Systems and methods for electrical power generation
US11434865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/1853
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrical power generation system comprising a tube comprising a plurality of upper curves and a plurality of lower curves and forming a loop, the upper curves located at a higher vertical height than the lower curves and a plurality of electric generators external to the tube, each electric generator comprising a generator wheel having a magnet thereon, the plurality of electric generators positioned proximal to an external wall of the tube and electrically connected to a power grid. A plurality of buoyant torpedoes comprising a magnet travels through the tube and turns the wheel of the electric generator in response to the magnetic interaction between the magnet on the torpedo and the magnet on the generator wheel. At least a portion of the plurality of lower curves of the tube may comprise a check valve.
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