Abstract: A rotor system for generating kinetic energy by expanding an unbalanced torque by means of material energy is provided. The rotor has a horizontal rotating shaft and a plurality of sets of radiating members, and each of radiating members combines with a swingable mass and a slidable member that are combined with each other by a transmission system. The slidable member has two containers, each with an opening for holding the substances in the opposite direction, and after the substances are injected into a specific orientation, due to the total weight being greater than the swingable mass that plus the inclination and gravity, which causes the swingable mass to be swung at one hundred and eighty degrees. Therefore, an outer ring system and an inner ring system both generate the torsion toward the running direction so that the entire rotor system generates good operating kinetic energy.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity from falling material includes a capture wheel arranged to receive a falling material and be rotated thereby. The capture wheel may be mounted on a transportable housing having a generator therein. The housing may be a shipping container and the apparatus may be arranged to fit entirely within the shipping container for transportation. The capture wheel may include a hub comprising a central core encapsulated in a layer of resilient material; a wheel framework extending from the hub, wherein the wheel framework is connected to the resilient layer; and a plurality of bucket sections mounted on the wheel framework and arranged to receive the falling material. The hub may be a tri-layer hub including a central core, a layer of resilient material, and an outer support ring surrounding the layer of resilient material. A method of generating electricity using such an apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A power-generating wheel system is provided and includes a liquid-filled riser tube, air balls circulating therethrough due to buoyancy, a top wheel located adjacent a top opening of the riser tube and having air ball receiver cavities and a second wheel located adjacent a bottom opening of the riser tube and having a sealed housing for releasing the air balls into the riser tube and receiving liquid from the riser tube. As air balls exit the top opening of the riser tube they rotate the first wheel, this rotation being transferred to the second wheel by a drive chain. A transfer system transfers the torque on the second wheel to an external device to be powered. A return chute returns the air balls from the first wheel back to the second wheel. A liquid supply system is provided to maintain the riser tube full of liquid.

Abstract: A hydro-electric power generation system that converts falling water energy into rotational energy that is used to generate electricity. The mechanical portion of the device including a rotating platform with a track positioned thereon with angled portions that allow water-filled buckets to move downward thereby rotating the platform. Alternate buckets filled and then emptied causing continual rotation of the platform as long as a water source continues to provide a stream of water to the device.

Abstract: A machine for generating power by rotating metal pinwheels via hydraulic and gravitational forces. The metallic pinwheel structure is made from six to eight metal embedded projectiles projecting 20 feet outward from a closed metallic circular pool structure. Metallic pinwheel structures are installed on a seven inch perforated metal pipe that acts as an axle. A 150 gal tank filled with any fluid provides the fuel source for the motor. A water pump circulates the fluid through out the closed piping network with out any fluid loss. Barrel structures attached to the ends of the projectiles are top filled by the pumped fluids. The Fluid filled barrels become heavy when filled and exert downward forces with the assistance of gravity rotating the pinwheel structure. While the pinwheel structure is rotating a wired transmission and motor wired near the axle connects to a generator producing power.

Abstract: The WGLPP is a non-fluvial/dam, complete micro Hydroelectric Power Plant that can be an attached/integrated installation, a non-attached installation, or a portable installation (vehicle) that will continuously (24/7) power any residential, commercial, or military building. The WGLPP is driven by a water gravity energy loop (potential energy to kinetic energy to potential energy . . . ), which is clean (zero emissions and zero environmental impact) and renewable energy.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser and method of operating the same. The fluid dispenser can include a wheel driven by diluent passing along a flow path in the fluid dispenser. The wheel can be connected to a pump to pump fluid from a reservoir for dispense into the diluent. In some embodiments, the ratio of wheel rotations to pump cycles is selected to provide a desired and repeatable dilution ratio of concentrated fluid to diluent. The fluid dispenser can be portable and/or disposable, and in some embodiments is adapted for installation on an upper rim of a reservoir wall. Also, the fluid dispenser can be provided with a baffle limiting the velocity and impact of incoming diluent to the wheel driving the pump, thereby improving dosing accuracy of the dispenser in some embodiments.

