公开(公告)号：US11788516B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17451473

申请日：2021-10-19

Applicant: HMFSF IP HOLDINGS, LLC

Inventor： Theodore S. Sumrall

IPC: F24T10/17 ,  F03G4/00 ,  F24T10/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F24T10/13

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  F03G4/029 ,  F24T10/13 ,  F24T10/17 ,  F24T2010/53 ,  F24T2010/56 ,  F28F2240/00 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing energy from a geothermal formation. A heat exchanger can be disposed within a well to absorb heat from a geothermal formation. The heat exchanger can be supported within the well using a high thermal conductivity material. The heat exchanger is connected to an organic Rankine cycle engine including a secondary heat exchanger and a turbine. The primary and secondary heat transfer fluids are chosen to maximize efficiency of the organic Rankine cycle.

公开(公告)号：US11692530B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17643722

申请日：2021-12-10

Applicant: David Alan McBay

Inventor： David Alan McBay

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  F24T10/20 ,  F03G4/00 ,  F24T10/10 ,  F28D20/00 ,  F24T10/00

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  F03G4/001 ,  F03G4/029 ,  F03G4/033 ,  F03G4/063 ,  F24T10/10 ,  F24T10/20 ,  F24T2010/56 ,  F28D2020/0047 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for extracting heat energy from geothermal briny fluid. A briny fluid can be extracted from a geothermal production well and delivered to a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can receive the briny fluid and transfer heat energy from the briny fluid to a molten salt. The molten salt can be pumped to a molten salt storage tank that can serve as energy storage. The briny fluid can be returned to a geothermal source via the production well. The briny fluid can remain in a closed-loop system, apart from the molten salt, from extraction through return to the geothermal production well.

公开(公告)号：US11674504B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US16900248

申请日：2020-06-12

Applicant: GreenFire Energy Inc.

Inventor： Mark P. Muir ,  Alan D. Eastman

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  E21B47/07 ,  F24T10/10 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B7/04

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/07 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B49/003 ,  F24T10/10 ,  E21B7/04 ,  F24T2201/00 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: A system for producing geothermal energy may include a tiered geothermal loop energy production system. The tiered geothermal loop energy production system includes: a first closed-loop pipe system emplaced within a heat-producing geologic formation, the first closed-loop pipe system having a first energy production; and a second closed-loop pipe system emplaced within a heat producing geologic formation, the second closed-loop pipe system having a second energy production greater than the first energy production; and, optionally a third closed-loop pipe system emplaced within a heat producing geologic formation, the third closed-loop pipe system having a third energy production. An energy conversion system is configured to convert energy from the tiered geothermal loop energy production system to another form of energy.

公开(公告)号：US20230168007A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-01

申请号：US18045691

申请日：2022-10-11

Applicant: Nikola Lakic

Inventor： Nikola Lakic

IPC: F24T50/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F24T10/17 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F04B47/00 ,  F28B1/02 ,  F24V50/00 ,  F24T10/30 ,  F28D21/00

CPC classification number: F24T50/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F04B47/00 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24T10/17 ,  F24T10/30 ,  F24V50/00 ,  F28B1/02 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D21/001 ,  C02F1/16 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: Provided here is an architectural plan (the solution) for the restoration of the terminal lake, the Salton Sea, an area of prevalent geothermal sources. It includes division of the Lake into three sections, preventing pollution of the Lake from nearby farmlands and importing seawater in central section with pipeline system; providing condition for tourism, and wildlife sanctuary; generating electricity by harnessing hydro, solar, and geothermal energy; and producing potable water and lithium as byproducts. Also includes a system and method for harnessing geothermal energy for generation of electricity by using complete closed loop heat exchange systems combined with onboard drilling apparatus. The system includes several devices operating separately in many different applications in energy sectors, Also, included is alternative use for the In-Line-Pump for marine crafts propulsion.

公开(公告)号：US20190211810A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16330147

申请日：2017-09-04

Applicant: Geomec Engineering Ltd.

Inventor： Frederic Joseph Santarelli

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  F24T10/30 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  E21B47/06 ,  F24T10/30 ,  F24T2010/56 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: A geothermal power plant and method of operating a geothermal power plant in which control over the creation and growth of fractures in the geothermal formation is achieved. A downhole pressure gauge (14) with a high data acquisition rate is located in the injection or production well. Pressure changes in the well are recorded as a pressure trace and transmitted to the surface as data. The data is analysed to determine fracture parameters of the geothermal formation. The pump rate of the well is then varied in response to the calculated fracture parameter(s).

