Pressure Powered Impeller System and Related Method of Use

• US 20120261921A1
• Filed: 04/12/2011
• Published: 10/18/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Plexaire, LLC
• Original Assignee: Plexaire, LLC
• Inventors: Kaiser, Stewart
• Granted Patent: US 8,946,921 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 290/50
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 7/1823 structurally associated with turbines or similar engines

Abstract

This invention is directed to a system that generates a sufficient level of electricity through access to a municipal water supply line to run a furnace during below freezing temperatures. The system includes an inlet that draws water from a water supply line. A first conduit, in communication with the inlet, transports the water into a DC generator that includes an impeller to generate electricity. Water is then routed through a second conduit which then returns the water to the water supply line through an outlet. A solenoid valve may be positioned between the inlet and first conduit which remains closed when the electric grid runs normally but will open during a power outage to supply water to the DC generator. A lithium battery stores power created by the DC generator, which may include a voltage regulator and inverter to convert to DC.

Claims

1. A system to generate a sufficient level of electricity from a municipal water source to run a furnace, the system comprising:

an inlet which draws water from a water supply line;

a first conduit in communication with the inlet sufficient to transport the water into a generator, wherein the generator is capable of generating electricity;

a second conduit which receives water from the generator and transports it to an outlet;

wherein the outlet returns the water back into the water supply line; and

a battery which stores electricity created by the generator for supplying a furnace.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a solenoid valve positioned between the inlet and the first conduit, wherein the solenoid valve remains closed thereby blocking flow of water into the generator when an electric grid is operating to supply power to the furnace but will corresponding open during a power outage.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the generator is operable with an impeller to generate electricity.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a voltage regulator which receives electricity from the generator and provides a uniform voltage; and

an inverter which receives power from the voltage regulator and creates a desired current prior to entry into the battery.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a logic controller which determines when to draw electricity from the battery to power the furnace.

7. A method of supplying a sufficient level of electricity to a furnace in the event of a power outage during below freezing temperatures through a system, the method comprising the steps of:

(a) allowing water to flow normally through a water supply line during normal receipt of power from an electric grid;

(b) opening a solenoid valve during a power outage, wherein the solenoid valve is positioned between an intake and a first conduit;

(c) engaging water within a generator which is in communication with the first conduit to generate electricity;

(d) directing the water into a second conduit; and

(e) returning the water to the water supply line through an outlet in communication with the second conduit.

8. The method of claim 7, further comprising the steps of:

(f) regulating electricity through use of a voltage regulator to create a uniform voltage of power created by the generator;

(g) inverting the power created by the generator into usable AC or DC current; and

(h) storing the power in a battery for later use and supply to a furnace.

9. The method of claim 8, further comprising the steps of:

(i) retrieving a sufficient level of electricity from the battery through a logic network when required by the furnace.

10. The method of claim 7, wherein the generator is operable with an impeller to generate electricity.

11. The method of claim 7, wherein the battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

12. A system comprising:

an inlet which draws water from a water supply line;

a solenoid valve positioned proximate the inlet which remains closed until there is a power outage;

a generator having an impeller which receives water from the inlet when the solenoid valve is open and generates electricity;

an outlet to return the water used within the generator to the water supply line;

a battery which stores power created by the generator for later supply to a furnace.

13. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

a voltage regulator which receives electricity from the DC generator and provides a uniform voltage; and

an inverter which receives power from the voltage regulator and creates current prior to entry into the battery.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

15. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

a logic controller which determines when to draw electricity from the battery to power the furnace.