Abstract: A power supply system for generating at least one of heat and electricity which includes a number of statically and functionally independent units adapted to generate at least one of heat and electricity which enable a maximum utilization of primary energy. For decentralized power supply over short and low loss supply lines the individual units are constructed as stackable modules. By exchanging or adding one or more modules, it is possible to adapt the flexibility of the power supply system to changes in demand for the energy thereby providing a practical approach to the utilization of waste heat for energy conservation purposes.

Abstract: A skid is disclosed which is particularly suitable for supporting rotating machinery in environments where it is exposed to temperature variations and external mechanical forces and where failure of the machinery can result in the generation of an extremely high torque which has to be absorbed. The skid basically comprises a machinery support platform which is connected to an elongate torsion resisting member in torque transmitting relationship and only three spaced supporting members each incorporating a universal joint and rigidly connected to the torsion resisting member. The torsion resisting member is preferably of hollow circular cross-section throughout its length and is disposed below the medial center line of the support platform and the three supporting members are disposed at the corners of an isosceles triangle and incorporate means allowing for limited movement of the torsion resisting member relative thereto.

Abstract: A wind machine turns a shaft to activate a multi-stage positive displacement pump having intake and discharge means respectively coupled to intake and discharge fluid lines in a recirculating hydraulic system. Control means regulates the operative positions of the intake means, discharge means or separate idling means to remove selected stages from effective pumping while at the same time fluid passes into and from the selected stages. The stages can be of different capacities and selected groups or all of them may be periodically idled by a common or individual idling means. Constricting means is located in the common discharge line from all stages and can be additionally located in each discharge line from each stage.

Abstract: A wind energy collecting device comprise a vertical rotor and blade of which the face exposed to the wind includes cells for engulfing air currents. The blades drive a uses device through unique shock absorber means.

Abstract: A wind machine turns a shaft to activate a multistage pump having intake and discharge means respectively coupled to intake and discharge fluid lines. Control means regulates the operative positions of the intake means or discharge means to remove selected stages from effective pumping while at the same time fluid passes into and from the selected stages. The stages can be of different capacities and selected groups or all of them may be periodically sequentially idled. Torque on the shaft is thereby adjusted to retain the shaft speed in a range for effective wind energy conversion. During starting the stages are idled until an operational speed is reached. Power assisted starting can be achieved by initially reversing the fluid flow through selected stages. Constricting means is located in the common discharge line from all stages and can be additionally located in each discharge line from each stage.

Abstract: A wind machine turns a shaft to activate a multistage pump having intake and discharge means respectively coupled to intake and discharge fluid lines. Idling means is provided for each stage and constricting means is located in series with each stage between the intake and the discharge lines. Control means regulates the idling means and constricting means to remove selected stages from effective pumping while at the same time fluid passes into or from the selected stage. Pressure in the fluid discharge line is retained substantially constant without the need for energy accumulation and at the same time the torque on the shaft can be adjusted to retain the shaft speed in a range for effective wind energy conversion. During starting the constricting means is closed while the idling means opens until an operational speed is reached. Power assisted starting is achieved by initially reversing the fluid flow through selected stages.

Abstract: A plant for the combined utilization of energy from both wind and waves includes a plurality of fluid flow engines for utilizing both energies, and generating power therefrom. Each engine includes blades for making use of the energy of the wind, and a float for making use of the energy of the waves. The engines operate a common turbogenerator, and a floating carrier receives the turbogenerator. A low-loss power transmission is provided for transmitting power generated by the engines to the turbogenerator; it includes a pressure vessel adapted to store water under pressure to drive the turbogenerator, a conduit to pass the water under pressure to the vessel, and a pump driven by the engines to draw in the water from a water source, and to deliver it through the conduit to the vessel.

Abstract: A wind powered device on a support structure is provided with a drive shaft mounted for rotation about its axis on the support structure and is coupled to an electric generator connected to a utility power grid.A rotor is mounted on the support structure and is adapted to drive the shaft, hence the electric generator. The rotor has at least one rotor blade. The rotor is mounted to drive the shaft and also for limited relative rotational movement with respect to the drive shaft about the axis of the drive shaft as the wind velocity driving the rotor changes. The coupling between the shaft and rotor responds to increases and decreases in rotor torque so that as imbalances between shaft torque and rotor torque arise, the rotor tends to run ahead of or behind the shaft.

Abstract: A method of control and control apparatus for load sharing between multiple compressors working in parallel and/or in series which enables all of the load-sharing compressors to carry their optimum share of the load. This load-sharing scheme follows the safest load-sharing formula and also provides for substantial energy savings. It automatically divides the load whenever a strong decoupling between process control and compressors after the compressors' operating points cross their Surge Control lines.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronizing a gas turbine-driven generator to an AC power system by employing optimal time control theory to directly drive the turbine-generator to a synchronizing point. The fuel commands, synchronization points, and trajectories are selected in view of the need to minimize thermal stress on the turbine hot-gas-path parts, while also minimizing time required for synchronization. Digital computer and analog implementations are disclosed.