公开(公告)号：US20180100491A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15290995

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: Wolfhart Hans Willimczik

Inventor： Wolfhart Hans Willimczik

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F03B13/10 ,  F03B17/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F05B2220/32 ,  F24T10/10 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: This invention consists mainly of a long sloped tunnel, a deep hydroelectric/geothermal power plant and hot rocks transforming water into steam. Advanced tunnelling machines are able to reach lengths and depths never possible before with the old drilling method.The drop height of the water for the hydroelectric power plan is for instance over 10 km and the gained water pressure over 1000 bar feeding special high pressure water turbines or big hydraulic water motors driving again generators. After passing the water turbines the water is pressed with a rest pressure of about 250 bar into hot rocks generating high pressure overheated steam for steam turbines in a range of gig watts. Then the steam rises up in the sloped tunnel as in a chimney, cools down, condensate to water and starts the entire process again. That's all.This circulation for generating electrical energy deep under ground is sustainable, even during an ice age with a minimum of human intervention. It is most environmentally friendly and can be build in any country making them more independent from oil.

公开(公告)号：US09933172B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15010268

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: Gary Scott Peele

Inventor： Gary Scott Peele

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  F24J3/08 ,  F24F5/00 ,  F03G7/00 ,  F25B30/06 ,  F28F21/06

CPC classification number: F24F5/0046 ,  F03G7/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F24F2005/0057 ,  F24T10/10 ,  F24T10/30 ,  F25B30/06 ,  F28F21/06 ,  Y02B10/40 ,  Y02E10/12 ,  Y02E10/16 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: The disclosure describes trench-confirmable geothermal reservoirs that can snugly abut trench walls (that may be of virgin, compacted earth) for facilitating heat exchange and flow liquid from one lower end to an opposing top end, and vice versa, depending on desired heat exchange. The direction can be reversed for summer and winter heat/cooling configurations. A series of the reservoirs may be used for appropriate heat transfer. The water volume of the reservoirs is relatively large and slow moving for good earth heat conduction.

公开(公告)号：US09927151B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14877568

申请日：2015-10-07

Applicant: David Alan McBay

Inventor： David Alan McBay

IPC: F24J3/08 ,  F28D20/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F24T10/10 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F24T10/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D20/0034 ,  F28D2020/0047 ,  Y02E10/10 ,  Y02E10/12 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E60/142 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y02P80/24

Abstract: This invention provides a method of extracting geothermal energy, generally comprising the steps of: insertion of a thermal mass into a Heat Absorption Zone, absorbing heat in thermal mass, raising the thermal mass to a Heat Transfer Zone, and transferring the heat from the thermal mass. The acquired heat can be used to generate electricity or to drive an industrial process.The thermal mass can have internal chambers containing a liquid such as molten salt, and can also have structures facilitating heat exchange using a thermal exchange fluid, such as a gas or a glycol-based fluid.In some embodiments, two thermal masses are used as counterweights, reducing the energy consumed in bringing the heat in the thermal masses to the surface. In other embodiments, solid or molten salt can be directly supplied to a well shaft to acquire geothermal heat and returned to the surface in a closed loop system.

公开(公告)号：US09890769B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14935359

申请日：2015-11-06

Applicant: Barry Albert

Inventor： Barry Albert

IPC: F01K27/00 ,  F03G7/04

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  F03G6/045

Abstract: A system for generating energy from a confined space that includes heated air therein. The system includes a turbine operatively associated with at least one generator of electricity; and a funnel having an inner channel that is open and unobstructed from a larger bottom opening to a smaller top opening which is in air flow communication with the turbine. The inner channel is configured for accelerating heated air rising through the channel prior to exiting the top opening and entering the turbine. No additional energy is needed, such as the use of a fan or propeller, for this acceleration. The accelerated heated air more effectively drives the turbine without requiring additional energy to provide increased amounts of generated electricity and to do so more efficiently compared to turbine systems that do not contain a funnel and fan or propeller.

公开(公告)号：US09876464B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15144384

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Georgy Mamdouh

Inventor： Georgy Mamdouh

IPC: F03D15/00 ,  F03D7/02 ,  F03D9/00 ,  H02S10/12 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03G7/04 ,  H02S40/22 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/22 ,  B60L11/18 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/22 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F24S40/52 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S10/12 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/465 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A renewable energy system comprising a solar panel that is adapted to be mounted on a structure and convert solar energy into electrical energy, a windmill that is adapted to be mounted on the structure and convert wind energy into electrical energy, a window turbine assembly that is adapted to convert wind energy into electrical energy, and a means for shutting down the renewable energy system that is adapted to automatically shut down the system in the event of an emergency. A method for a renewable energy system comprising providing a renewable energy system and converting renewable energy into electrical energy.