-energized by conjunction with the auxiliary water discharge circuit (10), restoring its initial speed in a common return circuit (23).

Completely autonomous and free from any restrictive constraint, this auxiliary circuit (10) is also equipped with a sloping spiral (24), providing it with the additional impulse, coming from the forced conduit (17).

To counter the natural effects of back pressure, these two water flows integrated in the common return pipe (23), plunge into the forced channel (17), provided with an identical hydrodynamic direction. The common water return pipe (23), subjected to permanent pressure throughout its assembly, is covered with a shield (25), a protective element, it supports the hydrostatic load and the inevitable turbulence, curbing the hydraulic constriction at its end.

Claims (4)

1- Hydrodynamic device for producing mechanical movement, a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence, oil, gas and electricity, operating without oxygen supply, characterized in that this device consists of a water retention tank (1), a filling neck (2) with a level determined by its discharge at the overflow (3), two superimposed air chambers (6) and (7) housed in a cylindrical compartment (4), an intermediate bearing (8), the main (9) and auxiliary (10) discharge circuits, a turbine (13) transforming the hydrodynamic energy into mechanical movement, a water stop valve (18) whose opening triggers it, a water expansion bottle (14) compressing the trapped air (15), a pulley (19) for transferring the mechanical energy to the outside, two sloping spirals (21) and (24) promoting a significant gain in water acceleration in the main (9) and auxiliary (10) discharge circuits, a shield (25) on the common water return pipe (23) protecting it and allowing it to withstand the hydrostatic load and the inevitable turbulence. 2- Hydrodynamic device for producing mechanical movement, a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence, oil, gas and electricity, operating without oxygen supply according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor according to the invention produces a continuous mechanical movement from a hydrodynamic force, inspired by the miniaturized archetype of a hydroelectric dam, drawing its driving source from a natural or artificial water current, by means of a blade or a turbine (13). 3- Hydrodynamic device for producing mechanical movement, a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence, oil, gas and electricity, operating without oxygen supply according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the cylindrical compartment (4) serves jointly as an enclosure for expanding the air chambers (6) and (7) during their inflation and to exert pressure on the water in order to set it in motion. 4- Hydrodynamic device for producing mechanical movement, a rational and effective alternative to energy dependence, oil, gas and electricity, operating without oxygen supply according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the regulation of the water hammer effects by absorption of shock waves is ensured jointly by the upper air chamber (6) and the water expansion bottle (14) compressing the trapped air (15).