113results about "Energy supply" patented technology

The invention discloses an on-site monitoring system for the performance of an elastic loose type anchorage system suitable for deep-sea buoys, and particularly relates to the field of deep-sea monitoring. The on-site monitoring system auxiliary comprises a central processing module, wherein the output end of the central processing module is separately connected with an information display module,an information storage module, an auxiliary recovery module and a driving module, and the input end of the central processing module is separately connected with a power supply module, a monitoring module, a correction module and a positioning module. According to the on-site monitoring system for the performance of the elastic loose type anchorage system suitable for the deep-sea buoys, the auxiliary recovery module is arranged, air bags are installed at a plurality of node positions on the anchorage system, a booster pump in a pressurization unit is used, outside air is conveyed into a floating ball unit through a pipeline unit, so that the retractable air bags are enabled to bulge upwards to float, the whole anchor system is directly floated in sections, people conveniently recycle theanchorage system greatly, the workload during the recycling process is reduced, and the practicability is high.

A system for a boat includes a first guideway installed under a main deck of the boat, a first battery pack coupled to the first guideway under the main deck, and a first actuator configured to move the first battery pack along the first guideway. A controller is electrically and / or signally coupled with the first actuator. A user input device is electrically and / or signally coupled with the controller. The controller is configured to control the first actuator to move the first battery pack along the first guideway in response to an input to the user input device so as to relocate the weight of the first battery pack under the main deck.

Provided is a resin floating plate for a solar panel that suppresses expansion and contraction. A resin floating plate for a solar panel is provided, which is characterized by including: an annular floating plate portion formed to be hollow, and a concave portion having a peripheral wall provided within the annular floating plate portion, the concave portion being formed such that a back wall surface is recessed toward a front wall surface in a manner capable of accommodating air, and at least a part of the back wall within the concave portion is integrated with the front wall.

A green power integrated hub for ocean cruise ships, which hub comprises a relay mother ship hull (1) and a green energy complex. The relay mother ship hull (1) cruises on a fixed schedule along a designated route between fixed locations. The green energy complex is arranged at the starting point of the route of the relay mother ship hull (1) and is used for re-fueling the relay mother ship hull (1). Ten connection assemblies are respectively arranged on two sides of the relay mother ship hull (1) and are used for connecting cruise ships (16) located on both sides. Two personnel access galleries (17) are respectively connected to the two sides of the relay mother ship hull (1) and are used for communicating the cruise ships (16) on both sides with the relay mother ship hull (1). Each connection assembly comprises a structural reinforcing member (14), a connecting arm support (13), a connecting arm device (12) and a hull connecting member (11). The structural reinforcing member (14) is arranged on a side wall of the relay mother ship hull (1).

A buoyant module and system comprising: a plurality of buoyant modules, each comprising, a base configured for being buoyantly supported within a body of water; and a fluid-holding container; a framework comprising frame members configured for rigidly interconnecting said modules; a plurality of pipes fluidically connecting said fluid-holding containers; and a control unit in fluid communication with each of said containers, wherein the control unit is configured for selectively adjusting a fluid level within said fluid-holding containers.

Method for transferring fluid between a first offshore assembly located in a body of water and an assembly floating on the body of water, assembly and associated installation. The method comprises the following steps: installation and mechanical tensioning of a plurality of mooring lines (70) between the offshore assembly (12) and the floating assembly (16), each mooring line (70) having an active length (76) under mechanical tension between a first point and a second point; fluid connection between a first capacity (22) and a second capacity (44) via a fluid transfer system (64), and fluid transfer between the first capacity (22) and the second capacity (44); continuous measurement of the mechanical tension applied over the active length (76) of at least one mooring line (70);control, by a control system (62) of the active length (76) of at least one mooring line (70), to maintain the mechanical tension applied to at least one mooring line (70) within a predefined mechanical tension range. Figure for the abbreviation: figure 1;

A marine vessel and a method of operating the marine vessel. The marine vessel comprises a power generation system comprising a nuclear reactor and a generator. The nuclear reactor is coupled with the generator to generate electricity. The marine vessel may also include a propulsion system including an engine and a propeller that receives torque from the engine to move the hull through a body of water surrounding the hull. The marine vessel may be part of a temporary power system having a cable that electrically connects the generator with an onshore power distribution system. A plurality of buoys may support the cable between the marine vessel and the onshore power distribution system. A method of operating the marine vessel may include starting the nuclear reactor while the marine vessel is sailing and maintaining the nuclear reactor in a standby state.

