POWER-PRODUCING FLUID CIRCULATION SYSTEM

Abstract: A power-producing device (5), based on the irrevocable ability of a solid, spherical body of mass (10) to attract all surrounding particles radially inward. The specifically defined geometry of the device's incorporated fluid circulation system (4), and its well defined location relative to the center (9) of the spherical body of mass (10), produces an imbalance between resultant forces acting in opposing directions on the system confined primary (18) and secondary (19) fluid masses, thus causing fluid flow in the direction of the greater force to be convened into power.

Description: Description Power-producing Fluid Circulation System This is a continuation in part of our U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 953,625 filed on October 23, 1978 which is now abandone . Field and Objects The invention described herein, pertains to a device, which, will find its use in the abundante, and environmentally safe production of cheap electric . power. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide the means for producing a isolated force, sufficient to cause a fluid flow by creating a i bal- lance in the magnitude of either gravitational, or electrostatic forces exerted on the primary, and the secondary portion of a circulation system confined working fluid. This, and other objects will become apparent in the specification and appended drawings . Background The conceptional philosophy of the power-producing scheme described herein is in perfect agreement with currently accepted laws of physics, and experimental evidence. Consistent therewith, gravitation is defi- ned as that force in nature, which manifests it selves, as a mutual attraction between masses. As given by Isaac Newton, in a law which states, "any two particles of matter attract one another with a force direct proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of distance between them" . This may be expressed by m 1 m„ F = G ~ ' where F is the force of gravitational attraction between the extended bodies of mass m. and mass n , seperated by the distance d, and G is the universal constant for gravitation having the value of 6.67X10 "11 nt-m 2 /kg 2 - ' To determine the force of gravitational attraction between extended masses, each body of mass must be regarded as being decomposed into particles. Than,, the interaction between all particles must be computed. Like the earth, all bodies of matter having a spherical distribution of particles, behave, as if all their mass is concentrated at their center. Simular, a body of matter having a cylindrical distribution of particles, and being of infinite lenght, behaves, as if all its mass is concentrated along its longitudinal axis. Therefore, a spherical, as well as a cylindri¬ cal body of mass possesses the irrevocable ability to attract all surrounding particles radially inward. It is for this reason, that, the rigid body of mass incorporated into the device, be either of spher- ical, or of cylindrical configuration. Both of which configurations are suitable for the intended purpose. However, the difference between the use of the spher¬ ical, versus a body of cylindrical configuration is, that, the spherical body of mass may be positioned regardless of direction; while the cylindrical body of mass, must be positioned with its longitudinal axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the - sys em primary,"and secondary fluid--conduits. Since a section of a cylindrical body may possesses a grea¬ ter mass compared to a spherical body of equal dia- meter, the- cylindrical body of • mass may be -employed in the device of the prefered embodiment. However, for reason of simplifying the description, the rigid body of spherical configuration is used throughout the speci icatio . Description of the Drawings Fig. 1 represents the schematic fiew of the prefered embodiment of the power-producing device having a triangular arrangement of the fluid circu¬ lation system. Fig. 2 represents the basic geometry of the device in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 represents the schematic fiew of an alter¬ nate embodiment of the power-producing device, in Fig. 1, having a square arrangement of the fluid - circulation system. Specification The invention, by way of example will first be described in reference to Fig. 1, and Fig. 2. The simplified schematic structure of which best illustrates the theory of operation of the power-pro¬ ducing device. The invention bases on the fundamental principle, in which, universal force of gravitation are acting at a specifically defined geometry along imaginary lines connecting the center of a rigid body of mass through a number of angular directions with every particle of a circulation system confined fluid mass. Accordingly; in Fig. 1, the underground located portion of the device comprises: the vertically ori¬ ented primary conduit 1, the horizontally oriented secondary conduit 2, and the neutral, diagonally disposed connecting conduit 3 being fluid communica¬ tively connected to form a closed fluid circulation system of triangular configuration. The fluid circu¬ lation system contains the working fluid , and in¬ corporates the