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20080253837 | SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY STORING AND DIVERTING WATER AMONG MULTIPLE RESERVOIRS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING UTILITY OF RENEWABLE WATER AND ENERGY RESOURCES THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE RIVER BASINS - A high altitude pumped-storage system for selectively integrating, storing, and distributing water and energy to increase the regional productivity of existing and future water and energy resources throughout multiple river basins is disclosed. This system addresses in part the increased requirement of supplying energy demands from a renewable energy source, such as wind, solar, or water generated power. The system includes at least one primary reservoir connected to multiple secondary reservoirs by conduits. The system allows for selectively distributing water and energy between secondary reservoirs and at least one primary reservoir. The system may comprise one or more hydroelectric power generation facilities. A method for increasing the regional efficiency of existing and future systems for producing, storing, and delivering energy from sources such as hydroelectric, wind and solar power from the water collected by the system described herein is also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20090052991 | STORM WATER FLOW RESTRICTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A feature of the present invention is it is adaptable to any pre-existing storm catch basin system. Another feature of the present invention is that it permits empirical analysis and verification of the draw down rate. Another feature is the present invention can be adjusted or modified to increase or decrease the rate of draw down after it has been installed to insure regulatory conditions are precisely met without difficulty. Changes in future regulatory draw down rates can be easily implemented. | 02-26-2009 |
20090074513 | OCEAN WATER DRAWING SYSTEM - An ocean water drawing system includes: a well; a working tunnel disposed underground and having an end segment distal from the well; a pipeline unit including a primary pipeline disposed in the working tunnel, and having one end extending sealingly into the well and the other end extending through the end segment of the working tunnel and into an ocean so as to permit ocean water to flow into the well through the primary pipeline; and an access tunnel isolated from the well and extending downwardly from a ground surface to intersect the working tunnel so as to communicate spatially with the working tunnel and so as to permit access into the end segment of the working tunnel for operation and maintenance of the primary pipeline. | 03-19-2009 |
20090074514 | DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A flow limiting inlet structure is designed to collect water or other fluids in a pool above grade, and to provide improved capture of sediments and surface pollutants such as oils and greases in the pool, while regulating the flow of water or other fluids during discharge into an outlet pipe. In a conventional storm water detention basin a vertical cylindrical discharge structure can be used to regulate the basin water depth and discharge flow rate of storm water out of the detention basin, in conjunction with the use of a specially designed baffle system that prevents the release of any greases or oils floating on the water surface while capturing any floating trash or debris. | 03-19-2009 |
20090196692 | PIG PUMPING UNIT AND METHOD - A pumping unit is provided that controls fluid pressure in a pipe being traversed according to the degree of resistance encountered by a pig traversing the pipe under fluid pressure. Increasing fluid pressure in constricted areas enables an intelligent pig to traverse the pipe with a more uniform speed by controlling the fluid velocity. | 08-06-2009 |
20090269139 | FLUID CONVERSION CONDUIT - A fluid diversion conduit is described for diverting the flow of fluid, and particularly for diverting water from a stream to a discharge location. The discharge end of the duct has a segment of gradually enlarging cross sectional area, forming a hydraulic flow diffuser. Water flow through this segment is thereby slowed as the flow area increases, and most of the dynamic head of the water flow is recovered, improving flow capacity of the conduit. The rate of flow through the conduit may be monitored and controlled to achieve streamline flow in the diffuser section, and to prevent air from entering the diffuser section. Air entering the conduit may be expelled or otherwise displaced from the conduit. | 10-29-2009 |
20100202834 | Snow transportation system - A method for collecting and transporting snow includes the steps of providing a snow blower mounted to an inclined alpine mountain-side and a pipe cooperating with the snow blower to remove snow from the snow blower to a downhill location remote from the snow blower, urging snow into the snow blower and propelling snow from the snow blower into the pipe via a diffuser, transporting the snow downhill in the pipe, and delivering the snow from the pipe at a downhill location below the elevation of the snow blower. | 08-12-2010 |
