A method of generating electrical energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a method by which a spherical object made of a heavy metal or any other material, which is hollow and can float in water, overcomes the pressure under a pool full of water by an escape trunk, tandoori and cylinder system found in submarines, by which a diver goes out and enters inside so as to equalize the pressure in two different areas, to insert the sphere into that pool and to take it out of the pool with the buoyancy force, thereby dropping it down by the force of gravity, such that the potential energy during that fall is converted into mechanical energy and the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.

Description

[0001] A METHOD OF GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a method by which a spherical object made of a heavy metal or any other material, which is hollow and can float in water, overcomes the pressure under a pool full of water by an escape trunk, tandoori and cylinder system found in submarines, by which a diver goes out and enters inside so as to equalize the pressure in two different areas, to insert the sphere into that pool and to take it out of the pool with the buoyancy force, thereby dropping it down by the force of gravity, such that the potential energy during that fall is converted into mechanical energy and the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Today, electrical energy is mainly produced in thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants and nuclear power plants. Although the rate of use of non-renewable energy sources in these power plants is high, the use of environmentally friendly renewable energy sources is increasing. In the generation of electrical energy, a mechanism is needed to convert chemical or mechanical energy, such as a motor, a turbine, or an electric generator. Depending on the source of energy, water turbines, internal combustion or gasoline engines, wind turbines or steam turbines can be used. Turbines convert the kinetic energy of a liquid or gaseous substance into mechanical energy. In a steam turbine, there are blades on a shaft. Steam power rotates these blades, allowing the shaft connected to the generator to be turned. In turbines where fossil fuels are used, water is heated and steam is obtained by using fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas.

[0006] In addition to non-renewable resources, renewable geothermal resources are also used to obtain steam power. In the production of energy from geothermal sources, hot water, which is heated underground, is used to obtain electrical energy in steam turbines. Water can also be used to rotate the turbines. To generate electricity in hydroelectric power plants, water accumulated in a dam is drained down from a high point. Water is pressurized on the turbine blades and the generator is started. In some systems, rivers or rivers, which are a direct natural resource, are also used instead of dams. Wind turbines, which are similar in structure to wind shafts, convert the energy provided by the speed of the wind into electrical energy.

[0007] During the research carried out in the state of the art, the application numbered TR2022 / 019878 was found. The application is related to the system that enables the conversion of kinetic energy in sea waves into electrical energy with the mechanical system created, optionally fixed on yachts, ships, boats, etc. at anchor or configured on the sea, without being connected to any vehicle or integrated into structures such as seashore, port, marina, etc., which can be used to generate electricity, to use the electricity needs of settlements, to charge vehicle accumulators and batteries. However, the system is unable to convert potential energy into mechanical energy and mechanical energy into electrical energy due to the force of gravity, buoyancy of water and pressure differences in spaces with different pressures.

[0008] Consequently, there is a need for a development in the related technical field due to the above-mentioned drawbacks and the inadequacy of the existing solutions on the subject.

[0009] Summary of the Invention

[0010] The invention is achieved in accordance with the current situations and intends to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks.

[0011] The main object of the invention is to ensure that a spherical object made of a heavy metal or any other material, which is hollow and can float in water, overcomes the pressure under a pool full of water, as in so-called an escape trunk, tandoori and cylinder system, by equalizing the pressure in two different areas so as to insert the sphere into that pool and to take it out of the pool with the buoyancy of water, thereby dropping it down with the force of gravity such that the potential energy during this fall is converted into mechanical energy and the mechanical energy into electrical energy.

[0012] The invention relies on a principle that a sphere which can float in water without sinking, which is lighter in mass than its own volume (i.e. the water it overflows), is lifted to the upper surface of the water by the buoyancy of the water and dropped from the top by being subjected to gravity with a mechanism, and while falling down, the linear (linear) falling force is converted into circular motion by means of a shaft (arm) and electrical energy is generated by activating the gear or pulley group. In addition, as the sphere falls down, electric energy is obtained by the magnets placed extra around itself and the coil wrapped around the fall pipe through which it passes, creating a magnetic field with these magnets.

[0013] The sphere falling down opens the lateral cover of a small pool under a large pool and falls into an empty pool. Then the sphere needs to be removed into this pool through a door at the bottom of the upper pool of a round or square shape, which is completely filled with water. This process is carried out by means of the method called an "Escape Trunk System" in underseeboats. This system is found on submarines and is the only way for a diver or ship's crew to go out to sea and re-enter the ship.

[0014] The sphere enters this pool by overcoming the high pressure at the bottom, which is applied to the bottom of the upper pool with a system called an escape trunk, tandoori or cylinder. It begins to rise rapidly upwards with the buoyancy of the water. In this system, there are two pools, one large pool filled with water at the top and a smaller one, half filled with water, immediately adjacent thereto. After the lower pool is completely filled with water, the pressures of the lower and upper pools are equalized by means of a valve there between and the sphere in the lower pool is easily passed through the middle cover to the upper pool.

