Energy efficient power station intergrated with an energy efficient air conditioner

Abstract

Electric Generator/Energy Efficiency Air conditioner—The device is a way to create the pressure needed to spin a turbine to efficiently use and generate electricity. The device is an advancement in energy efficiency. The device uses the conversion process by converting liquid 410-A (refrigerant) into its vapor form to generate the pressure and volume needed to spin a turbine, and then be recycled back by being recompressed into liquid form to begin the process over in an endless loop using an alternating multiple tank configuration. The device uses the energy it produces to power an energy efficient A/C that has a system of using its conversion process to spin a small turbine to subsidize its energy consumption without affecting the required pressures to operate an air conditioner. The system integrates the power grid, solar power/small battery bank, and the 410-A phase conversion process to efficiently use and generate electricity for the purpose of powering an energy efficient air conditioner.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Energy efficiency is a factor that will play an important role in humanities future, energy demand globally is an ever increasing demand. The need for energy efficient devices is of vital importance in being able to meet the demand of our need to provide energy to a growing global population. With a world with a changing climate and our use of a finite supply of fossil fuels to generate approximately 80% of our energy needs we cannot afford to just produce more electricity at the current status quo this in not sustainable. Even with green energy production there is still an absolute need for energy efficiency, this is paramount to our survival. Approximately 50% of energy that is produced is lost in transmission and heat loss. With advanced energy efficient systems we can provide energy to a growing population with little to no more input power creation. The device of this application is an improvement in energy efficiency in the field of air conditioners. In a warming climate air conditioners are a necessity in most parts of the populated world. Air conditioners require a lot of energy and are one of the biggest consumers of electricity. The expense of running air conditioners is a financial burden to many households worldwide. The device will be a relief to billions not only by making living in hot climates bearable but a relief on the pocketbook. Air conditioners operate during peak power demand hours, by providing more energy efficient air conditioners we can use that saved power to meet the demands of a growing population without the need to generate more electricity.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The device uses turbines to turn electric generators to create power input for powering an air conditioner. The process begins with a zotropic compound mix of Diflouromethane and Pentaflouroethane commonly known as 410-A (refrigerant), when released, it expands and converts, into gas (vapor.) The phase conversion creates pressure and volume as the 410-A (refrigerant) expands from liquid to vapor. It is then released through nozzles, which spins the turbines. The gas vapor is then drawn to a compressor where it is compressed back into pressure tanks where it is ready to be used again. The device solves the problem of needing large amounts of energy to produce consistent pressure. Power consumption of the device from outside power is needed to make up for lost energy in a given cycle and to provide power input to the air conditioner when needed. The pressure created by the phase conversion of 410-A is used to produce energy to create an energy efficient device. (NOTE; boiling point of 410-A is, −48.5° c.) By providing a device that improves energy efficiency for air conditioners, energy consumption and costs to operate an air conditioner is reduced. The device of this application utilizes an energy efficient power plant along with a subsidization generator that is built into the air conditioner itself. The device is an advanced energy efficient Air conditioning system, and will greatly reduce power consumption from the electric grid. The device solves the problem of the expense to operate air conditioners and will help in the fight to reduce our overall energy consumption. The energy efficient power plant and air conditioner are designed to be built and work as a single unit. Further details, features, advantages and functions of the device of this application will become apparent from the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

In the following detailed portion of the present description, the teachings of the present application will be explained in more detail with reference to the labeled parts and components shown in the drawings with reference to the labeled numbers of all the components and parts of the device.

FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are schematic drawings of an overview of the device and its various parts and components, each labeled by a number.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are a legend that gives a description of all components and corresponds with the numbers labeled on FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

The drawings FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B corresponds with the legend key FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B to give a description of each part and component. The drawings are not to scale and are not drawn proportionally. Only a partial rough wiring schematic is depicted in the drawings. A complete wiring diagram is not needed to accurately describe the functioning of the device. The presented schematic drawings FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B depict simple beveled gear where the turbine shafts meet with the generator drive shafts, this was the simplest was to show function in a drawing. Other types of gear configurations could be used as function would remain the same. Single compressors are depicted in the drawings FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B for both the power plant and the air conditioner, as only one in the drawings FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B is needed to explain function. The actual device will utilize a dual compressor configuration on both the power plant and the air conditioner to prevent overheating. The schematic drawings are drawn in a manner to explain the functioning of the device and in do not represents the configuration of the device and its parts when the device is actually built. The drawings are flat schematic drawings for the purpose of teaching how the device works.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The device of this application is an improvement on air conditioner energy efficiency. This detailed description will describe the basic functions of a standard A/C system along with the functions and features of the device. The following description is not confined to the specific improvement because a detailed explanation of the entire functioning of the device is necessary to understand how the device works in its entirety.

This detailed description starts out with a description of the P.L.C and what it controls, followed by details of the energy efficiency power plant and that is followed up with the functions of the A/C system. When needed throughout this description the various functions of the energy plant of the device and the air conditioner components of the device and how they interact and function as a single system will be described in detail. (It should be noted that the energy efficiency plant and the air conditioner share the same number descriptions in the drawing legend (FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B) for many parts and components that are the same. Descriptions of both the power plant and the air conditioner are intertwined through this detailed description as they share many similar components, parts, and functions.)

The device is controlled by a P.L.C. (programmable logic controller) 30.

The P.L.C. is accessed through a digital touch screen control panel 31.

The P.L.C. monitors the pressure sensors 25 and weight sensors 58 readings to know when to open or close actuator valves throughout the device 23. Magnetic pick-ups 26 monitor the speed of the turbine shafts 5, 73 and generator drive shafts 10.

Adjustments to the flow to the turbines 4, 70 are controlled by the P.L.C. 30 by use of electric actuator valves 23. The P.L.C. 30 monitors all the sensors to regulate the various functions of the device. The P.L.C. manages all relays, 37, 51, 90, 93, sensors, 14, 25, 44, 58, and magnetic pick-ups 26 to regulate and control all functions of the device. Check valves 24 are placed throughout the device to prevent backflow.

At initial startup, the device must be primed by an outside energy source 38 to provide the energy needed for the initial compression of the zotropic compound, a mixture of Diflouromethane and Pentaflouroethane or commonly known as 410-A (refrigerant.) (The remainder of this description will refer to the compound as 410-A.)

King-valves 54 are on the suction and discharge lines of the compressors 12, 64 to shut off, charge and evacuate the device. King valves are also located on the liquid reservoirs of 410-A 1, 60, 62 to charge and or evacuate the device.

Solar panels 33 and a battery bank 32 are used to power the P.L.C. 30, actuator valves 23, various sensors 14, 25, 44, 58, oil pumps, 18, heat-tape (not depicted on drawings), oil reservoir heating elements 50 and control panel 31.

Once turbines 4 are spinning, generator #1 8 powers the compressor 12 (Output line (53) generator #1 (8) to master relay (37)) and sends a trickle charge to the battery system 32, 33, 34. The master relay 37 connects to the compressor relay 51, the line that connects them is labeled 42. The master relay 37 controls power to the compressor relay 51. When generator #1 8 is not producing power, power is provided by the incoming power 38 from the grid. When generator #1 8 has any inconsistencies or cannot meet the required output demand, power is subsidizes from incoming power 38 as needed.

The compressors of the energy plant 12 alternate using a relay switch 51 to prevent overheating and are monitored by temperature sensors 44 (multi stage compressors.) (Only one compressor for the energy efficiency plant is depicted in the drawings.)

When the air conditioner activates initially, its needed power input is supplied from the power grid 38 (controlled by the master relay (37)) until the power station and the air conditioner are operating and generators are at their full RPMS, this is managed by the master relay 37. Once all systems are operational the energy efficient magic begins.

(Power input from the incoming power (38) will provide power input to the A/C (29) and power the compressors (12, 64) by use of the master relay (37) until generators (8, 9, and 75) are at full RPM and whenever there is any inconsistencies in pressures and RPMS that require its use. It should be noted that after a cycles, the loss of pressure will need to be recharged, at this time incoming power (38) will power the compressors (12) to prime the device and provide power input (29) to the A/C. Power management is accomplished by use of the master relay (37). The master relay is controlled by the P.L.C. (30).)