Water buoys sense water characteristics and wirelessly transfer the water characteristics for delivery to a computer system. The computer system receives the water characteristics wirelessly transferred by the water buoys. The computer system receives a location and a user water condition preference transferred by a user communication device. The computer system processes the water characteristics, the location, and the user water condition preference, and in response, generates and transfers water condition information for the location for delivery to the user communication device.

The invention relates to a floating platform (1) comprising a pedestal frame (100) configured to function as a support for a structure, wherein the pedestal frame (100) is attached to a base plate (200) by means of a plurality of pillars (300) such that, during operation, the pedestal frame (100) is supported by the base plate (200) via the pillars (300), wherein the floating platform (1) comprises a plurality of immersion floats (400) projecting from the base plate (200) to an intermediate distance between the base plate (200) and the maximum height of the pillars (300) above the base plate (200). It also includes a geometry that allows the platform to be manufactured exclusively with flat panels.

The invention provides a method for handling a wind turbine rotor blade (11) of a horizontal axis wind turbine (1), which wind turbine comprises a tower (14) supported by and fixed to a foundation (17), a nacelle (15) on the tower, and a rotor hub (18) rotatably mounted to the nacelle, the method comprising - fixedly mounting a blade supporting device (21a, 21b) to the foundation and / or to the wind turbine, - lifting the blade to the hub, or lowering the blade from the hub, and - positioning the blade on the blade supporting device (21a, 21b) so as to be supported by the blade supporting device, before the blade is lifted to the hub, or upon lowering the blade from the hub.

An earthing connection device for an earthing system of an offshore structure includes at least one earthing connector configured to be inserted in an underwater ground in an installed state of the earthing connection device. At least one electrical connector is electrically connected to the at least one earthing connector. The least one electrical connector is configured to connect the electrical connector with at least one armoring wire of at least one armoring layer of the submarine cable.

An offshore wind turbine (1) erected in a body of water comprising a generator (2), a base (5), a nacelle (6), a tower (4) having a first end mounted to the base (5) and a second end supporting the nacelle (6), an electrolytic unit (3) electrically powered by the generator (2) to produce hydrogen (6) from an input fluid (9), in particular water, and a fluid supply assembly (21) for supplying the input fluid (9) from a fluid inlet (23) arranged below a water level (31) to the electrolytic unit (3) arranged above the water level (31), wherein the fluid supply assembly (21) comprises a pump (24) and a fluid connection (22) between the fluid inlet (23) and the electrolytic unit (3).

A floating platform (1) comprising a pedestal frame (100) configured to serve as a support for a structure, wherein the pedestal frame (100) is attached to a bottom plate (200) by means of a plurality of pillars (300) such that, in operating condition, the pedestal frame (100) is supported by the bottom plate (200) by means of the pillars (300), wherein the floating platform (1) comprises a plurality of immersion floats (400) projecting from the bottom plate (200) to an intermediate distance between the bottom plate (200) and the maximum height above the bottom plate (200) of the pillars (300). It also includes a geometry that allows the platform to be manufactured exclusively with flat panels.

Provided herein is method for transferring fluid between a first offshore assembly located in a body of water and an assembly floating on the body of water, associated assembly and facility. The method includes the following steps: installing and mechanical tensioning of a plurality of mooring lines between the offshore assembly and the floating assembly, each mooring line having an active length under mechanical tension between a first point and a second point; fluidic connection between a first capacity and a second capacity via a fluid transfer system, and transfer of fluid between the first capacity and the second capacity; continuous measurement of the mechanical tension applied to the active length of at least one mooring line; and control of the active length of the at least one mooring line by a controller, to keep the mechanical tension applied to the at least one mooring line within a preset mechanical tension interval.

