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US 8,011,903 B2Granted
Systems and methods for energizing and distributing fluids
OwnerRobert William Pollackinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides various pumps and compressors for energizing fluids. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, pumps are provided for compressing hydrogen gas produced by electrolysis at a first location. The pump includes a bore with a piston disposed in the bore, and a magnetic drive external to the bore. The piston is moved through the bore to compress the fluid using permanent magnets or electromagnets. Using the disclosed embodiments, hydrogen compressed at a first location can be directed to a second location, such as a power plant or a fueling station.
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A fluid pump, comprising:
- a) a generally sealed vessel defining a longitudinal bore therein, wherein the longitudinal bore defines a central axis along a centerline of the bore, and wherein the only passages through the vessel leading into the bore include at least one working fluid inlet and at least one working fluid outlet;
- b) a piston adapted and configured to be received in the bore;
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- c) a magnetic drive external to the bore, including:
- i) a first magnet disposed proximate a first end of the bore adapted to rotate about a first axis generally perpendicular to the central axis;
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- ii) a second magnet disposed proximate a second end of the bore adapted to rotate about a second axis generally perpendicular to the central axis;
- wherein the magnetic drive is adapted and configured to cause the piston to move along a path defined by the bore when the first magnet is rotated about the first axis and the second magnet is rotated about the second axis.
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