LARGE-SCALE VERTICAL-AXIS HYBRID TURBINE, ROTOR AND FLYWHEEL SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention comprised a vertical-axis rotor system features a large flywheel assembly having a rim assembly 73, stationary drive assemblies 74, wind vane members 58, sail members 98 all powers the rotor to speed of 20 rpm; a vertical-axis spindle member 66 secured by means at least on floor 61 of the enclosure system such as a building 50; said flywheel comprises plurality of lateral lever members 69 spoke members 71 respectively attached laterally to spindle member 66 and suspended respectively by stay member 70, 72 into a state of equilibrium against gravity; plurality of generator set members 76 are provided mounted to said floors each with respective drive means connected to said spindle—unitary into a generation system with features to produced large-scale cost effective and reliable renewable electricity, environmentally friendly, unitary modular, easily upgradable and buildable closer to the end consumers.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claimed the benefit of what is shown and described in previous applications:

61/214,151 filed Apr. 20, 2009;

61/278,813 filed Oct. 13, 2009 and

Ser. No. 12/799,202 filed Apr. 20, 2010.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This present invention relates to an electricity generating plant more particularly to a large-scale vertical-axis hybrid turbine system comprised essentially a vertical-axis rotor system featuring a large flywheel secured in an enclosure system such as a building, a floating vessel and the like and equipped with plurality of electric generator sets attached to the spindle of said rotor.

This present invention relates also to a flywheel and more to a vertical-axis segmented flywheel system comprises a stationary vertical-axis spindle member equipped with plurality of lateral lever members which levers each suspended by at least one cable or stay member to a state of equilibrium against gravity.

Again this present invention relates to a flywheel and more to a vertical-axis segmented rimmed flywheel system comprising of the above mentioned segmented flywheel with some of the said lever members known further as spoke members are connected to a rim member and together encloses the lever members respectively inside and in between said spoke members.

Finally this present invention relates to a rotor and more to a vertical-axis rotor system comprising of the above mentioned segmented rimmed flywheel systems having the rim engaged with and rotationally driven by at least one stationary drive assembly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

My observation was and particularly from application files I saw at the patents offices, most electricity generating plants are powered by thermal energy derived from either: coal, nuclear, natural gas or petroleum, which unfortunately considered by experts potentially catastrophic or at least in ways hazardous to the environment. We're all aware of these issues and something has to be done.

Other generators are powered by kinetic energy such as hydro-electric plants and wind turbines which contrary to thermal energy generates renewable electricity. However hydro-electric which is considered to be our best source of energy so far are insufficiently to supply the demand and it's unreasonable to alter nature if there's a way.

Wind turbines thanks to the wind turbine industries are probably our next best source of renewable energy despite having its limitations—its moving blades as critics say are dangerous to flying wildlife, physically too large and noisy for relatively small power it delivers leading to most units are installed offshore adding to the cost. Certainly there is a need for a much better wind turbine design.

While kinetic energy from wind or water has been employed for century in the production of electricity, not much done commercially on solid materials such a flywheel, yet flywheels has been in cars, windmills and flywheel energy storage devices.

Small size flywheel energy storage devices are common on computers safeguarding it from potential power interruption while large size are used by power companies stabilized the power grid—saving them money as it stored the otherwise wasted electric energy during the low demand periods for later use.

However flywheels used in any power generation systems regardless of size and configuration are all monolithic in structure or at least the rim are build respectively as a single rigid piece member.

Unfortunately a large monolithic flywheel is quite difficult to transport and potentially dangerous to operate, as large spinning flywheel can break apart in unpredictable size flying debris and large fragment can tremendously damage the surrounding making these prior flywheels departs from the present invention.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

• • 1. It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide abundant renewable electricity for us to consume lavishly for good—see more light on buildings, parks and streets, have these HVAC's turn-on in houses, subways, etc. virtually without the cost of fuel and no pollution.
  • 2. Another object of the present invention is to provide a rotor system that is large and massive but eliminates the possibility of breaking into large fragments that can cause serious damage to the surrounding and the difficulty of handling.
  • 3. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electricity generating system partly powered by small electric motors which are energized by the system itself—consuming say 5 to 10% of the electricity it generate in exchanged for reliability.
  • 4. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electricity generating system with an enclosure system structured like a typical multi-story building or a large vessel floating with plenty of spaces for hardware and for the service crews to maneuver's heavy equipments around easily as needed.
  • 5. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electricity generation system that is easily upgradable to accommodate future bigger generators as population increases.
  • 6. Finally another object of the present invention is to provide an electricity generation system that is vertically modular making it further cost effective per square unit of land it may occupies.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This present invention is a large-scale vertical-axis hybrid turbine, rotor and flywheel system with features to generate renewable energy cost effectively and reliable, environmentally friendly, upgradable, modular and buildable closer to the end consumers comprising at least:

an enclosure system,

a vertical-axis rotor system and,

plurality of appropriate electric generator set members.