The initial process of the device starts with-high volume reservoirs of liquid 410-A 1, 61, 62. The primary reservoirs of liquid 410-A 1 of the power plant are comprised of three separate tanks. (The three liquid storage tanks (1) are marked on the drawing as #1, #2, and #3.) The three tanks 1 work on an alternating system. (These primary tanks (1) will often be referred to in this description by their numbers #1, #2, and #3.)

Electric actuator valves 23 control intake and output of the primary reservoir tanks 1. (Backflow is prevented by check valves 24)

Expansion tank B 61 is a pressure tank of 410-A vapor, used keep consistent pressure in the suction return line 13 to the compressor 12. Expansion tank B 61 is fed from a 410 liquid storage subsidization tank 60 which is initially charged by use of a king valve 54. Expansion tank B 61 subsidizes 410-A vapor into the return line 13 to maintain consistent pressure to the suction line 13, (input to the compressor (12).)

Liquid 410-A is released from the liquid subsidization tank 60 into expansion tank-B 61 and is controlled by an actuator 23. The liquid storage subsidization tank 60 is monitored by a pressure sensor 25 and a weight sensor 58. Expansion tank-B 61 is monitored by a pressure sensor 25.

Tank #3 starts out at approximately 20% full of liquid compressed 410-A.

Tank #1 and tank #2 start a cycle at approximately 90% full of compressed liquid 410-A. As tank #1 expels approximately 70% of its liquid 410-A into the expansion tank A 2, the 410-A turns into vapor, generating pressure and volume needed to spin the turbines 4 The vapors are then compressed back into liquid form into tank #3. Excess 410-A vapor from expansion tank B 61 that was fed into the suction return line 13 to subsidize pressure is added to tank #3 and tank #3 will be charged to approximately 95%.

Once tank #1 has depleted approximately 70% of it liquid holdings, the weight sensor 58 will give a reading to the P.L.C. 30, which will activate an actuator 23 to activate tank #2 to begin expelling liquid 410-A into the expansion tank A 2 to continue the process; vapor expelled from tank #2 is compressed back into tank #1. Excess 410-A vapor from expansion tank B 61 that's subsidized into the return line 13 is compressed into tank #1 which will be charged with liquid 410-A to approximately 95%.

Once tank #2 has depleted approximately 70% of its liquid compressed 410-A, the pressure sensor 25 will send a signal to the P.L.C. 30 to activate tank #3. Tank #3 will expel its liquid holdings of 410-A into expansion tank A 2 to continue to turn the turbines until it has expelled approximately 75% of its liquid holdings. Tank #3s expelled vapor will be compressed back into liquid form into tank #2 until tank #2 reaches approximately 90%.

Then the excess in tank #3 (any holdings above 20%) will be compressed back into liquid 410-A into subsidization tank 60. Then tank #1 will activate and begin feeding expansion tank-A 2 to continue spinning the turbines 4. The excess in tank #1 (any holdings above 90%) will be compressed back into the subsidization tank 60.

Once tank #1 is at 90% the outgoing actuator 23 from tank #1 will close, (All incoming and outgoing lines from the primary storage tanks (1) are closed by use of electric actuators (23).), expansion tank-A 2 will release all its vapor holdings into the turbine chamber 3 and spin the turbines 4 until its pressure reaches zero, this is monitored by the pressure sensor 25 mounted on the turbine chamber 3. The outgoing lines from expansion tank-A 2 will close by use of actuators 23. Incoming power 38 will activate and run the compressor 12 and provide power input 29 to the A/C relay 90 by use of the master relay 37 until the pressure sensor 25 on the turbine chamber 3 reads zero. Expansion tank-B 61 will continue to subsidize pressure in the return line 13 until turbine chamber 3 reaches zero pressure.

Once the excess vapor in the turbine chamber 3 has been compressed back into the subsidization tank 60 and the primary tanks 1 are at their original volumes of stored liquid 410-A that they had at the beginning of a cycle, this completes a cycle.

