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Harnessing electricity from controlled tornado

a technology of controlled tornadoes and electricity, applied in the direction of electric generator control, renewable energy generation, greenhouse gas reduction, etc., can solve the problems of inefficient models, waste of energy, and heat discharged into the atmosphere through chimneys, so as to enhance the production of electricity and save energy

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-25
RES ENERGY
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Benefits of technology

The device described in this patent reduces the cost of building wind towers by placing turbines at the base of the tower, at least 20 meters away from the wall. This allows for a smaller tower to be used, saving money on materials and labor. The hot air from the periphery of the tower creates negative pressure at the openings, which sucks in ambient air and increases the speed of the air on the inner turbines. Additionally, the hot air from the periphery pulls the hot air upwards, providing more energy for the lower turbines at the base of the tower and increasing the production of electricity.

Problems solved by technology

Michael A. Dunn, U.S. Pat. No. 6,772,593, disclose a vortex driven power station, whereby the air is warmed up under solar collectors—a concept similar to an updraft solar chimney described elsewhere but it is a very inefficient model.
In many instances such rejected heat is discharged into atmosphere through a chimney and is truly wasted.

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[0083]1. This invention will produce a Tornado like whirlwind, in a circular tower of 160 meters or more in diameter at the base with a vertical height of at least 180 meters or more with an opening at the open roof of less than 160 meters. This tower is structurally able to withstand internal negative pressures and is coated with inner lining to offer least friction to the whirlwind. The tower would be able to withstand the vibrations caused by the turbines and jet turbines. It will be able to sustain higher temperatures of up to 800 degree centigrade. Number of self monitoring devises to monitor pressures, temperatures, humidity, rate of rise of the air, speed of the turbines, electricity generation and other controls for the heat and water inflow will be installed in electronic as well as mechanical format making it a safe device. (FIG. 1)

[0084]2. In the bottom of #1 there will be 20 or more Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) housed in the openings 20 meters away from the tower ...

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Abstract

The invention described herein safely creates, sustains and controls tornado in a structurally sound, heat resistant tower for generation of electricity. Number of new inventions are described. The most unique is delivery of central super cold air via a duct. This feature will be a pull through thread to enhance all the three sources of energy in a tornado. It is a low cost construction device using present day, available technology. When Placed near an user community it will have low cost of transmission. It will use waste heat for cheaper cost of production. It would be a demand controlled production, conserving resources when electricity not needed and be able to produce more when needed. Thus it will be a win for the investors for better returns on investment by avoiding wasteful unpaid production, and a win for the communities providing more electricity when needed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.INCORPORATION-BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC[0004]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0005]1. Field of Invention[0006]Field of invention is related to controlled creation of tornado safely and generating Electricity from it. Subject is related to aeromechanics, heat and mass exchange and power engineering in which motion of a continuous hot and cold air and their mixture thereof defines the functional efficiency.CLASSIFICATIONS[0007]US CLASSIFICATION: 415 / 4.2, 415 / 909, 415 / 4.4 415 / 208.2, 415 / 8, 415 / 907, 290 / 55, 290 / 44[0008]INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION: F03D9 / 00, FO3D1 / 04, F03D7 / 06, F03G6 / 04[0009]COOPERATIVE CLASSIFICATION: Y02E10 / 465, Y02E10 / 728, Y10S415 / 909, F05B2240 / 131, F05B2240 / 9111,F05B2240 / 98, F03D9 / 007, F05B2240 / 132, F03G6 / 045, F03D1 / 04[0010]EUROPEAN CLASSIFICAT...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F01D15/10F01D1/04
CPCF01D1/04F01D15/10F03D3/02F03D3/04F05B2240/131F05B2240/132Y02E10/728Y02E10/74F03D9/25F03D9/39F03D17/00
Inventor MITAL, RAJESH C.
Owner RES ENERGY
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