Method and system for generating wind potential in an airflow produced by the force of water

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to supply kinetic energy in the form of an airflow as wind potential that can be used to move a wind turbine connected to an electric generator. The invention provides a system that generates wind potential by varying the height level of a liquid column, making use of the pressure exerted by the atmosphere on the top of the descending liquid column. In the same way, the pressure exerted by the top of the ascending liquid column on the atmosphere can be used.

Description

[0001] METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING WIND POTENTIAL IN AIR FLOW ACHIEVED BY WATER PUSH

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to the field of generating energy from wind sources, which is based on the use of atmospheric pressure and air speed. Specifically, it relates to a system and method for generating wind power.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The world increasingly needs more energy sources or expansions of existing ones. Science is urgently seeking replacements for fossil fuels in a race to prevent further environmental degradation. Electricity generated from renewable resources and various technologies is considered one of the best solutions; therefore, any renewable energy source that allows for the production of electricity is of great interest in the current technological field. Wind energy is one of the most widely used renewable energy sources in the world, and it is advancing rapidly, as evidenced by the large wind farms that generate electricity from the wind.

[0006] Various studies have found that the strongest and most consistent winds occur at altitudes above 50 meters. Current wind energy generation technology requires atmospheric air speeds to power turbines. Therefore, it is evident that when wind turbines are located at high altitudes to capture faster and more consistent winds, the greatest productivity in wind energy generation is observed. Harnessable wind speeds range from 3 to 25 meters per second. However, despite numerous technological advancements, it has become clear that most existing systems and equipment suffer from the fact that wind speeds are not guaranteed; that is, there is a limitation on harnessing wind flows, which are neither constant nor predictable.

[0007] Specifically, the prior art discloses various systems or mechanisms related to wind energy generation and capture in documents RU2007614, FR2473640, KR101145323, CN204061054, and ES2391863. Patent RU2007614 aims to increase the efficiency of a pumped storage power plant and utilize the energy of natural flows to generate electricity for agro-industrial complexes. This enables the widespread use of renewable, economical, and environmentally friendly natural energy sources without diverting costly resources from non-renewable fuels (oil, coal) and without constructing expensive hydraulic structures that damage the environment. This patent discloses a hydroelectric storage power plant comprising a hydraulic pump, a wind turbine, and a hydraulic turbine with an electric generator installed in a water supply chamber for the purpose of generating electricity.

[0008] Patent FR2473640 aims to provide an installation designed to require minimal maintenance and supervision while achieving high energy output. It discloses a wind turbine installation that uses the turbine to drive a pump which lifts water from a base reservoir to upper reservoirs. There, the water is conveyed through an intermediate reservoir to power a hydraulic turbine that drives an electric generator.

[0009] Patent KR101145323 provides an intelligent hybrid wind-hydro generator system for maintaining consistent power output despite changes in wind speed. This system utilizes the interior of a column as the upper water reservoir and directly pumps seawater into it. Specifically, it discloses an intelligent hybrid wind-hydro generator system comprising a hydraulic turbine generator that operates using the downward flow of water from the reservoir to produce electricity. The wind turbine drives a pump that draws water into the reservoir, where it is then used by the hydraulic turbine to generate electricity.

[0010] Patent CN204061054 discloses a utility model for an intelligent power supply system capable of storing and releasing energy by pumping water using wind power. The intelligent power supply system employs closed-loop management, resulting in a high degree of automation, a wide range of applications, low operating costs, and simplified maintenance. Specifically, the system comprises a speed-boosting wind turbine connected to a clutch, which in turn is connected to a drive shaft. This shaft is connected to a water pump that directs water to a water turbine, which is ultimately connected to a transformer. Patent ES2391863 discloses a mechanism for absorbing and releasing energy through fluid movement between two reservoirs by means of a turbine and pump, or a turbine and pump.The pressure in the vertically positioned upper reservoir is increased by a damping structure connected to the separation structure, such that the damping structure increases the pressure in the upper reservoir as the fluid volume increases by pumping, thereby reducing the volume of fluid needed to accumulate energy.

[0011] Although the previous documents disclose various systems or mechanisms for generating electrical energy, the present invention is an alternative for the production of wind energy by means of a wind and hydraulic potential generation system whose mechanism comprises the use of atmospheric pressure and fluid movement.

[0012] This system is installed in hydroelectric reservoirs, in run-of-river hydroelectric penstocks, in lakes where the discharge level is significantly below the lakebed, and in reservoirs of dammed rivers where the discharge level is significantly below the riverbed in the dammed area, among other locations. Specifically, this system installed in hydroelectric reservoirs allows for the movement of high volumes of air mass because the reservoirs utilize high water flows to power the hydraulic turbines. This results in mechanically generated wind with characteristics far superior to atmospheric wind, as it offers high wind speeds that can be manipulated, maintained at a constant velocity, and shaped, suspended, or restarted.Similarly, the negative environmental impact is nonexistent or very low because this system allows for cleaner energy generation by producing no toxic gases or solid waste and obtains energy from a renewable source, making it abundant and inexhaustible. Additionally, the wind power potential achieved by the system of the invention is low-cost because it uses only water and air without any chemical or thermal modification, eliminating costs associated with raw materials or other raw material modification processes. In fact, only operational costs are incurred. Furthermore, the system of the invention has a broad impact on social well-being because it can be installed in remote areas and is independent of the country's electrical grid.Furthermore, the system allows for the creation of water reservoirs during winter, enabling the generation of wind power during droughts. Additionally, prior art wind turbine production systems report losses by utilizing only 40% of the power supplied by atmospheric wind energy, whereas the system of the present invention achieves lower losses because the airflow in the form of wind is mechanically propelled.

[0013] Although the state of the art discloses systems that provide electrical energy, the present invention is an alternative for generating wind energy from a system that generates wind potential through the variation of the height of a liquid column with respect to the use of the pressure exerted by the atmosphere on the top of the descending liquid column.

[0014] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to supplying high amounts of kinetic energy in the form of airflow, as usable wind potential to drive a wind turbine connected to an electric generator, and also wind potential for mechanical use, and to supply air for accumulating pressurized air. In particular, the present invention relates to one or more containers (1) comprising a container top (2), a container body (3), a container bottom (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure relief valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more ring valve tubes or bodies (16), and one or more gates (17).one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slotted bars (19), one or more settleable tanks (20), one or more power transmission elements / pipes, electrical cables, wires (21), one or more ring valve anchors to the container (22), one or more water outlet pipes from the container (37), one or more settleable solids retaining grates (44), one or more pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical or electric cylinders (45), which may be connected by means of one or more hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, or electric actuators or motors (46), which could be located in one or more machine and control houses of the hydroelectric / wind generating system (47).

[0016] For the purposes of the present invention, the described apparatus may be part of a system that generates wind power by varying the level or height of a liquid column (26) in a container (1), thereby harnessing the pressure exerted by the atmosphere (25) on the upper part of the descending liquid column. Similarly, the pressure exerted on the atmosphere by the upper part of a rising liquid column may be harnessed.

[0017] In one embodiment, the system of the invention installed in a hydroelectric reservoir, as shown in Figure 4, produces high wind potential generation, given that the system of the invention takes advantage of the very high water flows used to produce hydraulic energy, characterized by: one or more containers (1) that allow the entry of piped water from the reservoir (26) into its interior (in the ascending phase) until reaching a maximum operating level of the maximum water column level (23), where, subsequently, the water is drained from the one or more containers (1) (in the descending phase) until reaching the minimum water column level (24), and so on, the one or more containers alternate between ascending and descending phases.

[0018] The one or more containers (1) comprise container air outlet tubes (8) and container air inlet tubes (7), which are in turn connected to one or more air outlet collector tubes (31) and air inlet collector tubes (32), which comprise one or more air outlet tubes from the air collector (36) and one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35). The wind potential is provided in the one or more air outlet or inlet tubes, in particular, in the high-speed air outlet section (38s) and the high-speed air inlet section (38i), respectively.

[0019] The one or more containers comprise container water outlet pipes (37) connected to the one or more container water collection pipes (41) which are joined by means of a coupling pipe system (42) to the one or more intake pipes (50), the water is drained from the one or more containers (1) entering the one or more container water collection pipes (41) continuing through the one or more intake pipes (50), which carry the water to the hydroelectric / wind generating system powerhouse and controls (47) and there it is used to move the one or more hydraulic turbines (39).

[0020] In the ascent phase in the one or more containers (1) the piped water, from the reservoir or from the waterfall (26) that enters the containers displaces the atmospheric air (25) out of each container, the displaced air is conducted to the atmosphere by the one or more air outlet collector tubes (31) and it comes out at high speeds through the air outlet tube of the air collector (36), with high levels of kinetic energy.

[0021] During the descent phase in the one or more containers (1), the piped water, from the reservoir or the waterfall (26), descends within each container, generating negative atmospheric pressure. This negative pressure is compensated for by the atmospheric pressure of the air, causing high-velocity air to enter the air intake pipe (35) at the high-velocity air intake section (38i). This air then travels through the air intake collector pipe (32) and enters the one or more containers (1) with high levels of kinetic energy. These high air velocities are achieved due to the narrow cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet relative to the high airflows driven by the equal flows of water entering or leaving the one or more containers.

[0022] The system can be installed in any water flow, preferably with flow rates exceeding 5 m 3 / sec, where there are topographic depressions, so that the water entering the system is returned to its channel at a lower level or can be used for hydroelectric power generation.