hydraulic turbine 5 connected to the electric generator 6. The fluid circulation system is surrounded by the earth composite material 7 having the surface 8. • The center of gravity 9 of the huge, rigid body 10 having the mass IV of spherical configuration, is located at the intersection between the earth surface 8 and the centerline 11 of the primary conduit 1 at the distance of radius r. from end 12 thereof. The half spherical open pit 13 having one half the volumetric displacement of mass M , is located adjacent to the rigid body 10 with its center I in line with surface 8. In the prefered embodiment, the rigid body 10 may be of cylindrical, and the open pit 13 may be of half cylindrical con¬ figuration. In which arrangement, the centerline of the cylindrical body, and that of the half cylindrical open pit, is disposed perpendicular to the centerline 11 of the primary conduit 1, and the centerline 15 of the secondary conduit 2. In Fig. 2, the center 9 of the rigid mass _V , is located in line with the longitudinal axis 11 of the primary conduit 1 at a distance of radius r. from end 12 thereof. The curved connecting conduit 3 sweeps through an arc of radius r_ from end 16 of the prim¬ ary conduit 1 having the lenght A, to end 17 of the secondary conduit 2 having the lenght B, and may have a cross section substantially smaller than that of the primary conduit 1. Since the rigid, spherical body 10 of mass IVL comprises an intrinsic, radially inward extending field of gravitational attractive force , and h'encrer behaves, as if all its mass is con¬ centrated at its center; the foregoing, results in the essential, specifically defined geometrical rela¬ tionship between the effective center 9 of the rigid mass IVL , and every particle of the circulation system confined fluid mass * . Each particle of the rigid mass WL is in a state of gravitational attraction with every particle of the circulation system confi¬ ned fluid mass, and vice versa. Thus, the device's specifically defined geometry relative to center 9, causes a difference in the distance-, and direction of the imaginary lines, linking the center 9 of mass IVL with every particle of the circulation system confi¬ ned fluid mass. This in turn causes, a difference in the magnitude of the gravitational attractive force acting between the center 9 of mass IVL and each fluid particle located at a particular instance, at a given point within the fluid circulation system. The cir¬ culation system confined fluid mass , is hypotheti- cally divided into the primary portion 18 confined by "the primary conduit 1, the secondary portion 19 con¬ fined by the secondary conduit 2, and the neutral portion 20 confined by their connecting conduit 3 - For calculation purpose, the primary fluid portion 18 is hypothetically divided into smaller groups of fluid particles 21, each having the mass ΠL , and the center of gravity 22. Each particle of the primary fluid portion 18 is attracted by the rigid mass IVL , in direction toward its center 9 • The difference in distance between center 9 of mass IVL , and the center 22 of each group of fluid particles 21 having the mass m., produces, a difference in gravitational " attractive force f. exerted at each instance along conduit 1 on a given group of fluid particles 21. The magnitude of force f- is computed separately for each instance as expressed by the formula, where G is the universal constant of gravitation having the value of and d is the distance between the extented masses IVL and IΪ, . The results of which are summarized, and collectively represent the total resultant force . exerted by the rigid mass IVL on the primary fluid portion 18, acting in direction of the applied force along the longitudinal axis 11 of conduit 1, toward end 12 thereof. Likewise, the secondary fluid portion 19 is devided into smaller groups of fluid particles 23, each having the mass m ? , and the center of gravity 2k. Each particle of the secondary fluid portion 19 is attracted by the rigid mass IVL in direction toward its center 9- The vector e along imaginary lines linking center 9 of mass ML with the center 2 of each group of fluid particles 23 forms the angle 0 that it makes at each instance with the vector x within its coordinate space along longitudinal axis 15 of conduit 2. The difference in distance between center 9 of mass IVL and the center 2k of each group of fluid particles 23 produces at each instance a difference in the gravitational attractive force f ? acting along vector e on a given group of fluid par- tides 23- Hence, the angle 0 between the vector components e and x within their coordinate space, produces the resultant force f~ of substantially lesser magnitude than the force f ? acting along vec- tor e. The magnitude of resultant force f is com¬ puted separately for each instance as expressed by the formula, IVL π f = G cos 0, ~> ά ~ wherein, cos 0 is the angle -that the vector e makes with the vector x within its coordinate space. The results of which are summarized, and collectively represent the total resultant vector forces F_ being indirectly exerted by mass IVL on the secondary fluid portion 19 acting along the longitudinal axis 15 of conduit 2 in direction from end 