A pressured system for water circulation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pressured system for water circulation. It comprises water tanks (100, 200) connected to each other by a bottom pipe (300) and a chamber (3) positioned above them, a first connector pipe (400) with a stop valve (1) having one broadened end immersed in the first water tank (100), while its other end is connected to the inlet of the chamber (3), a "U"-shaped second connector pipe (500), fitted with another stop valve (1'), extends from the outlet of the chamber (3), curves into a U-turn, and leads into second water tank (200), with its terminal end within the second water tank (200) being bent at 90 degree, and an air valve (4) or a pressure exerting unit (5) at first water tank (100) and closable opening (6) at the top of the second water tank (200).

Description

[0001] A PRESSURED SYSTEM FOR WATER CIRCULATION

[0002] FIELD OF INVENTION:

[0003] The present invention relates to a pressured system for water circulation. More specifically, it provides a system to circulate the water by the water compression technique and utilize it for various purposes.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

[0005] The water circulation is generally efficiently used for various purposes. For that purpose, external force or energy needs to be provided. The water stored at height can be used for electricity generation. The current hydropower-based plants require huge amount of water that need to be stored at height and drained to waste after generating electricity. In cases of water streams the adequate water force is required, again coupled with the same water wastage problem. The same water cannot be reused unless provided external force or energy for cyclization of water.

[0006] The water fountains add beautification to the premises. It also needs external force or energy for water circulation. Usually, this external force or energy is an electricity that propel water for circulation.

[0007] Not only for this but for many other purposes, the electricity generation is very essential and important task in today’s world. Almost each house and commercial premise need daily electricity. The farmers and industry both need electricity for agro and industrial productions. The electric vehicles need electricity for frequently charging their batteries. The electrical energy is usually generated by burning coal and / or diesel producing dust, smoke, noise pollution, and hazardous pollutants. It results in greenhouse effect. Therefore, the pollution control always remains a big challenge. In case of solar panels, the large areas for installations and good sunlight exposure are the challenges. Similarly, for installations of wind turbines need windy areas, large open space that put limitation on its installations coupled with high cost involved. The high cost of installation and lower efficiency are the restrictive factors.

[0008] Thus, there was a need for a solution to one or more of the above problems. The invention addresses need by providing a pressured system for water circulation. More specifically, it provides a system to circulate the water by the water compression technique and utilize it for various purposes including electricity generation and running fountains. The system efficiently reduce dependency on the natural resources by recycling the water for the purpose and also provide a clean environment.

[0009] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The invention in first aspect relates to a pressured system for water circulation comprising a) a first water tank (100) with an air valve (4) or a pressure exerting unit (5); b) a second water tank (200) with a closable opening (6) at its top; c) a bottom pipe (300) connecting said first and second water tanks (100, 200) d) a chamber (3) placed above said first and second water tanks (100, 200); e) a first connector pipe (400), equipped with a stop valve (1), having one end broadened relative to the rest of its body and immersed in the first water tank (100), while its other end is connected to the inlet of the chamber (3); f) a "U"-shaped second connector pipe (500), fitted with another stop valve (T), extends from the outlet of the chamber (3), curves into a U-turn, and then bends again to terminate inside the second water tank (200), with its terminal end within the second water tank (200) being bent at 90 degree or has a horizontal non return valve.

[0011] In another aspect it relates to the process of circulating the water using said system, wherein the water is circulated by a) partially filling the first and second water tanks (100, 200) until the water level rises above the connection points of the bottom pipe (300) and the broadened end of the first connector pipe (400) through the chamber (3) and the second connector pipe (500), while keeping the air valve (4) open or by releasing the pressure from the pressure exerting unit (5), with the stop valve (1) kept open, b) maintaining the water level in the first water tank (100) either by closing the air valve (4) or using the pressure exerting unit (5), followed by the continued filling of water into the second water tank (200) and the second connector pipe (500) until the water level rises up to the chamber (3), by appropriately operating the closable opening (6) of the second water tank (200), c) closing the stop valve (1') and applying pressure to the water inside the first water tank (100) to raise the water level within the first connector pipe (400) so that the water enters the chamber (3); thereafter, draining out the water in the chamber (3) until the water level in the second water tank (200) falls below the 90 degree bent or below the horizontal non return valve of the terminal end of the second connector pipe (500) positioned inside the second water tank (200), d) then closing the stop valve (1) and discarding the water drained out in said chamber (3) from the system, e) opening the stop valve (1) to allow water to enter the chamber (3), followed by opening the stop valve (1') to enable the water to flow into the second connector pipe (500) for circulation within the system.