[0023] Additionally, given the enormous thrust force within the containers, the system of the invention can be used for applications such as compressed air or moving mechanical or pneumatic mechanisms.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0025] Figure 1. Shows a profile view of the container, where an enlargement of the ring valve section is evident. This shows a container (1), comprising a container top cover (2), a container body (3), a container bottom cover (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more ring valve tubes or bodies (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot posts (19), one or more settleable tanks (20), one or more power transmission elements / pipes, electrical cables, wires (21), one or more ring valve anchors to the container (22),maximum water column level (23), minimum water column level (24), atmospheric air (25), piped water, reservoir or waterfall water (26), reservoir water level (27), ring valve slot for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), one or more container water outlet pipes (37), one or more settleable solids retaining screens (44), one or more actuators, motors / hydraulic / electric / pneumatic (46), one or more powerhouses and controls: of the hydroelectric / wind generating system (47), maximum level of settleable solids (52).

[0026] Figure 2 shows the container with the ring valve assembled in a front view and isometric projection. This shows a container (1), a container top lid (2), a container body (3), a container bottom lid (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure relief valves (6), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more water inlet areas (9), one or more ring valve anchoring areas (10), one or more water outlet areas (11), one or more ring valves (15), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot supports (19), one or more sediment tanks (20), ring valve anchoring to the container (22), one or more air inlet tube anchoring areas (29), and one or more air outlet tube anchoring areas (30).

[0027] Figure 3. Shows an enlargement of the ring valve (15) in a front view (3a) and an isometric projection (3b). This shows one or more ring valves (15), one or more ring valve tubes or bodies (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot posts (19), one or more settling tanks (20), and the ring valve anchor to the container (22).

[0028] Figure 4 Shows a schematic view of the system installed in a reservoir (26) of a hydroelectric plant (47). Specifically, 4 containers are shown (1) where one is in the ascending phase and 3 in the descending phase, where one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), the maximum level of the water column is indicated (23), the minimum level of the water column is indicated (24), atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water, from the reservoir or waterfall is indicated (26), the water level of the reservoir is indicated (27), the level of the water column is indicated (28), one or more air outlet collector pipes (31),one or more air inlet collector pipes (32), open water ring valve slots (33), one or more closed water ring valve slots (34), one or more air inlet pipes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet pipes from the collector (36), one or more water outlet pipes from the container (37), hydraulic turbine (39), one or more coupling pipes (42) which joins the water collector pipe (41) with the pipe that carries the water to the intake pipe (50), a powerhouse and control house (47) of the hydroelectric / wind generating system, a weir or decompression pipe (48), a dam or weir (49) and an intake pipe (50).

[0029] Figure 5. Shows a system applied to a waterfall or rivers that flow down mountains channeled with a weir-type structure located at the maximum level of channeled water (51), taking advantage of the flow and difference in topographic levels to install the containers.The system comprises one or more containers (1), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), atmospheric air (25), piped water from the reservoir or waterfall (26), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38), hydraulic turbine (39), water inlet pipe from the source (40), water collection pipe from the containers (41), water inlet collection pipe (43) and the maximum level of channeled water (51).

[0030] Figure 6. A system installed in a run-of-river hydroelectric plant is shown. Specifically, one or more containers (1), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15) are shown, atmospheric air (25) is indicated, piped water, reservoir water, or waterfall water (26) is indicated, the reservoir water level is indicated (27), the ring valve slot for open water is indicated (33), the ring valve slot for closed water is indicated (34), and the 38 i - high-speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential are indicated; 38 s high speed air outlet sector- supplied wind potential (38), a hydraulic turbine (39), one or more water inlet pipes from the source (40), one or more water collector pipes from the containers (41), one or more water inlet collector pipes (43) and the maximum channeled water level is indicated (51).

[0031] Figure 7 (a, b, c) shows a schematic view of six containers installed in a hydroelectric reservoir or lake, where, at each stage, five containers are in the ascending phase and one container is in the descending phase. A process cycle is shown, characterized by six process stages (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), where, at each stage, at least one container has completed the ascending phase and at least one container has completed the descending phase. Specifically, in Figure 7 aIt is indicated: one or more containers (1), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more water outlet valve (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more sedimentable tanks (20), the maximum level of the water column is indicated (23), the minimum level of the water column is indicated (24), atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water, from the reservoir or waterfall is indicated (26), the water level of the reservoir is indicated (27), one or more air outlet collector tubes (31), one or more air inlet collector tubes (32), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet tubes from the collector (36), the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential are indicated; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38), one or more water collection tubes from the containers (41).For its part, in figures 7b and 7c one or more containers are indicated (1), atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water from reservoir or waterfall is indicated (26), the water level of the reservoir is indicated (27) and the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38) are indicated.

[0032] Figure 8 shows a schematic view of four containers, where in each stage, three containers (1) are in the ascending phase and one container (1) is in the descending phase. A process cycle is shown, characterized by four process stages (a), (b), (c), and (d), where in each stage at least one container has completed the ascending phase and at least one container has completed the descending phase. Specifically, it is evident that in each phase, the water column within the container is shown in three ranges during the ascending phase and one range during the descending phase. Specifically, one or more containers (1), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), and one or more settling tanks (20) are indicated.The maximum water column level is indicated (23), the minimum water column level is indicated (24), atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water, reservoir or waterfall water is indicated (26), the reservoir water level is indicated (27), the water column level is indicated (28), one or more air outlet collector pipes (31), one or more air inlet collector pipes (32), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), one or more air inlet pipes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet pipes from the collector (36), one or more water outlet pipes from the container (37), the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38).

[0033] Figure 9 shows four containers (1), where in each stage, one container (1) is in the ascending phase and three containers are in the descending phase. A process cycle is shown, characterized by four process stages (a), (b), (c), and (d), where in each stage at least one container has completed the ascending phase and at least one container has completed the descending phase. Specifically, in each stage, the water column increases by one rank during the ascending phase and by three ranks during the descending phase.Figure 9 indicates one or more containers (1), the maximum water column level (23), the minimum water column level (24), atmospheric air (25), piped water, reservoir or waterfall water (26), the reservoir water level (27), the water column level (28), one or more air outlet collector tubes (31), one or more air inlet collector tubes (32), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet tubes from the collector (36), the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38).

[0034] Figure 10 (ayb). Six containers (1) are shown, where in each stage, three containers (1) are in the ascending phase and three are in the descending phase. A process cycle is shown characterized by fulfilling 6 process stages (a), (b), (c), (d), (d), (f), where in each stage at least one container has completed the ascending phase and one container has completed the descending phase. In particular, it is shown that in each phase the water column increases by 3 ranges in the ascending phase and by 3 ranges in the descending phase. Figure 10a shows one or more containers (1), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), the maximum water column level is indicated (23), the minimum water column level is indicated (24),atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water, reservoir or waterfall is indicated (26), the reservoir water level is indicated (27), the water column level is indicated (28), one or more air outlet collector tubes (31), one or more air inlet collector tubes (32), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet tubes from the collector (36), one or more water outlet tubes from the container (37), the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential are indicated; 38 s high-speed air outlet sector – supplied wind potential (38), one or more water collection pipes from the containers (41), and one or more coupling pipes (42) connecting the water collection pipe (41) to the pipe that carries the water to the intake pipe. For its part,Figure 10b indicates the one or more containers (1), atmospheric air (25), piped water, reservoir or waterfall (26), reservoir water level (27), water column level (28), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), the 38 i - high speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38), one or more water collection tubes from the containers (41) and one or more coupling tubes (42) that join the water collection tube (41) with the tube that carries the water to the intake tube.

[0035] Figure 11 shows the distribution of one or more containers (1), either schematically in a linear and consecutive manner or arranged in a circular pattern connected through a central point. Specifically, the figure indicates the one or more containers (1), the one or more container tops (2), the body of one or more containers (3), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more air outlet collector tubes (31), one or more air inlet collector tubes (32), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet tubes from the collector (36), and the 38i - high-speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38s - high-speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38). Figure 11 shows a specific number of containers, which can be either even or odd.This figure presents the system from a top view, showing two different systems located in a reservoir, in two of the multiple arrangements they could have, in particular, a system with eight (8) containers arranged in a circular shape and another system with the containers in a linear arrangement.

[0036] Figure 12. Shows the calculated results for 4 system flow ranges.

[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] The present invention provides a system for generating wind power, particularly one or more containers (1) comprising a container top cover (2), a container body (3), a container bottom cover (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more ring valve tubes or bodies (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot posts (19), one or more sediment tanks (20), one or more power transmission elements / pipes, electrical cables, wires (21), one or more ring valve anchors to the container (22),one or more water outlet pipes from the container (37), one or more settling solids retaining grates (44), which may be connected by means of one or more actuators, motors / hydraulic / electric / pneumatic (46) to one or more machine and control houses: of the hydroelectric / wind generating system (47).,

[0039] For the purposes of this invention, the container (1), as shown in Figure 1, refers to the part of the system whose function is to generate wind potential through the variation in level or height of a liquid column within the container (1), thereby harnessing the pressure exerted by the atmosphere on the upper part of the descending liquid column. Similarly, the pressure exerted on the atmosphere by the upper part of a rising liquid column can also be harnessed.

[0040] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) is made of a material selected from rubber, plastic, reinforced plastics, metals and alloys, acrylic, glass, porcelain, ceramics, silicones, concrete, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the container (1) material is selected from galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), fiberglass, reinforced plastic, or a mixture thereof.