1? to end 27 thereof. ' The radius r ? from center 9 of rigid mass IVL remains constant at any point along centerline 28 of the curved connecting conduit 3• Thus, the gravitational attractive force acting along imaginary lines con- necting center 9 of mass M. with every particle of the neutral fluid portion 20 are ineffective to cause fluid displacement in either direction within conduit 3; hence, do not add, to the magnitude of either the total resultant force F_. , or the total resultant vector force F . All resultant forces acting in longitudinal direction on the primary and secondary fluid portions are translated within the fluid into hydraulic forces, counteracting one another at the point of highest pressure. Tha -is to say, at the point closest to the rigid mass IVL . Accordingly, the direct- resultant -force F .acting in direction of the applied force along the longitudinal axis 1-1 of conduit 1, possesses greater magnitude, than the indirect resultant vector force 2 acting in direc¬ tion of the vector x along the longitudinal axis 15 of conduit 2. Hence, the difference in magnitude of resultant forces (F. - F ) , manifests itself in the isolated driving force F~. Which, is available to cause the acceleration of the working fluid k to optimum velocity, and to sustain the fluid displace¬ ment for. conversion into shaft work within the incor- porated turbine 5; which in turn, is converted into power by the turbine coupled electric generator 6. The embodiment in Fig. 3» comprises the combina¬ tion of conduits 29 and 30 retaining the primary fluid portion, and the combination of conduits 31 and 32 retaining the secondary fluid portion being dispo¬ sed to form the closed fluid circulation system of square configuration; incorporating the hydraulic turbine >k being coupled to the electric generator 35- Center 36 of the rigid mass M, is located in line with longitudinal axis 37 of the primary conduit 29, at a distance d from end 38 thereof. The basic concept of operation is as in the device of embodiment in Fig. 1. Wherein, the direct resultant force F. acting on the primary conduit 29 confined total fluid mass 39 in direction of the applied force arrow kO, is derived from the sum of forces f, as expressed by, f = G ^- m . d^ However, the indirect resultant force F 2 acting on the primary conduit 30 confined total fluid mass kl in direction of arrow k2 , and the indirect resultant force F- acting on the secondary conduit 31 confined total fluid mass k3 in direction of arrow kk, are derived from the sum of the same equation, as expressed by, f = G —=— cos ψ . d^ Whereas, the indirect resultant force F ^ acting on the secondary conduit 32 confined ' total fluid mass k_5 in direction of arrow kβ , is derived from the sum of • equation, as expressed by, f = G LS sin 0. d^ For the embodiment in Fig. 3 . the resultant isolated driving force, is the difference between the total forces exerted on the primary and secondary fluid portions, (F., + F ? ) - (F- + F^) . All resultant forces acting in longitudinal direction on the primary and secondary fluid portions are translated within the fluid into hydraulic forces , counteracting one another at the point of highest pressure. Accordingly, the combined primary resultant forces F. + F^ acting in direction of the applied force, possesses greater magnitude, than the combined secondary resultant forces F- + ^. Thus, the difference is available to cause the acceleration of the working fluid to optimum velocity, and to sustain fluid displacement for conversion into power. In an embodiment analogous to Fig. 1, comprising however a square or rectangular configuration of the fluid circuit means, the solid spherical or cylindri¬ cal body of mass, is for explanatory purposes hypota- tically devided into a upper and a lower half portion. The hypotatical interface of which, is aligned with the surface of the earth. Thus the upper portion protrudes above the surface of the earth, and with its center of curvature in line with the longitudinal ' center of the circuit first vertical oriented conduit. In the event, that the material of the solid body of mass is of the same composition than that of its supporting material, the lower half portion may be visualized in terms of having a hypotatical boundary defining it below the surface of the earth. To gene¬ rate the effect, for the entire circuit confined fluid mass* to experience an attractive force exerted on it by the solid body of mass being equal to the effect, as if the surface of the earth would be located one radius below the center of the body of mass, it is necessary to place a open pit having the configura- tion and volumetric displacement of the lower body portion adjacent thereto, with its center of curvature disposed to be in line with the longitudinal center of the circuit second vertical oriented conduit. Thus, the material void above the circuit second conduit gives the entire circuit confined fluid mass an gravitational attractive experience, that manifests itself, as if the entire mass is located at the center of curvature between the upper and lower body portions. The concept of operation of a still other similar device bases on the same essential geometry as that