Electrolytic grid device using tidal energy and construction method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of electrolytic grid device and construction method using tidal energy, including conductive grid and power generation device, the conductive grid is connected with power generation device, the conductive grid includes horizontal net line and longitudinal net line, the horizontal net line includes staggered arrangement positive and negative, positive and negative electrode spacing is less than 0.5 meters, the positive and negative electrode are connected with power generation device, using power generation device to power on conductive grid, make it carry out electrolysis and reduce saturation.The application adopts horizontal electrolysis scheme, compared with vertical electrolysis, the number of electrode laying layers is greatly reduced, the horizontal electrolysis scheme based on geogrid makes the transmission distance of electrons become very small, so the oxidation-reduction reaction is controlled in a smaller range, and it almost has no impact on the environment and organisms.In addition, the smaller grid line spacing makes the resistance between positive and negative electrode smaller, thereby reducing the power consumption of electrolytic grid;And using tidal energy to realize self-supply of electric energy, without additional power supply.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electrolytic grid device and construction method, and more particularly to an electrolytic grid device and construction method utilizing tidal energy. Background Technology

[0002] Desaturation has been proven to be a feasible method for enhancing the liquefaction resistance of saturated soil. However, conventional desaturation methods, such as aeration, suffer from poor pressure control and can easily disturb the soil, damaging its strength. Chemical methods are prone to environmental pollution and are complex. Electrolytic desaturation, as a novel method, is pollution-free, simple in principle, and easy to construct. However, traditional electrolytic desaturation methods involve vertically laying two or more layers of electrodes (positive and negative). This method is complex to construct, and since the resistance between electrodes is determined by the electrode area and distance, it suffers from high energy consumption and requires multiple layers. More importantly, the essence of electrolytic desaturation lies in electron exchange. Traditional vertical electrolysis, to ensure efficiency and economy, usually maintains a large distance between the positive and negative electrodes. Electron transfer occurs between the electrodes, causing all substances in and around the electrodes to undergo oxidation or reduction reactions, which can be harmful to organisms and the environment. Therefore, a new type of low-energy and environmentally friendly electrolytic desaturation device is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of this invention is to provide an electrolytic grid device and construction method that utilizes tidal energy to reduce the power consumption of the electrolytic grid.

[0004] Technical solution: The present invention includes a conductive grid and a power generation device. The conductive grid is connected to the power generation device. The conductive grid includes horizontal mesh lines and vertical mesh lines. The horizontal mesh lines include alternating positive and negative electrodes with a spacing of less than 0.5 meters between the positive and negative electrodes. Both the positive and negative electrodes are connected to the power generation device. The power generation device energizes the conductive grid to perform electrolytic desaturation.

[0005] The conductive grid includes horizontal grids and tubular grids for electrolytic desaturation of the foundation.

[0006] One end of the tubular grid is connected to the power generation device, and the other end is connected to the self-entry device.

[0007] The power generation device is a tidal energy device that uses the wind energy generated by the tide to generate electricity, and the line is connected through the air inlet, which facilitates subsequent line and equipment maintenance.

[0008] The tidal energy device includes a pile body, with an air inlet at the upper part and a water inlet at the lower part. Inside the pile body, there is a piston and a wind turbine generator, with the piston located between the wind turbine generator and the water inlet.

[0009] The water inlet is located below the water surface, and the piston is located above the water surface.

[0010] The pile body has a pile tip at the bottom, and the tidal energy device is in the shape of a pile. Therefore, it retains some of the functions of a pile and can be used for soil reinforcement or as a load-bearing pile in the future.

[0011] The longitudinal mesh is made of insulating plastic and is used to subsequently fix the conductive mesh.

[0012] A construction method for an electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy includes the following steps:

[0013] (1) Fabricate a conductive grid;

[0014] (2) Make a power generation device, embed the power generation device in the soil, and control the water inlet to be below the water surface and the piston to be above the water surface.

[0015] (3) Connect the positive and negative terminals to the power output terminals of the wind turbine;

[0016] (4) Lay the horizontal grid in the soil and lead out the wire; if a tubular grid is used, use a self-insertion device to send it into the soil and connect it to the power generation device.

[0017] (5) When the tidal motion forces water into the inlet, the kinetic energy generated drives the piston to move upward. The wind generated during this process enables the wind turbine to generate electricity and transmits it to the conductive grid to achieve electrolytic desaturation. When the tide recedes, the piston moves downward to generate negative pressure, which can also drive the wind turbine to operate and generate electricity. This cycle repeats to achieve long-term electrolytic desaturation of the soil.

[0018] The conductive grid is prepared by: firstly, the insulating material is melted to form longitudinal mesh lines, which are used to fix the conductive mesh lines later; before the longitudinal mesh lines are completely cooled, transverse mesh lines, i.e. positive and negative poles, are made using a conductive material to make the transverse and longitudinal mesh lines reliably connected.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The present invention has the following advantages:

[0020] (1) The electrolytic desaturation method is combined with the traditional geogrid, which retains the advantage of the geogrid in fixing sand particles and enhancing soil strength. The grid lines are used as positive and negative poles for electrolytic desaturation, which not only ensures extremely low electrolytic power consumption but also improves the soil's resistance to liquefaction.

[0021] (2) Electrolytic grids use conductive polymer materials as positive and negative electrodes, which can ensure that they will not be corroded by the oxidation-reduction reaction of electrolysis in seawater or other water bodies rich in ions.

