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WO1995025381A1 - Systeme de puissance electrique non polluant - Google Patents

Systeme de puissance electrique non polluant Download PDF

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WO1995025381A1
WO1995025381A1 PCT/US1994/002809 US9402809W WO9525381A1 WO 1995025381 A1 WO1995025381 A1 WO 1995025381A1 US 9402809 W US9402809 W US 9402809W WO 9525381 A1 WO9525381 A1 WO 9525381A1
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Emsley A. Davis
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02P—CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
    • H02P9/00—Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J9/00—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
    • H02J9/04—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source
    • H02J9/06—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over, e.g. UPS systems
    • H02J9/066—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over, e.g. UPS systems characterised by the use of dynamo-electric machines
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02P—CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
    • H02P2101/00—Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators
    • H02P2101/45—Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators for motor vehicles, e.g. car alternators

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  • the present invention relates to systems for producing electric power.
  • Electric power for residential and commercial use is typically produced by large generators in electric power plants. These generators are commonly driven by fossil fuel and nuclear energy sources. Fossil fuels include oil, natural gas and coal. Power plants utilizing these fossil fuels produce air pollution and greenhouse gases. Power plants utilizing nuclear fuels produce radioactive wastes. Storage of these wastes is highly controversial. Small portable electric generators are driven by internal combustion engines. These engines also produce air pollution due to the exhaust gases from the combustion.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the system of the present invention, which includes a mobile platform, that is connected to a towing vehicle.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing the system of the present invention, in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the system of the present invention, in accordance with another embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown the system 11 of the present invention, in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
  • the system 11 includes an air compressor unit 13, an air powered motor 15 and an electric generator 17.
  • the air compressor unit 13 is a conventional, commercially available unit.
  • the air compressor unit 13 has a storage or reservoir tank 19, an air compressor 21 and a drive motor 23.
  • the air compressor 21 and the motor 23 sit on top of the reservoir tank 19.
  • the air compressor 21 is connected to the reservoir tank 19 by a conduit 25 so as to discharge compressed air into the tank.
  • the air compressor has two stages and two cylinders.
  • the air compressor 21 produces a discharge pressure of 0-300 psi, with a delivery of 18 cfm.
  • the air compressor is powered by the electric motor 23, which is coupled to the air compressor by way of sheaves 27 and a belt 29.
  • the electric motor 23 is powered by 240 volts ac through power cord 61.
  • the reservoir tank 19 has an outlet conduit 31 for conveying pressurized air to the air motor 15.
  • the air motor 15 is a conventional, commercially available unit. When supplied with pressurized air, the air motor produces rotary power by way of rotating an output shaft 33. The output shaft 33 is fitted with a sheave 35 that receives a drive belt 37.
  • the air motor 15 is a 4 horsepower motor and operates with an air pressure of about 110 psi. The air motor can operate at 1800 rpm. At this speed, the air motor produces about 10.5 foot-pounds of torque, which can operate a 16 kilowatt or larger generator.
  • the drive belt 37 is received by a sheave 39 on an input shaft 41 of the electric generator 17.
  • the generator 17 is a conventional, commercially available unit. In the preferred embodiment, the generator is a 16 kilowatt ac synchronous generator, that produces 50 amps at 120 volts and 240 volts at 60 Hz.
  • the electrical output 43 of the generator 17 can be connected to a step-up transformer 45 if a higher voltage or amperage is required.
  • All of the components can be mounted to a mobile platform such as a trailer 47 (see Fig. 1) .
  • the trailer has a bottom wall 49 and side walls 51.
  • the trailer has wheels 53 and a hitch 55 to permit towing of the trailer behind a vehicle 59 such as a pickup truck.
  • the mobile platform can be made smaller and lighter than a trailer so as to permit a human to push the system from place to place.
  • the system 11A can be mounted in the vehicle 59 itself.
  • the system 11A can be used to provide electrical power to drive the electric motor 60 that propels the vehicle.
  • the air compressor unit 13 is operated by connecting a power cord 61 of the electric motor 23 to an electric wall outlet or some other suitable energy source.
  • the air compressor 21 is then allowed to operate so as to fill the reservoir tank 19 with air. Once the reservoir tank 19 has been filled with compressed air, the air compressor is unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • the system 11 can be moved on the trailer 47 to whatever location is desired, even if that location is remote from the electrical wall outlet.
  • the air motor 15 is started by opening a valve 32 in the air line 31 to allow compressed air to flow from the tank 19 to the air motor 15.
  • the compressed air from the reservoir tank 19 causes the air motor 15 to rotate, thereby rotating the drive belt 37.
  • the air motor rotates the input shaft 41 on the electric generator 17 in order to produce electricity.
  • the electrical outputs 43 of the generator provide the electricity for the load 63.
  • the system 11 of Fig. 2 has a relatively short operating time, limited by the size of the reservoir tank.
  • Fig. 3 there is shown a modification of this system that extends the operating time.
  • the electrical outputs 43 of the generator 17 are connected to a battery charger 64.
  • the battery charger 64 converts the ac output of the generator 17 to dc to allow charging of the batteries.
  • the output of the battery charger 64 is connected to plural storage batteries 65.
  • the storage batteries 65 are lead-acid batteries of the type used in automobiles.
  • the electrical output 66 of the batteries is connected to the input of an inverter 67.
  • the inverter 67 converts dc to ac.
  • the output of the inverter 67 is connected to the transformer, which steps up the voltage to drive a load 63 and the air compressor motor 23.
  • the load 63 can be connected directly to the output 43 of the generator 17.
  • the electrical output 66 of the batteries can also be tapped to drive an electrical load 63.
  • a step-up transformer 45 can be used.
  • electrical power from the battery can be tapped from the output of the converter 69 if the load requires ac power.
  • the system of Fig. 3 operates as follows.
  • the air compressor unit 13 is operated by the charged batteries 65 to fill the reservoir tank 19. Once the reservoir tank has been filled, the air compressor unit can be stopped. Alternatively, the system can be started by plugging the air compressor unit 13 into an electrical wall output by its power cord 61 for a sufficient period of time to fill the reservoir tank with compressed air. Once the reservoir tank has been filled, the air compressor 13 is unplugged from the wall outlet. The system can then be moved to the desired location by the trailer 47. When the need arises to drive a load 63 with electricity, compressed air is allowed to flow through the conduit by opening the valve 32 to the air motor 13, causing the air motor to rotate. The air motor 15 rotates the generator 17 to produce electricity. The generator 17 charges the storage batteries 65 via the charger 64.
  • Electrical power is tapped from the storage batteries 65 to drive a load.
  • the system can operate a dc load 71 (by tapping off of the batteries) or an ac load 63 (by tapping off of the generator or the inverter) .
  • a portion of the electrical power of the batteries 65 is used to operate the air compressor motor 23 to maintain compressed air inside of the reservoir tank 19.
  • Use of the system of Fig. 3 allows the provision of electrical power for an extended period of time.
  • the generator 17 of Fig. 3 can directly drive the motor 23 of the air compressor unit 13 through wires 43.
  • the generator 17 drives the motor 23 and any other load 63 such as another electric motor.
  • the load motor 63 could, for example, be used to power a vehicle such as an electric car.

