Bubble power generation device

Abstract

To shift to bubble power generation since it is an urgent need to reduce use of thermal power generation and atomic power generation as much as possible from the viewpoint of reduction of carbon diode emission or safety in natural disasters caused by warming.SOLUTION: In a bubble power generation device, bubble containing water is made flow to a lower part of a lower reservoir by force of water falling from an upper water tank, water is returned and circulated in 100% or more from the lower reservoir to the upper water tank by force of bubbles and replenishing force, and power is generated by a generator utilizing buoyancy of bubbles or the flow of water. In the bubble power generation device, bubble containing water is made flow from the upper water tank into a channel pipe between water tank air buckets, and in the middle of discharge into a lower air bucket of a water lifting-up device in the lower reservoir, power is generated by the buoyancy of contained bubbles. Further, in the bubble power generation device, water is pumped up and circulated from the lower reservoir to the upper water tank, the quantity of water in the water tank is complemented and in the middle of making the pumped-up water flow to the upper water tank, power is generated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] Concerning power sources, generators, and pumps. [Background technology]

[0002] There were water-circulating power generation devices, but the equipment was complicated. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6793308 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is urgent to reduce the use of thermal and nuclear power generation as much as possible in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions due to global warming and for safety reasons in the event of natural disasters, and the aim is to transition to the bubble power generation of the present invention. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The bubble power generation device of the present invention is a bubble power generation device that uses the force of water falling from an upper tank to flow bubble-containing water to the lower part of a lower water reservoir, and circulates the water back from the lower water reservoir to the upper tank by 100% or more using the force of the air bubbles and the replenishment force, and generates electricity using a generator by utilizing the buoyancy of the air bubbles and the flow of the water.The bubble-containing water flows from the upper tank into the water channel pipe between the tank and the air bucket, and generates electricity using the buoyancy of the contained air bubbles while being discharged into the lower air bucket of the water lifting device in the lower tank.Furthermore, water is pumped up from the lower water reservoir to the upper tank and circulated, replenishing the water volume in the tank, and electricity is generated while the pumped up water is being discharged into the upper tank. Effect of the Invention

[0006] 1. Cost reduction By using natural energy for the energy required for falling water and for replenishing it, there are no running costs and the cost is low. 2. Improving water quality in the lower reservoir It can be used as an air generator for the lower reservoir, which constantly creates air bubbles in the lower reservoir, improving the water quality and creating an improved environment for aquatic life. 3. Power generation effect Unlike solar or wind power generation, because it is powered by energy from falling water, it can generate electricity regardless of the weather, time of day, whether there is wind, etc. (This can be affected by the type of energy used to replenish the water). The replenishment power is as follows: "A. Using a generator (7) or generator (7-1), generate air bubbles with an air pump and replenish the air bucket (4). Or, refilling water tank (1) with water with a water pump. B. Replenish water tank (1) with water from upstream. C. Using other power sources such as solar power or wind power, generate air bubbles with an air pump and replenish the air bucket (4). Or, replenishing water tank (1) with water with a water pump. Either one or multiple of the above methods are carried out." [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] Bubble power generation device [Explanation of symbols]

[0008] 1. Aquarium 2 Water channel pipe between the tank air buckets 3. Bubble Generator 3-1 Bubble generating tube 4 Air Bucket 5 Water Carrier 6 Water lifting equipment 7. Generator 7-1 Generator 8 Lower Reservoir 9 Lower Reservoir Water Level 10 Electric heater 11 Water surface control machine 12 Hot water outlet pipe 13 Water supply inlet pipe 14 Temperature controller P-Pump HA: Water fall height (height from the water tank (1) to the lower water reservoir water surface (9)) HB: Underwater height (underwater part of the waterway pipe between the tank air buckets) h0: Difference between the water level of the lower reservoir and the center of the top and bottom of the water lifting device h1: Equivalent to total water lifting force h: Water lifting capacity (2 times h0) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Specification paragraph 0009 Air bubble generators (3) are provided in the water tank (1) and in the water tank-air bucket water pipe (2). The water tank (1), water tank-air bucket water pipe (2), and lower water reservoir (8) are connected from above, and air bubble-containing water flows through the water tank-air bucket water pipe (2). One end of the water tank-air bucket water pipe (2) is connected to the water tank (1), and the other end is located below the water lifting device (6) in the lower water reservoir (8). Air bubbles in the air bubble-containing water discharged from below the water tank-air bucket water pipe (2) are pumped into the air buckets (4). The air is collected in the water bucket (4) in the water, the total air volume of the submerged air bucket (4) is greater than the total water volume of the submerged water carrier (5), the upper water carrier (5) flows water into the water tank (1) via the generator (7-1), and the water is circulated. The air bubble power generation device is characterized by the following structure: air enters the air bucket (4) via the generator (7) between the air bucket (4) and the lower outlet of the water tank air bucket waterway pipe (2). This bubble power generation device is capable of a circulation rate of over 100% by using the force of bubbles caused by falling water and the replenishment force. EXAMPLES