The said enclosure system is in the form of building or large floating vessel and the like, respectively with at least one module space that includes bottom floor member, upright or plurality of spaced apart upright members, optional top or ceiling member and preferably three optional intermediate floor respectively known as lower, middle and upper intermediate floor member each with a spindle raceway at the central-axis—all constructed of reinforced concrete or equal.

Part of the upright member preferably is a utility shaft member that houses the elevator, stair and the like—to facilitate the movement of hardware, crews, etc. during and after the construction period.

The spaced apart uprights further function as vane members and in between respective uprights, a shutter member is provided. Each shutter is provided with closing-means preferably in communication with the anemometer member installed generally on top of the enclosure for the purpose of regulating the volume and the speed of the wind passing through and which particular shutter has to be close or open which benefit the system.

The vertical-axis rotor system is provided essentially comprises a stationary vertical-axis spindle member, plurality of lateral lever members and the respective stay members. Lever has a long slender body with mountable end, effort end and preferably with integral bridge or bridges made preferably of fiber composite materials. The mountable end is mounted one above or below the other to the said spindle with its long body extended peripherally wherever desired and suspended by stay member into a state of equilibrium against gravity with the said bridge attached by means to the adjacent lever member of the same height—unitary into a large vertical-axis segmented flywheel assembly.

A rim assembly is provided preferably made from layers of elongated reinforced hard rubber strips through which spoke members are connected and together encloses the lever members respectively inside and in between—unitary into a large vertical-axis segmented rimmed flywheel assembly.

Plurality of stationary drive assembly are provided, each equipped with electric motor and drive rollers which rollers rotationally engaged with the said rim assembly so as the rim rotates, the said spoke members respectively pushes the respective lever members along with—unitary into a vertical-axis rotor system.

Plurality of electric generator set members are provided preferably wired power-grid-ready, each mounted on the respective said floor member either in coaxial with or spaced apart attached by respective drive means to the said spindle member—unitary and finally into a vertical-axis hybrid wind turbine system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1, an elevation view of a vertical-axis hybrid turbine systems having two modules with a total power of 216 megawatts or 108 megawatts per module, with a cut-out-view on the side of the building showing parts of the interior, according to the present invention;

FIG. 2, a section thru line 2-2 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3, an enlarged partial view at point 3 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4, an enlarged partial view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5, further an enlarged view at point 5 of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6, an alternate detail of the spoke members of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7, another alternate detail of the spokes and levers of FIG. 4;

FIG. 8, a cross section view thru line 8-8 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9, an enlarged partial view at point 9 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10, an enlarged view at point 10 of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11, a section view thru line 11-11 of FIG. 10,

FIG. 12, an enlarged partial view at point 12 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13, an enlarged partial view at point 13 of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14, an enlarged partial view at point 14 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15, an enlarged partial view at point 15 of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16, an enlarged view at point 16 of FIGS. 8 and 9;

FIG. 17, an enlarged partial view at point 17 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 18, an enlarged partial view at point 18 of FIGS. 8, 9, 12 and 14;

FIG. 19 is a section view thru line 19-19 of FIG. 8, embodied plurality of vertical-axis generator sets circumferentially mounted on the floor around the spindle raceway and attached by respective drive belt to the spindle of the rotor system;

FIG. 20, an enlarged view at point 20 of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a cross section view thru line 21-21 of FIG. 27, a one module 108 megawatts vertical-axis hybrid turbine system, according to the present invention;

FIG. 22, an enlarged partial view at point 22 of FIG. 21;

FIG. 23, an enlarged partial view at point 23 of FIG. 22;

FIG. 24, an enlarged view at point 24 of FIG. 22;

FIG. 25, an enlarged view at point 25 of FIG. 22;

FIG. 26, an enlarged view line 26 of FIGS. 24 and 25;

