An integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center

Abstract

The present invention discloses an integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center, including a tower, a wind power generation mechanism, a power supply system, a data center and a heat exchange mechanism. The data center is arranged inside the tower, and the power supply of the data center is provided by the wind power generation mechanism and / or the power supply system. The heat exchange mechanism is connected to the seawater, and the heat exchange mechanism is used to exchange heat between the seawater and the data center. The present invention integrates the data center into the tower of the offshore wind power. The data center can directly use the wind power generation mechanism to generate electricity and / or be connected to the power supply system of the offshore wind power. The offshore wind power has been connected to the onshore electricity and communication through submarine cables. The data center does not need to establish a separate shore station. The data center draws electricity nearby, and the cable loss is very small, which can effectively improve the efficiency of power use; the data center can directly exchange heat with the seawater outside the tower, and the seawater provides a continuous cold source, which can effectively save energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of wind power generation, and in particular to an integrated structure of offshore wind power and a data center. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the marine economy, the demand for marine resources from marine tourism, marine fisheries, marine military operations, offshore wind power, and submarine data centers has made the use of the ocean a difficult issue. Exploring new models for economical use of the ocean is a crucial step in conserving resources and protecting the environment, and a fundamental approach to promoting a fundamental shift in the way marine resources are used. Intensive use of the ocean is becoming increasingly crucial to the rapidly emerging marine economy.

[0003] Offshore wind power is typically used in coastal waters with depths ranging from 0 to 30 meters. Large-scale wind farms concentrate electricity at offshore booster stations, which are then transmitted to the onshore power grid via high-voltage submarine cables. Offshore wind power has become a key area of ​​renewable energy development due to its abundant resources, high utilization hours, land-saving nature, and suitability for large-scale development.

[0004] Submarine data centers are also deployed offshore at a depth of approximately 30 meters and connected to shore stations via submarine cables. Currently, compared to land-based data centers, submarine data centers require laying submarine cables, offshore infrastructure and ballast, ship maintenance, and a significant amount of shore-based resources. These factors limit the scale of submarine data center deployment.

[0005] Offshore wind power, a renewable energy source, and marine data centers, which are focused on energy conservation and emission reduction, are rapidly emerging in response to the growing needs of the marine economy. Their utilization of marine resources is essentially the same, but marine resources are limited, while the demand for them is unlimited. Therefore, this paper proposes a new model for intensive ocean utilization that combines offshore wind power and marine data centers. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide an integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] An integrated offshore wind power and data center structure includes a tower, a wind power generation mechanism, and a power supply system. The power supply system provides power for the wind power generation mechanism, and further includes:

[0009] a data center, the data center being located inside the tower, the power supply of the data center being provided by the wind power generation mechanism and / or the power supply system;

[0010] A heat exchange mechanism is connected to the seawater and is used to exchange heat between the seawater and the data center.

[0011] Furthermore, the data center includes:

[0012] a housing, wherein the interior of the housing is hollow;

[0013] Partitions, multiple partitions are horizontally arranged in the shell from top to bottom, and the partitions and the inner wall of the shell form multiple working spaces.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower portion of the shell is connected to the tower via grouting, and a heat exchange space is provided between the shell above the grouting and the tower.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower end of the shell is in a downwardly convex arc shape.

[0016] Furthermore, an elevator leading to each of the work spaces is provided in the shell.

[0017] Furthermore, the data center is located inside the tower below sea level, and the heat exchange mechanism includes:

[0018] A radiator is provided outside the tower corresponding to the data center.

[0019] Furthermore, the radiator is a fin-type radiator.

[0020] Furthermore, the heat exchange mechanism includes:

[0021] A cooling compartment, wherein the cooling compartment is arranged inside the tower, and the cooling compartment is arranged above or below the data center;

[0022] A water pipe, one end of which is connected to the cooling compartment via a water pump, and the other end of which is connected to seawater.

[0023] Furthermore, the other end of the water pipe is detachably connected to a filter.