[0041] For the purposes of the present invention, plastic is a material composed of a variety of organic, synthetic, or semi-synthetic compounds that have the property of being malleable and can therefore be molded into solid objects of various shapes. Specifically, plastic is selected from a group comprising bioplastics, engineering plastics, epoxy resins, expanded polystyrene, fluoropolymers, polyolefins, polystyrene, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and fiber-reinforced plastics. Specifically, bioplastics refer to plastics manufactured wholly or partly from renewable biological resources, wherein bioplastics are selected from a group comprising bio-polyethylene terephthalate, bio-low-density polyethylene, bio-polypropylene, bio-olystyrene, polylactic acid, bio-polyethyl methacrylate, biaxially oriented bio-polystyrene, or mixtures thereof.Specifically, engineering plastics refer to synthetic materials of a polymeric nature, composed of organic molecules that offer superior performance compared to standard materials. They are ideal for technical applications requiring rigid plastics, often replacing wood or metal because they not only surpass them in strength-to-weight ratio but are also much easier to manufacture. Engineering plastics can be selected from a group that includes polyamides (PA), polyacetals (POM), polycarbonates (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene ether (PPE), and polybutylene rephthalate (PBT).Epoxy resins, or polyepoxides, refer to a group of reactive polymers and prepolymers containing epoxide groups. Their physical state can change from a low-viscosity liquid to a solid with a high melting point. Polyepoxides include flexible epoxy resins, water-based epoxy resins, fire-retardant epoxy resins, hydrogenated epoxy resins, multifunctional epoxy resins, and UV-cured epoxy resins. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a foamed plastic material derived from polystyrene. It is a thermoplastic with qualities such as lightness, durability, cushioning, insulation, and excellent processability.Fluoropolymers refer to a family of high-performance plastics characterized by properties such as chemical inertness, high dielectric constant, low friction, non-stick properties, weather resistance, and barrier properties. Fluoropolymers are selected from the group comprising perfluoromethyl vinyl ether (PMVE), perfluoroethyl vinyl ether (PEVE), perfluoropropyl vinyl ether (PPVE), hexafluoropropylene (HFP), perfluorobutyl ethylene (PFBE), and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). Additionally, polyolefins refer to a family of polyethylene and polypropylene thermoplastics selected from a group comprising low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene.Polystyrene, for its part, is an aromatic polymer made from styrene monomer. It can be rigid or brittle, is thermoplastic, and can be processed into semi-finished products such as sheets and plates, as well as a wide range of finished goods. Polyurethanes (PU) are defined as resilient, flexible, and durable materials that can be selected from the group comprising compact flexible PUs (non-expansive), foamed flexible PUs (expansive), compact rigid PUs (non-expansive), and foamed rigid PUs (expansive). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a polymer obtained from sodium chloride (common salt) and petroleum or natural gas. It is durable, lightweight, strong, fire-resistant, has insulating properties, and low permeability.Finally, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) are composed of a polymer, also called the "matrix," which, together with fillers and additives, forms the resin and specific fibers. Specifically, the container material (1) of the present invention is selected from fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

[0042] For the purposes of the present invention, a metal refers to a material in which there is an overlap between the valence band and the conduction band in its electronic structure, giving it the ability to easily conduct heat and electricity and generally the ability to reflect light, which gives it its characteristic luster. Similarly, an alloy is a homogeneous product with metallic properties consisting of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. Specifically, the metals and alloys are selected from aluminum, steel, cobalt, nickel, zinc, copper, tin, iron, magnesium, chromium, gold, silver, galvanized steel, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the container material (1) is selected from the metals and alloys of iron, galvanized steel, and aluminum.

[0043] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) is characterized by having a regular or irregular geometric shape or figure. A geometric shape refers to a non-empty set composed of points and understood as a geometric locus, where the geometric locus is an area enclosed by lines or surfaces. In particular, the container (1) of the invention is characterized by being a geometric solid, that is, a three-dimensional geometric figure. Geometric solids are selected from polyhedra and surfaces of revolution. Polyhedra are three-dimensional geometric solids whose faces are polygons, where the fundamental parts of a polyhedron are faces, edges, and vertices. Polyhedra are selected from tetrahedron, cube (regular hexahedron), octahedron, dodecahedron, icosahedron, prism, and pyramid. Surfaces of revolution are geometric figures generated by rotating a plane figure around an axis.The surfaces of revolution are selected from sphere, cylinder, cone, truncated cone, and torus. In particular, the container (1) of the invention is a single cylinder or a series of modular containers, where a modular structure refers to the same container arranged in multiple configurations.

[0044] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) is further characterized by being independent and non-modular, that is, its surfaces are joined and cannot be separated, whereas a series of containers (1) can be modular.

[0045] Preferably, the container (1) of the present invention is sealed, as shown in Figure 1, wherein said container (1) comprises a hermetic sealing system.

[0046] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) comprises one or more top lids of the container (2), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, wherein the top lid of the container (2) refers to a structural part of the container (1) designed in a rounded shape that allows air to flow without pressure into or out of the container (1).

[0047] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) is constructed in a monolithic form.

[0048] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) comprises one or more container bodies (3), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, which refers to the outer structure of the container (1) which is designed to delimit the volume of the container (1) and is made of the same material as the container (1).

[0049] For the purposes of the present invention, the bottom lid of the container (4), as shown in Figure 1, refers to a structural part of the container (1) designed in a rounded shape that allows air to flow without pressure into or out of the container (1).

[0050] For the purposes of the present invention, the lower part of the container (1) comprises one or more water inlet areas (9) and one or more water outlet areas (11), preferably these areas are located on the bottom lid of the container (4).

[0051] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more water inlet areas (9), as shown in Figure 2, refers to the site of the container (1) where the Ring valve (15) or another type of valve that allows water to enter the container (1) should preferably be installed.

[0052] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more water outlet areas (11), as shown in Figure 2, refers to an opening or hole that allows the water entering the container to be evacuated, preferably through one or more water collection tubes from the container outlet (41).

[0053] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more water overflow valves (5), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, refer to a type of device that can control water circulation. These can be mechanical check valves or quick-acting butterfly valves.

[0054] For the purposes of this invention, mechanical check valves, also called non-return valves or retention valves, are fluid control devices that ensure a liquid or gaseous fluid flows in only one direction through the circuit. Specifically, check valves are actuated by the fluid pressure itself, allowing the fluid to pass in the direction of flow and preventing flow into the pressurized section when the system pressure ceases. This type of valve is unidirectional; it only opens in the direction of flow and closes in the opposite direction.

[0055] For the purposes of the present invention, quick-acting butterfly valves are quarter-turn rotary valves used to start, stop, or regulate flow. Specifically, butterfly or quick-acting valves are a type of one-turn valve and allow control of fluid flow by means of a circular disc with its orifice axis at right angles to the direction of fluid flow. These valves are used for complete opening and closing of fluid flow, for throttling services, for frequent operation, when positive shutoff of gases or liquids is required, when minimal fluid entrapment in the pipeline is desired, and for low pressure drop across the valve.

[0056] For the purposes of this invention, the one or more air pressure safety valves (6), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, refer to a safety device designed to control the system's air pressure. Preferably, the air pressure safety valve (6) continues to operate until the system pressure returns to safe levels. The system pressures range from 900 kPa to a maximum of 2900 kPa. The safety valve must be calibrated to activate when the air pressure inside the container reaches 80% of the system pressure, both during the ascent phase (positive pressure) and the descent phase (negative pressure).

[0057] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more air inlet tubes (7), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, refer to an opening or hole in the surface of the container (1), which may be located in the upper or upper middle part of said container (1), preferably in the upper part of the container, especially in the lid of the container (2). Optionally, the air inlet tube (7) may be located in the body of the container (3) provided that it is above the upper limit of the water column (23). For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more air outlet tubes (8), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, refer to an opening or hole in the surface of the container (1), which may be located in the upper or upper middle part of said container (1), preferably in the upper part of the container, especially in the lid of the container (2).Optionally, the air outlet tube (8) can be located in the body of the container (3) provided that it is above the upper limit of the water column (23).

[0058] For the purposes of the present invention, one or more air outlet valves (12) refers to a type of tool that can control airflow. These may be mechanical check valves and / or quick-acting butterfly valves.

[0059] For the purposes of this invention, the one or more air inlet valves (13), as shown in Figure 1, refer to the valves that allow atmospheric air (25) to enter the container (1) during the descent phase and close the air passage during the ascent phase. These may be check valves or quick-acting butterfly valves.

[0060] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more water outlet valves (14), as shown in Figures 1 and 2, refer to a type of device that can control the flow of water. These may be of the quick-acting butterfly valve type.

[0061] For the purposes of the present invention, the water inlet and outlet valves must operate at a water immersion pressure between 1 and 2.5 bar, and handle a volumetric (hydraulic) flow rate between 5 and 160 m 3 / sec, handle water inlet and outlet velocities between 11 and 30 m / s, and have valve diameters between 0.5 and 2.5 m, with minimal pressure loss and flow control. Specifically, the water inlet and outlet valves can be selected from ring valves, annular flow control valves, and butterfly valves.

[0062] For the purposes of this invention, one or more ring valves (15), as shown in Figures 1 to 3, refers to a device that allows water to enter the container (1) at high flow rates. Specifically, the ring valve (15) is located in the bottom cover of the container (4) and may optionally be located in the lower part of the container body (3). The ring valve operates by mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation mechanisms, either by cable movement or by the movement of cylinders or gears. The mechanical variables that determine the amount of water entering through the ring valve are: the area of ​​the slot, the speed of the gate's movement, the gate's dwell time, and the length of the gate's travel. Additionally, the axial movement of the gate can be upward or downward and has opening, fully open dwell, and closing times.

[0063] Specifically, the one or more ring valves (15) may be made of a material selected from rubber, plastic, reinforced plastics, metals and alloys, acrylic, glass, porcelain, ceramics, silicones, concrete, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the material of the one or more ring valves (15) is selected from galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), fiberglass, reinforced plastic, or a mixture thereof.

[0064] In particular, the one or more ring valves (15) may comprise one or more tubes or ring valve body (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot posts (19), one or more sedimentable tanks (20), as shown in Figures 1 and 3.

[0065] For the purposes of the present invention, the ring valve(s) (15) is a separate body from the container; it is manufactured separately, then assembled, screwed or welded to the bottom cover (4) of the container body (3), as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4.

