Abstract: A renewable wind energy system to produce inexpensive electrical power and hydrogen is disclosed. Aerostats, towers, wind energy capture and transmission to ground mounted generators produce electrical power a portion of which is used for electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is sold as a byproduct. The combined system produces inexpensive hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.

Abstract: A renewable wind energy system to produce inexpensive electrical power and hydrogen is disclosed. Aerostats, towers, wind energy capture and transmission to ground mounted generators produce electrical power a portion of which is used for electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is sold as a byproduct. The combined system produces inexpensive hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.

Abstract: A liquid pumping system comprises a plurality of liquid pumps and a hydraulic drive unit. Each liquid pump is driven by a separate hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinders are powered by a shared hydraulic pump through a valve set. A valve set controller is configured to operate the valve set. A liquid pumping process comprises distributing an initial flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid between the hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders move through a cycle in a phased relationship to provide a constant sum of flow rates from the liquid pumps. A membrane filtration system combines the liquid pumping system with a membrane unit. In a water treating process, feed water is pumped through the membrane unit. Brine from the membrane unit is returned to each liquid pump while that liquid pump is feeding water to the membrane unit.

Abstract: A liquid pumping system comprises a plurality of liquid pumps and a hydraulic drive unit. Each liquid pump is driven by a separate hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinders are powered by a shared hydraulic pump through a valve set. A valve set controller is configured to operate the valve set. A liquid pumping process comprises distributing an initial flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid between the hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders move through a cycle in a phased relationship to provide a constant sum of flow rates from the liquid pumps. A membrane filtration system combines the liquid pumping system with a membrane unit. In a water treating process, feed water is pumped through the membrane unit. Brine from the membrane unit is returned to each liquid pump while that liquid pump is feeding water to the membrane unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for detection and removal of underground organic and inorganic compounds utilizing underground boring tool technology. Typically a drilling fluid is flowed through a pipe or drill string, over the boring tool, and back up the bore hole to the surface in order to remove cuttings and dirt at the surface. Solids and liquids discharged at the surface are analyzed real-time to determine concentrations and locations of compounds in the subsurface and determine the geology of the formation. Detectors can also be attached directly to the head of the boring apparatus and data transmitted to the surface electronically or by other means. Data is processed and evaluated. Based on this information, the boring tool is continually re-directed along an underground path to the areas with the highest concentrations of minerals, oil, gas, toxic compounds or other elements or compounds of interest.

Abstract: The nature of the invention is the use of WELL-EVACUATOR™ to extract and convey polluted liquid and vapor from wells to the surface for separation and treatment. This technology is an alternative to use of conventional well pumps alone or in combination with soil vapor extraction or two phase extraction. Three applications are presented; circulated water supplied as prime mover to eductor(s), compressed air prime mover, and soil vapor extraction blower in combination with WELL-EVACUATOR™. All three rely on use of a prime mover such as water or air supplied to a jet to create a vacuum capable of extracting and conveying water and soil vapor under pressure from a well to separation and treatment equipment at the surface. If the well head is sealed, a vacuum is created in the subsurface enhancing removal of contaminants. These novel applications allow use of commercially available equipment.