Hydraulic gate control system and method for increasing power generation of a generator set

By introducing a control system for turbines, transformers, energy storage, and hydraulic gate modules into the hydroelectric generator set, the opening and closing of the gates can be dynamically adjusted, solving the problem of adaptability of traditional devices to different electricity consumption in different seasons and improving power generation.

CN116378891BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02CHINA YANGTZE POWER

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA YANGTZE POWER
Filing Date
2023-04-27
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

Traditional hydroelectric generator sets struggle to adapt to varying electricity demand in different seasons by controlling the opening and closing of gates to regulate power supply.

Method used

A control system comprising a turbine module, a power distribution module, an energy storage module, and a hydraulic gate module is adopted. Through a main remote controller, sensing devices, and a PLC automatic control system, in conjunction with a hydraulic hoist, the opening and closing of the gate is dynamically adjusted to control the turbine blade speed and power generation.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of the gate opening and closing to adapt to different power supply conditions in different seasons, thereby increasing the power generation of the generator set.

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Abstract

The application discloses a hydraulic power generating unit hydraulic gate control system and method capable of improving the power generation of the unit, which comprises the following modules: a water wheel module, a power transformation module, an electricity storage module and a hydraulic gate module. The hydraulic system of the hydraulic power generating unit capable of improving the power generation of the unit is used in cooperation with the water wheel module and the power transformation module. Water flows into a main water diversion pipeline, rotates through turbine blades, enters a secondary water diversion pipeline, rotates along the outer shaft of the turbine blades and drives the rotor to transmit kinetic energy to the power generator unit. The power generator unit converts the kinetic energy into electric energy, transmits the electric energy to a power transformation station, receives the electric energy and distributes the electric energy, transmits the electric energy to an energy storage machine after the voltage of the electric energy is changed by a transformer, adjusts the rated electric quantity of the energy storage machine by a main remote controller, transmits the electric quantity in the energy storage machine according to the rated electric quantity, and transmits the electric quantity to an external power supply line.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hydraulic gate control system and method that can improve the power generation of generator sets. Background Technology

[0002] Hydropower is a power station that generates electricity by utilizing the kinetic energy of the powerful water flow generated by the difference in water level. It is an industrial enterprise that uses the water energy of rivers to drive water turbines to drive generator sets to generate electricity.

[0003] The hydraulic gate hydraulic system is a professional supporting product, consisting of a separate hydraulic jack and an oil pump station. It features simple structure, convenient maintenance, light weight, and can be used in any position, and can be operated remotely.

[0004] Traditional hydroelectric generator sets mostly utilize water energy to convert into kinetic energy, and then into electrical energy, which is then used to supply power. However, on the one hand, it is difficult to set the rated power of the energy storage module during the use of traditional devices, so that it can supply different power in different seasons and different environments. On the other hand, it is difficult to control the opening and closing of the gate to adapt to the power supply inside the device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a hydraulic gate control system and method that can improve the power generation of generator sets, so as to solve the problem that it is difficult to control the opening and closing of the gate to adapt to the power supply inside the device when the power consumption varies in different seasons.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A hydraulic gate control system for a hydroelectric generator set, which can improve the power generation of the unit, includes a turbine module, a transformer module, an energy storage module, and a hydraulic gate module. The turbine module includes turbine blades, a main shaft, and a rotor. Water flow impacts the turbine blades mounted on the main shaft, causing them to rotate. The rotating blades drive the rotor to rotate via the main shaft. The transformer module includes a generator set, a transformer, and a substation. The generator transmits the electrical energy generated by the rotating rotor to the energy storage module after passing through the transformer and the substation. The energy storage module includes a main remote controller and an energy storage unit. The energy storage unit receives and stores electrical energy transmitted from the substation and transmits it to an external power supply line. The main remote controller controls the rated amount of energy stored in the energy storage unit. The hydraulic gate module includes a secondary remote control module, sensing devices, a PLC automatic control system, and a hydraulic gate hoist. The secondary remote control module is used to remotely control the operation of the hydraulic gate hoist. The sensing devices and the PLC automatic control system work in conjunction with the rated amount of energy stored in the energy storage unit to control the hydraulic gate hoist to open and close the gate.

