Heat exchange using aquifer water

    公开(公告)号:US11719468B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-08

    申请号:US17663171

    申请日:2022-05-12

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    CPC classification number: F24T10/30 F24T2010/56

    Abstract: In a method, an electrical grid is monitored. Based on monitoring the electrical grid, it is determined that one or more criteria are satisfied at a first time. In response to determining that the one or more criteria are satisfied at the first time, water is moved from an aquifer located at a first elevation to a reservoir located at a second elevation. The first elevation is lower than the second elevation. The water is moved from the reservoir through a heat exchanger, and heat is transferred using the water. Subsequent to moving the water through the heat exchanger, the water is moved into the aquifer.

    ENERGY GENERATION AND WATER REGULATION BY DRAINAGE INTO AQUIFERS

    公开(公告)号:US20220195974A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-23

    申请号:US17131229

    申请日:2020-12-22

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    Abstract: An energy generation system includes an excess water drain disposed at a first elevation, an aquifer disposed at a second elevation lower than the first elevation, a conduit in fluid communication with the excess water drain and the aquifer, and a turbine generator disposed in the conduit. The turbine generator is configured to convert kinetic energy of excess water flowing through the conduit from the excess water drain to the aquifer into electrical energy.

    MULTIPLE-USE AQUIFER-BASED SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    MULTIPLE-USE AQUIFER-BASED SYSTEM 审中-公开
    多用途的基于AQUIFER的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120285539A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-15

    申请号:US13349872

    申请日:2012-01-13

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    Abstract: A method of operating a multiple-use, aquifer-based system includes pumping fluid out of an aquifer (or multiple aquifers) with a pump and selectively diverting the pumped fluid to a pumped-storage reservoir for subsequent return to the aquifer through a turbine to generate electricity hydroelectrically or to a fluid-utilizing system configured to utilize the pumped fluid in an application that is not related to the hydroelectric generation.

    Abstract translation: 一种操作多用途含水层系统的方法包括用泵将流体从含水层(或多个含水层)中排出,并选择性地将泵送的流体转移到泵送储存容器,以便随后通过涡轮返回到含水层 水力发电或配置成在与水力发电无关的应用中利用泵送流体的流体利用系统。

    AQUIFER-BASED HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION
    4.
    发明申请
    AQUIFER-BASED HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION 审中-公开
    基于水力发电的水力发电

    公开(公告)号:US20110233937A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US12732944

    申请日:2010-03-26

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    CPC classification number: F03B13/08 F03B13/06 Y02E10/22 Y02E60/17

    Abstract: A system includes an aquifer and a source of fluid external to the aquifer. A fluid communication channel extends between the source of fluid and the aquifer. Fluid can flow from the source of fluid to the aquifer through the fluid communication channel. An engine-generator is arranged to convert energy of the flowing fluid into electrical energy. No pumps are provided to move fluid from the aquifer to the source of fluid.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括含水层和含水层外部的流体源。 流体连通通道在流体源和含水层之间延伸。 流体可以通过流体连通通道从流体源流向含水层。 发动机发电机被布置成将流动的流体的能量转换成电能。 没有提供泵将流体从含水层移动到流体源。

    ENERGY FROM SUBTERRANEAN RESERVOIR FLUID
    5.
    发明申请
    ENERGY FROM SUBTERRANEAN RESERVOIR FLUID 有权
    能源从次级储层流体

    公开(公告)号:US20100077749A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-01

    申请号:US12240535

    申请日:2008-09-29

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    Abstract: A system includes a collection of water at a first elevation, an aquifer at a second elevation lower than the first elevation and one or more fluid communication channels that facilitate fluid communication between the collection of water and the aquifer. A turbine-generator is in one of the fluid communication channels to convert kinetic energy of fluid that has flown out of the collection of water into electrical energy. A fluid collection area is downstream of the turbine-generator that at least temporarily collects fluid that has passed through the turbine-generator. An injection pump is provided to pump fluid that has accumulated in the collection area into the aquifer.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括在第一高程处的水的集合,低于第一高度的第二高度的含水层和促进水和含水层之间的流体连通的一个或多个流体连通通道。 涡轮发电机位于流体连通通道之一中,以将从水收集出的流体的动能转换为电能。 流体收集区域在涡轮发电机的下游,其至少临时收集已经通过涡轮发电机的流体。 提供注射泵以将积聚在收集区域中的流体泵送到含水层中。