Incoming power will be used until turbines are spinning and the generators are at full RPM. The cycle described is on an endless loop.

The loss of energy at the end of a cycle is represented by the amount of vapor in the turbine chamber and the power needed to compress that excess back into the subsidization tank 60 as well as the subsidized vapor in the return line 13 that's used during this process which has to be compressed back into the subsidization tank 60. Incoming power is needed until generators are operational again. (It should be noted that the return line (13) will always be pressurized with 410-A vapor.)

As a tank 1 depletes its liquid 410-A to be directed into expansion tank-A 2 and converted to high volume vapor to spin the turbines 4, its vapor is recompressed into liquid form by use of a compressor 12 into another tank 1 that's at approximately 20% full of liquid 410-A.

(It should be noted that these percentages will change as 410-A is subsidized into the system from the subsidization tank (60).)

As the subsidization tank 60 subsidizes pressures in the return line 13 by use of expansion tank B 61, excess 410-A will be added in the system.

(The Subsidization tank (60) is a reservoir of liquid 410-A.) The excess 410-A will have to be recompressed back into the subsidization tank 60 at the end of a cycle. (The exact percentages in the tanks (1) during various points in a cycle will vary as vapor is subsidized into the system to maintain consistent pressure in the suction return line (13), these exact numbers are not needed in this description to explain the functioning of the device.)

When a tank 1 is expelling liquid 410-A the actuator 23 on the incoming line is closed. When a tank 1 is recharging the outgoing line is closed and the incoming line is open. When a tank is not in use and charged both incoming and outgoing lines are closed by use of actuators 23. The liquid reservoir tanks 1 never completely empty, which enables them to stay pressurized at the high side pressure.

(The liquid storage tanks (1) are always at a minimum of approximately 20% compressed liquid 410-A.) (Discharge from the compressor (91) to the primary tanks (1) and to the subsidization tank (60) is controlled by actuators (23), this is how only one tank at any given time is being charged with liquid compressed 410-A.)

The tanks 1 are upright with the liquid at the bottom, this ensures that as liquid 410-A is charged into the tanks 1 through the bottom, liquid is going into liquid at a consistent pressure. (The process is the same for the subsidization tank (60).)

(Liquid high pressure 410-A enters the primary reservoir tanks (1), the liquid subsidization tank (60), and the A/C 410-A liquid storage tank (62) from the bottom and the 410-A is released from the top of the primary reservoir tanks (1), the subsidization tank (60) and the NC liquid storage tank (62).)

Each of the three liquid 410-A storage tanks 1 are monitored by a weight sensors 58 and pressure sensors 25 which send readings to the P.L.C. 30, this is how P.L.C. 30 knows when to open or close the incoming and outgoing electric actuators 23 from the liquid storage tanks 1. (Liquid 410-A is at approximately 600 psi and 410-A vapor is approximately at 400 psi.)

The compressors are cooled by airflow that is drawn in through vents 47 and a fan 48 draws the heat off of the compressors 12, 64. The device utilizes two sets of multi stage compressors, (One set for the power plant and one set for the A/C. When a compressor becomes too hot, temperature sensors 44 sends a reading to the P.L.C. 30 and the relay switches 51, 90 activates the second compressors. The compressors 12, 64 alternate to prevent overheating (dual stage compressors).

(It must be noted that only a single compressors are depicted in the drawings one for the power plant and one for the air conditioner. A drawing of multi stage compressors is not needed in the schematic drawings to show the functioning of the device.)

Expansion chamber—A 2 has three lines going in from the three liquid 410-A primary storage tanks 1 and three outgoing lines. Expansion chambers—A 2 is wrapped in low-voltage heat tape and is monitored by a temperature sensor 44.

When the temperature drops to a temperature that requires its use, the P.L.C. 30 activates the heat tape to bring the temperature up when and if needed. (This is the same process for all the expansion tanks (2, 61, 62, and 68).)