[0066] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more tubes or valve body ring (16), as shown in Figures 1 and 3, may be manufactured from materials selected from plastic, reinforced plastics, metals and alloys, ceramics, silicones, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the material of the tube or valve body ring (16) is selected from galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), reinforced plastic, or a mixture thereof.

[0067] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more gates (17), as shown in Figures 1 and 3, may be made from materials selected from plastic, reinforced plastics, metals and alloys, silicones, concrete, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the material of the tube or body of the one or more gates (17) is selected from galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), reinforced plastic, or a mixture thereof. In one embodiment of the invention, the gate (17) can be moved axially about its axis. In another embodiment of the invention, the gate (17) can be moved by rotating about its axis.

[0068] Preferably, one or more gates (17) may be made of the same material as the tube or body of the ring valve (16).

[0069] The operation of the ring valve (15) involves the radial or axial displacement of the gate (17) with respect to the geometric axis of the tube (16), where the tube (16) has n slots that coincide in shape and area with the n slots of the gate. When they do not coincide, it means that the ring valve (15) is closed and no water enters the container; when the slots coincide, it is open and water enters the container.

[0070] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more water inlet slots (18) are located in the body of one or more tubes or a ring valve body (16), either at the top, middle, or bottom thereof. Preferably, the one or more water inlet slots (18) are located at the bottom of the one or more tubes or a ring valve body (16).

[0071] For the purposes of the present invention, one or more grates or slotted bars (19) allow the entry or exit of the fluid. Specifically, the grate or slotted bars (19) may be made from materials selected from plastic, reinforced plastics, metals and alloys, ceramics, silicones, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the material of the tube or valve body ring (16) is selected from galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), reinforced plastic, or a mixture thereof.

[0072] For the purposes of the present invention, one or more settleable tanks (20) allow for the storage of settleable waste. Thus, when water enters the ring valve (15), settleable solids may enter and settle in the tank (20). When the gate is closed, these solids fall out. The settled solids can be removed from the tank by water pressure or by another mechanism, such as the tank having a bottom surface that opens to allow the solids to return to the reservoir.

[0073] For the purposes of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the ring valve (15) comprises one or more gates (17) that slide upwards, leaving one or more slots (18) uncovered, allowing water to enter the container through the grates or slotted bars (19) that form part of the ring valve tube or body (16). For the purposes of the present invention, the ring valve controls the entry of piped water, water from the reservoir, or water from a waterfall (26) into the container by means of the gate and slot system.

[0074] Specifically, the ring valve (15) further comprises a ring valve anchoring area (10), which in turn includes the anchoring of the ring valve to the container (22). For the purposes of the present invention, the anchoring of the ring valve to the container (22) refers to the area intended for welding, bolting, or riveting the ring valve (15) to the bottom cover of the container (4). The ring valve (15) preferably comprises a tube or ring valve body (16), which serves as the valve body connecting it to the container (1). This valve includes a slot (18) and the grates or slot rails (19) that allow water to enter, and a gate (17) that controls the water flow into the container (1).

[0075] For the purposes of the present invention, the container (1) comprises a container body (3) in which the sedimentation volume level of the settleable deposit (52) in the container (1), the maximum water column level (23), the minimum water column level (24), and the water column level (28) are indicated.

[0076] For the purposes of the present invention, the maximum water column level (23), as shown in Figure 1, indicates the maximum amount of water required to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the process. For the purposes of the present invention, the minimum water column level (24), as shown in Figure 1, indicates the minimum amount of water required to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the process. For the purposes of the present invention, the water column level (28), as shown in Figure 4, indicates the current water level within the container.

[0077] For the purposes of the present invention, the gate (17) of the ring valve (15) is opened to a greater extent to allow a greater inflow of piped water, from the reservoir or from the waterfall (26) into the container, as the water level in the reservoir decreases, and thus to compensate for the pressure head that is lost and thus maintain the same flow rate.

[0078] In another embodiment of the invention, the gate (17) is of the radial type, which is positioned around the tube or body of the ring valve (16), such that the slots of the gate (17), when rotated about its axis, coincide with the slots of the tube or body of the ring valve (16). In one embodiment of the invention, the ring valve (15) can be programmed for control from a machine and control house (47). The ring valve (15) can be programmed through one or more power transmission elements / tubes, electrical cables, wires (21).

[0079] Figure 2, for the purposes of the present invention, shows a front view of the container body (3) in which the ring valve (15) is coupled with its anchor (22) in the corresponding ring valve anchoring area (10). Figure 2 also shows an isometric projection where the top cover of the container (2) may further include an air inlet tube anchoring area (29) for an air inlet tube (7), which may or may not be coupled depending on the embodiment of the invention.

[0080] For the purposes of the present invention, preferably the one or more inlet tubes (7) and one or more outlet tubes (8) for atmospheric air that will form part of the system are located in the portion of the container that remains in contact with the atmosphere. Meanwhile, the ring valve (15) of the container (1) and the ring valve tube or body (16) are located at points where the hydroelectric plant's drinking water can be drawn; normally, they are situated in the lower part of the container, preferably assembled in the bottom cover of the container (4). In the case of reservoirs, they are located in a lower part of the container (1) and submerged in the reservoir.

[0081] For the purposes of the invention, the number of containers in each system is determined by the need to reduce the volume of the containers (1). When the height of the container is reduced and the diameter is increased to maintain the same volume, the pressure head variation is modified, thus reducing the velocity variation during the upward phase. At the same time, the pressure head is reduced, thereby reducing the water inlet velocity through the groove (18) of the ring valve (15).

[0082] Specifically, the object of the present invention comprises a wind power generation system that can be installed inside or outside dams, including those where water is drawn from a surface source or from rivers or small waterfalls. This system includes the use and connection of one or more containers (1). For the purposes of this invention, the shape of the one or more containers (1) depends on the location, the type of water intake, and the operator's needs; for example, it may be prismatic or curved. The material used to manufacture the container (1) will vary depending on the environment where it is installed. For example, it may be made of metal, concrete, or, in the case of water reservoirs, plastic materials such as PVC.

[0083] For the purposes of the present invention, the system comprises everything necessary to generate high wind speeds, such as containers, reservoir, high flows of water used by a hydroelectric plant, lower topographic levels to provide final disposal of the water that comes out of the containers, valve timing and operation, rise and fall of water within the containers, sectional areas of air inlet and outlet, valve opening and closing, and sequence of phases and stages.

[0084] The system of the present invention operates in a general manner as follows:

[0085] Inside a container (1) there is a column of water rising and then falling, which produces an air outlet and an air inlet respectively, where the volume of water entering or leaving the container displaces a volume of atmospheric air that enters or leaves the container. This system is controlled by a series of valves that open and close sequentially at predetermined times.

[0086] For the purposes of the present invention, the described system is divided into two phases. The first phase is an ascent phase, characterized by the rise of piped water from the reservoir or waterfall (26) within the container (1), and the expulsion of air from the container through the atmospheric air outlet pipe (8). The second phase is a descent phase, characterized by the descent of water within the container and the entry of atmospheric air through the air inlet pipes (7). Specifically, the ascent phase begins when the water column within the container starts its rise from its minimum water column level (24) and is completed when it reaches its maximum water column level (23). The descent phase begins when the water column within the container starts its descent from its maximum water column level (23) and is completed when it reaches its minimum water column level (24).

[0087] For the purposes of the present invention, the system aims to generate wind energy, provide mechanical power and / or provide air for storing compressed air.

[0088] In one embodiment of the invention, the system is installed in hydroelectric plants, lakes or rivers, and / or waterfalls. For the purposes of the present invention, a complete phase is when the ascent and descent phases have been completed in a container (1).

[0089] For the purposes of the present invention, a stage is characterized in that at least one container (1) has completed the ascent phase and at least one container has completed the descent phase. The stage occurs in the same amount of time for all containers in the group.

[0090] For the purposes of the present invention, the cycle is characterized when all containers have completed the entire phase.

[0091] For the purposes of the present invention, in the ascending phase the water ring valve slot (33) is open, the water outlet valve (14) is closed, the air outlet valve (12) is open, and the air inlet valve (13) is closed.

[0092] For the purposes of the present invention, in the descent phase the water ring valve groove is closed (34), the water outlet valve (14) is open, the air outlet valve (12) is closed and the air inlet valve (13) is open.

[0093] For the purposes of the invention, there can be two modes of the process. These modes refer to the number of containers in the ascending phase and the number of containers in the descending phase. In one embodiment of the invention, the process mode can be an odd mode, meaning that in a group of containers, such as three, two may be in the ascending phase and one in the descending phase. This example is illustrative but not limiting to the number or capacity of containers that can be included in the system.In one embodiment of the invention, the process modality can be an even modality, meaning that, in a group of containers, such as four, two of them are in the ascending phase and two in the descending phase. This example is illustrative but not limiting to the quantity or capacity of containers that can be included in the system.

[0094] For the purposes of this application, in the two cases of air entering and leaving the container, different magnitudes of fluid flow rates are obtained, given by the different flow rates of water entering the container (1). At the same flow rate of water entering the container and a larger or smaller diameter of the container, the magnitudes of air (fluid) flow rates remain constant; only the speeds of the water column rising in the container change.

[0095] The relationship between the water inlet and outlet areas of the container and the air inlet and outlet areas of the container generates high air mass velocities entering or leaving the container. This is the factor that allows for greater power output with higher wind speeds.

[0096] When the gate (17) of the ring valve (15) is closed, the container is at its maximum level of the water column (23). When the water outlet valve of the containers (14) is opened, atmospheric pressure allows the water to be pushed through the water collection tube of the containers (41) to channel it through the intake tube (50) to the hydraulic turbines (39). Simultaneously, air enters through the air inlet tube (35) to the air collector (32), generating a wind potential in the high-speed air inlet sector (38i). This is because the water column in the container descends and creates a vacuum that allows atmospheric air (25) to enter through the air inlet tube to the container (7).

