Self-Sustaining Energy System with Fluid Power Reciprocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy generation systems, such as wind and hydraulic power, are inefficient and require specific geographic locations with high wind or water flow, limiting their application and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a crankshaft, speed multiplier, electrical generators, transformer, and fluid power means, such as an oleo-hydraulic or pneumatic circuit, where the generators produce electricity to power the fluid power means, allowing self-sustaining operation with minimal initial input energy, and optionally includes a rotor for external energy sources like wind turbines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If wind or hydraulic power systems are used to generate energy, then environmental footprint is minimized, but system efficiency is reduced and geographic location is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses self-excited generators that can store energy and automatically restart without external assistance. The fluid power means is self-sustaining, using the generated electricity to power itself, creating a self-service operational mode that eliminates the need for continuous external energy input or maintenance intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a speed multiplier that changes the rotational speed parameter from low-speed crankshaft rotation to high-speed generator rotation. This parameter transformation enables efficient electricity generation while maintaining flexibility in operating conditions, allowing the system to function in various geographic locations rather than requiring specific high-wind or high-flow areas.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If wind or hydraulic power systems are used to generate energy, then environmental footprint is minimized, but application is restricted to specific geographic locations
Solution Approach 1:
The self-excited generator with energy storage capability allows the system to be self-sufficient and automatically restart, making it adaptable to various locations without requiring continuous external energy supply or manual intervention, thereby increasing geographic flexibility while maintaining environmental benefits.
3Power
If conventional energy generation systems are used, then power output is achieved, but startup energy requirement is high
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates a flywheel that stores rotational kinetic energy and a self-excited generator that stores electrical energy. These preliminary energy storage mechanisms enable the system to start up with minimal external energy input, as the stored energy provides the initial boost needed to overcome inertia and begin power generation, thereby reducing startup energy requirements while maintaining power output capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system efficiently generates electricity with minimal startup energy, enabling widespread applications and self-sustaining operation, reducing the need for initial geographic constraints.
Implementation Method 1
The shaft is affixed to an electricity generator. Wind causes the blades to rotate, thereby rotating the rotor and therefore the shaft, causing the generator to produce electricity.
Implementation Method 2
The oleo-hydraulic circuit of embodiments of the disclosed technology has two cylinders, two valves, a liquid storage reservoir and a pump.
Implementation Method 3
The pneumatic circuit of embodiments of the disclosed technology uses two linear actuators, two valves, an air tank, and an air compressor.
Implementation Method 4
a crankshaft, a speed multiplier, a first electrical generator, a transformer, and a fluid power means. The fluid power means is reciprocally coupled to the crankshaft, such that operation of the fluid power means sets the crankshaft in motion.
Implementation Method 5
The speed multiplier is coupled to the crankshaft by way of a low-speed shaft. The first electric generator is coupled to the speed multiplier by way of a high-speed shaft.
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AI summary
A system for generating output energy with minimal input energy is disclosed. The system's components include a crankshaft, a speed multiplier, a first electrical generator, a transformer, and a fluid power circuit. The speed multiplier is coupled to the crankshaft by way of a low-speed shaft. The first electric generator is coupled to the speed multiplier by way of a high-speed shaft. The transformer is configured to receive electricity produced by the first electrical generator. The transformers output electricity is used to power the fluid power circuit. The fluid power circuit is reciprocally coupled to the crankshaft, such that operation of the fluid power circuit sets the crankshaft in motion. The fluid power circuit may be an oleo-hydraulic circuit or a pneumatic circuit. A rotor and fluid-propelled turbine may also be affixed to the crankshaft in order to set the crankshaft into motion.