of the device in Fig. 1, and 3- The device utilizes electric forces between two particles in the same manner as the device in Fig. 1, and 3» utilizes gravi¬ tation as a driving force. One device in this cate- gory may utilize electromagnetic forces. However, another device of particular interest utilizes electrostatic force to be converted into power within a similar device to that in Fig. 1, and 3» comprising a mass of electrically charged particles, and a confined, electrically charged working fluid, being electrically insulated fronr one another. The two basic components being disposed according to the geometry inherent in the device Fig. 1, and 3- In analogy to the law of gravitation pertaining to the device in Fig. 1, and 3» a similar law is given by Charles Coloumb, which states, "the electrostatic force between two charges is proportional to the product of the charges and varies inversely as the square of distance" in the same manner as gravita¬ tional force. According to Coloumb's law, the force F between two charges and Q ? separated by the distance d, may be expressed by, wherein, F is expressed in newtons, K is the propor¬ tionality constant having the value of, 9.0x10 * new -on-m 2 /coul 2 , and d is expressed in meters. The device in Fig. 1, and 3, produces the similar results as the device utilizing electrostatic forces. However, gravita¬ tional force is always attractive, tending to thraw objects together. Depending on the choice of the unit charge, electrostatic force may be arranged, to either be attractive, ore be repulsive_in its nature. In any case, utilizing electrostatic force in a device according to the specified geometry of the device in Fig. 1, and 3, will produce a isolated driving force to cause the acceleration of the wor¬ king fluid to optimum velocity, and to sustain fluid displacement for conversion into power. While a particularly advantageous embodiment of the subject invention has been set forth, it. is apparent that numerous modifications might be made in the method and apparatus as disclosed without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. It is therefor to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described. What is claimd is: "BUR O >_ Wi? ? '

Claims: The Claims 1. A device for attaining energy, utilizing gravita¬ tion as a motive force comprising: a fluid " circulation ' means containing a working fluid and incorporating, a first conduit., a second conduit being disposed to fluid communicatively connect and extend at right angle from one end of said first conduit, ' and means for fluid communicatively connecting . the outer ends of said first and said second conduit in a manner so as to retain said working fluid; positioning the center of a solid body of mass in line with the longitudinal axis of said first conduit at a distance no less than the distance between said center of mass and the boundary thereof from said end of said first conduit to which said second conduit is connected . 2. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for connecting the outer ends of said first and said second conduit is a third and fourth conduit being connected at right angle at their ends; the longitudinal center of said first conduit and the longitudinal center of said conduit opposite thereto, are disposed parallel, and are separated through a distance no less than the distance between the boundaries of said body of mass . 3. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said solid body of mass has a spherical distribution of particles, said center of said body of mass is - Ik - located in line with the surface of the earth, and said first conduit is located below and perpendicular to said surface; and wherein said device further comprises a half spherical open pit having half the volu¬ metric displacement of said body of mass, . said open pit being located adjacent to said body of mass with its center of curvature in line with said surface and the longitudinal * axis of said second conduit. k . A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said solid body of mass has a cylindrical distribution of particles, said body of mass having a longitudinal axis being disposed crosswise to the longitudinal axis of each of said first and said second conduit and in line with the surface of the earth, said first conduit is located below and perpendicular to said surface; and wherein said device further comprises a half cylindrical open pit having half, the volumetric displacement of said body of mass, said open pit being located adjacent to said body of mass with its center of curvature in line with said surface and crosswise to the longitudinal axis of said second conduit. 5- A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said fluid circulation means comprises turbine and thereto coupled electric generator means . 