[0008] When the internal power of the energy storage unit exceeds the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing device. The sensing device, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, controls the hydraulic hoist to close the gate. When the internal power of the energy storage unit is lower than the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing device, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, controls the hydraulic hoist to open the gate. The opening of the gate increases the water flow inside the main water intake pipeline, causing the turbine blades inside the turbine module to rotate faster, thereby increasing the unit's power generation. The auxiliary remote control module inside the hydraulic gate module can remotely control the hydraulic hoist to open and close the gate, thereby controlling the turbine blade rotation speed inside the turbine module and controlling the power generation.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: First, it is easy to set the rated power of the energy storage module so that it can supply different power when the power consumption is different in different seasons, and adapt to different environments. Second, it is easy to adjust the power supply inside the device by controlling the opening and closing of the gate. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system flow of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal process of the water turbine module of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal process of the substation module of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the abnormal rated power process of the energy storage module in the system of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the normal operation process of the rated power of the energy storage module in the system of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal process of the hydraulic gate module of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-6A hydraulic system for a hydroelectric generator set that can improve the power generation of the unit includes the following modules: turbine module, transformer module, energy storage module, and hydraulic gate module.

[0019] Water turbine module: used to pass through water and transmit water energy;

[0020] Transformer module: Used to convert hydropower into electrical energy;

[0021] Energy storage module: used to store and transport converted electrical energy;

[0022] Hydraulic gate module: used to regulate the water flow and thus the amount of water energy.

[0023] As shown in the figure, the water turbine module includes: turbine blades, main shaft, and rotor. The turbine blades are used to guide the main water intake pipe to the auxiliary water intake pipe.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the main shaft is used to assist the turbine blades in rotating, thereby adjusting the turbine blade speed. The rotor is used to output torque. The turbine blades rotate to assist the rotor in generating a power magnetic field, which is then transmitted to the power conversion module. The turbine blades rotate to drive the rotor to rotate, thereby converting water energy into kinetic energy through the rotor. The kinetic energy then passes through the generator set, thus converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the power conversion module includes: a generator set, a substation, and a transformer. The generator set is used to convert the power generated by the rotor into electrical energy, and then transmit the electrical energy to the substation. The substation is used to transform voltage and current, receive electrical energy, and distribute electrical energy. The transformer is used to change the AC voltage, so that the electrical energy is stably transmitted to the energy storage module.

[0026] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the energy storage module includes: a main remote controller and an energy storage unit. The main remote controller is used to control the rated voltage stored by the energy storage unit. The energy storage unit is used to store electrical energy and transmit the electrical energy to the external power supply line. The main remote controller controls the amount of rated power stored by the energy storage unit, so that according to the different power required in different seasons, the energy storage module drives the hydraulic gate module to operate, thereby controlling the rotation amplitude of the water turbine module.

[0027] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the internal electrical energy of the energy storage unit exceeds the maximum electrical energy limit set by the main remote controller, the hydraulic gate module is controlled to close the gate. When the internal electrical energy of the energy storage unit is lower than the minimum electrical energy limit set by the main remote controller, the hydraulic gate module is controlled to open the gate. By controlling the opening and closing of the gate, the rotation amplitude of the turbine blades is controlled, thereby adjusting the amount of power generated by the unit.

[0028] like Figure 6 As shown, the hydraulic gate module includes: a secondary remote control module, sensing devices, a PLC automatic control system, and a hydraulic gate hoist. The secondary remote control module is used to remotely control the operation of the hydraulic gate hoist, thereby driving the gate to open and close. The sensing devices and the PLC automatic control system are used to cooperate with the rated power inside the energy storage unit, so that the sensing devices and the PLC automatic control system control the hydraulic gate hoist to drive the gate to open and close.