All incoming and outgoing lines of expansion tank A 2 are individually controlled by electric actuator valves 23. One outgoing line is simply a relief line or means to reduce pressure by opening an actuator valve 23. Two of the outgoing lines have a nozzle 6 at the end, each of which is directed at one of two turbines 4. Each of these turbines have its own shaft 5, meshed with a gearbox 7. Each gearbox will reduce high rotational speeds to an adequate speed and torque to meet the requirements for the electrical generators 8, 9.

The first generator (Generator #1) 8 provides the power to run the compressors 12. (Generator #1) 8 also powers a step-down transformer 57, through use of the master relay 37. The line from the master relay 37 to the stepdown transformer is labeled 85. The master relay 37 regulates power from the generator 8 and or incoming power 38 to the stepdown transformer 57 depending on which power source is in use.

The step down transformer 57 is used to power the compressor fan 48, the connecting line from the stepdown transformer 57 to the compressor fan is labeled 52.

The stepdown transformer is also used to send power to the blower motor 76, vacuum pumps 27. The step down transformer 57 connects to a small relay 93.

The relay 93 controls power input to the blower motor 76 and vacuum pumps 27 as needed, through three lines, 82, 88, and 89.

Power requirements of the device include compressors 12, 64, vacuum pumps 27, oil pumps 18, P.L.C. 30, various sensors 14, 25, 44, 58 control panel 31, heat-tape (wrapped around expansion chambers (2,61, 62, 68), heat tape is not depicted in the drawings), oil reservoir heating elements 50 and actuators 23. The biggest power requirement are the compressors 12, 64 powered by generator #1 8 and incoming power 38 when needed. (It should be noted that when the A/C is functioning the A/C generator (75) will subsidize power to the A/C compressor (64) regulated by the A/C relay (90).)

All other electric components except the blower motor 76, vacuum pumps 27 and compressor fan 48 will be powered by the battery system 28, 32, 33, 34.

Multiple batteries make up the necessary battery bank 32 needed to provide continuous power to the components.

The batteries charge in three ways, first by solar panels 33, second by a trickle charge from generator #1 8, and thirdly by an outside power source 38 when necessary and when in use. (A charge controller regulates the battery system (34).) All actuators, sensors, P.L.C., and control panel are low voltage.

The oil pumps 18, oil reservoir heating elements 50 and heat tape will run off the battery system using an inverter 28. The heat-tape is only activated when the temperature in the expansion chambers drops to a low enough temperature that requires its use.

The vacuum pumps activate when the pressures requires their use. The blower motor is used when the A/C is in use.

The second generator (Generator #2) 9 is the reason for the existence of the energy efficient power plant as this is what provides electricity to power The A/C when the A/C is not subsidizing its power consumption and when needed.

(Generators can be AC and or DC depending on scale.)

The turbine chambers 2, 71 are housings for the turbines 4, 70 the shafts 5, 73 a system of struts 35 to support the turbines and shafts, and an oil delivery system 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 to lubricate high-speed bearings 11. The oil reservoirs 17 are heated with heating elements 50 to prevent freezing. Turbine chamber 3 collects gaseous 410-A vapors, which are drawn to a compressor 12 through filters 45, 49 that are in-line with the vapor return line 13. T Where the turbine shaft 5 exits the turbine chamber 3 a sealed bearing 74 is used to prevent 410-A vapor loss.

The 410-A vapor is compressed back into a liquid storage tank 1 in compressed liquid form to start the described sequence again.

The recompressed liquid 410-A passes through an accumulator/moisture collection device 46 before re-entering the liquid storage tanks 1, 60.

All 410-A (refrigerant) related sections are enclosed in an airtight steel box 36 with a 410-A detection sensor 14 so that in the event of a leak the entire system will shut down automatically. Vents 47 are used to draw cool air in and to allow the compressor fan 48 to draw heat from the compressors 12, 64.

The air conditioner function of the device starts out with a pressurized air conditioner system with a high side 77 and a low side 78. (The psi will vary slightly depending on natural ambient temperature variations.) A dual-stage compressor with a smaller compressor used only during the recharging of the vapor in the vapor holding tank 69 to be recompressed into liquid form into the liquid reservoir tank 62.