Abstract: The wave powered buoy generator includes a hollow buoy which has inner and uter surfaces. The buoy is preferably spherical in shape. One or more windings are mounted to the buoy parallel to its surfaces with each winding having a pair of ends. A magnetized device which, is preferably a ball, is located within the buoy for rolling back and forth therein. A device is connected to the ends of the windings for rectifying current flow therefrom. With this arrangement the buoy can be moored in a body of water, and, when there is water motion, the flux lines of the magnetized roller device cut the one or more windings so as to cause electrical current flow to be provided through the rectifying device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a windmill power system, particularly a passive solar powered windmill. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a windmill in which a solar chamber and a stack produce an upwardly flowing natural convection draft which is utilized to turn the blades of a horizontally positioned windmill. A conventional vertical windmill may also be used in conjunction with the horizontal windmill. The invention can also be used in a cogeneration system or with any heat source, with waste heat being used to heat the air in the solar chamber.

Abstract: An improved wind motor machine having a wind rotor rotatable about a vertical axis. The rotor core body of the machine is provided with convexly curved wind application surfaces and coacting outer wing bodies having load supporting airplane wing-shaped cross-sections. The efficiency of the machine is improved by means of stream guiding bodies disposed in the intermediate space between the rotor core body and the wing bodies. These stream guiding bodies extend in a desired streaming direction, that is normal to the rotational axis of the wind body, which insures substantially laminar air streaming within the intermediate space.

Abstract: The invention is an "electric" constant speed/variable speed drive/generator assembly (10), which finds use in aircraft, and in particular, in "all-electric" aircraft. The assembly (10) includes a planetary differential (20) whose output is controlled by a "make-up" induction motor (12). The induction motor (12) includes a squirrel-cage rotor (14) which is rotatable about a rotor-shaped stator (16). The assembly also includes a primary power generator (30) which includes a permanent magnet rotor (18) and an output winding (22). The rotor (18) is co-axial with and rotatable about, the outside of the rotor (14). The outer rotor (18) is driven by the planetary differential (20) in such a manner that the planet-carrier (24) is driven by the aircraft's engine, the ring-gear (26) drives the generator (30), and the sun-gear (32) is connected to the induction motor (12).

Abstract: Energy is stored in a hoop 12 spinning around a stator 10 both made of soft steel. At the interface between them there is a cavity in which there are conductors to provide a magnetic bearing between the hoop and the stator. A magnetic levitation device keep the hoop levitated. Energy is imparted to and withdrawn from the hoop by means of linear reluctance motors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new system for generating electrical energy by wind power.The wind generator is suspended in the air like a kite by wind currents and is attached to the earth by a high strength cable to which are attached electric cables and a natural gas pipe.The numerous small wind generators are mounted in a box-like kite enclosure, which are raised to the desired elevation by rotary blade power with the assistance of a gas balloon.The wind generator kite is raised and lowered to the proper elevation for maximum electrical output.A complete system, including control methods, permits the production of electricity at a lower cost than conventional methods and provides means for generating large amounts of power with a high load factor.

Abstract: A machine for generating electrical power having a mechanical oscillator arranged to drive the armature of a linear generator. The oscillator, in turn, is driven by an independent prime mover.

Abstract: A vacuum pump is attached to a front side of an alternator, that is, between a driven pulley and the alternator, wherein a pump shaft is detachably coupled to an alternator shaft through a tubular bushing shaft. A seal member is disposed in the tubular bushing shaft for preventing leakage of lubricating oil from the pump to brushes arranged at a rear side of the alternator.

Abstract: A motor generator set utilizing a compression or expansion turbine engine. Fixed to the shaft of this turbine engine are the drive and pick-up rotors of a brushless direct-current motor with permanent magnets, the turbine engine bearings serving also as bearings for the electric motor. Application to the momentary or continuous supercharging of reciprocating heat engines, to gas turbine power plants, to cryogenic units and to all plant installations utilizing a compression and/or expansion turbine.

Abstract: A power plant and process for converting gas expanding and contracting energy sources into useful forms of energy and utilizing gravitational force, wherein a piston containing a magnet and able to free fall within an enclosed cylinder, having a non-magnetically-responsive center portion surrounded by an induction coil is repeatedly impelled upwards thereby inducing an alternating electric current in the coil. In the preferred embodiment, a mixture of fuel and air is ignited beneath the piston and compressed air is pumped into a reservoir in response to the piston's upwards motion. The reservoir of compressed air is then used to assist in expelling contaminated gases to increase the pressure of the air and gas mixture, and to serve as an additional source of stored energy.