[0012] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which the reference numerals indicate:

[0014] FIGURE 1 illustrates the schematic view of the pressured system for water circulation of current invention in operation as per step b) where first and second water tanks (100, 200) and the "U" shaped second connector pipe (500) are filled with water to reach the water level up to the chamber (3);

[0015] FIGURE 2 illustrates the schematic view of the pressured system for water circulation of current invention in operation as per step c) where the stop valve (U) is closed, stop valve (1) is opened, the water drained in chamber (3) is discarded from the system and the water level in second water tank (200) is below the 90- degree bent terminal end of the second connector pipe (500) positioned inside the second water tank (200); and

[0016] FIGURE 3 illustrates the schematic view of the pressure exerting unit (5) of the current invention.

[0017] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

[0018] As mentioned earlier, the invention addresses need by providing a pressured system for water circulation. More specifically, it provides a system to circulate the water by the water compression technique and utilize it for various purposes including electricity generation and running fountains. The system efficiently reduce dependency on the natural resources by recycling the water for the purpose and also provide a clean environment.

[0019] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the invention is now explained below:

[0020] As mentioned in first aspect, the invention discloses the pressured system for water circulation comprising a) a first water tank (100) with an air valve (4) or a pressure exerting unit (5); b) a second water tank (200) with a closable opening (6) at its top; c) a bottom pipe (300) connecting said first and second water tanks (100, 200) d) a chamber (3) placed above said first and second water tanks (100, 200); e) a first connector pipe (400), equipped with a stop valve (1), having one end broadened relative to the rest of its body and immersed in the first water tank (100), while its other end is connected to the inlet of the chamber (3); f) a "U"-shaped second connector pipe (500), fitted with another stop valve (1'), extends from the outlet of the chamber (3), curves into a U-turn, and then bends again to terminate inside the second water tank (200), with its terminal end within the second water tank (200) being bent at 90 degree or has a horizontal non return valve.

[0021] Suitably, said water tanks (100, 200) are made up of material selected from metal, PVC and combination thereof. Similarly, the bottom pipe (300), the first connector pipe (400) and the second connector pipe (500) are made up of material selected from metal, PVC and combination thereof. A material selection is dependent on the capacity to withstand the pressure developed inside the system.

[0022] For utilizing the system for generating electricity, said chamber (3) is devised as the closed chamber housed with the turbines for hydro-power generation and has a lid for opening and closing said chamber.

[0023] For utilizing the system for creating fountain, said chamber (3) is an open chamber without lid and its said inlet is fitted with a sprinkler.

[0024] In one embodiment, said air valve (4) is fitted on the top of said first water tank (100). In an alternate embodiment, referring to Figure 3, said pressure exerting unit (5) is an integral part of the first water tank (100) being the lid snuggly fitting and downward sliding in said first water tank (100). It has the tightening arrangement that could be the nuts to fix it at a particular desired position. The pressure can be measured by the pressure gauze (7).

[0025] The bent of terminal end of second connector pipe (500) inside the second water tank (200) is 90 degree with respect to the water level inside said tank (200).