Abstract: A steering tool including an internal tube disposed inside an external tube, the internal and external tubes being arranged for longitudinal axial movement relative to one another, wherein a distal end of the internal tube is fixedly joined to a distal end of the external tube, and at least one of the internal and external tubes is slotted near the distal end thereof, and wherein the longitudinal axial movement causes bending of the distal ends of the tubes.

Abstract: A system and method are providing for generating green energy from a tidal body of water. When a first arm is in a raised position and a second arm is in a lowered position, a valve in the bottom of a tank at approximately high tide level opens to fill a first container on the end of the first arm and a valve in the bottom of a second container on the second arm opens to empty the second container. When the first container is full and the second container is empty, the first arm falls and the second arm rises. Another valve in the bottom of the tank opens to fill the second container and a valve in the bottom of the first container opens to empty the first container. The arms are connected to a crankshaft to power a device.

Abstract: A system includes at least one body, a link for suspending the body for movement with gravity from a first elevation position to a second elevation position, and an electrical energy generator coupled with the body through the link to drive the generator to generate electricity upon movement of the body with gravity from the first to the second elevation position. The at least one body has a mass of at least approximately 100 tonnes; the first and the second elevation positions define a distance therebetween of at least approximately 200 meters; and/or the system further includes an operator configured to operate the link to controllably move the at least one body against gravity from the second to the first elevation position to increase a gravitational potential energy of the at least one body, and to maintain the gravitational potential energy of the at least one body.

Abstract: A water turbine for producing energy in flowing water systems, which can be easily adapted to different usage conditions and enables comparatively high efficiency. The turbine has blades that are pivotably disposed between turbine wheels by joints on the outside circumference of the turbine wheels. An inflatable element is disposed on at least one of the blades and extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheels.

Abstract: Disclosed is an energy recovering system having a first pump for pumping a fluid from a first lower level at a first lower potential energy to a second higher level corresponding to a second higher potential energy, and a turbine being located at a third level corresponding to a third potential energy being smaller than said second higher potential energy, wherein the turbine is fluidly connected to the first pump by a connecting pipe such that the fluid can be fed by the first pump via the connecting pipe from the first lower level and via the second higher level to the turbine located at the third level, where the turbine is connected to the first pump in such a way that a recovery-energy recovered from the fluid by passing through the turbine (T) is used for a drive of the concurrently operating first pump.

Abstract: An energy storage system includes at least one body that is arranged to move along a bore that is excavated underground. The energy storage system includes a seal assembly within the bore. The seal assembly includes a support member and a seal element. The support member is arranged to support the body for movement in two directions within the bore and the seal element is adapted to isolate two regions within the bore from each other. The system also includes a fluid loading system wherein a first fluid and a second fluid can be separately fed to the bore. The first fluid is arranged in use to apply pressure to a first face of the seal element to charge the energy storage system. The second fluid is of heavier density than the first fluid and is arranged to apply pressure to a second face of the seal element.

Abstract: In a rotation drive device (10), each of rotating units (20) has a swing arm (23) which is supported so as to be swingable around a swing center axis (23A) provided in a support table (22), a weight (24) is provided at a position at which a length of an arm from the swing center axis (23A) of the swing arm (23) is longer, and a connection point in a fluid cylinder (25) side is provided at a position at which the length of the arm from the swing center axis (23A) is shorter.