FIG. 27 is a section view thru line 27-27 of FIG. 21, embodied plurality of horizontal-axis generator sets circumferentially mounted on the floor around the spindle raceway and attached by respective horizontal-axis axle to the spindle of the rotor system;

FIG. 28, an enlarged partial view at point 28 of FIG. 27;

FIG. 29, an enlarged partial view at point 29 of FIG. 28;

FIG. 30 is an elevation view of large vessel on water having a cut-out-view at star-board, inside is a 36 megawatts vertical-axis hybrid turbine system, according to the present invention and;

FIG. 31 is an enlarged view at point 31 of FIG. 30.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an elevation view of an illustrative embodiment, a building 50 having two modules 50A and 50B, utility shaft 51, anemometer 52, an opening or shutters 53, optional ventilation openings 54 and optional plants 55. A cut-out-view 56 on the side of the building showing part of the rotor systems with the generators 56a attached to the spindle 56b of the rotor;

Enclosure System

FIGS. 2 to 7 the floor layout of the enclosure system comprising an upright utility shaft 51 which houses the elevator 51a stair 51b and the like, spaced apart upright column members 57 with integral wall members 58 measured 11.00 m from the central-axis 59 to the center of each column—constructed essentially of reinforced concrete;

The elevator 51a is provided to facilitate the movement of parts and equipments during the construction period and makes the future maintenance work safe and easy;

The walls 58 further serves as vane members directing the prevailing wind 60 into and eventually creating a vortex 60a inside the enclosure system—which benefits could be appreciated later. The volume and speed of the wind 60 is controlled by the opening size of the respective shutter 53 which respectively equipped with a closing-means (53a not shown in the drawings) and in communication with the anemometer 52 to selectively close and/or open only a particular shutter that has the strongest wind passage beyond a predetermined limit;

FIGS. 8, 9, 12 and 14, the said upright members are respectively connected to the bottom floor 61, ceiling 62, two lower intermediate floor 63, 64 and an upper intermediate floor 65 each floor having a respective spindle raceway 61a, 62a, 63a, 64a and 65a aligned vertically with the said central axis 59. The floors are stiffened further by respective beams 61b, 62b, 63b, 64b and 65b from four sides of the central-axis across respective floors and in between—constructed essentially of pre-stressed concrete;

Vertical-Axis Rotor's Spindle

FIGS. 8 to 18, both modules 50A and 50B are out-fitted with a typical rotor system, module 50A particularly having the spindle 66 made from large diameter metal cylinders or equal of convenient length with appropriate mounting or anchor means preferably horizontal disk hubs connected by appropriate means disposed vertically from the bottom floor 61 to just below the underside of the bottom floor of the next module above and pivotally held in place at two points by a base bearing assembly 67 and an upper bearing assembly 68 which bearings are attached respectively to the bottom floor 61 and upper intermediate floor 65;

The spindle 66 comprises a series of cylinder parts 66a to 66e, plurality of hubs 66f, spacer members 66g and an appropriate nut and bolts connecting means 66h, 66j. An appropriate anchor means 66k's are provided at the upper end of cylinder 66e, FIG. 9;

The spindle 66 further is provided with a shoulder 66m and 66n, FIGS. 16 and 18, respectively adapted to let it sits on the top edge of the respective bearing assembly while either part of the spindle is being lowered or bearings are being replaced;

The said hubs 66f are usually shaped circular disposed one above the other and are relatively small flywheels itself. Some hub could be made much bigger from the rest and with or without said lever member attached, however hubs could also made out of upright rectangular shaped plates disposed radial from the axis of said spindle and with means to accommodate plurality of respective lever or spoke members 69, 71 mounted one above the other;

Base Bearing Assembly

FIG. 16, base bearing assembly 67 with an optional elastomeric element 67a is provided fixed to the bottom floor member 61 comprises a vertical-axis cylinder body member 67b with integral upper flange 67c plurality of vertical ribs 67d and lower flange 67e, plurality of strip bearing members 67f, bottom plate member 67g and bearing member 67h. The bottom plate 67g is attached by plurality of nuts and bolts 67j to the said lower flange 67c supporting the spindle member 66a with pivotal bearing member 67h in between;