[0026] As mentioned earlier, in another aspect, the invention discloses the process of circulating the water using said system, wherein the water is circulated by a) partially filling the first and second water tanks (100, 200) until the water level rises above the connection points of the bottom pipe (300) and the broadened end of the first connector pipe (400) through the chamber (3) and the second connector pipe (500), while keeping the air valve (4) open or by releasing the pressure from the pressure exerting unit (5), with the stop valve (1) kept open, b) maintaining the water level in the first water tank (100) either by closing the air valve (4) or using the pressure exerting unit (5), followed by the continued filling of water into the second water tank (200) and the second connector pipe (500) until the water level rises up to the chamber (3), by appropriately operating the closable opening (6) of the second water tank (200), c) closing the stop valve (1') and applying pressure to the water inside the first water tank (100) to raise the water level within the first connector pipe (400) so that the water enters the chamber (3); thereafter, draining out the water in the chamber (3) until the water level in the second water tank (200) falls below the 90 degree bent or below the horizontal non return valve of the terminal end of the second connector pipe (500) positioned inside the second water tank (200), d) then closing the stop valve (1) and discarding the water drained out in said chamber (3) from the system, e) opening the stop valve (1) to allow water to enter the chamber (3), followed by opening the stop valve (1') to enable the water to flow into the second connector pipe (500) for circulation within the system.

[0027] In step a) preferably the water is partially filled inside said first and second water tanks (100, 200) until the water level rises above the connection points of the bottom pipe (300) and the broadened end of the first connector pipe (400) and in step b) it does not allows the air to be filled inside the first connector pipe (400) upon exertion of pressure on said first water tank (100) by closing the air valve (4) or through pressure exerting unit (5).

[0028] Filling of water into the second water tank (200) and the second connector pipe (500) is continued until the water level rises up to the chamber (3). In this step, the closable opening (6) of the second water tank (200) can be opened for complete filling of the entire second water tank (200) and then it is again closed. Preferably the closable opening (6) is a lid or a nut.

[0029] In the step c), the pressure is exerted through the air valve (4) or the pressure exerting unit (5).

[0030] In one embodiment, for utilizing the system for generating electricity, said chamber (3) is devised as the closed chamber housed with the turbines for hydro-power generation and has a lid for opening and closing said chamber to discard the water in step d).

[0031] In an alternative embodiment, for utilizing the system for creating fountain, said chamber (3) is devised as an open chamber without lid and its said inlet is fitted with a sprinkler for creating fountain. The height of said sprinkler is kept high than the outlet of said chamber (3). The size of chamber (3) is made big enough to receive the falling down sprinkled water back inside it. The system can be shut down and re-started by simple closing of the stop valves

[0032] (1).

[0033] Examples: Example 1

[0034] The pressured system for water circulation to generate the electricity was constructed as below:

[0035] The components were connected with each other as depicted in the accompanying drawings 1 and 2.

[0036] Working:

[0037] The total around 11.3 litres water was used and the system was put to operation to obtain the electricity as below: a) first and second water tanks (100, 200) were partially filled by 4 Itr water through second connector pipe (500) by opening lid of said chamber (3) and keeping the air valve (4) open. Here, the water filled inside was above the broadened end of the first connector pipe (400), b) this water level was maintained in first water tank (100) by closing the air valve (4) and then, said second water tank (200) and said second connector pipe (500) was filled by another 7.31tr water till the water level reached up to the chamber (3) by opening and closing the closable opening (6) of the second water tank (200), c) the stop valve (F) was closed and the pressure was exerted on water inside said first water tank (100) to raise the water level within the first connector pipe (400) so that the water enters the chamber (3), then the water was drained out in the chamber (3) until the water level in the second water tank (200) fallen down below the 90 degree bent terminal end of the second connector pipe (500) positioned inside the second water tank (200), d) then the stop valve (1) was closed and approx. 2.51tr water drained out in said chamber (3) was discarded from the system, e) the lid of said chamber (3) was closed, firstly the stop valve (1) was opened to throw water on and impart spin in the turbines in the chamber (3) and then another stop valve (T) was opened to pass the water to the second connector pipe (500) for circulation inside the system.