[0024] Furthermore, the heat exchange mechanism includes a plurality of the water pipes, a connecting bracket is provided on the outer wall of the tower, the pipe body of the water pipe is connected to the connecting bracket, and the water pipe and the tower are arranged to be inclined outward.

[0025] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present invention are:

[0026] 1. In the present invention, by integrating the data center into the tower of the offshore wind power and data center integrated structure, the data center can directly use the wind turbine to generate electricity and / or connect to the power supply system of the offshore wind power and data center integrated structure. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure is already connected to the onshore power supply and communication via submarine cables. The data center does not need to establish a separate shore station. The data center draws power nearby, and cable loss is extremely low, which can effectively improve power efficiency. The data center can directly exchange heat with the seawater outside the tower. The seawater provides a continuous cooling source, which can effectively save energy consumption.

[0027] 2. In this invention, the data center is integrated into the shell. Each workspace can accommodate the power distribution equipment and servers used by the data center. The data center inside the tower can be entered from the tower platform for maintenance, solving the problem of large-scale deployment and maintenance difficulties of submarine data centers.

[0028] 3. In the present invention, the shell and the tower are connected by grouting, which can ensure a firm connection between the shell and the tower;

[0029] 4. In the present invention, the lower end of the shell is arranged in a downwardly convex arc shape, which can increase the overall strength of the shell.

[0030] 5. In the present invention, by providing elevators to each workspace, it is convenient to enter each workspace for maintenance. Placing the data center inside the tower can avoid designing a counterweight for the data center separately, saving a lot of resources and seabed space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center in a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 A half-section diagram of the integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchange mechanism in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] In the figure: 1. Tower; 2. Shell; 3. Mezzanine; 4. Control room; 5. Distribution room B; 6. Distribution room A; 7. Machine room; 8. Grouting; 9. Elevator; 10. Radiator; 11. Cooling compartment; 12. Water pipe; 13. Filter; 14. Connecting bracket; 15. Platform; 16. Sea level; 17. Heat exchange space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0040] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center, including a tower 1, a wind turbine generator system and a power supply system. The wind turbine generator system and the power supply system have been connected to shore communications and city power through submarine cables, and the power supply system provides power for the wind turbine generator system.

[0041] Due to stability design requirements, the tower 1's base dimensions are typically large, resulting in insufficient internal space utilization in various integrated offshore wind turbine and data center structures. For example, the tower 1 of a currently common 5MW offshore wind turbine and data center integrated structure has a diameter of 6-8 meters and is embedded in the seabed at a depth of 30 meters. The internal space between the seabed and the wind turbine's generator is virtually empty. Designing a dry compartment within the internal space between the seabed and the generator has no impact on wind turbine operation. Placing the data center within this dry space allows the integration of the tower 1 and the data center to fully utilize the space within the tower 1. Therefore, the integrated offshore wind turbine and data center structure of this embodiment also includes a data center and a heat exchange mechanism. The data center is located within the tower 1, and its power supply is provided by the wind turbine and / or the power supply system. The data center can directly utilize the power generated by the wind turbine. Optionally, the data center can also connect to the internal and external power supply system of the offshore wind turbine and data center integrated structure, i.e., the power supply system, utilizing the power supply system of the offshore wind turbine and data center integrated structure. The heat exchange mechanism is connected to seawater and is used to exchange heat between the seawater and the data center.

[0042] In this embodiment, by integrating the data center into the tower 1 of the offshore wind power and data center integrated structure, the data center can directly use the wind power generation mechanism to generate electricity and / or be connected to the power supply system of the offshore wind power and data center integrated structure. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure has been connected to the onshore power supply and communication through submarine cables. The data center does not need to establish a separate shore station. The data center draws electricity nearby, and the cable loss is extremely small, which can effectively improve the power supply efficiency; the data center can directly exchange heat with the seawater outside the tower 1. The seawater provides a continuous cold source, which can effectively save energy consumption.