6. A method of the character described, utilizing a field of radially inward attracting force to produce and maintain circulation of a fluid, comprising: - a'closed fluid circuit-means containing a working fluid being divided into primary and secondary portions, said circuit means incor- porates, a first conduit guiding said primary fluid portion, a second conduit guiding said secondary fluid portion, said second conduit being connected with its first end to the second end of said first conduit and extending * at an right angle therefrom, and means for connecting the second end of .said second conduit to the first end of said first conduit in a manner so as to define a closed circuit; a field of radially inward attracting force having a source, said source having a center and a boundary, positioning said center in line with the longitudinal axis of said first conduit at a distance no less than the distance between said center and said boundary from said second end of said first conduit; exerting part of said field of force onto said primary fluid portion, and exerting part of said field of force onto said secondary fluid portion; wherein, the asymmetric location of said center of mass relative to said fluid circuit produces a difference in the resultant opposing energy potential between said primary and secondary fluid portion, said difference causes the acceleration of the total confined fluid mass in direction of the greater force. A method of the character described, cabable of attaining energy by utilizing gravitation in combination with a device to produce a energy potential of different magnitude between a primary and a secondary designated fluid portion, comprising: a. a solid body of mass having a field of gravitational attractive force converging toward the center of said mass; b. a primary and a secondary designated fluid portion flowing within the confines of at _. least one first and at least one second fluid communicatively connected, and at right angle disposed conduits; c. a definite geometry comprising the position¬ ing of said center of mass at a symmetric location relative to said first conduit, and at a asymmetric location relative to ' said second conduit in a manner so as to; d. establish a linear relationship between said center of mass and the longitudinal center . of said first conduit; e. establish a angular relationship between a line extending from said center of mass to an arbitrarily chosen point within said second conduit and a line extending along the longitudinal center of said conduit; f. establish a equal distance from the outer ends of said first and said second conduit to said center of mass; wherein, the longitudinal exertion of part of said field of force onto said primary fluid portion produces a energy potential of given magnitude, and an corresponding pressure rise in direction of the applied force within said first conduit, and the angular exertion of part of said field of force onto said secondary fluid portion produces a energy potential of lesser magnitude, and an corresponding pressure rise in angular direction of the applied force within said second conduit. . A device for attaining energy by utilizing gravitation to produce and sustain fluid circula¬ tion within a closed circuit comprising: a. a fluid mass being divided into primary and secondary designated portions confined within a common underground located square conduit means incorporating turbine and -thereto coupled electric generator means, first vertical and lower horizontal conduit members guiding said primary fluid portion, upper horizontal and second vertical conduit mem¬ bers guiding said secondary fluid portion, each said first and said second vertical, and each said upper and said lower horizontal • conduit members are separated by substantial distance from one another; b. a external, solid body of mass having the ability to attract all surrounding particles radially toward its center, being disposed to overlay said first conduit member to fix said center of mass at a asymmetrical posi¬ tion relative to said square conduit means. - A device as recited in claim 8, comprising: a solid body of mass having half spherical distri¬ bution of particles protruding above the surface of the earth, disposing the center of curvature thereof in line with the longitudinal center of said first vertical conduit member; a half spherical open pit located adjacent to said body of mass, disposing the center of curvature thereof in line with the longitudi¬ nal center of said second vertical conduit member. 10. A -device as recited in claim 8, comprising: a solid body of mass having half cylindrical distribution of particles protruding above the 'surface of the earth, disposing the center of curvature thereof in line with the longitudinal. center of said first vertical conduit member, and crosswise to said upper horizontal conduit member, a half cylindrical open pit located adjacent to said body of mass, disposing the longitudi- nal center of curvature thereof in line with the longitudinal center of said second verti¬ cal conduit member and crosswise to the lon¬ gitudinal upper horizontal conduit member. 11. A device for attaining energy by utilizing gravitation to produce and sustain circulation of a working fluid, comprising: a. the horizontal positioning of four conduits of substantial length, being fluid communi¬ catively connected at right angle with their second ends to the first ends of their following conduits, so as to form a closed fluid circuit means, containing a working fluid, and incorporating turbine and thereto coupled electric generator means; b. the positioning of at least one solid body of mass with its center of mass in line with the longitudinal center of at least one of -0__PI said conduits at a distance from the second end thereof, - suf icient tυ fix-said body -of mass at a asymmetric location relative to said circuit means. 