Upper Bearing Assembly

FIG. 18, upper bearing assembly 68 with an optional elastomeric element 68a is provided also fixed to the upper intermediate floor member 65 comprises a cylindrical body member 68b with integral flange 68c and plurality of vertical ribs 68d and plurality of strip bearing members 68e. The cylindrical body member 68b is further adapted as an eventual load bearing member supporting the spindle 66 as mentioned above;

Lever Members

Plurality of lever member 69 are provided FIGS. 2 and 18, on each respective hubs 66f of the spindle member 66 starting at the second hub from the bottom upward, each lever 69 is an elongated and slender body member with a mountable end 69a, effort end 69b and integral bridge 69c. The mountable end 69a is mounted by nut and bolt means 69d to the respective hub 66f or one above or below the other and suspended into a state of equilibrium against gravity by a stay member 70, said effort end 69b extend peripherally preferably leveled with the lower most said hub and said bridge 69c attached by a nut and bolt means 69e to the adjacent lever member of the same hub—unitary into a vertical-axis rotor assembly and features a large segmented flywheel assembly;

The said stay members 70 each having one end connected to a means 69d of the lever member, the opposite end connected to the respective anchor means 66k of the spindle member 66;

Spoke Members

Plurality of spoke members 71 are provided FIGS. 2 and 18, also each is an elongated and slender body member with a mountable end 71a, effort end 71b and integral bridge 71c. The mountable end 71a is mounted by nut and bolt means 71d to the lower most hub 66f of the spindle member 66 and suspended into a state of equilibrium against gravity by a stay member 72, said effort end 71b extend peripherally and leveled with said effort end of said lever member 69 and said bridge 71c attached by a nut and bolt means 71e to the adjacent spoke member;

The said stay members 72 each having one end connected to a means 71d of the spoke member, the opposite end is connected to the respective anchor means 66k of the spindle member 66;

It is within the scope of the present invention that both lever and spoke member 69 could also have a much wider body instead of just being slender and also less in the number of count;

Rim Assembly

Rim assembly 73 is provided FIGS. 2 to 15, comprises plurality of elongated slender body members 73a made preferably of reinforced hard rubber or equal having a mountable end 73b preferably with return extension 73c and toe 73d. Said mountable end with the return extension 73c attached by nut and bolts 73e respectively over-lapped to each said effort end 71d of the respective spoke member 71, said elongated and slender body 73a circumferentially extended with the said tip 73d outward over-lapping the adjacent typical member 73a and held by nuts and bolts 73f unitary into a laminated rim assembly FIGS. 3 and 15;

Drive Assembly

FIGS. 2 to 15, plurality of stationary drive assemblies 74 are provided each comprising a housing member 74a, idler member 74b having the shaft fixed to said housing, electric motor member 74c with a drive roller member 74d attached vertically retractable to said housing and actuator member 74e. The housing member 74a is fixed to the said column 57 with the idler member 74b supporting the rim assembly 73, said drive roller 74d cleared about 0.05 m over said rim assembly 73;

The actuator member 74e not shown in the drawing is in communication with the speed of the rotor, respectively moved the motor member 74c with the roller 74d against the rim while the rotor is in motion and also moved the motor 74c upward off the rim once the speed of the rotor drops below limit, operation details described later;

Mass Assembly

FIG. 10, an optional removable mass assembly 75 is provided each comprises plurality of metal plate members 75a measures 0.25″×5.25″×12.00″ weighting about 4.00 kg each, minding plate member 75b with an integral lock-rod 75c, and block member 75d with nuts and bolts means 75e attached to said effort end 69b of the each lever members 69. The number of plate 75a is determined by how much peripheral mass is required from the flywheel assembly, also operation details described later;

Generator Sets

With the rotor system fully in place each respective floor members 61, 63, and 64 are out-fitted with six vertical-axis electric generator set 76 mounted to the respective floor and circumferentially spaced apart about the spindle 66, FIGS. 8, 9, 19 and 20. Each generator set 76 comprises 6 mw electric generator member 76a equipped with gear box member 76b, drive belt member 76c, idler member 76d, actuator member 76e and appropriate electronic gears 77f not shown in the drawings linking each said generator 76a to the nearby power grid;

Each actuator member 76e not shown in the drawings is also in communication with the speed of the rotor, respectively engaged the idler member 76d while the rotor running at speed but moved back releasing the tension of the drive belt 76c once the speed of the rotor drop below limit and until it gained back its speed;