A floating area consisting of a semi-rigid floating structure, capable of following the ups and downs of the waves. It can be located close to the shore as well as in high seas, carrying a rigid structure, which acts like a bridge between the waves and provides a substantially stable surface for mounting structures for human activities, which remains above the water level. The floating area can be mechanically fixed in position by propellers that compensate for current and / or wind movements, by underwater weights attached to the rigid structure, or by ground posts attached to the rigid structure, so that the vertical degree of freedom of movement follows the movements of the waves or tides.

The present invention relates to a floating platform (1) comprising a base frame (100) configured to serve as a support for a structure wherein the base frame (100) is attached to a base plate (200) by a plurality of struts (300) such that during operation the base frame (100) is supported by the base plate (200) by the struts (300) wherein the base frame (100) is supported by the base plate (200) by the struts (300), the floating platform (1) comprises a plurality of submerged floats (400) protruding from the base plate (200) to an intermediate distance between the base plate (200) and the maximum height of the struts (300) above the base plate (200). It also includes geometries that allow the platform to be manufactured exclusively from a flat plate.

The method is for operating a traction device (3) of a floating vessel (1) that includes a kite (4) having a wing (5) provided with a leading edge (6), a flying line, at least one front line equipped with a clutch, and rear lines, the method includes making the wing (5) gain altitude, holding it only by the flying line, the front and rear lines remaining slack; subsequently, once an altitude has been reached, locking the at least one front line, by activating the clutch, enabling the at least one front line to be mechanically connected to the floating vessel (1); and releasing the flying line and keeping it slack.

A floating or semi-submersible installation (1) comprising a deck (2), a hull (3) having a deck covering the hull to form an enclosed space divided into compartments by bulkheads (4), and a wind turbine (5) having a mast, the base (6) of which is located below the deck and fixed to at least two of the bulkheads (4) by a foundation system (7) having free spaces (9), (10).

The present invention provides a semi-submersible wind turbine platform that can support a wind turbine while floating on water, and a method for manufacturing the semi-submersible wind turbine platform from a new cement-based composite material. [Solution] This method includes the steps of: determining the topology output of a wind turbine platform including multiple module sections made of a new cement-based composite (ACC) material in a first iteration; obtaining a second iteration from the topology output; and obtaining additional iterations by simulation to achieve a final model platform and a final model tower, the final model platform and final model tower including the layout of the multiple module sections and the connection between the platform and tower of the wind turbine platform.

A marine vessel and a method of operating the marine vessel. The marine vessel includes an electricity generation system having a nuclear reactor and an electrical generator. The nuclear reactor is coupled to the electrical generator to generate electricity. The marine vessel may also include a propulsion system having an engine and a propulsor that receives torque from the engine to move the hull through a body of water surrounding the hull. The marine vessel may be part of a temporary power system having an electrical cable electrically connecting the electrical generator to an onshore electrical distribution system. A plurality of buoys may support the electrical cable between the marine vessel and the onshore electrical distribution system. The method of operating the marine vessel may include starting up the nuclear reactor and maintaining the nuclear reactor in a standby condition, while the marine vessel is underway.

The disclosure relates generally to a wave energy harvester, comprising: a housing locatable aboard a floating platform; an armature coil fixedly mounted to the housing, the armature coil having a magnet associated therewith; and a body travelable along a track located within an interior of the housing, the body being coupled to the magnet; wherein, in use, wave-induced periodic motion of the floating platform results in reciprocating travel of the body along the track, with the travel of the body driving movement of the magnet with respect to the armature coil to thereby generate electricity.

