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KINETIC POWER GENERATION

Technology Principles
  • The technology is based on the consistent use of physical laws and forces of nature

  • Uses the energy differences between two mechanical systems as well as the available natural forces

    • Buoyancy – An upwards force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object. In a column of fluid, pressure increases with depth as a result of the weight of the overlying fluid

    • Gravitation – It is a natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies attract each other. It is most commonly recognized and experienced as the agent that gives weight to physical objects and causes physical objects to fall toward the ground when dropped from a height

    • Gravitational Potential Energy - The energy of an object associated with its position in a gravitational field, is called gravitational potential energy. The gravitational potential energy of an object is affected by three factors, which include mass of the object, height to which it is raised, and the pull of gravity at that point.

    • Kinetic Energy – Is the energy an object possesses due to its motion

  • Consists of column filled with water wherein buoyancy chambers are submerged and connected to a rotating chain mechanism

  • The rotating mechanism serves to direct the circular movement of the chambers from the bottom to the top of the well

  • At the bottom, the individual chambers are filled with air and under the influence of buoyancy forces gains thrust towards the top.

  • When the first chamber is filled with air, the entire system is set in motion. As the first chamber moves upwards, subsequent chambers sequentially moves into position to be filled with air.

  • This ensures a continuous upward movement of the chambers

  • When the chambers reach the top the air in the chambers are displaced with water which results in their submergence towards the bottom of the well

Environmental Impacts and benefits

  • Renewable energy source

  • Low carbon footprint

  • Not dependent on exogenous power sources for example wind or the sun

  • Clean green technology with no air emissions and minimum effluents

  • Noise is limited to the air compressor but can be reduced to acceptable levels depending on placement and insulation

  • Low visual impact

  • Limited land-use when compared to alternative sources

Benefits

  • Can be located close to the off-taker / buyer

    • Short-distance transmission and distribution networks

  • Renewable energy source

  • Clean technology

    • No air emissions

    • Minimal water consumption

    • Minimal effluents

    • No waste products

  • Uninterrupted power generation capability

    • Firm supply installations

    • No exogenous energy sources i.e. wind, solar, water

    • Baseload capable

  • Modular and easy expandable

  • Small footprint

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