JPH084643A - Power generator using gas pressure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To create and provide a generator that can store electricity by using gas pressure, which has low equipment cost, easy maintenance, and low maintenance cost, and can generate electricity as needed. That is the purpose. [Composition] A pressure tank for accumulating compressed gas, a gas exhaust valve or a gas exhaust valve respectively, and a liquid tank or a plurality of liquid tanks for accumulating liquid are connected to a generator and a water discharge port is provided above. Water turbine, a saucer container arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water turbine, a gas introduction valve connecting a pressure tank and a liquid tank via a gas introduction valve or a gas introduction valve, respectively, a liquid tank or a plurality of liquid tanks And a water discharge port connected to each other via a water discharge valve or a water discharge valve, respectively, and a return water pipe connected to a saucer container and a liquid tank or a plurality of liquid tanks via a return water valve or a switching return water valve. It is a composition.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a power generator which uses compressed gas such as air to generate electric power. Specifically, the energy can be accumulated, the facility cost is low, and the maintenance is simple and easy to maintain. It relates to a clean power generator that is inexpensive.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as new energy to replace petroleum, solar thermal power generation using solar heat, solar power generation using sunlight, wind turbine power generation using wind, tidal current power generation using tidal current, etc. have been developed, and have cleanliness. Therefore, it is being emphasized in terms of economic efficiency, and the penetration rate is gradually increasing.

Generally, for solar power generation, an electricity storage system that stores the power generated by an independent solar power generation system in a storage battery, a backup type system that backs up the power shortage of the power generation with a commercial power source as a grid-linked solar power generation system, Although there is a fully-coupling system that allows excess power to flow into the commercial power supply system, the penetration rate of independent solar power generation systems is increasing in that electricity can be stored.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved] However, the conventional independent solar power generation system is very effective in that it can save the generated power, but the battery has a life and must be replaced. However, maintenance of equipment requires enormous cost and labor, and a more efficient power generation system is required for maintenance of equipment.

In the solar thermal power generation using solar heat, the solar power generation using sunlight, the wind turbine power generation using wind, the tidal current power generation using tidal current, etc., the electricity storage system becomes a electricity storage battery, and the storage battery is disposed of as waste. There is a problem with the above, and since it is not a clean device that is friendly to the global environment, there is a demand for a livestock system that replaces the livestock battery.

[Object of the invention]

In the present invention, as a result of intensive studies focusing on the above reasons, equipment cost is low, maintenance is easy, and energy is stored by utilizing gas pressure that does not require maintenance cost, and power can be generated as needed. It is to create and provide a power generator.

[0007]

The construction of the present invention is a water turbine having a pressure tank for accumulating compressed gas, a liquid tank for accommodating a gas exhaust valve and storing a liquid, a water tank connected to a generator and having a water discharge port provided above. , A saucer container arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water turbine, a gas introduction pipe connecting a pressure tank and a liquid tank via a gas introduction valve, and a liquid tank and a water discharge port were connected via a water discharge valve. This is a configuration including a water discharge pipe and a return water pipe in which a saucer container and a liquid tank are connected via a return water valve.

Further, a pressure tank for storing compressed gas,
A plurality of liquid tanks each equipped with a gas exhaust valve and storing liquid, a water turbine connected to the generator and having a water discharge port on the upper side, a saucer container arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water wheel, and a pressure A gas introduction pipe in which a tank and a plurality of liquid tanks are connected via gas introduction valves respectively, a water discharge pipe in which a plurality of liquid tanks and a water discharge port are connected via water discharge valves respectively, a saucer container and a plurality of liquid tanks And a return water pipe connected to each other via a switching return water valve.

[0009]

The operation of the present invention is as follows: When the gas introduction valve of the gas introduction pipe connecting the pressure tank and the liquid tank is opened,
The compressed gas accumulated in the pressure tank applies pressure to the liquid in the liquid tank in the direction of the water discharge port, and by opening the water discharge valve, water is discharged from the water discharge port through the water discharge pipe. It is rotated to generate electricity by a generator.

