# US 10,865,762 B1 · Scalable fluid generator array

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- Number: US 10,865,762 B1
- Document ID: US10865762B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/712,793
- Filed: 2019-12-12
- Granted: 2020-12-15
- Earliest claimed: 2018-02-14
- Assignees: Mirko Dusan Vojnovic
- Applicants: Mirko Dusan Vojnovic
- Inventors: Mirko Dusan Vojnovic
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10865762B1

## CPC

- F03B 13/00: Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus (if the apparatus aspects are predominant, see the relevant subclasses for such apparatus, e.g. H02K7/18); Power stations or aggregates (incorporating only machines or engines of positive-displacement type F03C; hydraulic engineering aspects E02B; {combinations with wind energy converters F03D9/008})
- F03B 13/08: Machine or engine aggregates in dams or the like; Conduits therefor {, e.g. diffusors (bulb groups F03B13/105)}
- H01M 10/46: Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus (circuits for charging H02J7/00)
- H02J 1/108: having arrangements for blocking reverse current flow, e.g. using diodes (H02J1/12 takes precedence)
- H02J 3/466: Scheduling or selectively controlling the operation of the generators or sources, e.g. connecting or disconnecting generators to meet a demand
- H02J 7/34: Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering (H02J7/14 takes precedence)
- H02P 9/04: Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
- F05B 2220/20: within closed fluid conduits, e.g. pipes
- F05B 2220/602: with energy recovery turbines
- F05B 2240/40: Use of a multiplicity of similar components
- F05B 2250/82: Micromachines
- H01M 2220/10: Batteries in stationary systems, e.g. emergency power source in plant
- H02P 2101/10: for water-driven turbines
- Y02B 10/50: Hydropower in dwellings
- Y02E 10/20: Hydro energy
- Y02E 60/10: Energy storage using batteries
- F03B: MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS (positive-displacement engines for liquid F03C; machines for liquids and gases F01; positive-displacement machines for liquids F04, rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type F16H41/00)
- H01M: PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- H02P: CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
- F05B: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
- Y02B: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
- Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION

## Abstract

Scalable Fluid Generator Array to utilize an adaptable grid of generators that are controlled by the end user's fluid demand, or available fluid supply, such that flow of fluid through every generator is always near optimum and working with maximum power conversion efficiency. The Fluid Generator Array is scalable to match the end user's power requirements.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for power generation through movement of fluid comprising:
a plurality of power generating cells;
a plurality of actuatable fluid gates;
a piping;
a means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of turbines within said plurality of power generating cells;
an electronic means capable of (i) an electronic process of storing and executing power optimization algorithm, (ii) interpreting input from said means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of said turbines, and (iii) controlling said actuatable fluid gates, operating so that flow of fluid is kept approximately at optimum or near optimum for said plurality of power generating cells;
said piping capable of providing an input path for receiving moving fluid at an inlet, branching moving fluid through said apparatus, mechanically connecting said plurality of power generating cells and said plurality of actuatable fluid gates, and providing an output path for moving fluid at an outlet;
said plurality of actuatable fluid gates capable of opening and closing paths for flow of fluid through said plurality of power generating cells;
said plurality of actuatable fluid gates is mechanically connected to said plurality of power generating cells via said piping;
said means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of said turbines, connected such that said means for measuring collects information from said plurality of power generating cells or from fluid flow, and sends information to said electronic means;
said electronic means connected to said plurality of actuatable fluid gates such that said electronic means controls opening and closing of paths for flow of fluid through said plurality of power generating cells;
said plurality of power generating cells comprising of individual cells in an electrically interconnected modular arrangement;
said plurality of power generating cells comprising of said cells in a mechanically interconnected modular arrangement;
said plurality of power generating cells where said cells operate independently of each other, or jointly, within said plurality of power generating cells and are interchangeable with each other in a plurality of positions within said plurality of power generating cells;
whereby said plurality of power generating cells are positioned to receive kinetic energy from the movement of fluid, wherein said plurality of power generating cells convert said energy by the movement of said turbine within each said cell.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 where said means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of turbines is replaced by a means for quantification of bulk fluid movement where said means for quantification of bulk fluid movement is mechanically connected at said inlet or at said outlet.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2 further including electronic gates connected such that they are capable of preventing electrical loading of non-operable said power cells.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2 further including a backup battery capable of providing power to said apparatus for operation.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2 further including a charger connected such that the charger retrieves power generated by said plurality power generating cells and charging a backup battery.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further including electronic gates connected such that they are capable of preventing electrical loading of non-operable said power cells.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further including a backup battery capable of providing power to said apparatus for operation.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further including a charger connected such that the charger retrieves power generated by said plurality of power generating cells and charging a backup battery.

### Claim 9

A method for increasing efficiency of power generation through movement of fluid while preserving intensity of flow and pressure of moving fluid comprising:
a plurality of power generating cells;
a plurality of actuatable fluid gates;
a piping;
a means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of turbines within said plurality of power generating cells;
an electronic means capable of (i) an electronic process of storing and executing power optimization algorithm, (ii) interpreting input from said means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of said turbines, and (iii) controlling said actuatable fluid gates, operating so that flow of fluid is kept approximately at optimum or near optimum for said plurality of power generating cells;
said piping capable of providing an input path for receiving moving fluid at an inlet, branching moving fluid through said apparatus, mechanically connecting said plurality of power generating cells and said plurality of actuatable fluid gates, and providing an output path for moving fluid at an outlet;
said plurality of actuatable fluid gates capable of opening and closing paths for flow of fluid through said plurality of power generating cells;
said plurality of actuatable fluid gates is mechanically connected to said plurality of power generating cells via said piping;
said means for measuring predetermined optimum rotation of said turbines connected such that said means for measuring collects information from said plurality of power generating cells or from fluid flow, and sends information to said electronic means;
said electronic means connected to said plurality of actuatable fluid gates such that said electronic means controls opening and closing of paths for flow of fluid through said plurality of power generating cells;
said plurality of power generating cells comprising of individual cells in an electrically interconnected modular arrangement;
said plurality of power generating cells comprising of said cells in a mechanically interconnected modular arrangement;
said plurality of power generating cells where said cells operate independently of each other, or jointly, within said plurality of power generating cells and are interchangeable with each other in a plurality of positions within said plurality of power generating cells;
said plurality of power generating cells are positioned to receive kinetic energy from the movement of fluid, wherein said plurality of power generating cells convert said energy by the movement of said turbine within each said cell;
whereby said plurality of power generating cells are configured such that said apparatus is (i) adaptable to utilize a wide range of fluid flow usages in a single installation, (ii) said apparatus is always operating at said power generating cells' optimum fluid flow, thus increased efficiency, (iii) said apparatus is configured to have adaptable parallel fluid flow paths thus minimally affecting fluid pressure and flow, and (iv) said power generating cells operating in configuration so that non operating power generating cells engage to receive excess fluid flow, in order to prevent overloading of already engaged and operating power generating cells.

### Claim 10

An apparatus for power generation through movement of fluid comprising:
a plurality of power generating cells arranged in parallel channels such that said apparatus prevents overloading or underutilization of said power generating cells by correspondingly opening or closing said parallel channels to keep approximately optimum flow of the fluid through each of said power generating cells.