Abstract: An integrated wind and hydro power generation system includes at least one wind turbine generator device configured to generate output power from a common cavity being occupied by water and air. The hydro generator device is powered by water flow, while the wind generator is primarily powered by the vacuum occurring with the water's exit from the cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus utilizing atmospheric pressure and vacuum force to generate electricity by pushing water in a water tank through an upward pipeline to a first vacuum tank and letting the water flow down to strike against the vanes of a hydraulic power generator installed in a second vacuum tank to generate electricity. Intermediate vacuum tanks may be added between the water tank and the first vacuum tank to raise the altitude of the first vacuum tank to increase the impact of the down-flowing water. The method and the device used is not affected by local climate. The device can be installed in the backyard of a house or in a factory, operating around the clock in all seasons. The apparatus may be used to deliver water to a high altitude for water distribution.

Abstract: The power plant disclosed is an engine that derives its usefulness in the pursuit of energy generation by utilizing hydrostatic pressure differentials found or created in various liquids, gases or solutions, such as but not limited to water and air. It is generally provided as a two-stroke piston cycle power generating system, wherein the actions of the pistons perform work or replenish working fluid from a lower head to a higher head, and can be utilized to generate power, pump fluids, or perform work, for example. Multiple power generating systems are interconnected to provide continuous and constant power generation through a penstock and turbine system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for collecting energy from water waves, comprising an extended length channel provided with a long shore-facing wall, a long sea-facing wall, and a remote end wall all extending substantially above high water level, and a proximate end wall forming a fixed lower dam having an upper edge approximately level with low water level. The shore-facing wall of the channel being sloped in a shoreward direction so that the upper open edge of the wall is nearer the shore than the lower edge of the wall. The sloped wall being impacted by waves having entered the channel and retaining water of the waves at a raised level above sea level.

Abstract: A power generating system in a dam or impoundment where a section is removed by precision saw cutting to create a void or a base placed adjacent to the dame or impoundment is inserted for the mounting of a turbine frame with a plurality of power generating cells comprising a turbine and a generator and a second removed section to create voids for outlet draft tubes where the turbine frame is matably inserted in the first void, the turbines in said frame are positioned to permit water flow through the turbines and out the voids for outlet flow, and the turbines are operably engaged to a plurality of generators for generating power from the movement of water across the turbines. The cells may be mounted on top of a dam weir after precision removal to create a base and may have added draft tubes for water flow.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for rotating an impeller device. Said method comprises (a) positioning at least one ejector tube to eject a working fluid onto the impeller device; (b) locating a kinetic droplet in an ejector tube; (c) introducing a charge of vapor into the ejector tube behind the kinetic droplet so that expansion of the vapor in the ejector tube causes the kinetic droplet to accelerate out of the ejector tube and to impinge on the impeller device; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) in a synchronized fashion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing hydraulic power to a turbine generator. A neutrally buoyant wheel having radially opposed first and second containment chambers is suspended in a reservoir containing a liquid. One chamber is filled with the liquid and the wheel rotated so that the chamber containing the liquid is in an uppermost position, which due to the configuration of the wheel results in the chamber that does not contain liquid being in a lowermost position. The uppermost chamber is coupled to an input port of the hydraulic turbine, the lowermost chamber coupled to an output port of the hydraulic turbine, and the liquid allowed to flow from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber through the hydraulic turbine. After the liquid has drained from the uppermost chamber and filled the lowermost chamber, the wheel is rotated 180 degrees and the process repeated.

Abstract: An ocean wave electrical generating system is described. The generating system is adapted to harness the energy of ocean waves in a wide variety of applications and conditions. The system reduces the effect of the variable input energy from ocean waves by initially storing the energy in the form of potential energy and subsequently transforming the potential energy to kinetic energy. The release of kinetic energy is coupled with generators which are isolated from the effects of the variable input energy into the system by this process. This system is developed to utilize the variable potential energy available and to provide a constant kinetic energy output.

