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Atmospheric generation of fresh water at elevation producing hydroelectricity.

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14 Water Generator

The apparatus is compatible with any highly efficient means of the production of water. 

 Efficiency14

The production of water needs to be as efficient as possible using the least amount of energy per litre of water produced.  

14 Storage

The water can be stored in any size of tank or reservoir depending on the application. 

14 Generator Technology

Using the Peltier Effect for thermoelectric production and heat recovery, significant improvements in the amount of water per KwH are in the pipeline.

14 Resilency

The production and storage of water from the atmosphere results in a super resilient microgrid providing a variable load.

14 Cost

The production, storage and delivery of water is on the order of $0.01 per 4 litres when the system uses the most efficient means of production and includes the sale of hydroelectricity.

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WATER GENERATION AND HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

BACKGROUND

[0001] The embodiments herein relate generally to power generating systems. More specifically, embodiments of the invention are directed to a water generation and hydroelectric generation system and method.

[0002] Embodiments of the water generation and hydroelectric generation system are directed to several purposes. First, the system, at a large scale, involves the extraction of abundant water vapor, a heat trapping gas, and its conversion to potable water. Secondly, the water at the moment of production is stored in a large and elevated tank acting as a hydro-battery for discharge when electricity is in short supply.

[0003] The advent of global warming is creating a condition of excess water vapor in the atmosphere and deficits of fresh water from the loss of glaciers and increasing levels of surface water evaporation. The increasing use of solar electrical energy will help to end the use of fossil-fuels, but it creates a phenomenon on local grids known as the Duck Curve (Figure 1). As the sun sets, solar electricity falls off creating a need for a source of local energy. During the middle of the day, there can be an excess of local solar electricity resulting either in curtailment or exporting of the local energy to a remote place of demand if transmission capacity is present. By producing water when electricity is in abundance and storing it for later use, the invention solves two vexing conditions facing modern societies: a deficit of fresh water and an imbalanced grid from excess solar electricity (Figure 2) and allied intermittent power resources. Lastly, planners, engineers and developers may have some prototypical scenarios for the production of water and electricity (Figure 3).

[0004] As such, there is a need in the industry for a water generation and hydroelectric generation system and method that combine a water generation system and hydroelectric generating system together for use in generating electricity, particularly when a shortage of available electricity exists.

SUMMARY

[0005] A water generation and hydroelectric generation system configured to generate electricity from a water supply during a shortage of available electricity is provided. The water generation and hydroelectric generation system comprises a tank comprising a generally upright interior tunnel, the tunnel comprising a plurality of turbines rotatably mounted therein, a water generator coupled to the tank by a conduit and configured to generate water from vapor, a pump operably connected to the water generator and configured to facilitate the transfer of the generated water from the water generator through the conduit to the tank, wherein the generated water in the tank travels through the generally upright interior tunnel to drive the plurality of turbines, thereby enabling the rotating turbines to generate power during an electricity generating procedure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0006] The detailed description of some embodiments of the invention will be made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein the figures disclose one or more embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

[0007] In certain embodiments of the invention, the water generation and hydroelectric generation system is configured to produce water from water vapor; store the water; and discharge the water to produce hydroelectricity. In certain embodiments of the invention, the water generation and hydroelectric generation system generally comprises: (A) Water Generation System; (B) Tank Delivery System of Water from the Water Generation System; (C) Electric Producing System; and (D) Water Delivery and Discharge System.

[0008] The Water Generation System is constructed on a site and is configured to produce any number of gallons of water per day. In one embodiment, the Water Generation System can produce anywhere from 100 to 1,000,000 gallons of water per day. However, the Water Generation System can produce any alternative number of gallons of water per day as needed. The Water Generating System comprises components that efficiently distribute electricity for running intake fans for filtering the air and condensing the water vapor into water. In one embodiment, the Water Generation System comprises a filter that cleans air entering the system.

[0009] The Water Generation System is operably connected to the Tank Delivery System by a conduit. The Tank Delivery System comprises a tank for storing the water generated by the Water Generating System. In one embodiment, the tank is made from pre-stressed cast concrete. In one embodiment, a pump is used to transport generated water from the Water Generation System to the tank via the conduit. In one embodiment, the generated water from the Water Generation System is subjected to purification and mineralization using equipment known in the field.

[0010] The tank of the Tank Delivery System houses the generated water and comprises an upright internal tunnel with a plurality of turbines rotatably mounted therein. The movement of water in the tank is helped by gravity, which causes the water to flow through the internal tunnel to rotate the plurality of turbines. This activates the Electric Producing System. The Electric Producing System comprises a generator operably connected to the shaft of the rotatable turbines in the tunnel. The generator generates electricity from the rotatable movement of the plurality of turbines when driven by the flow of water.

[0011] It shall be appreciated that the optimal set count and tank size depends on two factors, the forecasted local water requirement and electricity supply imbalance. The elevation of the tank and diameter of the vertical pipe/tunnel create the Head, or Force, available for running the turbine.

[0012] In one embodiment, the plurality of turbines of the Tank Delivery System comprises a controller coupled to a Stop Butterfly Valve, which is connected to the passageway beneath the plurality of turbines. When the Stop Butterfly Valve is in the closed position, the plurality of turbines is in a Loaded/ Not Running Mode. When the Stop Butterfly Valve is in the open position, the plurality of turbines is in the Running Mode. The Stop Butterfly Valve is electronically controlled by a grid operator, thereby allowing for near instantaneous delivery of electricity to the grid.

[0013] The Water Delivery and Discharge System is operably connected to the Tank Delivery System and discharges the water into the water supply system, a river, reservoir or other tank. In one embodiment, the Water Delivery and Discharge System channels the water back to the Tank Delivery System to recycle the water.

[0014] In certain embodiments, it shall be appreciated that the system can be used without producing electricity. For example, as a standalone water generation and storage system, it provides the local population with a reliable source of fresh water. It shall be appreciated that the water generation and hydroelectric generation system allows for both small and large scale implementation.

[0015] It shall be appreciated that the components of the water generation and hydroelectric generation system described in several embodiments herein may comprise any known materials in the field and be of any color, size and/or dimensions. It shall be appreciated that the components of the water generation and hydroelectric generation system described herein may be manufactured and assembled using any known techniques in the field.

[0016] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention, the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above.

 

1. A water generation and hydroelectric generation system configured to generate electricity from a water supply during a shortage of available electricity, the water generation and hydroelectric generation system comprising:

a tank comprising a generally upright interior tunnel, the tunnel comprising a plurality of turbines rotatably mounted therein;

a water generator coupled to the tank by a conduit and configured to generate water from vapor;

a pump operably connected to the water generator and configured to facilitate the transfer of the generated water from the water generator through the conduit to the tank;

wherein the generated water in the tank travels through the generally upright interior tun- nel to drive the plurality of turbines, thereby enabling the rotating turbines to generate power during an electricity generating procedure.

 

WATER GENERATION AND HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

ABSTRACT

A water generation and hydroelectric generation system that generates electricity from a water supply during a shortage of available electricity is provided. The water generation and hydroelectric generation system includes a tank having a generally upright interior tunnel, the tunnel having a plurality of turbines rotatably mounted therein, a water generator coupled to the tank by a conduit and able to generate water from vapor, a pump operably connected to the water generator and able to facilitate the transfer of the generated water from the water generator through the conduit to the tank. The generated water in the tank travels through the upright interior tunnel to drive the plurality of turbines, thereby enabling the rotating turbines to generate power during an electricity generating procedure.