Operation

Considering there are twelve said stationary drive assemblies 74 in the system which are in communication with the control station member also not shown in the drawings control the operation of the power system only after the rotor gets initially started—preferably manually. The control station member is programmed project specific and its details are not within the scope of the invention;

However as an example on how the system works—this particular program is designed to for the system to run in three different operating modes as follow: initial start, acceleration, generation and braking mode;

The program accordingly groups the twelve drive assemblies into six pairs and each pair having two assemblies spaced 180 degrees apart. Three of the pair acts as the operating pair and the other three are back-ups;

At the acceleration mode twelve said drives 74 are running but takes placed only after the initial start, with all generator belts 76c released. The initial mode is preferably done manually preventing the high speed drive roller 74d from burning the said rim assembly 73. Then once the rotor reached closer to its operating speed each generator drive belt 77c start engaging one after the other and then all said drives 74 changes from acceleration mode to generation with the back-up pair switched off;

At generation mode only the three operating drives alternating each other at 20 minutes interval are programmed to run with the spinning rotor and making sure only one pair at a time is operating. However in the event the rotor speed drops below the speed limit, the back-up pair comes into recue until the rotor has able to recover its speed;

In the braking mode all twelve drives 74 stops running and with the weight of the motor members 74c on the rim 73 gradually making the rotor come to stop. Finally once the rotor stop the actuator member 74e upwardly retracts the drive motor (74c) clearing the rim ready for the next initial start;

System Facts and Figures

Back to FIGS. 1 and 8, a module having eighteen 6 MW generator sets 76 or a total of 108 MW attached to the rotor system having a peripheral mass of 20,000 kg, 10.00 m radius and speed of 20.0 rpm—its system load components, kinetic energy and power are calculated as follows:

System Load

108 MW or 108,000,000 watt-hours equal to 30,000

• • watt-seconds or equivalent to 30,000N·m which
  • translate to a load on said flywheel's rim equal to - - - 3,000N,

Gearboxes, frictions on bearings, rim being in contact with

• • the drives say five times that of the generator load - - - 15,000N,

drag on the rotor which is subjected to wind vortex - - - 0 to say, 30,000N,

Total system load equals - - - 18,000 to say, 48,000N;

Drag calculation is based on the equation:

F=½pv²CA  (1)

where

F is the force of drag,
½ a constant,
p is the density of the air,
v is the speed of the object relative to the air,
C is the drag coefficient,
A is the reference area,

which equate to;

$\begin{array}{c}F=1/2*1.20*21.57m^2*0.35*300.00\\ =29,311N\mathrm{rounded}\mathrm{off}\mathrm{to}30,000N.\end{array}$

Flywheel Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy of a flywheel is determined by the equation:

E=½mr2w²=J or N·m,  (2)

where:

E   Kinetic Energy,
J   Joule,
N.m Newton meter,
½   a constant,
m   mass in kg,
r   radius in meter,
w   velocity in radian per second,

which equate to,

$\begin{array}{c}E=1/2*20,000\mathrm{kg}*{10.0}^2*{\left(2\Pi /3\right)}^2\\ =4,386,000N\text{-}m\mathrm{or},\\ =438,600N\mathrm{at}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{rim}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{flywheel}\mathrm{or},\\ =15,789\mathrm{MW};\end{array}$

This 15,789 MW power input by the flywheel seems too much for a relatively small 108 MW output. In a fuel based power plant maybe this is not acceptable but on a renewable energy powered system with no fuel cost involved . . . this power input with equivalent force of 438,600N at the rim I believed is necessary and will keep the rotor system running until the next favorable wind speed comes by;

Torque of the Electric Motor

A one horsepower electric motor has a torque equal to 75 kgf-m/s and expressed by the equations:

T=rF  (3)

where

T is the torque of a one horsepower electric motor,
r is the radius of the drive roller in meter,
F is the magnitude of the force,
N is Newton per kg,

which transposed, expanded and equate to:

$\begin{array}{cc}\begin{array}{c}F=\left(\mathrm{TN}\right)\text{/}r\\ =\left(75\mathrm{kg}f\text{-}m*9.8N\right)\text{/}0.035m\\ =21,000N;\end{array}& \left(4\right)\end{array}$

Therefore the theoretical horsepower at 80% efficiency to overcome the system load of 48,000N without wind intervention is expressed by the equation:

Hp=L/F/E  (5)

where

Hp is the required horsepower at normal operating state,
L  is total system loads in Newton,
F  torque of 1 hp electric motor in Newton,
E  efficiency value of the motor,

which equate to;

$\begin{array}{c}\mathrm{Hp}=48,000N\text{/}21,000N\text{/}0.80\\ =2.86\mathrm{Hp};\end{array}$

Recommended Drive Assembly Horsepower

Knowing that the theoretical required horsepower is 2.86 Hp gives us the idea on how much horsepower the system cost effectively requires and considering that the rotor system has plenty of potential energy and has backup drives, therefore my recommendations are as follow:

• • 1. 2—½ Hp each operating drive on location where wind is favorable, or equal to 2.65 MW;
  • 2. 2—¾ Hp each on location where wind is moderate favorable, again this equal to 4.00 MW and;
  • 3. 2—1 Hp each operating drive on location where wind is out in the system also equal to 5.30 MW; which equal to from 2 to 5% reduction on the module's power rating.

However some of the data herein are assumes and more works has to be done. But in case said 5% turned out in reality to be say 20% or even 30%, I believed the power system is still relatively very good option;

Wind

Wind energy although essential to the system is not consistence and calculations are not included herewith. However the application of wind energy as stated above will allow the system to use smaller motors beneficial to the operation;

Further Sources of Energy

Doubling the speed of the rotor system with a bigger roller drive member 74d corresponding increases its kinetic energy of the flywheel by four times. Then the mass assemblies which are easily upgradable can provide either for a lighter or a heavier flywheel as reasonably required.

Another System Configuration

FIGS. 21 and 22, a building 77 embodied a one module configuration according to the present invention, having the enclosure system and the flywheel assembly typical to the above embodiment but this time the flywheel is held next to the bottom floor member 61;

The flywheel assembly with the top of the spindle member 78a is connected in series with modified parts comprising two removable spindle members 78b, 78c, three axle assemblies 78d, 78e and 78f which axle respectively attached to the respective floor 63, 64 and 65;

FIGS. 23 to 28, both spindle member 78a, 78b and the axle assembly member 78d, 78e and 78f are provided with respective fingers engaging with each other. The spindle members 78b and 78c are made of an elongated metal cylinders each having a bottom fingers 78g measured half as long as the fingers 78h on the top while the axle assemblies each equipped with an upper matching fingers 78j measured half as long as the fingers 78k underneath. Both fingers 78j, 78k are integral parts of the vertical-axis main gear member 78m inside a cylindrical metal casing 78n. The main gear 78m is engaged to six horizontal-axis driven gear and shaft members 79;

FIGS. 27 and 28, each driven gear and shaft members 79 having the ends 79a equipped with a universal joint 80 has it extendable end 79b is equipped with four lateral rod means 79c that are free to rotate in the cylindrical bore 81a at the input shaft of gearbox 81 FIGS. 26 and 29. Down the cylindrical bore 81a matching slots 81b are provided for the said rod means 79c to engage driving the gearbox 81. Finally the gearbox 81 is respectively connected to the respective electric generator 82 which generator is further interfaced with the nearby power grid;

FIGS. 24 and 25, the axle assembly 78e is lowered sitting on the housing 83 prior to the installation or removal of the spindle member 78c.

Still Other Configuration

FIGS. 30 and 31 shows another configuration embodied a large ship 84 with cut-out-view 85 on star-board showing part of the interior, according to the present invention comprising a partly tapered upright member 86, bottom floor 87, intermediate floor 88, and ceiling 89. A walk-way 90 and 91 are also provided. A typical flywheel assembly as described on the first embodiment having the spindle interfaced with the electric generator 92 a gear box 93 vertically aligned. Stationary drive assemblies 94 are also provided attached respectively to column members 95—unitary into a vertical-axis turbine system which provides electricity to the ship 81 particularly to the electric motor 96 that drives the ship profiler 97.

Sail Assembly

Optional sail assemblies are also provided to the system in places where wind is fairly reasonable. FIG. 8 and FIG. 14, each sail assembly 98 comprises a vertical pole 98a having one end attached to the respective spoke member 71 supporting a piece of sail material 98b which material is being stretched at two points by stay members 98c and 98d making it as effective as possible.

Claims

1. A vertical-axis hybrid turbine system comprising:

an enclosure system;

a vertical-axis rotor system and;

at least one electric generator set.