[0015] The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention will be understood more clearly with the figures provided below and the detailed description provided with reference to those figures, and thus, the evaluation should be made by taking these figures and the detailed description into consideration.

[0016] Figures to Help Understand the Invention

[0017] Fig. 1 is a representative view of the subject of the invention.

[0018] Description of the Part References

[0019] 1 . Sphere

[0020] 2. Discharge pipe-1

[0021] 3. Discharge pipe-2 4. Discharge pipe-3

[0022] 5. Lower pool

[0023] 6. Upper pool

[0024] 7. Channel

[0025] 8. Connecting pipe

[0026] 9. Water Pump

[0027] 10. Solenoid valve-1

[0028] 1 1. Discharge pool

[0029] 12. Sphere transferring engine

[0030] 13. Cover- 1

[0031] 14. Lever

[0032] 15. Cover-2

[0033] 16. Generator

[0034] 17. Pulley

[0035] 18. Coil

[0036] 19. Solenoid valve-2

[0037] 20. Solenoid valve-3

[0038] 21 . Solenoid valve-4

[0039] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0040] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the inventive method of generating electrical energy are described only for a better understanding of the subject matter.

[0041] The method of generating electrical energy by means of the buoyancy of water and force of gravity according to the invention generally comprises the process steps of:

[0042] • falling the sphere (1 ), which can float in the liquid without sinking, into a lower pool (5), which is pressurized at the bottom, by opening the spring-loaded cover-2 (15),

[0043] • opening a solenoid valve-1 (10) by a sensor in the lower pool (5), filling the lower pool (5) by a water pump (9) in a discharge pool (11 ) and discharging the air trapped therein through a discharge pipe-2 (3), • when the lower pool (5) is filled with water, opening a cover-1 (13) by the sphere (1 ) and moving the sphere towards the upper pool (6),

[0044] • When the sphere (1 ) reaches the ceiling of the upper pool (6), sending a warning signal by a switch to start the motor (12) to transfer the sphere to the lateral channel,

[0045] • By the operation of this motor (12), falling the sphere (1 ) into the channel (7) linearly by means of an arm connected to one end,

[0046] • converting the linear motion of the falling sphere (1 ) into a circular motion by a lever (14), one end of which is connected to a pulley (17) positioned at a lower end of the channel (7) around which a coil (18) is wound and converting the circular motion of a generator (16) connected to the pulley (17) into electrical energy.

[0047] The sphere (1 ) of a heavy metal falls into the lower pool (5), which is filled with a certain amount of water, by opening the spring cover-2 (15). When the sphere (1 ) falls into the lower pool (5), the solenoid valve-1 (10) is opened by means of the sensor located in the lower pool (5). The submersible water pump (9) in the discharge pool (11 ) starts to fill the lower pool (5) through the open solenoid valve-1 (10). The lower pool (5) fills up in as little as 6-7 seconds. While the lower pool (5) is filling with water, the air trapped in the upper part of the pool is discharged upwards through the atmospheric discharge pipe-2 (3).

[0048] When the lower pool (5) is completely filled with water, the solenoid valve-3 (20) connecting the two pools opens to equalize the pressure with the upper pool (6). When the pressure of the lower pool (5) and the upper pool (6) is balanced and equalized, the cover-1 (13) opens as the sphere (1 ) rising to the upper part of the lower pool (5) forces its way towards the upper pool (6). When the cover-1 (13) is opened, the sphere (1 ) starts to rise up in the upper pool (6). The movement of the sphere (1 ) in the upper pool (6) closes the cover-1 (13) between the two pools. When the cover-1 (13) is closed, the solenoid valve-1 (10) and solenoid valve-3 (20) are closed. The solenoid valve-2 (19) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) are opened and the water in the lower pool (5) is drawn into the discharge pool (1 1 ) by means of the water pump (9).

[0049] The sphere (1 ), which can float in the liquid without sinking, moves upwards to the ceiling of the upper pool (6). The switch positioned on the ceiling of the upper pool (6) sends a warning signal to the motor (12) to start the gear motor (12) when the sphere (1 ) reaches the ceiling of the upper pool (6). With the motor (12) running, the sphere (1 ) is lowered into the channel (7) by means of a lever connected to one end.

[0050] The heavy sphere (1 ) made of plastic, iron or any other material is dropped down a closed pipe or cage-shaped channel (7) with or without a pipe. The linear motion of the falling sphere (1 ) is converted into a circular motion by the movement of the lever (14), one end of which is connected to the pulley (17), positioned at the lower end of the channel (7) with a linear fall. This circular motion is converted into electrical energy by means of a generator (16) connected to the pulley (17).

