Inverted Ring Turbine With Variable Pitch for Bidirectional Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Power plants face challenges in maintaining sufficient energy supply to meet growing demand while causing environmental harm and resource depletion, and existing energy resources do not provide 24-hour sustainable electricity with minimal environmental impact.
Innovation Solution
A turbine system that harnesses kinetic energy from fluid flows using an inverted turbine apparatus with adjustable blades, energy converters, and storage devices, integrated with intelligent control systems for efficient energy generation and storage, suitable for diverse environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If fossil fuel power plants are used to generate electricity, then energy supply can meet demand, but environmental harm and resource depletion occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces thermal/mechanical power generation systems (fossil fuel combustion) with a fluid dynamic system that uses kinetic energy extraction from flowing water. The inverted turbine apparatus converts the kinetic energy of moving water directly into rotational motion without combustion, eliminating CO2 emissions and environmental pollution while maintaining electricity generation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameter from thermal energy conversion (heat engines) to kinetic energy extraction (fluid flow). By utilizing the natural kinetic energy of moving water rather than burning fossil fuels, the system achieves sustainable energy production with zero carbon footprint.
2Productivity
If conventional turbines are used, then energy extraction is achieved, but blade configuration limits efficiency in various flow conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional turbine blade configuration. Instead of blades extending outward from a central hub (like a traditional fan), the blades extend inward from an outer periphery toward a central void. This inverted configuration allows the turbine to efficiently capture kinetic energy from fluid flow while maintaining structural integrity and adaptability to various flow conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable blade pitch mechanisms that allow the turbine blades to dynamically change their angle of attack in response to varying fluid flow conditions. This dynamic adjustment optimizes energy extraction efficiency across different flow rates and directions, making the turbine versatile for changing environmental conditions.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If energy is generated continuously, then 24-hour sustainable electricity is provided, but storage and transmission infrastructure is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the turbine system to serve multiple functions: energy generation, direct electrical transmission through integrated generators, and adaptability to various installation locations (bridges, towers, pipes). The system can be deployed in locations that already have grid connection infrastructure, reducing the need for additional transmission infrastructure while providing continuous sustainable electricity.
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
Provides sustainable, 24-hour electricity generation with minimal environmental impact, requiring minimal maintenance and no CO2 footprint, adaptable to various installations, and efficient energy conversion and storage.
Implementation Method 1
an energy extractor operable to extract kinetic energy from a fluid flow... the energy extractor is selected from either a turbine having an axis of rotation parallel to the fluid flow
Implementation Method 2
a motor assembly—such as an axial radial flux motor having a rotor incorporating high-strength permanent magnets and a stator configured to convert rotational energy into electrical energy
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AI summary
An electricity generation system employs a tide- and wind-powered turbine featuring an inverted blade configuration, where the blades extend inward from an outer ring, creating a central void for fluid passage and optimizing energy capture efficiency. The system includes advanced components such as an axial radial flux motor, ball bearings, and a variable pitch mechanism for dynamic blade adjustment. It is adaptable for mounting on bridges, pipelines, or power transmission towers and incorporates innovative motor technologies, including crystal motors, to achieve efficient energy conversion. The system supports bidirectional flow environments, ensuring continuous power generation, and integrates energy storage devices such as saltwater batteries to store excess energy. Designed for sustainable, 24-hour electricity generation with minimal environmental impact, the system is suitable for infrastructure-based installations, marine vessels, and small-scale devices, offering versatile applications across diverse environments.