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the bubble generator (3) in the water tank (1) and the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) causes the bubble-containing water to flow continuously from the water tank (1) to the bubble generator (3), the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2), and to the bottom of the water lifting device (6) in the lower water reservoir (8). The water speed is determined by the water drop height (HA) at which the water falls from the water tank (1) through the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) to the water surface in the lower water reservoir (9) and the discharge speed of the water tank (1). The higher the water drop height (HA), the faster the speed and the higher the air bubble content. As the water flows out of the water tank (1) one after another, the generated bubble-containing water flows directly to the bottom of the water lifting device (6) in the lower water reservoir (8). The air bubbles in the flowing air-containing water rise due to buoyancy and generate electricity via the generator (7) located between the bottom of the water lifting device (6) and the air bucket (4). The air buckets (4) and water carriers (5) are arranged at equal intervals all around the outer periphery of the water lifting device (6), and the air bubbles in the air-containing water enter the air bucket (4) and only air accumulates. The buoyancy of the air bubbles lifts the air bucket (4), which becomes the driving force for the water lifting device (6). As the water lifting device (6) moves, the next air bucket (4) moves, and the air in the air bubbles in the air-containing water accumulates in the next air bucket (4). This state is repeated as long as there is water in the water tank (1), and as air bubbles accumulate in the air bucket (4), the water lifting device (6) moves in an upward and leftward direction. While not much force is needed to lift the water underwater, the buoyancy of the air bucket (4) is needed to lift the water once the water carrier (5) reaches the water surface (9) of the lower water reservoir. At this point, water is in the water carrier (5), and it rises further due to the buoyancy of the air bubbles in the air bucket (4), lifting the water above the water tank (1). The water carrier (5), which has been moved to the top of the water lifting device (6), flows continuously from the generator (7-1) to the water tank (1) and circulates. At this time, let us assume that water with 50% air bubble content flows from the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) to the lowest air bucket (4). Half of the volume of the inner diameter of the waterway pipe (2) between the water tank and the air bucket is air bubbles, and the air bubbles are arranged so that they are all collected in the air bucket (4) and do not overflow, making it full. Under these conditions, if the center of the top and bottom of the water lifting device (6) is below the water surface (9) of the lower water reservoir, more than half of the water lifting device (6) is underwater, and if the capacity of one air bucket (4) and one water carrier (5) are the same, the total volume of the air bucket (4) below the water surface (9) of the lower water reservoir is greater than the total volume of the water carrier (5) in the air above the water surface (9) of the lower water reservoir. The difference between the water surface (9) of the lower water reservoir and the center of the top and bottom of the water lifting device (6) multiplied by two is the water lifting capacity (h). The total buoyancy of the air bucket (4) becomes greater than the total weight of the water in the water carrier (5), making it possible to circulate more than 100% from the lower water reservoir (8) to the water tank (1). Taking into account the water lifting capacity (h), the capacity of the water carrier (5) can be made slightly larger than that of the air bucket (4), further enabling an increase in the water circulation rate. However, even if the air bubble content is less than 50%, a water circulation rate of 100% or more is possible, taking into account the water lifting capacity (h). Conversely, when the air bubble content is high, assuming that the air bubble content is 70%, it is sufficient to lift 30% or more of the flowing air bubble-containing water. Even if the water lifting reserve capacity (h) is negative, a water circulation rate of 100% or more is possible if the conditions are right, such as making the capacity of each water carrier (5) less than the capacity of each air bucket (4). Therefore, if the total volume (buoyancy) of the air bucket (4) is larger than the total volume (water) of the water carrier (5), the water circulation rate of 100% or more is possible. However, it is not easy to increase the air bubble content, and this needs to be considered in the future. "If the air bubble content is 50%..." In this example, if the air bubble content is not 50% but a few percent, and air bubble-containing water is flowing, if the center of the top and bottom of the water lifting device (6) is below the lower water reservoir water surface (9), more than half of the water lifting device (6) will be underwater, and if the capacity of one air bucket (4) and one water carrier (5) are the same, the total capacity of the air bucket (4) below the lower water reservoir water surface (9) will be greater than the total capacity of the water carrier (5) in the air above the lower water reservoir water surface (9). The difference between the lower water reservoir water surface (9) and the center of the top and bottom of the water lifting device (6) multiplied by two will be the equivalent of the water lifting capacity (h). The total buoyancy of the air bucket (4) will eventually become greater than the total weight of the water in the water carrier (5), so a water circulation rate of a few percent is possible. When the water carrier (5) on the right half of the water lifting device (6) in Figure 1 descends, in order to prevent the buoyancy from acting in the opposite direction, the weight of the water carrier (5) is used to fold it so that no air gets in. Also, some ingenuity is required, such as a function that allows part of the bottom to be removed, or a small hole that allows only air to escape but not water from the water carrier (5). In addition, the water lifting device (6) has the same structure on both sides and is balanced, so there is no need to consider the weight of the water lifting device (6), air bucket (4), and water carrier (5). When the water circulation rate exceeds 100%, water overflows from the water tank (1), so to prevent this, one end of the bubble generating pipe (3-1) in the bubble generator (3) is placed just above the water level of the water tank (1), and when the water level of the water tank (1) rises and is about to overflow, the bubble generating pipe (3-1) is blocked by the water level of the water tank (1), preventing air from being sent to the bubble generator (3), lowering the bubble content and preventing the water tank (1) from overflowing. It is also necessary to devise a way to drain the water overflowing from the water tank (1) to the lower water reservoir (8), and to generate electricity during this process. In Figure 1, the water lifting device (6) is circular, but by making it oval-shaped (like an athletics track) and making the straight line the vertical lifting direction, it is possible to reduce the loss of buoyancy and make the equipment narrower and more compact. supplementary explanation Archimedes' principle: "An object (air) immersed in a fluid (water) experiences a buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid (water) its displacement." According to Archimedes' principle, if the capacity of the air bucket (4) and the water carrier (5) are the same, the buoyancy of the air bucket (4) will lift the weight of the water carrier (5) above the water surface. [Industrial Applicability]

