Power plants – Pressure fluid source and motor – Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
Patent
1992-04-15
1993-11-23
Husar, Stephen F.
Power plants
Pressure fluid source and motor
Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
60721, F03G 300
Patent
active
052633225
ABSTRACT:
A conduit extends from a platform or a fixed structure above a deep cavity filled with deep liquid which contains dissolved gases. Sufficient liquid is drawn from the top of the conduit to cause gas containing deep liquid to enter the lower end of the conduit and release dissolved gas thereby forming a foam which causes the bulk density of the foam to fall. The change in bulk density causes the foam to move upward through the conduit pushing the foam to higher heights in an effort to reach pressure equilibrium inside and outside the conduit at a level of incipient foaming. The energy of the moving foam is used to drive a turbine or otherwise provide useful energy.
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Alstadt Lynn J.
Husar Stephen F.
Ingersoll Buchanan
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