[0097] For the purposes of the present invention, the air inlet tube (35) to the air collector corresponds to the atmospheric air inlet tube; its function is to accelerate the air speed by having a smaller cross-sectional area than the collector. In this tube, high air speeds are produced and, therefore, the wind potential; it is also the site where the turbine that harnesses the wind potential can be located.

[0098] Once the container body (3) is filled with atmospheric air (25), the gate (17) of the ring valve (15) is opened, allowing piped water, water from the reservoir, or water from a waterfall (26) to enter the container and the atmospheric air (25) to escape through the container's air outlet pipe (8) located in the top lid of the container (2). This creates a pressure differential, forcing the air out and generating wind potential.

[0099] For the purposes of the present invention, the air velocity is regulated by modifying the air inlet or outlet area of ​​the container body (3). Specifically, the rate of rise or fall of the water column depends on the diameter of the container; the larger the diameter or cross-sectional area, the lower the velocity. The water column has a lower limit, designated as the minimum water column level (24), and an upper limit, designated as the maximum water column level (23). This allows for a space to be filled or discharged by the piped water, from the reservoir, or from a waterfall (26), which is equivalent to the volume of evacuation and intake of atmospheric air (25).

[0100] The range between the maximum limits of the water column (23) and the minimum limits of the water column (24) is due to having a volume at the top of the container for the installation of machinery and having a volume at the bottom to house the settleable solids (20).

[0101] Figure 1 shows the water levels for optimal system operation under different conditions. It indicates the sedimentation volume of solids (20) that can be carried by the fluid, the reservoir water level (27) (when the container (1) is submerged), and the minimum water column level (24) required for operation by this design (which does not include the outlet water collection pipe from the containers (41)).

[0102] The present invention also relates to a method for generating wind and hydroelectric potential. In this method, two or more water containers are submerged; the number of containers depends on the flow rate required by the hydroelectric plant, which in turn requires a certain container volume to operate. For the purposes of the present invention, the method comprises the following steps: a) Opening the ring valve of the container, allowing water to enter the container, such that the water column level inside the container rises to a calculated maximum level; b) Opening one or more valves available on the one or more air outlets of the container to release air to the atmosphere; c) Closing one or more air inlet valves to the container and one or more water outlet valves to the container.d) After the water column level has risen to its calculated maximum level, close one or more ring valves available at the one or more water inlets to the container, preventing water from entering the container; e) Close one or more valves available at the one or more air outlets of the container; f) Open the air inlet valve to allow atmospheric air to enter the container; g) Open the water outlet valve to allow water to enter the intake pipe and drive the hydraulic turbine.

[0103] In a preferred embodiment, the method for generating wind and hydraulic potential comprises a step g) which corresponds to opening one or more water outlet valves so that water enters the water outlet collector pipe and this sends it to the intake pipe and drives the hydraulic turbine or sends it to a lower level and out into the atmosphere.

[0104] In a preferred embodiment, the method for generating wind and hydraulic potential comprises an additional step h) which corresponds to opening and closing one or more water and air valves, where these can be opened and closed at the same time or delayed from each other.

[0105] For the purposes of the present invention, when the containers open the ring valve to allow water to enter, it provides mechanical power that exerts upward pressure on the atmospheric air. When the water column inside the container reaches or before the reservoir water level (depending on the design), the water outlet valves (14) of the containers open. The water is discharged into the container's water collection pipe (41), continues through the coupling pipe (42), which essentially joins pipe (41) and pipe (50), and then to the intake pipe (50), which carries the water to the engine and control house (47). Simultaneously, atmospheric air enters the container, replacing the space left by the descending water level, as shown in Figure 4.

[0106] For the purposes of the present invention and as evidenced in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the one or more containers (1) comprises a container top cover (2), a container body (3), a container bottom cover (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more power transmission elements / tubes, electrical cables, wires (21), one or more water outlet tubes from the container (37), one or more settleable solids retaining grids (44), which may be connected by means of one or more actuators, motors / hydraulic / electric / pneumatic (46) to one or more machine and control houses (47).

[0107] For the purposes of the present invention and as evidenced in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the one or more containers (1) comprise a container top lid (2), a container body (3), a container bottom lid (4), one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more ring valve tubes or bodies (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet or outlet slots (18), one or more grates or slot posts (19), one or more sediment tanks (20), one or more power transmission elements / pipes, electrical cables, cables (21), one or more anchors of the ring valve to the container (22),one or more water outlet pipes from the container (37), one or more settling solids retaining grates (44), which may be connected by means of one or more actuators, motors / hydraulic / electric / pneumatic (46) to one or more machine and control houses (47): of the hydroelectric / wind generating system.,

[0108] For the purposes of the present invention, the one or more containers (1) may be arranged in a line system, as shown in Figure 4, where four containers (1) form part of a system in which one container (1) is in the ascending phase and three containers (1) are in the descending phase. Specifically, the containers (1) are partially submerged in a reservoir; however, for the purposes of the present invention, these containers (1) may be fully submerged in the reservoir to increase pressure head at the ring valve (15), where only the air inlet tube (35) and the air outlet tube (36) would be exposed to the atmosphere. This configuration is not limiting to the number of containers that the invention may comprise, but merely illustrates a system for operating more than one container in series.The number of containers depends on the process requirements, considering both the container volume and the required capacity. The number of containers should increase as the flow rate increases, because if the flow rate is very high, the container volume can be reduced.

[0109] For the purposes of the present invention, the air outlet tube (36) of the collector is the tube where all the air coming out of the collector is gathered. Its function is to accelerate the speed of the air by having a reduced cross-sectional area smaller than that of the collector. In this tube, high air speeds are produced and, therefore, the wind potential. It is also the site where the turbine that harnesses the wind potential can be located.

[0110] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 5, the one or more containers (1) may not be submerged in a water reservoir but rather located at the edge of a waterfall. Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, one or more containers (1) may be located in a system utilizing waterfalls or rivers flowing down mountains. In particular, the maximum channeled water level (51) is utilized by means of the flow rate and the difference in topographic levels to install the containers. In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 5, it is evident that the water flowing from the containers into the water collection pipe (41) can be used to drive a hydraulic turbine (39). For the purposes of this embodiment, the waterfall power generation system allows for the harnessing of hydro-wind power.This configuration does not limit the number of containers the invention may include, but merely illustrates a system operating with more than one container in series. The number of containers depends on the process requirements regarding container volume and the necessary capacity. The number of containers should increase as the flow rate increases, since if the flow rate is very high, the container volume can be reduced.

[0111] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 6, the system of one or more containers (1) can be installed in a run-of-river hydroelectric plant. This system utilizes the reservoir's capacity and can operate intermittently depending on the reservoir's water supply capacity. This embodiment does not limit the number of containers the invention may comprise, but merely illustrates a system operating with more than one container in series. The number of containers depends on the process requirements in relation to the container volume and the required power. The number of containers should increase as the flow rate increases, since if the flow rate is very high, the container volume can be reduced.

[0112] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 7, the one or more containers (1) are semi-submerged or fully submerged, with the air inlet pipe to the air collector (35) and the air outlet pipe to the air collector (36) exposed to the atmosphere. Specifically, this embodiment allows for the placement of the system of one or more containers (1) in a lake, a river, and / or any other location with a topographic depression for the disposal of wastewater. The topographic level at which the wastewater is disposed of must be lower than the topographic level of the water collection pipe (41).

[0113] Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention as shown in Figure 7, the system of one or more containers (1) operates with six (6) containers, where five (5) are in the ascending phase and one (1) container is in the descending phase. This embodiment is not limiting to the number of containers that the invention may comprise, but merely illustrates a system operating with more than one container in series. The number of containers is determined by the process requirements regarding container volume. Specifically, the wind potential is determined by the water inlet flow rate during the ascending phase or the water outlet flow rate during the descending phase, which is related to the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet or outlet tube (35), (36). Thus, increasing or decreasing the container volume affects the ascending or descending speed of the water column within the container (1), as well as the inlet flow rate, but only as an adjustment variable.The inlet flow rate is determined by the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet slot (18) plus the pressure head between the reservoir level and the water inlet slot (18) of the ring valve (15). Specifically, the system can be configured with smaller containers or multiple containers, each capable of handling a higher water flow rate. Preferably, when multiple containers are in the lowering phase, each container is staggered in its descent. This means that the height difference between the water level in each container and the water reaching the hydraulic turbines is different, resulting in a pressure variation of the water acting on the turbines that is an average of the pressure drops across all containers in the lowering phase.For example, if there is a single container descending 25 meters in 600 seconds, the hydraulic turbine will experience a pressure difference (Hydrostatic Pressure, Pascals = density * gravity * height) of 245 kPa in 600 seconds. Ideally, a container can generate between 70,000 kgf and 120,000 kgf during the ascent phase, so the thrust of several containers (Buoyancy Force, Newtons = Hydrostatic Pressure, Pascals * Cross-sectional Area of ​​the Container, m²) is calculated as follows: 2The forces transferred through the air intake manifold (32) can be added together. Thus, harnessing this force for wind power generation can provide a new criterion for wind turbines, as it would be necessary to weigh the wind potential of air velocity against the wind potential of air mass thrust. This is in addition to other applications that can utilize the wind potential of air mass thrust, such as introducing compressed air into a container or using the force of the air mass for mechanical movements.