[0043] Optionally, the data center can be located within tower 1 below or above sea level 16°, depending on space availability. The data center can be integrated into tower 1 in various configurations, such as cabinet-type or modular. This application allows for the placement of data centers of varying sizes based on the size of the tower 1 and the internal structural space. Furthermore, the data center includes a shell 2 and a partition 3. Shell 2 serves as the data center's outer shell, isolating the tower 1 from the data center. Shell 2 is hollow; multiple partitions 3 are arranged horizontally within shell 2 from top to bottom. The partitions 3 and the inner walls of shell 2 form multiple workspaces. Optionally, from top to bottom, the workspaces can be, for example, a control room 4, a power distribution room B5, a power distribution room A6, and several layers of machine rooms 7. Optionally, the internal space of shell 2 can have a diameter of 5-6 meters, allowing for the installation of multiple layers of machine rooms 7. However, compared to the power generated by the wind turbine, the power consumption is minimal. The wind turbine can supply power to the data center within tower 1 without affecting power transmission to the substation.

[0044] This embodiment integrates the data center into the shell 2, and each workspace can be used to place power distribution equipment and servers used in the data center. The data center inside the tower 1 can be entered from the platform 15 of the tower 1 for maintenance, thereby solving the problem of large-scale deployment and maintenance difficulties of submarine data centers.

[0045] Furthermore, the shell 2 and the tower 1 are connected by grouting 8. In this embodiment, the outer wall of the lower portion of the shell 2 and the inner wall of the tower 1 are connected by grouting 8, which can ensure a secure connection between the shell 2 and the tower 1. A spacing is provided between the shell 2 and the tower 1 above the grouting 8, and this spacing is the heat exchange space 17 of the data center. In addition, the outer portion of the lower end of the shell 2 can also be connected to the tower by grouting 8. The material of the grouting 8 is a common material used in the construction of wind power generation devices, and this application does not impose any specific restrictions on the material of the grouting 8.

[0046] Optionally, the lower end of the shell 2 is in a downwardly convex arc shape. In this embodiment, the overall strength of the shell 2 can be increased by setting the lower end of the shell 2 in a downwardly convex arc shape.

[0047] Ladders, transport lifts, or cable connections can be installed in the passageways between each compartment 3. The maintenance design and passageways within the tower 1 can also be comprehensively utilized. Optionally, an elevator 9 is provided within the shell 2, providing access to each workspace. This embodiment facilitates access to each workspace for maintenance by providing access to these elevators 9. Placing the data center within the tower 1 avoids the need for a separate counterweight design for the data center, saving significant resources and seabed space.

[0048] Alternatively, as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a data center is located within a tower 1 below sea level 16°. Specifically, the data center is positioned below sea level 16°. Optionally, the heat exchange mechanism includes a radiator 10. Radiator 10 is positioned outside the tower, corresponding to the data center. In this embodiment, radiator 10 is positioned at the periphery of the data center, which is positioned below sea level 16°. Seawater is used to cool the data center, enabling heat exchange between the seawater and the data center, thereby improving the data center's heat exchange efficiency while saving energy.

[0049] Furthermore, the radiator 10 is a finned radiator. The fin structure on the finned radiator can increase the contact area between the radiator 10 and the seawater, further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the data center.