In addition to the above-mentioned invention, a plurality of liquid tanks are further provided, and a pressure tank, a water discharge port, a saucer container, and a plurality of gas introduction pipes, water discharge pipes and return water pipes connecting these are provided. , The liquid after being discharged from the water discharge port to generate power is received by the saucer container, and the liquid can be returned to any liquid tank by operating the switching return valve and the gas exhaust valve attached to each liquid tank. With possible
By introducing the compressed gas into any liquid tank of the pressure tank, it is possible to circulate and use a certain liquid by operating each gas introduction valve, and therefore, it is possible to continuously generate electricity. .

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gas pressure power generation device of the present invention which achieves the above object will be described with reference to the drawings of the embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a gas pressure power generation device of the present invention.

The present invention is a power generation device for generating power using compressed gas such as air, and more specifically, it is a clean system that can store energy, has a low facility cost, and is easy to maintain and does not require maintenance cost. The present invention relates to a power generator, which is equipped with a pressure tank 1 for accumulating compressed gas, a gas exhaust valve 2a and a liquid tank 2 for accumulating liquid, and a water discharge port 3 connected to the generator and above. The water turbine 4, a saucer container 5 arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water turbine 4, a gas introduction pipe 6 connecting the pressure tank 1 and the liquid tank 2 via a gas introduction valve 6a, and the liquid tank 1, a water discharge pipe 7 connecting the water discharge port 3 via a water discharge valve 7a, and a return water pipe 8 connecting the saucer container 5 and the liquid tank 2 via a return water valve 8a. .

Further, in the power generation device utilizing gas pressure, the pressure tank 1 for accumulating compressed gas and the gas exhaust valves 2a. 2a 'and a plurality of liquid tanks 2.2' for storing liquid, a water turbine 4 connected to a generator and having a water discharge port 3.3 'above, and to a lower peripheral region of the water turbine 4. The saucer container 5 provided, the pressure tank 1 and the plurality of liquid tanks 2.2 'are respectively provided with gas introduction valves 6a. 6
a ', the gas inlet pipe 6.6', the plurality of liquid tanks 2.2 'and the water discharge port 3.3' are respectively connected to the water discharge valves 7a. A water discharge pipe 7.7 'connected via 7a',
It is provided with a return water pipe 8.8 'in which the saucer container 5 and the plurality of liquid tanks 2.2' are respectively connected via a switching return water valve 8a '.

That is, the compressed gas (usually air) in the pressure tank 1 of the power generator using gas pressure of the present invention is solar thermal power generation that uses solar heat, solar power generation that collects sunlight to generate power, and power is generated by a windmill. It is stored by clean energy such as wind power generation or tidal current power generation using tidal current.

That is, the direct current generated by solar power generation or wind power generation is rectified and voltage-controlled by a thyristor, a condenser, etc., and then drives a motor,
The compressor is operated by driving the motor, and the compressor compresses gas and sends it to the pressure tank 1 to be stored as accumulated energy.

Further, as the compressed gas, liquefied nitrogen, liquefied carbon dioxide gas or the like which is liquefied under ultrahigh pressure and low temperature may be filled in a pressure resistant cylinder and vaporized to be used as compressed gas in the pressure tank 1. Any gas may be used as long as the compressed gas can be taken out at all times.

Then, the compressed gas is expanded and introduced into the liquid tank 2 by opening the gas introduction valve 6a interposed in the gas introduction pipe 6 which is connected to the pressure tank 1 and the liquid tank 2 in a communicating state. The liquid tank 2
A liquid (usually water) is previously injected into the liquid, and the liquid receives a pressure from above by the pressure of the compressed gas.

Next, when the water discharge valve 7a interposed in the water discharge pipe 7 connected in communication with the liquid tank 2 and the water discharge port 3 is opened, the liquid in the liquid tank 2 is discharged from the water discharge port 3 toward the water turbine 4. It is generated by a generator (not shown) connected to the water turbine 4 by discharging water.