[0114] The number of containers must increase as the flow rate increases, because if the flow rate is very high, the volume of the containers can be reduced. Specifically, the cycle is carried out in six stages: a and b (Figure 7a), c and d (Figure 7b), and e and f (Figure 7c):

[0115] • Stage a) Containers #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the open water ring valve slots (33) in each; container #1 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the rising water column inside container (28) pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air outlet collection tube (31). For the purposes of this invention, the air exiting each of the connected containers during the ascending phase reaches the air outlet collection tube (31). Since the collector's air outlet tube (36) has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere, the air expelled from the five containers is dissipated through this single outlet.Based on the above, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere occurs in a high-speed air outlet section (38s), which corresponds to the supplied wind potential, and is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flow rates displaced by the 5 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the collector's air outlet pipe (36) to the atmosphere (25). Additionally, as container #1 is descending, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the air inlet pipe to the air collector (35), due to atmospheric pressure and the pressure drop within the container. This air then enters container (1) through the air inlet pipe to the container (7). Since the air inlet pipe to the air collector (35) has only one opening in contact with the atmosphere (2), all the incoming air enters through this single opening.The air inlet velocity, which occurs in the high-speed air inlet section (38i), is equivalent to the airflow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet through the air inlet pipe to the air collector (35). Thus, container #1 is in the final range of the Descent Stage. In Stage a), the water inlet flow rate of each of containers #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 1 / 5 of the water outlet flow rate of container #1. Therefore, while container #1 is in the descent phase in Stage a), the containers in the ascending phase rise by only one range (1 / 5 of the phase).After the water column reaches its highest level (in the final range) during the rising phase, it transitions to the descending phase. Similarly, after the water reaches its lowest level (final range) during the descending phase, it transitions to the rising phase. • Stage b) Containers #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in the rising phase, and water enters them through the open water ring valve slots (33) in each container. Container #6 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). When containers #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in the rising phase, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air outlet collection tube (31).Since the collector's air outlet pipe (36) has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere, the air expelled from the 5 containers is dissipated through that single outlet. In stage b), the water inlet flow rate of each of the containers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is 1 / 5 of the water outlet flow rate of container #6. Therefore, the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere, in the high-speed air outlet section (38s), is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flow rates displaced by the 5 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the collector's air outlet pipe (36) to the atmosphere.Thus, as container #1 is descending, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the air intake tube to the air collector (35) and the air intake tube (32), due to atmospheric pressure. This air then enters container #6 through the air intake tube to the container (7). For the purposes of this invention, the air intake tube (32) carries the atmospheric air drawn in by the pressure drop that occurs in each of the containers to which it is connected during the descent phase. Therefore, the air intake velocity in the high-speed air intake section (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air intake tube to the air collector (35).While container #6 is in the descending phase in Stage b), the containers that are in the ascending phase only rise 1 / 5 in Stage b). After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0116] • Stage c) Containers #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are in the rising phase, with water entering them through the ring valve slots (33). Container #5 is in the descending phase, and the water from this container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are rising, the surface of the rising water column pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube (31) has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the five containers is dissipated through this single outlet. In stage c), the water inflow rate of each container #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 is 1 / 5 of the water outflow rate of container #5.Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flow rates displaced by the 5 containers, divided by the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube (36). Thus, as container #5 descends, the surface area of ​​the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air then enters container #5 through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the incoming air enters through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate displaced by the volume of water displaced by the descending water column, divided by the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).Thus, while container #5 is in the final range of the Descent Stage, the containers in the Ascent Phase rise one range (1 / 5 of the phase). After the water column reaches its highest level (in the final range), the ascending phase changes to the Descent Phase. Similarly, after the water reaches its lowest level (final range), the descending phase changes to the Ascent Phase.

[0117] • Stage d) Containers #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase. Water enters each container through the slots in their ring valves (33), while container #4 is in the descending phase. Water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 ascend, the surface of the rising water column pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the three containers dissipates through this single outlet. In stage d), the water inflow rate of each container #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 is 1 / 5 of the water outflow rate of container #4.Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flow rates displaced by the 3 containers divided by the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36). Thus, with container #4 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air is then distributed to each container by entering through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the 3 containers does so through this single inlet.Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column must have in the ascending phase, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column must have in the descending phase, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0118] • Stage e) Containers #1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the slots of the ring valves in each one (33); container #3 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 5 containers dissipates through this single outlet. Then the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 5 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with container #3 in the descending phase, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the collector tube (35) into the collector (32) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air then enters container #1 through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the incoming air enters through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). In stage e), the water inlet flow rate of each of the containers #1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 is 1 / 5 of the water outlet flow rate of container #3. While container #3 is in the descending phase in stage a), the containers in the ascending phase rise by only one range (1 / 5 of the phase).After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0119] • Stage f) Containers #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the slots of the ring valves in each one (33); container #2 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 5 containers dissipates through this single outlet. Then the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 5 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with container #2 in its descending phase, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the collector tube (35) into the collector (32) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air then enters container #2 through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the incoming air enters through this single inlet. In stage f), the water inlet flow rate of each of the containers #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 1 / 5 of the water outlet flow rate of container #2. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). Thus, while container #2 is in its descending phase in stage a), the containers in their ascending phase rise by only one range (1 / 5 of the phase).After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0120] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 8, four containers can be arranged in an online system with three containers in the ascending phase and one in the descending phase. For the purposes of this invention, the descending container has a flow rate equal to the combined flow rate of the three ascending containers. The reason for including three ascending containers in this embodiment is that, at high flow rates, water intakes are made at different locations, and the force exerted by the water surface on atmospheric pressure is greater. The flow rate of the descending container is equal to the hydroelectric plant's consumption flow rate, which arrives via the intake pipe. This embodiment does not limit the number of containers the invention may include but merely illustrates a system operating with more than one container in series.The cycle is carried out in four stages: a, b, c, d.

[0121] • Stage a) Containers #1, 3, and 4 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the slots of the ring valve (33). Container #2 is in the descending phase, and the water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 3, and 4 are ascending, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent to (less losses due to friction and turbulence) the airflow displaced by the three containers multiplied by (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, as container #2 is descending, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure, and this mass of air then enters container #2 through the inlet tube (7). The air inlet velocity (38i) is therefore equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). In this way, while container #2 is in the final stage of its descent, one of the three ascending containers completes its cycle simultaneously. For the purposes of this invention, the flow rate of container #2 is equal to the sum of the flow rates of containers #1, #3, and #4.After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0122] • Stage b) Containers #1, 2, and 4 are in the ascending phase, water enters them through the slot in their ring valve (33), and container #3 is in the descending phase, with water flowing from the container into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 2, and 4 ascend, the surface of the rising water column within the containers pushes the air inside them out, expelling it into the air collection tube (32). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent to (less losses due to friction and turbulence) the airflow displaced by containers #1, 2, and 4 and is directly proportional to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, as container #3 is descending, the surface of the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air enters through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), the incoming air enters through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column in container #3, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). Meanwhile, while container #3 is in the final stage of its descent, there is only one stage completed, and it takes the same amount of time as one stage (1 of 3 stages) for the containers that are ascending.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0123] • Stage c) Containers #1, 2, and 3 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the slots of the ring valves (33). Container #4 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #1, 2, and 3 are ascending, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the containers pushes the air inside each container out into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38 s) is equivalent to (less losses due to friction and turbulence) the airflow displaced by containers #1, 2, and 3, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).While container #4 is descending, the surface of the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet tube (35). Container #4 is in the final stage of the descent phase. During the descent phase, there is only one stage, and it is completed in the same amount of time as one of the three stages completed by the ascending containers.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0124] • Stage d) Containers #2, 3, and 4 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the slots of the ring valves (33); container #1 is in the descending phase, and the water from the container flows out into the water collection tube (41). As containers #2, 3, and 4 are ascending, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air inside, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube (31) has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the container dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the air flow rates displaced in containers #2, 3, and 4, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with container #1 in the descent phase, the descending surface of the water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube (32) has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the incoming air enters through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the air flow rate that replaces the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). Container #1 is in the final stage of the descent phase. During the descent phase, there is only one stage, and it is completed in the same amount of time as one of the three stages completed by the containers that are ascending.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0125] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 9, four containers can be arranged in an online system with three containers in the descending phase and one in the ascending phase. For the purposes of this invention, having three containers in the descending phase simultaneously has the advantage of reducing the pressure surge of the water as it strikes the blades of the hydraulic turbines. This is achieved by averaging the pressure drop because water is being discharged from the three containers at different heights within the water column (28). The container in the ascending phase has a flow rate equal to the flow rate of the three containers in the descending phase. Thus, for the purposes of this invention, the sum of the flow rates of the containers in the descending phase is determined by the consumption at the location where they are installed, e.g.Being installed in a hydroelectric reservoir, in a hydroelectric plant the sum of the flows arriving at the water collection pipe and discharging into the intake pipe is equal to the water used and consumed by the hydroelectric plant. This modality is not limiting to the number of containers that the invention may comprise, but only illustrative of a system operating with more than one container in series. The number of containers must increase as the flow rate increases because if the flow rate is very large, the volume of the containers can be reduced. For the purposes of this modality, the cycle is carried out in six stages: a, b, c, d, e, f.

