Power generation through artificial transpiration

摘要

A method and apparatus for transporting a fluid wherein a pressure difference for causing transport of the fluid to occur is generated by membrane, which may include a network of pores, preferably arranged in artificial leaves, in fluid communication with the fluid and in contact with an environment facilitating vaporization of the fluid via the membrane, the apparatus including a mechanical apparatus for recovering useable energy from the transport of the fluid across the membrane.

主权项

1. An apparatus for transporting a fluid wherein a pressure difference for causing transport of said fluid to occur is generated by a membrane in fluid communication with said fluid and in contact with an environment facilitating vaporization of said fluid via said membrane, the apparatus including a power conversion unit for producing useable energy in the form of electricity from said transport of said fluid, said membrane being in fluid communication with and downstream of said power conversion unit.