2. An enclosure system of claimed 1, a building or a large floating vessel and the like with at least one module space comprising;

a bottom floor member;

a base bearing assembly attached to and vertically aligned with the central-axis of said bottom floor member;

a monolithic upright member or plurality of spaced apart upright members such as columns and/or walls connected to said bottom floor member;

an optional upright shaft member with elevator and the like;

an optional ceiling or top member;

an optional upper intermediate floor member connected to the said upright member or members equipped with upper bearing assembly member which bearing is disposed vertically aligned with said central-axis of said bottom floor member and; an optional lower intermediate floor member or members connected to the said upright member or members with a spindle raceway vertically aligned with said central-axis of said bottom floor member.

3. A plurality of spaced apart upright members of claimed 2, having the upright walls as vanes directing the prevailing wind into creating a wind vortex inside said enclosure system.

4. Vertical-axis rotor system of claimed 1 comprising at least;

a vertical-axis spindle member having an elongated body with plurality of hubs and anchor means, its lower end held pivotal with said base bearing assembly of claimed 2;

plurality of lateral lever members each having a mountable end attached to said spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

said stay member having one end attached to said lever member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means on said spindle member;

plurality of spoke lever members each having a mountable end attached to said spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

said stay member having one end attached to said spoke member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means on said spindle member;

a rim assembly attached to said effort end of said respective spoke members and;

at least one stationary drive assembly preferably mounted to said respective said upright member of claimed 2.

5. A vertical-axis rotor system of claimed 1 and 2, having said spindle member disposed vertically with its lower end pivotally held by said base bearing assembly, its elongated body extend passing through said upper bearing assembly which bearing member attached to said upper intermediate floor member.

6. A vertical-axis rotor system of claimed 1 and 2, having said spindle member disposed vertically with its lower end pivotally held by said base bearing assembly, its elongated body extend passing through at least one said lower intermediate floor member and further passing through said upper bearing assembly which bearing assembly is attached to said upper intermediate floor member.

7. A vertical-axis segmented rimmed flywheel assembly comprising at least;

a pivotal stationary vertical-axis spindle member having an elongated body with plurality of hubs and anchor means;

plurality of lateral lever members each having a mountable end attached to the spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

stay member having one end attached to lever member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means on said spindle member;

plurality of spoke lever members each having a mountable end attached to the spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

said stay member having one end attached to said spoke member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means on said spindle member;

a rim assembly attached to said effort end of the respective said spoke members.

8. A vertical-axis rotor assembly comprising at least;

a pivotal stationary vertical-axis spindle member having an elongated body with plurality of hubs and anchor means;

plurality of spoke lever members each having a mountable end attached to said spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

stay member having one end attached to said spoke member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means on said spindle member;

a rim assembly attached to said effort end of the respective said spoke members;

at least one stationary drive assembly mounted appropriately and interfaced with said rim assembly.

9. A vertical-axis segmented flywheel assembly comprising at least;

a pivotal stationary vertical-axis spindle member having an elongated body with plurality of hubs and anchor means;

plurality of lateral lever members each having a mountable end attached to said spindle member, its elongated body suspended by at least one stay members into a state of equilibrium against gravity;

stay member having one end attached to said lever member and the opposite end attached to the respective anchor means of said spindle member.

10. A lever or spoke member of claimed 4, 7, 8 and 9, equipped with at least one lateral bridge adapted to connect respectively to the adjacent respective member of the same hub.

11. Lever or spoke members of claimed 4, 7, 8 and 9, combined into a group of two or more members respectively having a common mounting end.

12. Lever member of claimed 4, 7, 8 and 9, having the said effort end equipped with a mass assembly comprising plurality of removable metal plates.

13. A rim assembly of claimed 4, 7, 8 and 9 comprises plurality of elongated slender body members made of reinforced hard rubber or equal having said mountable end attached by nut and bolts means to respective said effort end of said spoke member, said elongated slender body extended with said toe circumferentially outward over-lapping the adjacent typical rim member together held by nuts and bolts means unitary into a laminated rim assembly.

14. A base bearing assembly of claimed 2, and 4 fixed to said bottom floor member having a vertical-axis cylinder body member with integral upper flange on the upper face of said floor member and said lower flange extend downward preferably beyond the lower face of the same said floor, said bottom plate member attached by plurality of nuts and bolts means to said lower flange supporting the said spindle member with said bearing member in between.