Serge James Grant

US Patent:

52065375, Apr 27, 1993

Filed:

Sep 24, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/587051

Inventors:

Jose L. A. Alejandro - Galveston TX
Serge J. Grant - Galveston TX

Assignee:

ECM International Inc. - Tacoma WA

International Classification:

F03D 1100

US Classification:

290 1R

Abstract:

The specification discloses an Energy Producing Conglomerate (EPCON) system using wind energy, solar panels, and steam turbines producing electricity from the kinetic energy of the wind and the thermal energy of the sun. A novel single shaft configuration that supports multiple induction generators which are driven by rotors of four windtraps and/or by steam turbines which receive steam pressure from solar panels. The steam is generated by solar lens panels. Solar parabolic collector dish or a natural gas steam boiler are also contemplated in the EPCON system. The energy producing field consists of up to a thousand of these windtrap units supported by a common water resource. A system controller supports the system by monitoring wind speeds, sun intensity, and load requirements and activates or deactivates system elements. An interconnect to a utility line and/or energy storage facility is part of the system.