Energy generation methods and systems for swimming pools and other vessels with recirculating fluid
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1. A method of supplying electricity to an electrical device associated with a vessel selected from the group consisting of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, comprising:
- a. causing water to circulate, under influence of a pump distinct from the electrical device, into and out of the vessel;
b. causing the circulating water to flow in a main channel and a by-pass-channel, the by-pass channel having blades of a turbine positioned therein;
c. causing the circulating water to interact with the blades of the turbine so as to generate electricity;
d. storing at least some of the generated electricity; and
e. supplying at least some of the stored electricity to the electrical device for its operation.
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Abstract
Detailed is electricity generation for powering devices associated with swimming pools or other structures utilizing recirculating fluid. The recirculating fluid is used to produce electricity for direct or indirect supply to electrical devices. Turbines may be placed in by-pass channels so as to have access to some fluid flow yet not unduly disrupt main flow of the recirculating fluid.
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1. A method of supplying electricity to an electrical device associated with a vessel selected from the group consisting of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, comprising:
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a. causing water to circulate, under influence of a pump distinct from the electrical device, into and out of the vessel; b. causing the circulating water to flow in a main channel and a by-pass-channel, the by-pass channel having blades of a turbine positioned therein; c. causing the circulating water to interact with the blades of the turbine so as to generate electricity; d. storing at least some of the generated electricity; and e. supplying at least some of the stored electricity to the electrical device for its operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A chlorinator assembly comprising:
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a. a housing defining a fluid inlet, and fluid outlet, a main fluid flow path, and a secondary fluid flow path; b. a chlorinator positioned, at least in part, in the main fluid flow path; c. an electricity-generating mechanism positioned, at least in part, in the secondary fluid flow path and connected electrically to the chlorinator; d. a pump for causing fluid to flow from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet; and e. means for storing at least some of the generated energy for subsequent powering of an electrical device other than the pump. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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