[0038] After starting the system, the energy sufficient to run a 12 V alternator was generated.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] The pressured system for water circulation to create fountain was constructed similar to as shown in example 1, with the difference that the chamber was devised as an open chamber without lid and turbine and its inlet was fitted with a sprinkler for creating fountain.

[0041] Working:

[0042] It was used in manner similar to shown in example 1 with the difference in step e) that, firstly the stop valve (1) was opened to throw the water in the chamber (3) through its inlet and sprinkler and then another stop valve (T) was opened to pass the water to the second connector pipe (500) for circulation inside the system.

[0043] Therefore, current inventive system has the potential to circulate the water by the water compression technique and utilize it for various purposes including electricity generation and running fountains. The system efficiently reduce dependency on the natural resources by recycling the water for the purpose and also contribute positively to keep the clean and wholesome atmosphere.

Claims

Claims:I / We claim:

1. A pressured system for water circulation comprising a) a first water tank (100) with an air valve (4) or a pressure exerting unit (5); b) a second water tank (200) with a closable opening (6) at its top; c) a bottom pipe (300) connecting said first and second water tanks (100, 200) d) a chamber (3) placed above said first and second water tanks (100, 200); e) a first connector pipe (400), equipped with a stop valve (1), having one end broadened relative to the rest of its body and immersed in the first water tank (100), while its other end is connected to the inlet of the chamber (3); f) a "U"-shaped second connector pipe (500), fitted with another stop valve (1'), extends from the outlet of the chamber (3), curves into a U-turn, and then bends again to terminate inside the second water tank (200), with its terminal end within the second water tank (200) being bent at 90 degree or has a horizontal non return valve.

2. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said water tanks (100, 200) are made up of material selected from metal, PVC and combination thereof.

3. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom pipe (300), the first connector pipe (400) and the second connector pipe (500) are made up of material selected from metal, PVC and combination thereof.

4. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said chamber (3) is the closed chamber housed with the turbines for hydro-power generation and has a lid for opening and closing said chamber.

5. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said chamber (3) is an open chamber without lid and its said inlet is fitted with a sprinkler.

6. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said air valve (4) is fitted on the top of said first water tank (100).

7. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pressure exerting unit (5) is an integral part of the first water tank (100) being the lid snuggly fitting and downward sliding in said first water tank (100).

8. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 7, wherein said pressure exerting unit (5) has the tightening arrangement being the nuts to fix it at a particular desired position.

9. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water is circulated by a) partially filling the first and second water tanks (100, 200) until the water level rises above the connection points of the bottom pipe (300) and the broadened end of the first connector pipe (400) through the chamber (3) and the second connector pipe (500), while keeping the air valve (4) open or by releasing the pressure from the pressure exerting unit (5), with the stop valve (1) kept open, b) maintaining the water level in the first water tank (100) either by closing the air valve (4) or using the pressure exerting unit (5), followed by the continued filling of water into the second water tank (200) and the second connector pipe (500) until the water level rises up to the chamber (3), by appropriately operating the closable opening (6) of the second water tank (200), c) closing the stop valve (T) and applying pressure to the water inside the first water tank (100) to raise the water level within the first connector pipe (400) so that the water enters the chamber (3); thereafter, draining out the waterin the chamber (3) until the water level in the second water tank (200) falls below the 90 degree bent or below the horizontal non return valve of the terminal end of the second connector pipe (500) positioned inside the second water tank (200), d) then closing the stop valve (1) and discarding the water drained out in said chamber (3) from the system, e) opening the stop valve (1) to allow water to enter the chamber (3), followed by opening the stop valve (1') to enable the water to flow into the second connector pipe (500) for circulation within the system.

10. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 09, wherein in the step c), the pressure is exerted through the air valve (4) or the pressure exerting unit (5).

11. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 09, wherein said chamber (3) is the closed chamber housed with the turbines for hydro-power generation and has a lid for opening and closing said chamber to discard the water in step d).

12. The pressured system for water circulation as claimed in claim 09, wherein said chamber (3) is an open chamber without lid and its said inlet is fitted with a sprinkler for creating fountain.

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