Devices and methods are provided for harvesting kinetic energy. The devices can include a plurality of dielectric elastomeric membranes, a rigid connector rod, and a mountable support base. Membrane layers have a funnel-shape with a narrow opening portion and a wide perimeter portion. Membrane layers are adjacent to other membrane layers having an opposite orientation defined by the narrow opening portion and the wide perimeter portion. The narrow opening portions are coupled to a first end portion of the connector rod. The wide perimeter portions are fixed in relation to the support base. Application of linear force at a second end portion of the connector rod in a first direction causes at least a first membrane layer to stretch. Application of the force in a second direction opposite to the first direction causes at least a second membrane layer adjacent to the first membrane layer to stretch.

A semi-submersible floating structure providing a rotatable or extendable solar panel array giving quadruple the solar collecting area compared to the supporting structure. The solar panels are deployed and retracted by either electric motors, or with the aid of ballast tanks which are filled and emptied in sequence. The panels can be retracted when severe offshore weather conditions are encountered. A hydrogen generation plant based on an electrolysis system is also provided with a compression offtake or power generated is directly stored in battery energy storage system.

We provide floating offshore structures. [Solution] The floating offshore structure of the present invention includes a plurality of columns and a plurality of pontoons provided at the lower end of each of the columns, wherein a polygonal shape is formed by imaginary lines connecting the columns, the pontoons are provided inside the polygonal shape, the cross-sectional area of ​​the pontoons in the direction parallel to the seawater surface is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the columns in the direction parallel to the seawater surface, and the pontoons may have a shape that protrudes outward from the lower end of the columns.

The present invention discloses an upward cross-connected floating photovoltaic support system, which relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation. It includes a photovoltaic array backbone grid and a photovoltaic module support system. The photovoltaic array backbone grid includes a grid and a wave guard ring. The grid includes a transverse operation and maintenance passage and a longitudinal connection passage. The wave guard ring includes a transverse passage and a longitudinal passage. The photovoltaic module support system includes a photovoltaic module support unit, which is used to tilt and fix the photovoltaic modules. In the present invention, the photovoltaic module support unit is upward cross-connected and embedded in the longitudinal connection passage from the bottom of the longitudinal connection passage. The support floating body of the photovoltaic module support unit does not serve as the load of the connection floating body. The upward cross-connection of the support floating body embedded in the connection floating body can resist the deflection of the support floating body along the long side direction and enhance the stability.

A buoyant hydrodynamic pump is disclosed that can float on a surface of a body of water over which waves tend to pass. The pump incorporates an open-bottomed tube with a constriction. The tube partially encloses a substantial volume of water with which the tube's constriction interacts, creating and / or amplifying oscillations therein in response to wave action. Wave-driven oscillations result in periodic upward ejections of portions of the water inside the tube that can be collected in a reservoir that is at least partially positioned above the mean water level of the body of water, or pressurized by compressed air or gas, or both. Water within such a reservoir may return to the body of water via a turbine, thereby generating electrical power (making the device a wave engine), or else the device's pumping action can be used for other purposes such as water circulation, propulsion, or cloud seeding.

The invention provides a floating body for a photovoltaic power generation system and the photovoltaic power generation system. The floating body for a photovoltaic power generation system according to the present invention comprises: an upper structure having a flat-shaped installation part on one surface; a lower structure disposed to correspond to the upper structure and including a hemispherical shape protruding downward; and a fixing part for coupling the upper structure and the lower structure.

A buoyant hydrodynamic pump is disclosed that can float on a surface of a body of water over which waves tend to pass. The pump incorporates an open-bottomed tube with a constriction. The tube partially encloses a substantial volume of water with which the tube's constriction interacts, creating and / or amplifying oscillations therein in response to wave action. Wave-driven oscillations result in periodic upward ejections of portions of the water inside the tube that can be collected in a reservoir that is at least partially positioned above the mean water level of the body of water, or pressurized by compressed air or gas, or both. Water within such a reservoir may return to the body of water via a turbine, thereby generating electrical power (making the device a wave engine), or else the device's pumping action can be used for other purposes such as water circulation, propulsion, or cloud seeding.