[0050] Alternatively, as Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the heat exchange mechanism includes a cooling compartment 11 and a water pipe 12. The cooling compartment 11 is used for heat exchange with the data center. The cooling compartment 11 is located inside the tower 1, either above or below the data center. Optionally, the cooling compartment 11 can be located in different locations depending on the method of extracting the hot air from the data center. For example, an air conditioning and refrigeration system can be installed in each workspace, and the refrigerant can be Freon. If the heat pipes transporting the Freon do not have a fluorine pump as a power source for circulation, and the refrigerant circulates by gravity, that is, when the refrigerant circulates within the data center, the hot air within the data center, i.e., the gaseous Freon, will accumulate in the upper part of the data center due to the liquid Freon being converted into gaseous Freon upon heating. The cooling compartment 11 is then located above the data center, i.e., above the exterior of the shell 2. If the heat pipes transporting the Freon do have a fluorine pump as a power source for circulation, the refrigerant can be extracted to the lower part of the data center. The cooling compartment 11 can be located below the data center, i.e., below the exterior of the shell 2. Optionally, the cooling compartment 11 can be connected to the inner wall of the tower 1 through grouting 8. A heat exchanger for exchanging heat between seawater and refrigerant is provided in the cooling compartment. The low-temperature seawater is connected to the water inlet of the heat exchanger through a water pipe 12 and a water pump. The gaseous Freon is connected to the air inlet of the heat exchanger. The gaseous Freon exchanges heat with the low-temperature seawater to become liquid Freon. The liquid Freon flows through the liquid outlet of the heat exchanger to the air conditioner in the workspace to provide cooling for the air conditioner. The low-temperature seawater is converted into high-temperature seawater after heat exchange. The high-temperature seawater is discharged back to the sea from the water outlet of the heat exchanger through a water pipe. Optionally, the water pump can be installed inside the cooling compartment 11 or outside the cooling compartment 11. For example, a mounting bracket can be provided on the outer wall of the tower 1 to install the water pump.

[0051] Furthermore, the other end of the water pipe 12 is detachably connected to a filter screen 13. Optionally, the other end of the water pipe 12 and the filter screen 13 can be threaded or snap-fitted. The provision of the filter screen 13 in this embodiment prevents impurities in seawater from entering the water pipe 12, thereby preventing clogging of the water pipe 12.

[0052] Furthermore, the heat exchange mechanism includes multiple water pipes 12. A connecting bracket 14 is provided on the outer wall of the tower 1. The pipe bodies of the water pipes 12 are connected to the connecting bracket 14. The water pipes 12 are arranged outwardly with respect to the tower 1. In this embodiment, the water pipes 12 and the tower 1 are arranged outwardly with respect to the tower 1, which facilitates the flow of seawater within the water pipes 12.

[0053] Optionally, the data center of this embodiment can be placed in the tower 1 below the sea level 16 or above the sea level 16 .

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated structure of offshore wind power and data center, comprising a tower (1), a wind power generation mechanism and a power supply system, wherein the power supply system provides power for the wind power generation mechanism, characterized in that: Also includes: A data center, the data center being arranged inside the tower (1), the power supply of the data center being provided by the wind power generation mechanism and / or the power supply system; a heat exchange mechanism, the heat exchange mechanism being in communication with seawater and configured to exchange heat between the seawater and the data center; The data center includes: A housing (2), wherein the interior of the housing (2) is hollow; Partitions (3), wherein a plurality of partitions (3) are horizontally arranged from top to bottom in the shell (2), and the partitions (3) and the inner wall of the shell (2) form a plurality of working spaces; The lower part of the shell (2) and the tower (1) are connected via grouting (8), and a heat exchange space (17) is provided between the shell (2) and the tower (1) above the grouting (8); The lower end of the shell (2) is in the shape of a circular arc convex downward; The heat exchange mechanism comprises: A cooling compartment (11), the cooling compartment (11) being arranged inside the tower (1), and the cooling compartment (11) being arranged above or below the data center; A water pipe (12), one end of the water pipe (12) is connected to the cooling compartment (11) through a water pump, and the other end of the water pipe (12) is connected to seawater.

2. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elevator (9) leading to each of the working spaces is provided in the housing (2).

3. An offshore wind power and data center integrated structure according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The data center is located inside the tower (1) located below sea level (16), and the heat exchange mechanism includes: A radiator (10) is provided outside the tower (1) corresponding to the data center.

4. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The radiator (10) is a fin-type radiator (10).

5. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the water pipe (12) is detachably connected to a filter screen (13).

6. The offshore wind power and data center integrated structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat exchange mechanism comprises a plurality of water pipes (12); a connecting bracket (14) is provided on the outer wall of the tower (1); the pipe body of the water pipe (12) is connected to the connecting bracket (14); and the water pipe (12) and the tower (1) are arranged to be inclined outward.

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