Energia nostra power plant

Abstract

The "Energia Nostra Power Plant" uses the heat from magma, lava and adjacent high-temperature layers for generating electricity, heat, fresh water, salt and chemical products. Heat-resistant tubes transmit the heat via a heat transfer medium (e.g. liquid sodium, supercritical CO2, helium or liquid metals) to a secondary circuit where high-pressure steam is generated. The residual heat is used for cooling, direct heating, district heating and heat storage. Artificial intelligence optimizes operation and monitors the system in real time. The modular structure makes it possible to adapt to volcanic regions or geothermal hotspots. This versatile system offers a sustainable and emission-free energy source and addresses global challenges such as climate change and resource protection. Applications range from civilian and industrial processes to national defence and urban supply.

Description

[0001] ENERGIA NOSTRA POWER PLANT

[0002] (TITLE OF THE INVENTION)

[0003] INTERNATIONAL PATENT APPLICATION (PCT)

[0004] TO THE ATTENTION OF:

[0005] Federal Institute for Intellectual Property, Staufacherstrasse 65 / 59G, CH-3003 Bern

[0006] INVENTOR AND APPLICANT:

[0007] JOSIP PRPIC (born November 29, 1962) Poststrasse 8

[0008] CH 8954 Geroldswil Switzerland

[0009] Email address: josip@prpic.art Telephone number: +41762023322

[0010] Geroldswil, December 1, 2024 DESCRIPTION

[0011] Title of the invention:

[0012] “ENERGIA NOSTRA POWER PLANT”

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[0014] field of technology

[0015] The invention belongs to the field of renewable energies and geothermal energy. It relates to the use of thermal energy from liquid or solidified magma, lava, and highly heated geological strata for the sustainable and emission-free generation of electricity, heat, fresh water, salt, chemical products, and cooling.

[0016] The technology is modular and versatile. It allows for adaptation to civilian, industrial, agricultural, and national defense applications. It can be used in natural geological conditions such as open lava lakes and lava flows, or in artificially created high-temperature zones through deep drilling or tunneling.

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[0018] State of the art

[0019] Geothermal power plants worldwide utilize hot rock formations or geothermal water reservoirs to generate energy. Projects like the Krafla Magma Testbed in Iceland have technically reached magma, but have not yet made it economically or sustainably usable for power generation. A system that efficiently utilizes heat from magma, lava, and adjacent high-temperature layers while integrating diverse applications is currently unknown.

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[0021] Summary of the invention

[0022] The "Energia Nostra Power Plant" harnesses the immense heat from magma, lava, and highly heated geological strata to generate electricity, heat, fresh water, salt, chemical products, and cooling. Heat transfer occurs via heat-resistant pipes utilizing a heat transfer medium (e.g., liquid sodium, supercritical CO2, helium, or liquid metals). Complementary modules such as thermoelectrics, thermophotovoltaics, and thermochemical processes maximize efficiency. The residual heat is used in a variety of ways, including for cooling, district heating, and seawater desalination.

[0023] The invention also integrates artificial and synthetic intelligence (AI) systems that can monitor and optimize operations and make adaptive decisions. Its modular design allows for use in natural volcanic regions such as Mount Vesuvius or in geothermal hotspots.

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[0025] Technical task

[0026] The invention aims to:

[0027] 1. To generate electricity and heat sustainably.

[0028] 2. To obtain fresh water, salt, and chemical products. 3. To provide cooling through excess heat.

[0029] 4. To efficiently reuse waste heat.

[0030] 5. Use construction and tunnel excavation material specifically for sustainable infrastructure projects.

[0031] 6. To use artificial intelligence to monitor, control, and optimize the entire system.

[0032] 7. To enable versatile applications for civil, industrial, agricultural and national defense purposes.

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[0034] Technical solution

[0035] Heat is absorbed through specially designed, high-temperature-resistant tubes positioned directly in magma, lava, or adjacent high-temperature layers. Heat transfer occurs via a suitable heat transfer medium, including:

[0036] 1. Liquid sodium or potassium: For high temperatures and low heat loss.

[0037] 2. Supercritical CO2: For compact, highly efficient turbines.

[0038] 3. Liquid metals (e.g., lead, lead-bismuth): High heat transfer capacity and stability.

[0039] 4. Noble gases (e.g., helium): Chemically inert and ideal for Brayton cycles.

[0040] 5. Organic working media: For medium temperatures, e.g. in an organic Rankine cycle.

[0041] Artificial intelligence (AI) takes over the:

[0042] • Real-time monitoring of temperature, pressure, and system loads.

[0043] • Optimization of operating parameters for maximum efficiency.

[0044] • Prevention: Early detection of potential problems and automatic adjustments.

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[0046] Advantageous effects of the invention

[0047] • Sustainable and emission-free energy generation.

[0048] • Efficient use of waste heat in a wide variety of applications.

[0049] • Increased flexibility through the use of modern and future work media.

[0050] • Integration of AI for optimization and automation.

[0051] • Contribution to security of supply, climate protection and resource conservation.

