System and method of using differential elevation induced energy for the purpose of storing water underground

摘要

An underground water storage system filled without pumps is provided. The underground water storage system comprises a water source at a first elevation and an underground water storage facility at a second elevation, less than the first elevation. The underground water storage facility is in fluid communication with the water source by a piping and valve system. The pressure difference between the water source at the first elevation and the underground water storage facility provides the motive force to fill the underground water storage system.

主权项

1. A naturally powered system for underground fluid storage, comprising:
a fluid source located at first elevation; an underground fluid storage facility substantially bounded by one or more water impermeable barriers located at a second elevation wherein the second elevation is below the first elevation; and a piping and valve system having an inlet proximal the fluid source and an outlet proximal the underground fluid storage facility placing the fluid source in fluid communication with the underground fluid storage facility wherein a hydraulic head of the fluid source and piping and valve system causes fluid to fill the underground fluid storage facility.