[0126] • Stage a) Container #1 is in the ascending phase, water enters it through the slots of the ring valve (33); containers #2, 3, and 4 are in the descending phase, and the water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As container #1 is ascending, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent to (less losses due to friction and turbulence) the air flow rate displaced by (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #2, 3, and 4 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air mass is then distributed, entering each container through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water columns, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). While container #1 is in the final stage of the ascending phase, this occurs in a single range at the same time as a single range (out of the three ranges) of the containers that are in the descending phase.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0127] • Stage b) Container #2 is in the ascending phase, water enters through the slot in its ring valve (33), and containers #1, 3, and 4 are in the descending phase. The water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As container #2 ascends, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (32). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the airflow displaced by container #2 in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #1, 3, and 4 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water columns of containers #1, 3, and 4, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). While container #2 is in the final rank of the ascent phase, it completes the phase in a single rank and at the same time as a single rank (out of the 3 ranks) of the containers that are descending.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0128] • Stage c) Container #3 is in the ascending phase, water enters it through the slots of the ring valve (33); containers #1, 2, and 4 are in the descending phase, and the water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As container #3 ascends, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the expelled air dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the airflow displaced by container #3 in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #1, 2, and 4 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the collector tube (35) into the collector (32) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). While container #3 is in the final stage of the ascending phase, this phase occurs in only one stage and at the same time as only one stage (out of the three stages) of the descending containers.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0129] • Stage d) Container #4 is in the ascending phase, water enters through the ring valve slots (33); containers #1, 2, and 3 are in the descending phase, and the water from the containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). As container #4 ascends, the surface of the rising water column (28) inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31). Since the air collection tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the container dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the airflow displaced by container #4 in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #1, 2, and 3 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube (32) has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). While container #4 is in the final stage of the ascending phase, this phase occurs in only one stage and at the same time for only one stage (out of the three stages) of the containers that are in the descending phase.After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0130] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 10, a system comprising six containers (1) is evident, in which three of said containers are in the ascending phase and three in the descending phase. This embodiment is not limiting to the number of containers that the invention may comprise, but is merely illustrative of a system operating with more than one container in series. The number of containers must increase as the flow rate increases, since if the flow rate is very high, the volume of the containers can be reduced. For the purposes of this embodiment, the cycle is carried out in six stages: a, b, c, d (Figure 10a), e, f, and f (Figure 10b).

[0131] • Stage a) Containers #1, 2, and 3 are in the ascending phase, water enters them through the slots of the ring valves of each one (33); containers #4, 5, and 6 are in the descending phase, the water from the containers flows out towards the water collection tube (41). When containers #1, 2, and 3 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the column (28) of water that rises inside the container pushes the air inside the container, expelling it towards the air collection tube (31). Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 3 containers is dissipated through that single outlet, so the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 3 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).As containers #4, 5, and 6 are descending, the descending surface of the water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container through its inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0132] • Stage b) Containers # 1, 2, 6 are in the ascending phase, water enters each one through the slots of their ring valves (33) and containers # 3, 4, 5 are in the descending phase, the water from the containers flows out towards the water collection tube (41). When containers # 1, 2, 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air inside the container out towards the air collection tube (32). Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 3 containers is dissipated through that single outlet, so the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 3 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Where, as containers #3, 4, and 5 are descending, the surface area of ​​the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the collector tube (35) into the collector (32) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air is distributed to each container by entering through the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).After the water column has reached the highest level (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0133] • Stage c) Containers # 1, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, water enters them through the slots of the ring valves of each one (33); containers # 2, 3, and 4 are in the descending phase, the water from the containers flows out towards the water collection tube (41). When containers # 1, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the water column rising inside the container pushes the air inside the container out, expelling it towards the air collection tube (31). Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 3 containers is dissipated through that single outlet, so the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 3 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #2, 3, and 4 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).After the water column reaches its highest level (23) (in the final range), it transitions to the descending phase. Similarly, after the water reaches its lowest level (24) (final range), it transitions to the descending phase. • Stage d) Containers #4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, and water enters them through the ring valve slots (33). Containers #1, 2, and 3 are in the descending phase, and the water from these containers flows out into the water collection tube (41). When containers #4, 5, and 6 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the rising water column inside the container pushes the air out, expelling it into the air collection tube (31).Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the three containers dissipates through this single outlet. Therefore, the air exit velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flow rates displaced by the three containers divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36). Thus, with containers #1, 2, and 3 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure, and this air is then distributed to each container through the inlet tube (7). Because the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet.Then the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35). After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column must have in the ascending phase changes to the descending phase; likewise, after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column must have in the descending phase changes to the ascending phase.

[0134] • Stage e) Containers # 3, 4, and 5 are in the ascending phase, water enters them through the slots of the ring valves of each one (33); containers # 1, 2, and 6 are in the descending phase, the water from the containers flows out towards the water collection tube (41). When containers # 3, 4, and 5 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the water column (28) that rises inside the container pushes the air inside the container, expelling it towards the air collection tube (31). Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 3 containers is dissipated through that single outlet, so the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 3 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #1, 2, and 6 in the descending phase, the descending surface of the water column (28) allows atmospheric air to enter the collector (32) through the collector tube (35) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0135] • Stage f) Containers # 2, 3, and 4 are in the ascending phase; water enters them through the slots of the ring valves of each one (33); containers # 1, 5, and 6 are in the descending phase; the water from the containers flows out towards the water collection tube (41). When containers # 2, 3, and 4 are in the ascending phase, the surface of the water column (28) that rises inside the container pushes the air inside the container, expelling it towards the air collection tube (31). Since the air collector tube has only one outlet in contact with the atmosphere (36), the air expelled from the 3 containers is dissipated through that single outlet, so the air outlet velocity to the atmosphere (38s) is equivalent (less losses due to friction and turbulence) to the sum of the air flows displaced by the 3 containers in relation to (or divided by) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet tube to the atmosphere (36).Thus, with containers #1, 5, and 6 in the descending phase, the surface area of ​​the descending water column allows atmospheric air to enter through the collector tube (35) into the collector (32) due to atmospheric pressure. This air is then distributed to each container via the inlet tube (7). Since the collector tube has only one inlet in contact with the atmosphere (35), all the air entering the three containers does so through this single inlet. Therefore, the air inlet velocity (38i) is equivalent to the sum of the air flow rates that replace the volume left by the descending water column, divided by (or in relation to) the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (35).After the water column has reached the highest level (23) (in the final range) that the water column in the ascending phase must have, it changes to the descending phase, just as after the water has reached the lowest level (24) (final range) that the water column in the descending phase must have, it changes to the ascending phase.

[0136] In one configuration, the system can have multiple layouts. Figure 11 shows two of the possible container arrangements at the system's installation site. These different container layouts are available for any configuration, whether even or odd, with the circular layout occupying less space than the linear layout.

[0137] Figure 12 aims to show a macro view of the invention system, where approximations to the container measurements related to the design flow rate, the number of containers, and the volume of the containers are shown, in addition to showing the results of the wind potential achieved with the different design flow rates, maintaining an air speed close to 340 m / s, due to uncertainties in the science of air behavior at more than Mach 1.

[0138] Specifically, the first column in Figure 12 shows the design flow rate, which, in the case of a hydroelectric plant, is the amount of water used per unit of time in its operation. The second column shows the number of tanks in the installed system, all in paired mode, so there are n tanks in the rising phase and the same number in the falling phase. The third column shows the flow rate of water entering or leaving each tank. The fourth column shows the usable dimensions of a tank when it is a straight cylinder, corresponding to the section where the water column moves. The fifth column shows the usable volume corresponding to the section where the water column moves compared to the total volume of the tank (1).The total volume is comprised of the usable volume + machine volume (space between the maximum water column level limit (23) and the top of the lid (2) + sedimentation volume + volume before the minimum water column level limit (24) + wall thickness). The sixth column shows the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet tubes of the container (7) or the air outlet tubes of the container (8) for atmospheric air (25). The cross-sectional area is determined based on the expected air velocity. The air velocity provides kinetic and potential energy and is the result of the operation of the system of the invention. The seventh column shows the water inlet area in the ring valve. The eighth column shows the time for each stage to occur compared to the time for each phase in each container. The ninth column shows the air velocity generated by the system.The system can generate different speeds using the same installations and by varying the cross-sectional area of ​​the air intake or exhaust. The tenth column shows the potential energy generated by the system, which is the maximum achieved without exceeding Mach 1. Higher air speeds result in greater kinetic energy and a higher usable wind potential.

[0139] The system can achieve higher velocities by reducing the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet or inlet pipe. For a design flow rate of 160 m³ / s, if the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet or inlet pipe to the collector is reduced to 0.246 m². 2When compared to the value in Figure 12 at the same design flow rate, the speed jumps from 334 m / s to 650 m / s. It is observed that the potential energy generated remains unchanged despite variations in the number of containers, regardless of the design flow rate. The magnitude of the wind speed depends on two variables: the air mass flow rate and the cross-sectional area through which it passes.

[0140] EXAMPLES

[0141] Figure 12 shows the calculated results for four design flow rate ranges. This allows for better dimensioning of the invention and enables comparison of dimensions and results, where variables such as stage time, slot opening area, and semi-submerged distance are similar, thus facilitating a more accurate comparison. Specifically, it can be observed that for a flow rate of 40 m / s, the volume of each container is substantially reduced from 10,500 m³. 3 at 2,300 m 3By increasing the number of containers in the installed system from 4 to 40 (in pair mode), the air speed was set at 340 m / s to avoid calculations with uncertainties that occur when handling speeds above Mach 1; the system allows for higher air mass velocities.

