Energy systems, energy devices, energy utilization methods, and energy transfer methods
AssigneeDemand Energy Networks, Inc.
InventorScott Robert Hamilton
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Abstract
Energy systems, energy devices, energy utilization methods, and energy transfer methods are described. In one arrangement, energy utilization methods include providing first energy from a power grid to an induction generator at a first moment in time; using the induction generator and the first energy from the power grid, charging an energy storage device; using second energy from the energy storage device, powering a motor causing the induction generator to generate third energy during a second moment in time; and providing the third energy to the power grid. Other arrangements are described.
Claims38
An energy device comprising:
- a motor configured to utilize electrical energy to provide a rotational force;
- an induction generator which is configured to receive the rotational force provided by the motor and to generate electrical energy as a result of the received rotational force;
- an interface which is configured to conduct the electrical energy generated by the induction generator to an AC power grid which is electrically coupled with the interface;
- electrical energy storage circuitry configured to store electrical energy from a power source which is distinct from the AC power grid;
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- wherein the electrical energy storage circuitry provides stored electrical energy to the motor to be utilized by the motor to provide the rotational force.
An energy transfer method comprising:
- using a motor, generating a rotational force;
- providing the rotational force to an induction generator;
- using the induction generator, generating electrical energy as a result of the providing the rotational force;
- conducting the electrical energy generated by the induction generator to an AC power grid;
- using electrical energy storage circuitry, storing electrical energy from a power source which is distinct from the AC power grid;
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- providing electrical energy from the electrical energy storage circuitry to the motor to be utilized by the motor to generate the rotational force.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.