This invention discloses a
tidal power generation vessel and its power generation method, belonging to the technical field of tidal energy vessel equipment. The power generation vessel is equipped with a converging-
diffusion pipe power generation device, consisting of an inlet converging section, a straight
throat, and an expanding section connected sequentially. Both the converging and expanding sections have a single-sided inclination angle of 5°–18°, and both sections have
helical rifling on their inner walls, with the
rifling having a grooved or convex
ridge structure. An axial-flow
turbine is installed in the 30%–70% inlet section of the expanding section, and is connected to the onboard generator set. This invention uses
helical rifling to create a composite axial and circumferential flow pattern in the
water flow, achieving the conversion of axial
kinetic energy into static pressure energy and circumferential rotational
kinetic energy in the expanding section, driving the
turbine to generate
electricity within a stable flow field range. This invention offers flexible deployment, convenient transportation and maintenance, optimized flow field and
energy distribution, reduced
cavitation, blade
erosion, and engine vibration, saves on
consumables, and ensures stable operation, making it suitable for the long-term development and utilization of tidal energy at sea.