[0051] The decelerating sphere (1 ) falls into the empty lower pool (5) below the large pool (6) by opening the cover-2 (15) located at the end of the channel (7). When the sphere (1 ) falls into the lower pool (5), the cover-2 (15) closes again. When the cover-2 (15) is closed, the water pump (9) starts to fill the lower pool (5) through the opened solenoid valve-1 (10). In order for the lower pool (5) to be filled with water, the air in the upper part of the pool should be evacuated. For this purpose, air is removed through the atmospheric discharge pipe-2 (3) extending from the ceiling of the lower pool (5) to the ceiling of the upper pool (6). Similarly, there is an atmospheric air discharge pipe-2 (2) extending from the ceiling to the ceiling level of the upper pool (6) for water circulation in the discharge pool (1 1 ).

[0052] When the lower pool (5) is full of water, the sphere (1 ) forces the cover-1 (13) between the lower pool (5) and the upper pool (6) to open but cannot open it immediately. This is because a greater pressure is applied to the bottom of the upper pool (6), i.e. the cover- 1 (13) connecting the two pools, than the pressure applied by the water pump (9) to the lower pool (5). This pressure must be relieved. In order to equalize the pressure of the upper pool (6) and the lower pool (5), as soon as the solenoid valve-3 (20) that connects the two pools is opened, the pressure of the two pools is equalized without any water transfer.

[0053] To ensure the circulation of the system, the state of the solenoid valves should be as follows: When Lower pool (5) fills up: the solenoid valve-1 (10) should be open, the solenoid valve-2 (19) solenoid valve-3 (20) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) should be closed. When the lower pool (5) is emptying, the solenoid valve-2 (19) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) should be open, valve-1 (10) and the solenoid valve-3 (20) should be closed. When the middle cover-1 (13) is opened: the solenoid valve-3 (20) should be open, the solenoid valve-1 (10)-, solenoid valve-2 (19)-, solenoid valve-4 (21 ) should be closed. When operating the system at idle (without generating energy): the solenoid valve-4 (21 ) should be open, the solenoid valve-1 (10) solenoid valve-2 (19)-, solenoid valve-3 (20) should be closed.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A method of generating electrical energy by means of buoyancy of water and force of gravity, characterized in that it comprises the process steps of:• falling the sphere (1 ), which can float in the liquid without sinking, into a lower pool (5), which is pressurized at the bottom, by opening the spring-loaded cover-2 (15),• opening a solenoid valve-1 (10) by a sensor in the lower pool (5), filling the lower pool (5) by a water pump (9) in a discharge pool (11 ) and discharging the air trapped therein through a discharge pipe-2 (3),• when the lower pool (5) is filled with water, opening a cover-1 (13) by the sphere (1 ) and moving the sphere towards the upper pool (6),• when the sphere (1 ) reaches the ceiling of the upper pool (6), starting a motor (12) by a switch which sends a warning signal,• by the operation of this motor (12), which transfers the sphere to a lateral channel, falling the sphere (1 ) into the channel (7) linearly by means of an arm connected to one end,• converting the linear motion of the falling sphere (1 ) into a circular motion by a lever (14), one end of which is connected to a pulley (17) positioned at a lower end of the channel (7) around which a coil (18) is wound and converting the circular motion of a generator (16) connected to the pulley (17) into electrical energy.

2. The method of generating electrical energy according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises the step of opening the solenoid valve-3 (20) connecting the two pools to equalize the pressure with the upper pool (6) when the lower pool (5) is completely filled with water.

3. The method for generating electrical energy according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises the process step of moving the sphere (1 ) into the upper pool (6), closing the cover-1 (13), solenoid valve-1 (10) and solenoid valve-3 (20) between the two pools, opening the solenoid valve-2 (19) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ), and drawing the water in the lower pool (5) into the discharge pool (1 1 ) by means of the water pump (9).

4. The method of generating electrical energy according to claim 1 , characterized in that the water which may be trapped in the discharge pool (1 1 ) and cause air is relieved by means of the discharge pipe-2 (2).

5. A method of generating electrical energy according to claim 1 , characterized in that in order to provide recirculation,• during the filling of the lower pool (5), the solenoid valve-1 (10) is open, the solenoid valve-2 (19)-, solenoid valve-3 (20) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) are closed, • during the emptying of the lower pool (5), the solenoid valve-2 (19) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) are open, and the solenoid valve-1 (10) and solenoid valve-3 (20) are closed,• during opening of the middle cover-1 (13), the solenoid valve-3 (20) is open, the solenoid valve-1 (10)-, solenoid valve-2 (19) and solenoid valve-4 (21 ) are closed.

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