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Abstract

Système (11) de puissance électrique comprenant une unité (13) de compresseur d'air dotée d'un réservoir de stockage (19), un moteur (15) à air et un générateur électrique (17). L'unité (13) de compresseur d'air comprend un compresseur (21) d'air qui fournit de l'air comprimé au réservoir de stockage (19). Ce compresseur (21) d'air est entraîné par un moteur électrique (23). Le moteur (15) pneumatiquement est entraîné par l'air comprimé stocké dans le réservoir (19), ce moteur pneumatique (15) conférant sa puissance de rotation à un arbre primaire de générateur électrique (17) qui produit alors de la puissance électrique. Ce système (11) peut être monté sur une plate-forme mobile (47) pour faciliter son transport. En outre, des accumulateurs (65) peuvent être connectés à la sortie électrique du générateur (17), la sortie de ces accumulateurs (65) pouvant être connectée au moteur électrique (23) de l'unité (13) de compresseur d'air.
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US07/953,461 US5296799A (en) 1992-09-29 1992-09-29 Electric power system
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EP2070913A1 (fr) 2007-12-14 2009-06-17 CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A. Dérivés d'ester en tant qu'inhibiteurs de la phosphodiestérase
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US4322673A (en) * 1979-07-02 1982-03-30 Joseph Dukess Highway pressure-responsive means for generating electricity by vehicles
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US1251849A (en) * 1917-05-05 1918-01-01 Seward S Vernon Compressed-air-power plant.
US2839269A (en) * 1955-03-07 1958-06-17 George A Gillen Air turbine motor for motor vehicles
US4124978A (en) * 1974-05-28 1978-11-14 Wagner William C Compressed air engine
US4208592A (en) * 1978-09-07 1980-06-17 Baruch Leibow Compressed air power generating system
US4322673A (en) * 1979-07-02 1982-03-30 Joseph Dukess Highway pressure-responsive means for generating electricity by vehicles
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EP2070913A1 (fr) 2007-12-14 2009-06-17 CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A. Dérivés d'ester en tant qu'inhibiteurs de la phosphodiestérase
WO2009077068A1 (fr) 2007-12-14 2009-06-25 Chiesi Farmaceutici S.P.A. Dérivés d'esters comme inhibiteurs de phosphodiestérase
US20230116828A1 (en) * 2021-10-07 2023-04-13 Norco Industries, Inc. Hand-held automotive inductive heating unit

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