20110013987 | GUIDE APPARATUS FOR INDUCING DOWNWARD FLOW OF SURFACE WATER - A guide apparatus for inducing the downward flow of surface water guides a water flow, formed by a tidal current or a wind-driven current, to guide the surface water toward deep water, thereby mixing polluted surface water with deep water such that supersaturated dissolved oxygen of the surface water is transferred to the deep water, and thus, oxygen is fed into a predetermined region of the deep water, which is being rotten due to the deficiency of dissolved oxygen, thereby allowing aerobic microorganisms to metabolize. The guide apparatus includes a hollow floating unit, which is immersed in the water; a balance unit placed on a top end of the floating unit to balance the floating unit; and a balance member attached to a bottom end of the floating unit to allow the floating unit to be erected and balanced on the water surface and in the water. | 01-20-2011 |
20110033240 | PASSIVE OCEAN CURRENT DEFLECTOR - A passive ocean current deflector has an elongated conduit positionable in an ocean with its lower inlet end below the euphotic zone and anchored in place and its upper outlet end positioned in the euphotic zone and retained in place. Ocean currents direct cooler, nutrient rich ocean water into the inlet end and upwardly through the conduit to exit out the outlet end to intermix with water in the euphotic zone. | 02-10-2011 |
20110182668 | Flood Control Method - A method of water capture by pin-pointing likely excess flow locations and preventing flood damage. Captured water into temporary storage such as tanks, reservoirs, fabric tube arrays, or available lakes, can ultimately provide fresh water augmentation in many regions. Captured water will be tested, treated as needed, reclaimed and identified into central online storage sites. Not needed excess flows would be released after storm season. By flood damage and clean up avoidance, it provides ultimate long term flood pollution abatement for homes, businesses, farms and communities of affected US waterways. | 07-28-2011 |
20120134749 | Using noble gas geochemistry to evaluate fluid migration in hydrocarbon bearing black shales - American energy costs steadily increase leading to increased unconventional energy use. However, scientific barriers prevent widespread and economic development of these resources. In gas shale plays, resource utilization is limited by the understanding of how hydrocarbons and other fluids migrate in fractured rock. This limits industry's ability to extract hydrocarbons with enhanced recovery methods; prevents exploration in areas where hydrocarbons do not collect in traditional traps; and could unfortunately lead to dangerous environmental consequences such as contaminated groundwater. To address these concerns, the present invention integrates geochemical and geostructural techniques in a novel method for evaluating and optimizing the placement and drilling strategies of extraction wells in hydrocarbon rich black shales. By correctly choosing hydrocarbon “sweet spots” companies can reduce the number of unprofitable wells, choose directional drilling and completion strategies to accurately reflect the subsurface, and better select prime small- and full-field reservoirs. | 05-31-2012 |
20120155965 | Gravity-fed basin - A device for discharging industrial water into a receiving body of water is provided. The device includes a gravity-fed basin having a gravity cylinder, the gravity cylinder includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening, the inlet opening forming an overflow crest. A throttle member connected to a float gauge by means of a guide rod is disposed inside the gravity cylinder and vertical swirl vanes are disposed between the gravity-fed basin and the gravity cylinder. | 06-21-2012 |
20120315092 | TIDEWATER CONTROL SYSTEM - A system and method for assisting the flow of water in rivers, streams and tributaries using the propulsive power of anchored marine vessels to move water in the direction of flow to aid flow and lower water levels in rivers, streams and tributaries. | 12-13-2012 |
20130058723 | Apparatus and Method for Limiting Ice Formation - A container adapted to be placed near a walkway or road and adapted to receive a solid ice prevention composition such as salt pellets. The container has an entrance opening and an exit opening. The entrance opening of the container may be connected to a downspout directly or via a connecting member to direct water from the downspout into the container. Water enters the container through the entrance opening and mixes with the ice prevention composition to create a solution having a reduced freezing point. The solution exits the container through the exit opening where it is able to flow in its liquid state even after the ambient air temperature falls below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit. | 03-07-2013 |
20130078038 | Leach Field System - A wastewater system is provided. The system includes channels and conduits for wastewater guidance and discharge. High aspect ratio channels and one or more distribution conduits are provided in the system such that wastewater, such as septic wastewater, is discharged from the system and into the system surroundings. The high aspect ratio channels are spaced apart from each other to allow for the discharge of the wastewater effluent from the system between the channels. The channels have a high height to width aspect ratio. | 03-28-2013 |