Abstract: The present invention is a power source machinery. The power source machinery has following functions. Firstly, a slow cyclic flow is generated in a first period, and a quick and slow cyclic flow is generated in a second period. Secondly, a first huge generator drives a cylinder to rotate slowly from beginning to end, and outputs a lot of electric energy. Thirdly, supply of rotary power to a second generator and a third generator is stopped, and the rotary power is transferred to a gas pump and a water pump, which are rotating to finish the quick cyclic flow. In every period, the quick flow raise liquid in a single water-caltrop-shaped element in a lower portion to a single water-caltrop-shaped element in a higher portion, which has a function of lever, in such a manner that the power source machinery rotates continuously for a long period.

Abstract: A power harvesting device and method thereof are provided, wherein the power harvesting device is configured to harvest power from at least one falling object and transfer the harvested power. The power harvesting device includes a wheel configured to rotate when the at least one falling object contacts the wheel, wherein the wheel includes an axle, and at least one paddle surface extends radially from the axle. The power harvesting device further includes a linkage device operably connected to the wheel and configured to transfer the harvested power, and the linkage device is further configured to convert mechanical power from the wheel rotating to electrical power and an electrical load electrically connected to the linkage device.

Abstract: A power plant and method for harnessing power from a source of working fluid. The power plant may include a power shaft that includes a first power gear, a first reciprocating engine situated proximate to the power shaft and connected to the first power gear for delivering a power stroke. The first reciprocating engine may include a first bucket assembly which comprises a first bucket mounting frame, a first bucket, and a first connecting mechanism that connects the first bucket to the first bucket mounting frame to form a first hinge that pivots about a first pivot axis such that the first bucket creates a turning moment about the first pivot axis, and a first locking mechanism for selectively locking the first bucket in the first bucket mounting frame.

Abstract: A method for generating rotational movement including supporting an output shaft for rotational movement wherein the output shaft includes at least two one-way clutch mechanisms attached thereat; positioning an infton assembly, having a weighted member and an inflatable blader, in association with each one-way clutch mechanism such that each infton assembly is surrounded by a buoyancy fluid; and controlling inlet and outlet valves of the infton assembly such that each inlet valve is opened to facilitate flow of a filling fluid having a density less than that of the buoyancy fluid into the respective inflatable bladder as the respective weighted member reaches a lower limit of travel and each outlet valve is opened to facilitate exhausting of the filling fluid within the respective inflatable bladder as the respective weighted member reaches an upper limit of travel.

Abstract: In a rotation drive device (10), each of rotating units (20) has a swing arm (23) which is supported so as to be swingable around a swing center axis (23A) provided in a support table (22), a weight (24) is provided at a position at which a length of an arm from the swing center axis (23A) of the swing arm (23) is longer, and a connection point in a fluid cylinder (25) side is provided at a position at which the length of the arm from the swing center axis (23A) is shorter.

Abstract: A conveying device for producing energy, including a circulating conveying member of containers, which have a load strand and a return strand, the conveying device being equipped in such a way that the conveying device slides or rolls downward by means of the load strand on a inclined plane having an angle (alpha), wherein the load strand moves the return strand, and a device for drawing power arranged on the conveying member and being moved by the circulating conveying member, the device including a means for removing energy from the device. The method for operating the device is characterized in that, while the conveying member is circulating, the first container running into the load strand (in the area of arrow A) is loaded with a burdening good and the good is discharged shortly before exiting the load strand (at arrow B).

Abstract: A bucket is filled with water from a water tray that has been filled with water from a water tank. The water tray signals the water tank when it needs water. When a bucket reaches a certain position, the unit bar tips the water tray and the bucket receives the tray's water. The weight of the filled bucket causes it to drop to the water sewer below. The bucket dumps the water into the sewer. The water is pumped from the sewer to the water tank. The two units are attached by a sprocket cable at the unit bar, and the cable travels over three pulley wheels. The units are separated by a rack. The units have a generator mounted on a unit bar. The movement of the bar and the motor along rack generates energy.