(This dual-stage compressor is not depicted in the drawing of this present application and is not needed to explain the function of the device.)

The air conditioner has a liquid reservoir 62 of 410-A. The liquid reservoir 62 of 410-A has an incoming and outgoing lines each controlled by electric actuator valves 23.

The incoming line of the 410-A liquid storage tank 62 connects to the discharge line 77 of the compressor 64. The outgoing line from the liquid storage tank 62 goes into expansion tank-C 63.

(The outgoing line from the liquid storage tank (62) to expansion tank C (63) is controlled by an electric actuator (23), and a check valve (24) is in this same outgoing line to prevent backflow.) Expansion tank C 63 has an outgoing line controlled by an electric actuator 23. Expansion tank C 63 is monitored by a pressure sensor 25.

When the pressure in expansion tank C 63 reaches the required pressure to match the low side of the A/C 78, the electric actuator valve 23 from the outgoing line of expansion tank C 63 will open and allow the gas vapor to enter the suction line 78 to the compressor 64. (This happens before the A/C will activate)

The P.L.C. 30 will maintain a consistent pressure in expansion tank-C 63 by monitoring the pressure sensor 25 on expansion tank C 63, and by opening and closing the electric actuator 23 on the incoming line to expansion tank C 63 from the liquid storage tank 62 as needed to maintain consistent pressure.

The discharge line 77 off the A/C compressor splits into a T 92 as it exits the compressor 64. The T 92 off the compressor 64 is controlled by two actuator valves 23 on each side of the T 92.

When the A/C system first starts, the compressor 64 starts and runs from the incoming power 29 from the master relay 37. As mentioned before the P.L.C. 30 controls all relays, 37, 51, 90 and 93. The line from the P.L.C. 30 to the A/C relay 90 is labeled in the drawings 86. The A/C relay 90 regulates power to the A/C compressor 64 from the incoming power line 29 and the A/C generator 64. Power generated from the A/C generator 75, is used to subsidize power to the A/C compressor 64 when the A/C is functioning. The line from the A/C generator 75 to the A/C relay 90 is labeled in the drawing 83.

(A standard contactor 80 and capacitor 81 are used for starting of all the compressors (12, 64).)

At the initial cycle of the air conditioner the actuator 23 from the T 92 to the 410-A liquid storage tank 62 is closed. The actuator 23 from the T 92 to the condenser coil 65 is open. (It should be noted that both electric actuators at the T are closed until expansion tank-C (63) is pressurized by use of the liquid storage tank (62).)

The compressed 410-A (high side) 77 exits the condenser coil 65 through a filter/dryer 49 into a thermal expansion valve 66 and passes through an evaporation coil 67 as a standard A/C creating a very cold temperature. The cold is blown through a duct system 87 using a blower motor 76 just as most A/C systems. The vapor gas leaves the evaporation coil 67 and enters expansion tank-D 68, (low side).

A check valve 24 prevents backflow into the evaporation coil 67. An outgoing line from expansion tank-D 68 is controlled by an electric actuator valve 23. This outgoing line from expansion tank-D 68 enters a sealed turbine enclosure 71. At the end of outgoing line from expansion tank-D 68 is a nozzle 6 which is directed onto the turbine 70.

The pressure of the vapors in expansion tank D 68 are directed through the nozzle 6 to spin the turbine for the purpose of spinning the generator 75 to generate electricity.

At the opposite end of the turbine enclosure 71 directly in line with the turbine 70 is an evacuation line with a vacuum pump 27 attached to draw gas vapor out of the turbine enclosure 71. The turbine enclosure 71 will not pressurize because of the constant opening and closing of the electric actuator valve 23 from the incoming line from expansion tank-D 68 and the draw from the vacuum pump 27.

The turbine 70, turbine enclosure 71, turbine shaft 73, high speed bearings 11, sealed bearings 74, support strut 35, and oil lines 15 are all contained in a turbine chamber 72.

The turbine shaft 73 is meshed with the generator drive shaft 10 that connects with a gearbox 7. The gearbox 7 will reduce the high rotational speed of the turbine shaft 73 to meet the required torque and rpm of the electric generator 75.