The liquid after power generation is stored in a saucer container 5 arranged so as to surround the lower peripheral region of the water turbine 4, and is supplied to a return water pipe 8 connected to the saucer container 5 and the liquid tank 2 in a communicating state. It is collected in the liquid tank 2 by opening the interposed return water valve 8a. In this case, the gas introduction valve 6a between the pressure tank 1 and the liquid tank 2 is closed and the liquid tank is closed. The gas exhaust valve 2a attached to No. 2 is opened for normal pressure.

According to the present invention, energy is stored by the compressed gas accumulated in the pressure tank 1, and the gas introduction valve 6a and the water discharge valve 7a are opened as necessary, so that the liquid in the liquid tank 2 is supplied to the water turbine 4. It discharges water to enable power generation at any time.

In the next embodiment, a plurality of liquid tanks 2.2 'for storing liquid (in the illustrated embodiment, 2
Therefore, a plurality of gas introduction pipes 6.6 ′, water discharge pipes 7.7 ′, and return water pipes 8.8 ′ that connect each of them in a communicating state are also provided. Gas introduction valve 6a. 6a ', water discharge valve 7
a. A plurality of 7a 'are also provided, and the valve installed in the return water pipe 8.8' is a switchable return water valve 8a ', and the water discharge port 3.3' may be combined.

In the present embodiment, the liquid after the liquid is emitted from the water discharge port 3 to drive the water turbine 4 to generate electric power is stored in the saucer container 5, and the switching return water valve is passed through the return pipe 8 from the saucer container 5. Any liquid tank 2'by switching 8a '
The gas exhaust valve 2a 'can be opened to recirculate,
The switching return water valve 8a 'causes a time difference to enable continuous power generation.

[0024]

According to the present invention, which has the above-described structure, the natural clean energy is converted into the compression energy of the gas to be provided in the pressure tank, and the energy of the compressed gas is converted into the fluid energy as needed to drive the water turbine. It is effective in remote areas, mountainous areas, isolated islands, remote islands, unmanned lighthouses, etc. where electrical energy equipment is not equipped, and it is epoch-making and highly practical, and its contribution is immeasurable. There are some that do not exist, and it is a very significant invention.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a gas pressure-utilizing power generator of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pressure Tank 2 Liquid Tank 2'Liquid Tank 2a Gas Exhaust Valve 2a 'Gas Exhaust Valve 3 Water Outlet 3'Water Outlet 4 Water Turbine 5 Saucepan Container 6 Gas Inlet Pipe 6'Gas Inlet Pipe 6a Gas Inlet Valve 6a' Gas Inlet Valve 7 Water discharge pipe 7'Water discharge pipe 7a Water discharge valve 7a 'Water discharge valve 8 Return water pipe 8'Return water pipe 8a Return water valve 8a' Switching return water valve

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A power generator using gas pressure, comprising a pressure tank for accumulating compressed gas, a liquid tank for attaching a gas exhaust valve and storing liquid, and a water outlet connected to a generator and upward. , A saucer container arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water turbine, a gas introduction pipe connecting the pressure tank and the liquid tank via a gas introduction valve, the liquid tank and the discharge tank. A power generator using gas pressure, comprising: a water discharge pipe connected to a water port via a water discharge valve; and a return water pipe connected to the saucer container and the liquid tank via a water return valve. 2. A power generator using gas pressure, comprising a pressure tank for storing compressed gas, a plurality of liquid tanks each provided with a gas exhaust valve and storing liquid, and connected to a generator and above A water turbine having a water discharge port, a saucer container arranged in the lower peripheral region of the water turbine, a gas introduction pipe connecting the pressure tank and the plurality of liquid tanks via gas introduction valves, respectively. A water discharge pipe that connects the plurality of liquid tanks and the water discharge port via respective water discharge valves; and a return water pipe that connects the saucer container and the plurality of liquid tanks via switching return water valves, respectively. A power generator using gas pressure.