[0029] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, through the combined use of the water turbine module and the substation module, water flows into the main water intake pipe, rotates through the turbine blades, and then enters the auxiliary water intake pipe. The turbine blades rotate on the outer edge of the main shaft, driving the rotor to transmit kinetic energy to the generator set. The generator set converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is then transmitted to the substation. The substation receives and distributes the electrical energy, and after the voltage is changed by the transformer, it is transmitted to the energy storage unit. The main remote controller adjusts the rated power of the energy storage unit, and the internal power of the energy storage unit is transmitted according to the rated power, and the power is also transmitted to the external power supply line.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, through the combined use of the energy storage module and the hydraulic gate module, when the internal power of the energy storage unit exceeds the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing device. The sensing device, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, controls the hydraulic hoist to close the gate. When the internal power of the energy storage unit is lower than the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing device, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, controls the hydraulic hoist to open the gate. The opening of the gate increases the water flow inside the main water intake pipeline, causing the turbine blade speed inside the turbine module to increase, thereby increasing the unit's power generation. The auxiliary remote control module inside the hydraulic gate module can remotely control the hydraulic hoist to open and close the gate, thereby controlling the turbine blade speed inside the turbine module and controlling the power generation.

[0031] Working principle: When the system is needed, water enters the main water intake pipe. The water flows through the turbine blades and reaches the auxiliary water intake pipe. Then, the turbine blades rotate and drive the rotor to transmit kinetic energy. The kinetic energy is transmitted to the generator set. The generator set transmits the electricity to the substation and then through the transformer to the energy storage unit. The energy storage unit is equipped with a rated power set by the main remote controller. When the power is not within the rated power, the energy storage unit controls the hydraulic gate hoist through the sensing equipment and PLC automatic control system to drive the gate and transmit the electrical energy to the external power supply line. When the power is within the rated power, the energy storage unit directly transmits the electricity to the external power supply line.

Claims

1. A hydraulic gate control system for increasing the power generation of a generator set, characterized in that: The system includes a turbine module, a power distribution module, an energy storage module, and a hydraulic gate module. The turbine module comprises turbine blades, a main shaft, and a rotor. Water flow impacts the turbine blades mounted on the main shaft, causing them to rotate. The rotating blades drive the rotor to rotate via the main shaft. The power distribution module includes a generator set, a transformer, and a substation. The generator transmits the electrical energy generated by the rotating rotor to the energy storage module after passing through the transformer and substation. The energy storage module includes a main remote controller and an energy storage unit. The energy storage unit receives and stores electrical energy transmitted from the substation and transmits it to an external power supply line. The main remote controller controls the rated amount of energy stored in the energy storage unit. The hydraulic gate module includes a secondary remote control module, sensing devices, a PLC automatic control system, and a hydraulic gate hoist. The secondary remote control module is used to remotely control the operation of the hydraulic gate hoist. The sensing devices and the PLC automatic control system are used in conjunction with the energy storage... The rated power inside the energy storage unit enables the sensing equipment and PLC automatic control system to control the hydraulic hoist to open and close the gate. When the power inside the energy storage unit exceeds the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing equipment. The sensing equipment, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, controls the hydraulic hoist to close the gate. When the power inside the energy storage unit is lower than the rated power set by the main remote controller, the energy storage unit remotely transmits a signal to the sensing equipment, in conjunction with the PLC automatic control system, to control the hydraulic hoist to open the gate. The opening of the gate increases the water flow inside the main water intake pipeline, causing the turbine blades inside the turbine module to rotate faster, thereby increasing the unit's power generation. The auxiliary remote control module inside the hydraulic gate module can remotely control the hydraulic hoist to open and close the gate, thereby controlling the turbine blade rotation speed inside the turbine module and controlling the power generation.

2. A method of using the hydraulic gate control system for increasing the power generation of a generator set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system involves water entering through the main water intake pipe, flowing through the turbine blades to the auxiliary water intake pipe, where the turbine blades drive the rotor to transmit kinetic energy, which is then transferred to the generator set. The generator set then transmits the electricity to the substation, and finally through the transformer to the energy storage unit. The energy storage unit is equipped with a rated power capacity set by the main remote controller. When the power capacity is below the rated capacity, the energy storage unit uses sensors and a PLC automatic control system to control the hydraulic gate hoist to operate the gate and transmit the electrical energy to the external power supply line. When the power capacity is within the rated capacity, the energy storage unit directly transmits the electricity to the external power supply line.