The electric generator 75 output power line 83 connects to the A/C relay 90. When the A/C system is operating, power generated from the electric generator 75 powers the A/C compressor 64.

An oil reservoir 17 feeds lubricant to the high speed bearings 11 through oil lines 15 which are pressurized by a small oil pump 18. (An oil return line (19) allows oil to return to the oil reservoir (17).) Oil lines 15 run from the oil pump 18 to the high speed bearings 11. The sealed bearings 74 on the turbine enclosure 71 do not require oil lines as the turbine enclosure 71 is sealed and separate. (A heating element (50) in the oil reservoir (17) keeps the oil at an ideal temperature.) The turbine shaft 73 and generator shaft 10 are monitored by magnetic pickups 26. This provides the information needed to tell the P.L.C. 30 when to open and close the electric actuator 23 from the outgoing line from expansion tank-C 68 and will keep the turbine 70 spinning at a consistent speed.

The vacuum pump 27 directs gas vapor into a large vapor holding tank 69.

The vapor holding tank 69 has an incoming and outgoing line. Each are controlled by electric actuator valves 23. The incoming line to the vapor holding tank 69 has a check valve 24 to prevent backflow. The purpose of the vapor holding tank 69 is to store vapor and to prevent pressure variation in the A/C system.

The outgoing line is closed off (electric actuator (19) is closed) when the vapor holding tank 69 is collecting and storing vapor. The outgoing line from expansion tank-C 63 feeds the suction side 78 of the compressor 64 to keep the system operational and maintain the required pressure in the suction line 78 to the A/C compressor 64.

The outgoing line from expansion tank C 63 it is controlled by an electric actuator 23 and has a check valve 24 to prevent backflow. The vapor holding tank's 69 weight is monitored by a weight sensor 58 and pressure sensor 25 that send readings to the P.L.C. 30. When the vapor holding tank 69 has either maxed out its capacity of holding vapor without exceeding the pressure requirement on the low side and or has reached the exact weight that the P.L.C. 30 parameters have been set at, the incoming line to the vapor holding tank 69 will close by use of an electric actuator valve 23.

(The liquid storage tank (62) will never completely empty. It will always contain some liquid 410-A, and it will always have the consistent pressure of the high side. In addition, the low side pressure of expansion tank-C (63) will always maintain the consistent pressure of the low side.) The device will continue to run until the liquid storage tank 62 has expelled the same weight of 410-A as is stored in the vapor storage tank 69. This will happen at approximately the same time. In the event that this does not happen at approximately the same time, a bypass line 43 will allow vapor to enter through an electric actuator valve 23 on its incoming side.

Because of the varying pressures required for the turbine to function, the bypass line 43 is monitored by a pressure sensor 25.

When the pressure in the bypass line 60 reaches the required pressure of the low side an electric actuator valve 23 from the outgoing side of the bypass line 43 will open long enough to allow the line to release a little vapor in to the suction line 78 to the compressor 64 and then the electric actuator 23 will close and allow the pressure to reach its required pressure again before repeating the same process just described. The bypass line 43 is only used when needed.

(The suction line (78) going to the compressor (64) will always be pressurized form expansion tank C (63) and or the vapor holding tank (69). The bypass line (43) will be allowed to release pressure into the suction line (78) only when needed and only when its pressure matches the required pressure of the low side.) Once the liquid storage tank's 63 expelled gas weight matches that of the vapor holding tank's 69 stored vapor weight, the P.L.C. 30 sends a signal to the electric actuator 23 on the T 92 going to the condenser coil 65 and closes it. The P.L.C. 30 sends a signal to the master relay 37, and activates power from the incoming power line 29 to the A/C to run the compressor 64. The electric actuator 23 from the outgoing line of the vapor holding tank 69 opens and vapor is drawn through the compressor's suction line 78 and compressed back into liquid form into the liquid storage tank 62. At this time the electric actuator valve 23 from the T 92 to the liquid storage tank 62 is open. At this time in the cycle of the device, the electric actuator 23 at the T 92 to the condenser coil 65 is closed and the A/C function of the device is off during this recharging process. (Power to run the compressor (64) is provided from the incoming power to the A/C (29) from the master relay (37) at this stage of the A/C cycle.)