20130115003 | Integrated Bulk Fluids Management System - Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for controlling a flow of water and methods of assembly of modular storage and controlled outflow systems having indirect flow of water through the system. Modular systems for controlling a flow of water having beams extending across the modules to direct the flow of water in an indirect manner or a serpentine or semi-serpentine manner. Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for treatment and filtration of water. | 05-09-2013 |
20130216310 | SYSTEM FOR FLUID CONTAINMENT AND VENTING - Systems and methods for controlling subterranean fluid flow. The system utilizes a fluid impervious geotextile material comprising geotextile fabric having a polymeric material thereon, and a fluid distribution system comprising an array of perforated pipes in fluid communication with a vent. The system may include a plurality of geotextile anchors. | 08-22-2013 |
20130330127 | DOWNSPOUT DISSIPATOR - A dissipator for providing controlled water drainage from a downspout. The dissipator comprises a base and a cover plate. The base provides engagement with a downspout and the cover plate is configured to mount to a portion of the base, defining at least one drainage hole. A skirt portion of the base couples to the downspout so that the at least one drainage hole of the cover plate provides controlled water drainage by dissipating the water flowing within the downspout and through the dissipator. | 12-12-2013 |
20140056645 | Flood Control Method - Provided is a method of identifying and locating high probability areas along a waterway that are likely to flood using real-time data processing of stream gauges and dispatching water capture teams to preventing flooding of the waterway. Water is diverged, blocked, or captured along the waterway to prevent flooding in residential areas. Water is captured in temporary storage devices such as tanks, reservoirs, fabric tube arrays, or available reservoirs, whereafter the collected water can then be analyzed and repurposed after the event. Captured water is tested, treated, and identified. The water can be repurposed or released after the event as necessary. The present method provides a preemptive and long term flood control means for waterways across the country by collecting public source data into a single database, mapping available data points, locating at-risk areas, and coordinating with authorities to divert the water and prepare the local population. | 02-27-2014 |
20140112719 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELTING OF ARCTIC SEA ICE - Seawater is prevented from flowing from the Pacific Ocean into the Arctic Ocean through the Bering Strait, thereby inhibiting melting of Arctic sea ice. Fences are set for blocking seawater in the Bering Strait from the sea surface down to a certain depth, and, of seawater flowing into the Arctic Ocean from the Pacific Ocean, seawater in the vicinity of the sea surface is prevented from flowing into the Arctic Ocean by using the fences. | 04-24-2014 |
20140147211 | System and method of water flow quantity equalization - A method of removing water from a water body, such as a stream or river, upstream from an existing authorized stream diversion, while simultaneously, adding water (not native to the watershed), downstream of the new authorized diversion location, in a manner to not change or influence, the flow quantity or availability, historically passing a point downstream of the new location of non-tributary water introduced into the stream or river. | 05-29-2014 |
20140241804 | Passive Underground Flood Protection - This disclosure is generally drawn to methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus related to reducing and/or restricting water from entering underground transportation systems. Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus relate to reducing and/or restricting water from entering underground transportation systems via vents based on the weight of the water, while not restricting ventilation airflow when water is not present. Some example systems for restricting water flow in a surface vent may include a frame configured to receive water, a door pivotally coupled to the frame (where the door may pivot between a first position and a second position), and a reservoir pivotally coupled to the door. The reservoir may collect the received water and may cause the door to pivot between the first position and the second position based on a weight of the collected water. | 08-28-2014 |
20140341653 | Module and Method for Managing Water and Other Fluids - Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section. | 11-20-2014 |
20150098764 | Systems and Methods for Creating Gravel Bars - A system and method for creating sand bars or gravel bars in fresh water includes the use of a hopper to mix pressurized water and gavel to create slurry. The slurry is discharged by a worker in the water so as to make a gravel bar or other structure to help restore wild life. A new hopper | 04-09-2015 |