Multi-purpose pumped storage facility
AssigneeWindmarket, LLC
InventorGeorge J. Igel, V
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Abstract
A pumped storage facility combined with at least a seating area constructed on a bank of an upper reservoir facing a lower reservoir. The lower reservoir includes a track around the shore thereof so that spectators in the seating area can view the track. A performance area is constructed adjacent the track along the lower reservoir, and can be built over the water on piers if needed. Thus, racing events can take place on the track and be viewed by spectators in the seating area. A parking lot drains water into the lower reservoir.
Claims7
An improved pumped storage facility having an upper reservoir with a bank retaining water therein and a lower reservoir at different elevation than the upper reservoir, means for pumping water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir, and means for generating electrical power when water flows from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir, the improvement comprising:
- (a) a seating area constructed on at least a portion of the bank of the upper reservoir facing the lower reservoir;
- (b) a track constructed around the lower reservoir that is visible from the seating area;
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- (c) a performance area that is adjacent to the track.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.