Once the vapor from the vapor holding tank 69 is compressed back into liquid in the liquid holding tank 62 the compressor 64 shuts down for a brief cooling period.

(The outgoing line from the vapor holding tank (69) closes immediately after it has expelled-all its vapor.) When the outgoing line from the vapor holding tank closes, the pressurized outgoing line from expansion tank-C 63 simultaneously opens by use of an electric actuator 23 valve to maintain a constant pressure in the suction line 78 going to the compressor 64.

The condenser coil 65 and compressor 64 are always cooled by a vent 47 where air is drawn in and a vent 47 above the compressor along with a fan 48 that draws heat off of the compressors 64, 12. After this cooling period the entire A/C cycle repeats again if it is needed, depends on thermostat 84 settings.

The pressures on the suction 78 and discharge 77 lines entering the compressor 64 always remain consistent. The incoming and outgoing lines on both the liquid storage tank 62 and the vapor holding 69 just before they enter the tanks 62, 69 change into flexible braided stainless steel refrigerant lines 59. This is so the tanks can sit on the weight sensors 58 without impediment. (Weight sensors (58) can perform their function of accurately weighing the tanks.)

The oil pumps 18 heating elements 50 are all powered by the battery bank 32 using an inverter 28 to meet their power requirements. The compressor 64 runs off the electric generator 75 when the generator is in use.

When the electric generator 75 is not in use, power to run the compressor 64, blower motor 76 and vacuum pump 27 is provided from the incoming power line 29 from the master relay 37.

The master relay 37 is controlled by the P.L.C. 30 which regulates the incoming power line 38 from the electric generator 8 output line 53 to the A/C power input line 29, depending on where the device is in its cycle.

A thermostat 84 is connected to the P.L.C. 30 for temperature control just as any A/C system. When the thermostat 84 tells the P.L.C. 30 to shut off the A/C, the entire device pauses in its operation until the temperature setting on the thermostat 53 requires it to turn back on.

All lines and tanks and any parts that deal with the 410-A are made of stainless steel and are rated at over 2000 psi. The refrigerant flex lines 59 are wrapped in braided stainless steel and are rated at over 2000 psi. The turbines are constructed of high-grade aluminum, stainless steel or titanium (depending on scale); the control box, P.L.C., and battery rack are constructed of plastics and standard material used in the construction of these components and parts. Although the teaching of the present application has been described in detail for purpose of illustration, it is understood that such detail are solely for that purpose, and variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the teaching of this application. For example other types of similar refrigerants with similar properties could be used and the results would be the same. Further out of tank weight sensors are depicted in the drawings, other types of sensors could be used, function would remain the same. It should also he noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing the methods and devices of the teachings of the present application.

Features and functions described in the description of this application could be used in other combinations other than explicitly described. While the detailed description placed focus and attention on features believed to be of particular importance it should be understood that the Applicant claims protection in respect of any patentable feature or combination of features of this application whether or not emphasized upon.

Claims

1. A device which uses an energy efficiency power station that powers an energy efficient air conditioner

I. The conversion of 410-A (refrigerant) to drive turbines for the sole purpose of generating electricity to power an air conditioner.

II. The air conditioner uses the conversion process through its expansion coils to spin a turbine for the purpose of energy subsidization and efficiency.

III. The two processes of efficient energy use work in unison to provide an energy efficient air conditioner.

2. A device that integrates the power-grid/generator, a solar/battery-bank, and 410-A (refrigerant) conversion from liquid to a vapor to create a system that greatly increases energy efficiency in an air conditioner.

I. Grid/generator power is used to make up for lost energy in a given cycle.

II. A small solar/battery bank is used to power electric components

III. 410-A (refrigerant) phase conversion creates the pressure needed to spin the turbines.

3. A device according to claim 1 uses 410-A conversion from liquid to vapor, for the sole purpose of generating electricity.

I. NH3 is then compressed back into liquid form to start the process over on a closed system.