Abstract: A system includes at least one body, a link for suspending the body for movement with gravity from a first elevation position to a second elevation position, and an electrical energy generator coupled with the body through the link to drive the generator to generate electricity upon movement of the body with gravity from the first to the second elevation position. The at least one body has a mass of at least approximately 100 tonnes; the first and the second elevation positions define a distance therebetween of at least approximately 200 meters; and/or the system further includes an operator configured to operate the link to controllably move the at least one body against gravity from the second to the first elevation position to increase a gravitational potential energy of the at least one body, and to maintain the gravitational potential energy of the at least one body.

Abstract: A system includes at least one body, a link for suspending the body for movement with gravity from a first elevation position to a second elevation position, and an electrical energy generator coupled with the body through the link to drive the generator to generate electricity upon movement of the body with gravity from the first to the second elevation position. The at least one body has a mass of at least approximately 100 tonnes; the first and the second elevation positions define a distance therebetween of at least approximately 200 meters; and/or the system further includes an operator configured to operate the link to controllably move the at least one body against gravity from the second to the first elevation position to increase a gravitational potential energy of the at least one body, and to maintain the gravitational potential energy of the at least one body.

Abstract: Two units sit side by side in a structure. The process is as follows: A bucket is filled with water from a water tray that has been filled with water from a water tank. The water tray signals the water tank when it needs water. When a bucket reaches a certain position, the unit bar tips water tray and the bucket receives the tray's water. The weight of the filled bucket causes it to drop to the water sewer below. The bucket dumps the water into the sewer. The water is pumped from the sewer to the water tank. The two units are attached by a sprocket cable at the unit bar, and the cable travels over three pulley wheels. Each pulley wheel connects with generating motors. The units are separated by a spiked pole. The units have a generator motor mounted on a unit bar. The movement of the bar and the motor along the spiked pole generates energy. The net effect is the three pulley motors and the two unit motors continuously generate power.

Abstract: A power-generating apparatus including an autocontrol electronic mechanical unit, a power-generating unit, a power transportation device, a liquid supply device, a shift device, and a discharge device. The power-generating unit includes a pair of interactive and coupled reverse-linked, hollow movement bodies. The relationship between the two movement bodies can be changed through filling liquid to one movement body or discharging liquid from the other. The movement body filled with liquid goes down and brings the other movement body without liquid up to generate power in cycle continuously utilizing lifting and drop movements of the two movement bodies. The power-generating apparatus can utilize objects' gravitational potential energy to generate power in cycle uninterruptedly so as to ensure the continuity and stability of power generation. The power-generating apparatus completely uses the ambient natural energy during its entire power generation process.

Abstract: This invention captures hydrokinetic energy to do work such as produce electricity. The hydrokinetic flow exerts a torque on a turbine wheel. The wheel causes a set of tanks to rotate around a horizontal centerline. Working fluid drains from tanks near the top of the wheel to drive a conventional turbine before draining into lower tanks. Although a mechanical power transmission driven by the turbine wheel is simpler in concept, scale up to large slowly rotating wheels encounters increasingly difficult design problems: transmission of 1 kW at 1 rpm requires 6,959 ft-lb. In contrast, the conventional turbine of the fluid drive system provides mechanical power for use at a much higher speed than the turbine wheel. Therefore, very large engines can be built without a step-up transmission or components that must withstand extremely large torque loads. One unit can produce reliable 24/7 utility-scale base-load electrical power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a facility for converting water power into mechanical or electrical energy, including at least one hydraulic turbine, a water reservoir (R), and a pipe (5) for supplying the turbine with water (E) from the water reservoir. The facility also includes a device (200) submerged in the water reservoir and suitable for imposing an ascending movement on a water flow (E0) moving in the water reservoir (R) towards the opening (51) of the supply pipe (5), and a gas-collecting means (400), arranged above a portion (V200) of the device (200) in which the ascending movement of the water flow (E0) takes place.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] A water wheel impeller blade type electric power generating apparatus with which, on the forward motion side, the hydraulic pressure applied to the impeller blade is reduced; the mud, sand, dirt, and the like will not be collected into the water wheel; and the reduction in manufacturing cost for the apparatus can be made. [Solution] A water wheel impeller blade type electric power generating apparatus comprising: a rotating shaft 4 for transmitting motive power to a power generator 30, a rotor 1 fixed to this rotating shaft 4, and an impeller blade 10 provided on the outer periphery of this rotor 1 to receive a flow of fluid for rotating the rotor 1.

