FLUID TURBINE SYSTEMS FOR HARNESSING LIGHT RADIANT ENERGY, THERMAL ENERGY AND KINETIC ENERGY IN VEHICLES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF

摘要

A fluid turbine system is provided for harnessing light radiant energy, thermal energy and/or kinetic energy of a vehicle. At least one fluid tube is coupled with a body portion of the vehicle. At least a portion of the at least one fluid tube is positioned proximal to the vehicle's roof, the trunk and/or hood. The at least one fluid tube contains a fluid configured to expand in response to receiving light radiant energy or thermal energy. At least one fluid turbine is coupled with the at least one fluid tube and has blades configured to be rotated by the fluid. A generator converts kinetic energy from the rotation of the blades of the at least one fluid turbine to electrical energy stored in the battery. Valves and/or pumps may control the fluid flow for enhancing generation of electrical energy using light radiant energy, thermal energy and/or kinetic energy.

主权项

1. A vehicle having a battery for storing electrical energy, the vehicle comprising:
a body portion having a roof, a trunk with a top surface, and a hood; at least one fluid tube coupled with the body portion, at least a portion of the at least one fluid tube positioned proximal to at least one of the roof, the top surface of the trunk, or the hood, the at least one fluid tube containing a fluid configured to expand in response to receiving thermal energy or light radiant energy; at least one fluid turbine coupled with the at least one fluid tube and having blades configured to be rotated by the fluid; and a generator coupled with the at least one fluid turbine for converting kinetic energy from the rotation of the blades of the at least one fluid turbine to electrical energy stored in the battery.