    Oil supply for internal combustion engine camshaft
    6.
    发明授权
    Oil supply for internal combustion engine camshaft 有权
    内燃机凸轮轴供油

    公开(公告)号:US07395802B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-08

    申请号:US11422627

    申请日:2006-06-07

    Abstract: An oil supply system for an internal combustion engine camshaft includes an oil distribution block configured for attachment to an engine structure adjacent to and above a camshaft, with attachment of the oil distribution block occurring after the camshaft has been installed in the engine. Fixed and movable ring segments, which are mounted to the oil distribution block, cooperate to provide the camshaft with oil under pressure, which may be used for controlling auxiliary devices such as a camshaft phaser or camshaft profile switching mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机凸轮轴的供油系统包括一个配油块,其配置成附接到与凸轮轴相邻并且在凸轮轴上方的发动机结构,并且在凸轮轴安装在发动机中之后发生油分配块的附接。 安装在油分配块上的固定和可移动环段协同作用,为凸轮轴提供压力下的油,这可以用于控制诸如凸轮轴相位器或凸轮轴轮廓切换机构的辅助装置。

    ENERGY TIME-SHIFTING USING AQUIFERS
    8.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230223786A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-13

    申请号:US17647701

    申请日:2022-01-11

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    Abstract: In an energy time-shifting process, an electrical grid is monitored. Based on monitoring the electrical grid, it is determined that one or more criteria are satisfied at a first time. In response to determining that the one or more criteria are satisfied at the first time, water is directed from an aquifer located at a first elevation to a reservoir located at a second elevation. The first elevation is lower than the second elevation. Subsequent to directing the water from the aquifer to the reservoir, water is directed from the reservoir to a turbine generator located at a third elevation. The third elevation is lower than the second elevation and higher than the first elevation. Electrical power is generated using the turbine generated based on the water flowing through the turbine generator. Water is directed from the turbine generator into the aquifer.

    Hydropower and geothermal energy system and methods
    9.
    发明授权
    Hydropower and geothermal energy system and methods 有权
    水电和地热能系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08984883B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US13869270

    申请日:2013-04-24

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    CPC classification number: F03G7/04 Y02E10/10 Y02E10/28 Y02E60/17

    Abstract: A hydroelectric and geothermal system includes a fluid communication channel that includes a first portion that extends from the earth's surface toward a subterranean hot area, a second portion connected to the first portion and in thermal communication with the subterranean hot area, and a third portion connected to the second portion and that extends to the earth's surface. A first turbine generator is configured to convert kinetic energy of a fluid flowing substantially under the influence of gravity in the first portion of the fluid communication channel into electrical energy. A second turbine generator is configured to convert kinetic energy of a vapor flowing within or out from the third portion of the fluid communication channel into electrical energy. The system also includes a valve arrangement configured for manipulation to hold the fluid in the second portion of the fluid communication channel in thermal communication with the subterranean hot area to produce the vapor.

    Abstract translation: 水力和地热系统包括流体连通通道,其包括从地球表面朝向地下热区域延伸的第一部分,连接到第一部分并与地下热区域热连通的第二部分,以及连接到第三部分的第三部分 到第二部分并且延伸到地球表面。 第一涡轮发电机被配置为将基本上在流体通信通道的第一部分中的重力影响下流动的流体的动能转换成电能。 第二涡轮发电机被配置为将流过流体连通通道的第三部分内或外流动的蒸汽的动能转换成电能。 该系统还包括阀装置,其配置成用于操纵以将流体保持在与地下热区域热连通的流体连通通道的第二部分中以产生蒸气。

    AQUIFER FLUID USE IN A DOMESTIC OR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
    10.
    发明申请
    AQUIFER FLUID USE IN A DOMESTIC OR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION 审中-公开
    AQUIFER FLUID USE IN A国内或工业应用

    公开(公告)号:US20090121481A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-14

    申请号:US11938550

    申请日:2007-11-12

    Applicant: William Riley

    Inventor: William Riley

    Abstract: Fluid is moved from an aquifer to a higher elevation, and is used at the higher elevation for a domestic or industrial application. Subsequently, the fluid is allowed to return from the higher elevation to the aquifer. Kinetic energy of the fluid returning to the aquifer is converted into electrical energy.

    Abstract translation: 流体从含水层移动到较高的高度,并且在较高海拔处用于家庭或工业应用。 随后,允许流体从较高的高度返回到含水层。 返回含水层的流体的动能转化为电能。

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