Abstract: A water turbine for producing energy in flowing water systems, which can be easily adapted to different usage conditions and enables comparatively high efficiency. The turbine has blades that are pivotably disposed between turbine wheels by joints on the outside circumference of the turbine wheels. An inflatable element is disposed on at least one of the blades and extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheels.

Abstract: An electrical energy generating system in which high pressure slurry is used to expel water, alternately from two bladders, which is used to power a turbine which drives a generator.

Abstract: A river high pressure energy conversion machine which has no moving parts, comprising a machine (or pump) having a pipe attached to a river bed, with a flexible pipe to an enlarged water inlet attached to the underside of a float, to assure entrance of water just below the river water surface. A discharge pipe from the machine rises above the river bank to a water-driven accessory, through a stop valve and a pressure regulating valve. The discharge pipe from the accessory discharges river water back to the river. Water stacks up inside the sloping machine pipe on the river bed, and creates higher water pressure at the machine pipe outlet for driving the accessory. This is a continuous process, generating electricity twenty-four hours every day, using only gravity as the pressurizing force on water to generate electricity, without using fossil, nuclear or artificial energy forces.

Abstract: An ocean wave electrical generating system is described. The generating system is adapted to harness the energy of ocean waves in a wide variety of applications and conditions. The system reduces the effect of the variable input energy from ocean waves by initially storing the energy in the form of potential energy and subsequently transforming the potential energy to kinetic energy. The release of kinetic energy is coupled with generators which are isolated from the effects of the variable input energy into the system by this process. This system is developed to utilize the variable potential energy available and to provide a constant kinetic energy output.

Abstract: Systems are disclosed that use water pressure to generate power. The systems can include a chamber having an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit that has a valve configured to regulate an outlet flow of water through the outlet conduit. A reciprocating element can be disposed within the chamber, such that the reciprocating element is moved as a function of a pressure of an inlet flow of water flowing through the inlet conduit. A generator can be coupled to the reciprocating element, such that power is generated as a function of the reciprocating element's movement.

Abstract: The inventive technology, in certain embodiments, may be described as a hydraulic energy converter 1 that comprises: a frame assembly 2 that itself comprises a first frame portion 3 and a second frame portion 4 that is positionally adjustable relative to said first frame portion, said first frame portion affixable in stationary position relative to a water channel structure 5; an axle 6 connected with said second frame portion 4; a driveshaft 7 established substantially orthogonally to said axle 6; waterwheels 8 connected with said axle 6; a gearbox 9 connecting said driveshaft 7 with said axle 6 and established between said waterwheels 8; and at least one rotational energy converting device 10 connected with said driveshaft 7 and said second frame portion 4. A related aspect of the inventive technology—a wind energy converter—may include rotors instead of waterwheels (in addition to perhaps reflecting other differences).

Abstract: An energy generating system is provided, comprising a primary waterwheel for receiving water from a head penstock or upper pumping setup, the primary waterwheel comprising a plurality of radial arms rotatable about a primary axis, the radial arms terminating in water scoops for accommodating the water from the head penstock or upper pumping setup, the primary waterwheel defining head height. The system further comprises at least one additional waterwheel located within the head height of the primary waterwheel, the additional waterwheel also comprising a plurality of radial arms rotatable about an axis, the radial arms terminating in water scoops for accommodating either excess water from the head penstock or upper pumping setup or water that has spilled out of the water scoops of the primary waterwheel. In an example embodiment, the primary waterwheel and the at least one additional waterwheel are vertically orientated.