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[0053] Description of the embodiments

[0054] The Energia Nostra Power Plant features a modular design that can be adapted to diverse geological, infrastructural, and strategic requirements. It is flexibly deployable for both civilian and strategic applications. The available configurations include:

[0055] Primary heat source

[0056] • Direct use of magma, lava, magma-proximal layers and artificially developed high-temperature zones.

[0057] • Development through drilling or tunneling to gain access to high-temperature geological zones. Positioning of heat-resistant pipes directly in magma or lava, on lava lakes, or in lava flows.

[0058] Heat transfer system

[0059] • Use of heat transfer media such as liquid sodium, supercritical CO2, liquid metals or future suitable media.

[0060] • Closed-loop systems for efficient and loss-free heat transfer.

[0061] Energy conversion

[0062] • High-pressure steam cycles for power generation.

[0063] • Complementary technologies such as thermoelectrics and thermophotovoltaics for further energy generation.

[0064] Waste heat utilization

[0065] • Provision of heat for district heating, direct heating, cooling and industrial processes.

[0066] • Use of residual heat for the desalination of seawater and the production of sterile freshwater.

[0067] Artificial intelligence

[0068] • Integration of Kl for real-time monitoring of operating parameters such as temperature, pressure and system load.

[0069] • Optimization and automation of energy generation as well as preventive measures to minimize risk.

[0070] • Adaptive control to maximize efficiency in various application areas.

[0071] Application areas

[0072] 1. Healthcare: o Supplying hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and laboratories with emission-free energy, self-sufficient cooling, and sterile water. o Providing heat and electricity to medical facilities in disaster areas or remote regions.

[0073] 2. National defense: o Self-sufficient energy supply for military bases, strategic locations and security-critical infrastructure. o Support for communication systems, radar systems and emergency networks.

[0074] 3. Industry: o Use in energy-intensive industries such as metal processing, chemical synthesis, or hydrogen production. o Production of CO2-free fuels to support global decarbonization goals.

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[0076] Examples

[0077] 1. Urban infrastructure: o Electricity and heat supply for urban areas such as Naples and its metropolitan region. o Ensuring the drinking water supply through large-scale seawater desalination.

[0078] 2. Agricultural applications: o Heated greenhouses for the year-round cultivation of food and medicinal plants such as vegetables, fruits, edible mushrooms, and other plants, regardless of weather conditions. o Agricultural drying systems for grains, herbs, or fruits using residual heat. o Energy-efficient irrigation supply.

[0079] 3. Healthcare: o Provision of emission-free energy and cooling for hospitals, laboratories, and medical research facilities. o Production of sterile water for medical purposes through seawater desalination. o Self-sufficient energy supply in disaster areas for field hospitals.

[0080] 4. National Defense: o Energy supply for strategic locations such as command centers and defense facilities. o Provision of heat and electricity for remote or difficult-to-access military installations. o Support for communication infrastructure, radar systems, and emergency networks.

[0081] 5. Decarbonization: o Production of hydrogen and other CO2-free fuels through electrolysis using emission-free energy. o Support for the decarbonization goals of organizations such as the UN, the EU, Italy, EFTA, and other international initiatives. o Use for synthetic fuels to replace fossil fuels in vehicles, aircraft, and ships.

[0082] 6. Industrial applications: o Supply of energy-intensive processes, such as metal processing and chemical synthesis. o Production of hydrogen for industrial applications and as a raw material for CO2-free chemicals or other chemical compounds.

[0083] 7. Cooling and air conditioning: o Provision of emission-free cooling for data centers, laboratories, and critical infrastructure using cooling generated from excess heat. o Deployment in hot climates to improve quality of life.

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[0085] Commercial applicability

[0086] The Energia Nostra Power Plant can be used worldwide and addresses various economic sectors:

[0087] 1. Energy supply: Sustainable electricity and heat production for urban, industrial, and rural areas. Replacement of fossil fuels with emission-free energy sources. Industry: Supply of greenhouses, agricultural drying facilities, and irrigation systems. ie: Provision of process heat and electricity for energy-intensive industries. Support in the production of chemical substances such as hydrogen. and communities: Desalination of seawater to ensure drinking water supply. Supply of district heating and electricity to households and businesses. Cultural projects: Use of construction and tunnel excavation material for sustainable projects such as coastal protection, dams, or artificial reefs.

Claims

REQUIREMENTS Independent claim A magma energy power plant, comprising:

1. Heat-resistant tubes that are placed directly or near liquid magma, lava, magma-near layers, or highly heated geological materials to absorb heat, 2. a heat transfer medium that transports the heat energy from the tubes into a secondary circuit, 3. a high-performance heat exchanger that transfers the heat into high-pressure steam, 4. A steam turbine that generates electrical energy through high-pressure steam. Dependent claims 1. Use of alternative heat transfer media such as supercritical CO2, liquid potassium, liquid metals or noble gases.

2. Integration of AI for control, monitoring and optimization.

3. Use of the heat for seawater desalination, salt production or chemical synthesis.

4. Supplementation by thermoelectrics or thermophotovoltaics.

5. Use of the excavated material for sustainable infrastructure projects.