[0011] 1. Improving water quality in the lower reservoir It can be used as an air pump for the lower reservoir, improving water quality and creating an improved environment for aquatic life. 2. Use of generated electricity (storage of electricity is considered common sense) a Can be used for home, commercial, industrial, power sales, and emergency use in the event of a disaster, etc. b. Can be used for electric motors in transport vehicles, etc., as internal built-in type, external type, stationary type, etc. (automobiles, ships, trains, tanks, etc.) c. Can be used to boil water (a high temperature of around 60-90℃, but not enough to boil, is considered appropriate. Temperature can be adjusted by mixing with water inside.) By enclosing the lower water reservoir (8) of this bubble power generation device in a box and using the electricity generated by this bubble power generation device to boil water, it can be used for home baths and kitchens, public baths, snow removal (roofs, roads, parking lots, etc.), and the high-temperature water can be used to sterilize the facility and prevent the growth of algae. It is necessary to take measures such as using components made of the same material and with equivalent expansion rates to prevent high frictional resistance due to expansion and contraction caused by differences in materials due to temperature changes. a) to c) have sufficient industrial applicability.

[0012] Future challenges When used as a power source for electric motors in transport vehicles, etc., for internal built-in, external, or stationary applications (automobiles, ships, trains, tanks, etc.), miniaturization is necessary, and increasing the air bubble content is the key to miniaturization. It is not easy to increase the air bubble content, and it is necessary to consider the following as a replenishment force: "A. Using a generator (7) or generator (7-1), generate air bubbles with an air pump and replenish the air bucket (4), or refill the water tank (1) with water. B. Replenish water into the water tank (1) from upstream. C. Use other power sources such as solar power or wind power to generate air bubbles with an air pump and replenish the air bucket (4). Or refill the water tank (1) with water. Or implement a combination of the above." There are already faucet devices available that can achieve water savings of 80% or more (although the instructions do not say that the bubble generation rate is 80% or more) simply by changing the tip of the faucet, and while it is necessary to make use of these devices, it is also important to think about what you can do on your own. It is also necessary to increase the output of generators that can produce even weak forces. When the air bubble content is high and the air bubbles overflow from the air bucket (4) in the lower reservoir (8), the air bubbles are collected in the lower reservoir (8) and used for power generation, thereby further improving the power generation effect. It is also necessary to install brushes and filters to prevent the growth of algae and aquatic life and to remove debris from the water.

Claims

[Claim 1] The water tank (1) and the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) are provided with air bubble generators (3), the water tank (1), the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2), and the lower water reservoir (8) are connected from above, and air bubble-containing water flows through the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2). One end of the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) is connected to the water tank (1), and the other end is located below the water lifting device (6) in the lower water reservoir (8). Air bubbles from the air bubble-containing water discharged from below the water tank-air bucket waterway pipe (2) are stored in the air bucket (4). The air bucket (4) and the water carrier (5) are arranged at approximately equal intervals around the entire outer periphery of the water lifting device (6), and the air bubbles from the air bubble-containing water enter the air bucket (4) and only air is stored, and the buoyancy of the air bubbles raises the air bucket (4). This air bubble power generation device is characterized in that the air bucket (4) is lifted by the water lifting device (6), which moves the next air bucket (4), causing the air bubbles in the air-bubble-containing water to repeatedly accumulate in the next air bucket (4). The total air volume of the submerged air bucket (4) is greater than the total water volume of the submerged water carrier (5). The upper water carrier (5) flows water into the water tank (1) via the generator (7-1), circulating the water. The air bubbles enter the air bucket (4) via the generator (7) between the lower outlet of the water tank air bucket water channel pipe (2) and the air bucket (4).

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