Abstract: The power generation apparatus of the present invention provides a weight road that can move up and down; a moving storage tank guide box with a fluid storage part intended to collect fluid supplied from a fluid supply part provided at the top, a fluid discharge part provided at the bottom, and a supply opening and closing part provided at the bottom, and a supply opening and closing part intended to optionally discharge the fluid collected in the fluid storage part provided on the bottom of the fluid storage part; a moving storage tank with a recovery opening and closing part accommodated in the moving storage part guide box so that it can undergo up-and-down reciprocating motions between the fluid storage part and the fluid discharge part and that is intended to optionally discharge the collected fluid through the supply opening and closing part at a location adjacent to the fluid storage part to the fluid discharge part at a location adjacent to the fluid discharge part; and a power transmission unit that

Abstract: Aero-Hydro power plant consists of a set of fixed moving discs. The incoming air enters the fixed disc (01) in a straight direction and then turns into 85 degrees by the specially designed fixed disc (01). The wind is thus further directed to the rotating disc (02) at high velocity and then leaves out of the rotating disc (02) in about 80-85 degrees giving maximum thrust. After that the rotating motion is transferred into the gear box (05) with the help of 2 nos. ball bearing (03). A gearbox (05) is provided to increase the R.P.M. A brake (06) is provided in between the coupling (07) and gearbox (05) so as to control the R.P.M. extracted from the gearbox (05). Further the coupling (07) is connected to dynamo/alternator (03) which produces electricity. When the air flows normally the water pump is used to fill the funnel shaped water tank reservoir (09), and later on released downwards with maximum force.

Abstract: An engine for extracting energy from a heat source, comprising a support, a shaft rotatably coupled to the support and being rotatable in a first direction, a plurality of vessels coupled to and spaced about the shaft, a working fluid provided in the plurality of vessels, and a plurality of conduits connecting the vessels together in a circuitous fluid circuit. Each conduit has an outlet end connected to one of the plurality of vessels, an inlet end connected to another one of the plurality of vessels, and a one-way check valve configured to allow the working fluid to flow out of the one vessel via the outlet end, through the conduit and into the another vessel via the inlet end.

Abstract: A gravity driven hydraulic engine that includes an outer shell having first and second ends and an inner cavity that is substantially impervious to water. The engine further includes at least one cylinder, having opposing first and second ends, located within the inner cavity. The engine also includes a weighted piston within the cylinder which divides the cylinder into first and second chambers. The weighted piston is slidably movable within the cylinder. In use, the first and second chambers alternately fill with liquid and air causing movement of the engine thereby generating energy output.

Abstract: A method for generating rotation from the interaction of water with curved surfaces utilises a rotating assembly with a configuration of objects with curved surfaces suspended from radial arms which are connected to a swing bearing. A continuous water supply fed to the curved surfaces of the suspended objects cause a horizontal force to be generated and this force causes the rotating assembly to rotate in a sustainable manner. This method can be used to construct low head hydro electricity generation systems or on a smaller scale water features, with rotational elements, for decorative purposes.

Abstract: An energy-creating and storage device and method wherein a stored natural fluid is used to generate electricity which is both used and stored, and the fluid, after having driven the electricity producing turbine, is recirculated to be used again or channeled to a series of cascading units to capitalize on the remaining energy.

Abstract: A system for producing energy includes a solvent chamber, a pressure chamber and a semi-permeable barrier separating the solvent chamber from the pressure chamber. The solvent chamber holds a solvent, and the pressure chamber hold a solute solution comprising a solute dissolved in a solvent. The semi-permeable barrier is permeable to solvent molecules and impermeable to solute molecules. Solvent molecules effuse across the semi-permeable barrier into the solute solution of the closed pressure chamber to increase the pressure of the pressure chamber, thereby generating energy in the form of hydrostatic pressure. A conversion device may convert the increased pressure in the pressure chamber to energy. The solute solution may be expelled and recycled after use.