12. A method of the character described, utilizing a electrostatic field of force to produce and sustain the circulation of a fluid, comprising: a closed fluid circulation means containing a working fluid having a electric charge, and being divided into primary and secondary fluid portions, said fluid circulation means incorporates; first conduit guiding said primary fluid portion; second conduit guiding said secondary fluid portion, said second conduit being fluid communicatively connected with one end to one end of said first conduit, and extending angular therefrom; means for connecting the outer end of said second conduit to the outer end of said first conduit in a manner to permit said electri¬ cally charged fluid to circulate therethrough, said circulation means further incorporates turbine and thereto coupled electric generator means; a radially extending field of electrostatic force having a source, said source has a center and a surface, said source being electrically insulated from said electrically charged fluid; positioning said center at a asymmetric location relative to said circulation means in line with the longitudinal center of said first conduit at given distance between said center of said source, and said end of said first conduit to which said second conduit is connected; exerting part of said field of electrostatic force onto said electrically charged primary 7 fluid portion, thus, producing a energy poten¬ tial of given magnitude, and a corresponding rise in fluid pressure within said first * conduit in direction of the applied force; exerting part of said field of electrostatic force onto said electrically charged secon¬ dary fluid portion in angular direction rela¬ tive to the longitudinal center of said second conduit, thus, producing a energy potential of lesser magnitude and corresponding rise in fluid pressure within said second conduit in angular direction to the applied force; wherein, the difference between the pressure rise within said first, and said second conduit pro¬ duces fluid acceleration in direction of the greater force, the resultant kinetic energy is ultimately converted into power. A device for attaining energy by utilizing gravitation, comprising: a fluid circuit means incorporating a first, and a second conduit being fluid communica¬ tively connected at right angle, means to close said circuit for confining and guiding a substantial mass of fluid therethrough; at least one solid body of substantial mass having a center, said center being disposed in general direction with the longitudinal center of said "BU first conduit; the influence of gravitational"force attract¬ ing every particle of said first and said second conduit contained fluid mass toward said center of mass; wherein the arrangement of components of the device is defining the directions of applied force exerted onto every fluid particle within said first and said second conduit contained -fluid mass Relative to the longitudinal center thereof, which produces a imbalance in the resultant forces in longitudinal direction of said first and- said second conduit contained fluid mass acting in opposing direction from a point furthest, to a point closest to said body of mass, thus, causing fluid acceleration in direction of the greater force to be converted into power. Ik . A device as recited in claim 13. wherein said means to close said circuit comprises a first and a second conduit, each of said conduits being fluid communicatively connected at right angle in a manner, so as to define a square fluid circuit; said device further comprises a second solid body of substantial mass, each of said body of mass being positioned with its center of mass downstream, and in line with- the longi¬ tudinal center of one of said first conduits. 15* A device as recited in claim 13, wherein said fluid circuit means comprises at least one turbine and thereto coupled electric generator means . 16. A device for producing fluid circulation by utilizing universal gravitation comprising: an underground located fluid circulation system containing a working fluid, and incor¬ porating first and second conduits being connected at right angle, means for connecting the outer ends of said first and said second . conduit to define a closed fluid system; an void within the earth composite material, said void having an center and a boundary, said 'center being positioned upstream and in line with the -longitudinal center of said first conduit. 17. A device as recited in claim 16, wherein said means for connecting the outer ends of said first and second conduit comprises first and second conduits being connected at right angle, to- define a square fluid system; said fluid system incorporates turbine and thereto coupled electric generator means .

Inventors: KRAUS E, KRAUS R
Applicants: KRAUS E, KRAUS R
Application year: 1979
Main classification: F03G7
IPC codes: F03G3