[0142] The system allows for an estimated potential energy utilization efficiency of over 40% for the turbines, which is the value of the prior art before the invention. This is because the airflow is contained within a tube and propelled by the positive or negative mechanical pressure of a rising or falling water column. This thrust is characterized by high thrust values ​​due to the large cross-sectional areas of the water column. Furthermore, it allows for the design of heavy turbines, which implies the possibility of reducing the kinetic energy of the air and partially replacing it with the thrust exerted by the pressurized airflow on the turbine, e.g., for a design flow rate of 40 m³ / s. 3 / sec; with 4 containers in pair mode, in the ascent stage there is a thrust of 89,000KN for each container and 178,000 KN for the 2 containers in the ascent phase, that gives a pressure in the sectional area of ​​the air outlet of 1,500 KPa (15.3 8 Kgf / cm 2Compared to the pressure exerted by a 15 m / s wind on the surface of a wind turbine blade (assuming the blade is perpendicular to the wind), the pressure is 112 kPa (1.8 kgf / cm²). Therefore, the pressure is 15 times greater. Furthermore, if the containers are designed with a larger effective diameter, the pressure increases, allowing for the design of more robust turbines. The containers can be submerged while keeping the air inlet and outlet pipes exposed to the atmosphere. The deeper they are submerged, the greater the water inlet flow rate and the resulting pressure thrust on the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet. For example, if a system is installed for a design flow rate of 40 m³ / s, the pressure will be significantly higher. 3 / second. Under equal variable conditions, this semi-submerged vessel yields the following data for comparison during the ascent phase: semi-submerged

[0143] 1 meter, water inlet flow rate 20 m 3 / second, buoyant force of the water column, 89,000 K, pressure on cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 15.3 8 Kgf / cm 2 If we submerge it to 20 meters, the following data is obtained: water inlet flow rate 33.6 m3 / sec, buoyant force of the water column 191.343 KN, pressure on the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 32.8 Kgf / cm A 2; if we submerge it to 300 meters, the following results are obtained; water inlet flow rate 115 m 3 / sec, buoyant force on the water column 1.631000 K, pressure on the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 368 8 Kgf / cm 2This indicates that the deeper we submerge it, the higher the flow rate and pressure will be across the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet. At 300 meters, the values ​​obtained allow for other uses of the device, such as using the air outlet to store pressurized air or to power robust wind turbines, which would gain torque to drive heavier generators and thus generate more energy. The same occurs during the descent phase, where the pressure head is typically hundreds of meters when installed in hydroelectric plants.

[0144] The system of the invention, when installed in hydroelectric reservoirs, is characterized by submerging containers in the water, occupying an area within the reservoir's water surface. The system of the invention occupies the following areas of the reservoir depending on the number of containers included: for a design flow rate of 40 m 3 / sec, installed capacity of 5.5 MW, 4 containers occupy an area of ​​0.6 hectares; for a design flow rate of 80 m³ / sec, 11.5 MW of installed power, 10 containers, occupy an area of ​​1 hectare; for a design flow rate of 160 m³ / sec, installed capacity of 22 MW, 40 containers, occupy an area of ​​1.7 hectares. If we compare the areas occupied by the system of the invention and that occupied by wind farms, it is much smaller in the case of the area occupied by the installation of the present invention, e.g.: the Jepirachi wind farm in La Guajira occupies 120 hectares with 15 wind turbines for an installed power of 19.5 MW; the Guajira 1 wind farm occupies 5.5 hectares with 10 wind turbines for an installed power of 20 MW. If we compare the areas occupied by the system of the invention and the area occupied by the solar panels, the area occupied by the installation of the invention is much smaller, e.g., for an installed capacity of

[0145] For II MW the solar panels occupy an area of ​​55 hectares and for an installed power of 22 MW they occupy an area of ​​110 hectares.

[0146] This experiment shows a flow rate of 5 m 3 / second and where flow rates can start from 2 m 3 Second. Thus, the invention represents a significant advance in the search for clean energy. This advance is based on the use of two fundamental elements that have been ubiquitous throughout human history: air and water, employing basic principles of physics known for centuries. Specifically, this invention will allow hydroelectric plants to generate more electricity than previously thought possible. Energy can be generated from water flows exceeding 3 cubic meters per second without consuming raw materials, as it utilizes these resources without modification, resulting in low generation costs.

[0147] The challenge for industry will be to develop turbines capable of harnessing wind speeds of up to 300 meters per second and to explore their behavior at speeds exceeding Mach 1. The applications and understanding of this invention extend beyond electricity generation, also impacting the aerospace industry and promoting large-scale industrial transformation. This will allow for the storage of energy in the form of compressed air and will revolutionize automobile engines, among other everyday uses.

[0148] Furthermore, its implementation will be accessible to low-income countries with less technological development. This invention comes at a crucial time, when energy demand is booming due to the high consumption of artificial intelligence and the proliferation of electric vehicles.

[0149] This progress not only promotes sustainability, but also offers new opportunities for global economic and technological development.

[0150] REIVINDICATORY CHAPTER

[0151] 1. A wind power generating system, comprising:

[0152] One or more containers (1), wherein said container comprises

[0153] A top lid of the container (2), wherein said lid allows air to flow without pressure into or out of the container (1);

[0154] A container body (3), where said container body allows delimiting the volume of the container (1);

[0155] A bottom lid of the container (4), wherein said bottom lid allows water to flow without pressure into or out of the container (1);

[0156] One or more water overflow valves (5), wherein said valve evacuates water when it exceeds the water operating limits;

[0157] One or more air pressure safety valves (6), wherein said valve allows control of the system air pressure;

[0158] One or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), which may be located in the upper or upper middle part of said container (1);

[0159] One or more air outlet tubes of the container (8), which may be located at the top or upper middle of said container (1);

[0160] One or more air outlet valves (12), wherein said valves allow atmospheric air to escape from the container (1) during the ascent phase and close the air passage during the descent phase

[0161] One or more air inlet valves (13), wherein said valves allow atmospheric air to enter the container (1) during the descent phase and close the air passage during the ascent phase;

Claims

One or more water outlet valves (14), wherein said valves allow water to flow out of the container during the descent phase and close the passage during the ascent phase; One or more ring valves (15), wherein said valves allow control of water entering the container (1) during the ascent phase and close off the water flow to the container (1) during the descent phase; One or more power transmission elements / tubes, electrical cables, wires (21); One or more water outlet tubes from the container (37); One or more screens for retaining settleable solids (44); One or more actuators, motors / hydraulic / electric / pneumatic (46); One or more machine and control houses: of the hydroelectric / wind generating system (47).

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the container is characterized by being independent and non-modular.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the container is constructed in a monolithic form.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a hermetic sealing system.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the overflow valves (5), air outlet valves (12), air inlet valves (13), water outlet valves (14) are selected from mechanical check valves or quick-acting butterfly valves.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more ring valves (15) may comprise one or more tubes or ring valve bodies (16), one or more gates (17), one or more water inlet slots (18), one or more grates or slotted bars (19), one or more sedimentable tanks (20).

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the ring valve (15) comprises one or more gates (17) that slide upwards or rotate about their axis leaving one or more slots (18) uncovered, allowing water to enter the container through the grates or slotted bars (19) that are part of the tube or body of the ring valve (16).

8. The system of claim 1 further comprises one or more water inlet areas (9), one or more ring valve anchoring areas (10), one or more water outlet areas (11), one or more maximum water column levels (23), one or more minimum water column levels (24), atmospheric air (25), piped water, reservoir water, or waterfall water (26), one or more reservoir water levels (27), one or more water column levels (28), one or more air inlet pipe anchoring areas (29), one or more air outlet pipe anchoring areas (30), one or more air outlet collector pipes (31), one or more air inlet collector pipes (32), ring valve slots for open water (33), one or more ring valve slots for closed water (34), one or more air inlet pipes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet pipes from the collector (36),one or more high-speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential (38i); one or more high-speed air outlet sectors - supplied wind potential (38s), hydraulic turbine (39), one or more water inlet pipes from the source (40), one or more water collection pipes from the containers (41), one or more coupling pipes (42), one or more water inlet collection pipes (43), one or more pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical or electric cylinders (45), one or more decompression pipes (48), one or more maximum levels of channeled water (51) or one or more maximum levels of settleable solids (52).

9. The system of claims 1 and 8, comprising 4 containers (1) where one is in the ascending phase and 3 in the descending phase, wherein one or more water overflow valves (5), one or more air pressure safety valves (6), one or more air inlet pipes to the container (7), one or more air outlet pipes from the container (8), one or more air outlet valves (12), one or more air inlet valves (13), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), the maximum water column level (23), the minimum water column level (24), atmospheric air (25), piped water, reservoir water, or waterfall water (26), the reservoir water level (27), the water column level (28), one or more air outlet collector pipes (31), one or plus air inlet collector tubes (32), open water ring valve slots (33), one or more closed water ring valve slots (34), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more air outlet tubes from the collector (36), one or more water outlet tubes from the container (37), hydraulic turbine (39), one or more coupling tubes (42) which joins the water collector tube (41) with the tube that carries the water to the intake tube (50), a hydroelectric / wind generating system machine and control house (47) and a pressure relief or decompression tube (48).

10. The system of claims 1 and 8, comprising 6 containers installed in a hydroelectric reservoir or lake, wherein at each stage 5 containers are in the ascending phase and 1 container is in the descending phase, wherein the system comprises one or more containers (1), one or more air inlet tubes to the container (7), one or more air outlet tubes from the container (8), one or more water outlet valves (14), one or more ring valves (15), one or more sedimentation tanks (20), the maximum water column level is indicated (23), the minimum water column level is indicated (24), atmospheric air is indicated (25), piped water, water from the reservoir or waterfall is indicated (26), the reservoir water level is indicated (27), one or more air outlet collector tubes (31), one or more air inlet collector tubes (32), one or more air inlet tubes to the air collector (35), one or more manifold air outlet tubes (36),The 38 i - high-speed air inlet sectors - supplied wind potential; 38 s high-speed air outlet sector - supplied wind potential (38), one or more water collection tubes from the containers (41)., 11. A method for generating wind and hydraulic potential, in which two or more water containers are submerged, the method comprising the following steps: opening the ring valve of the container allowing water to enter the container, such that the level of the water column inside the container rises to a calculated maximum level; opening one or more valves available in the one or more air outlets of the container to release air to the atmosphere; closing one or more air inlet valves to the container and one or more water outlet valves to the container; close one or more ring valves available at one or more water inlets to the container, preventing water from entering the container after the water column level has risen to its calculated maximum level; close one or more valves available at one or more air outlets of the container; open the air inlet valve to allow atmospheric air to enter the container; open one or more water outlet valves to allow water to enter the water outlet collector pipe, which then sends it to the intake pipe to drive the hydraulic turbine or sends it to a lower level and releases it into the atmosphere; open and close one or more water and air valves, where these can be opened and closed simultaneously or with a delay between them.

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