ENERGY RECOVERY WITHIN A FLUID DISTRIBUTION NETWORK USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
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1. A computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for:
- retrieving geographical information associated with a fluid distribution network;
performing one or more calculations using the geographical information to determine energy recovery values at different locations within the fluid distribution network; and
identifying one or more locations within the fluid distribution network to place a power recovery system for recovering energy based on the one or more calculations.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for capturing and making use of excess and/or wasted energy within fluid distribution networks are disclosed. In particular, a process for identifying a location within a network where energy is otherwise dissipating or wasted is disclosed. Geographical information is accessed for determining location(s) within the fluid distribution network suited for energy capture. Once the location(s) is identified, an appropriate power recovery system(s) suited for each location is determined. Captured energy can be used within the fluid distribution network, outside of the fluid distribution network, and/or stored for future use.
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22 Claims
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1. A computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for:
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retrieving geographical information associated with a fluid distribution network; performing one or more calculations using the geographical information to determine energy recovery values at different locations within the fluid distribution network; and identifying one or more locations within the fluid distribution network to place a power recovery system for recovering energy based on the one or more calculations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18)
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13. A method comprising:
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retrieving geographical information associated with a fluid distribution network; performing one or more calculations using the geographical information to determine energy recovery values at different locations within the fluid distribution network; identifying one or more locations within the fluid distribution network to place a power recovery system for recovering energy based on the one or more calculations; and generating energy with the power recovery system. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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19. A system comprising:
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a fluid distribution network; a computer configured to; retrieve geographical information associated with the fluid distribution network; perform one or more calculations using the geographical information to determine energy recovery values at different locations within the fluid distribution network; and identify one or more locations within the fluid distribution network to place a generator for recovering energy based on the one or more calculations; and a power recovery system configured to recover energy at or around an identified location. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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