Apparatus, system, and method for raising deep ocean water

a technology of deep ocean water and apparatus, applied in the field of apparatus, system and method for raising deep ocean water, can solve the problems of unaddressed industry need, risky and expensive otec pipe, and inability to commercialize o

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-09
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Benefits of technology

The present patent discloses methods and systems for raising deep ocean water and continuous raising of water. The system includes a container that can be moved between a descended position and an ascended position within a body of water. A membrane is positioned within the container to separate the interior compartment into two parts. A valve is positioned within the container to control the flow of water through the membrane. The system can also include a trough that is adjacent to the surface of the body of water, a seal positioned between the container and the trough, and a pump to force water from the container to the trough. The technical effects of the patent include a more efficient and cost-effective method to raise deep ocean water and a system that can continuously raise water.

Problems solved by technology

The OTEC pipe is so risky and expensive that OTEC is not commercially viable except in very ideal situations.
Thus, a heretofore unaddressed need exists in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

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[0023]Containers attached to cables can fill with cold water at the sea bottom and be pulled back to the surface along or driven by cables ideally motors would not be used to fill the containers, container can either be pulled or can use positive or negative buoyancy or water jets and travel along rails or cables which only act as a support. Containers are used to fill with water and travel along or are pulled by cables, pipes or rails.

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[0024]A semi rigid container design; the container is made from at least one of HDPE or PVC, EPDM geo membrane (non-permeable skin) with at least some pliancy / plasticity. The container would future latticed columns preferably plastic and heat welded, and would include any suitable roofing method including joists, girders, and purlins.

[0025]Poly ethylene rigid sheeting to create shape and rigidity preferably an additional frame, (rib system) made from fibre glass, HDPE...

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Abstract

Methods and systems for raising deep ocean water include pumping a quantity of fluid through at least one hose. At least one turbine is driven with the quantity of fluid pumped through at least one hose. At least one pump is driven with the at least one turbine. A second quantity of fluid is sucked into the at least one pump and driven through at least a second hose.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 397,046 filed Oct. 24, 2014, which claims benefit of International Application No. PCT / GB2013 / 000171 filed Apr. 19, 2013, which claims the benefits of GB Application No. 1207517.2 filed Apr. 30, 2012 and GB Application No. 1211230.6 filed Jun. 25, 2012, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure is generally related to raising water and more particularly is related an apparatus, system, and method for raising deep ocean water.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]A low cost method raising water is required for commercial application. At present, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses a cold water pipe to draw cold water from the deep sea, the pipe must either lie on the sea bed which is generally at least 5 miles from the land or it must be suspended. The OTEC pipe is so risky ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F03G7/05F03B13/18
CPCF03G7/05Y02E10/34Y02E10/38F05B2220/62F05B2210/11F03B13/187F03B13/183Y10T137/87917Y02E10/30Y02A20/144
InventorEDWARDS, DOUGLAS
OwnerRE SYST