[0022] (3) Due to the use of a transverse electrolysis scheme, the number of electrode layers is greatly reduced compared to vertical electrolysis. The transverse electrolysis scheme based on geogrid makes the electron transfer distance extremely small, so the redox reaction is controlled within a small range and has almost no impact on the environment and organisms. In addition, the smaller grid spacing (shorter distance between positive and negative electrodes) will reduce the resistance between the positive and negative electrodes, thereby reducing the power consumption of the electrolysis grid.

[0023] (4) The self-insertion device can send the conductive grid pipe into the saturated soil without disturbing the upper soil or affecting the superstructure.

[0024] (5) Because the device has low energy consumption, it can achieve self-supply of electricity by using tidal energy, without the need for additional power supply. This function is green, environmentally friendly and convenient.

[0025] (6) The tidal energy device is pile-shaped, thus retaining some of the functions of a pile, which can be used for soil reinforcement or as a bearing pile in the future.

[0026] (7) Tidal energy devices use the wind energy generated by tides to generate electricity, and the lines are connected through air inlets, which facilitates subsequent line and equipment maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tidal energy device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the self-embedded device of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductive grid of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this invention is mainly applicable to reclamation foundations 10 with significant tidal energy and desaturation requirements. It includes a conductive grid and a tidal energy device. The conductive grid is connected to the tidal energy device via wires 8. The conductive grid includes transverse and longitudinal mesh lines. The transverse mesh lines include staggered positive electrodes 11 and negative electrodes 12, made of conductive plastic, possessing good conductivity and strength. The longitudinal mesh lines are made of insulating plastic. The conductive grid is prepared as follows: First, insulating polymer materials such as resin, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride are placed in a thermoforming machine for hot melting and then stamped to form longitudinal mesh lines, which are used to fix the conductive mesh lines later. Before the longitudinal mesh lines cool, the material in the thermoforming machine is replaced with a mixture of conductive carbon black or conductive graphite powder and polymer materials. The amount of conductive carbon black and conductive graphite powder is 5%-30% of the polymer material mass, with the specific percentage determined according to the target conductivity and engineering requirements of the conductive grid. The conductive material is then placed in the thermoforming machine for hot melting and stamping to form transverse mesh lines, which are then tightly connected to the longitudinal mesh lines to form the conductive grid. The conductive grid is 10-1000 meters long, with horizontal mesh lines spaced less than 0.5 meters apart to prevent short circuits between the positive and negative electrodes. Specific dimensions are determined according to project requirements. After the conductive grid is manufactured, the horizontal mesh lines are set at intervals to form positive electrodes 11 and negative electrodes 12, and connected with conductors 8. The conductors 8 are made of conductive graphite rope, a material with good flexibility that will not be corroded by electrolysis.

[0034] When using electrolytic desaturation to desaturate saturated sand, careful attention must be paid to the applied current, as its intensity controls the rate of bubble generation during electrolysis. The magnitude of the current is determined by the applied voltage and the resistance of the sand between the electrodes. Typically, to ensure both economic efficiency and effectiveness of the electrolysis, the electrode spacing is considered, and the electrolysis power is controlled within a certain range. The relevant formulas are shown below:

[0035] R s =αρ w n -m L

[0036]

[0037] P = IU

[0038]

[0039] In the formula: R s ρ is the resistivity of sandy soil; α is a soil property parameter; ρ w ρ is the resistivity of pore water; n is the porosity; m is the cementation coefficient; L is the length of sand between electrodes, i.e., the electrode spacing; I is the current; U is the voltage; P is the electrolysis power.

[0040] As can be seen from the above formula, under otherwise constant conditions, the electrolysis power is inversely proportional to the electrode spacing. In current electrolysis schemes, the electrode spacing is often on the order of meters. In this invention, due to the use of an electrolytic grid, the spacing between the positive and negative electrodes is controlled on the order of centimeters, which reduces power consumption by more than 90% and saves energy. Considering the fabrication spacing of the geogrid and preventing short circuits caused by excessively close proximity between the positive and negative electrodes, the spacing between the positive and negative electrodes is set to less than 0.5 meters.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the tidal energy device is made of reinforced concrete and includes a pile body 1. The pile body 1 has a pile tip 6 at the bottom, an air inlet 2 at the top, and a water inlet 5 at the bottom. Inside the pile body 1, there is a piston 4 and a wind turbine 3. The piston 4 is located between the wind turbine 3 and the water inlet 5. The water inlet 5 is located below the water surface 7, and the piston 4 is located above the water surface 7.

[0042] The fabrication process of the tidal energy device is as follows: First, two hollow cylindrical molds of different diameters but equal lengths are made, with the diameter controlled between 0.5 and 10 meters. The molds are cut to shape according to the positions of the air inlet 2 and water inlet 5. A steel mesh is tied around the outside of the smaller cylinder, and then the larger cylinder is fitted onto the outside. A conical mold is connected to the bottom of the cylinder using a flange for pouring the pile tip 6. Concrete is then poured in to form the pile body 1. After the pile body 1 has hardened, the mold is removed, and a piston 4 is placed inside, with lubricated connections within the wall. The piston 4 has the same dimensions as the inner diameter of the smaller cylinder. A wind turbine 3 is placed above the piston 4, and the power output terminal is connected to a conductive grid via a wire 8. Finally, the upper end of the pile body 1 is sealed.

[0043] This invention mainly utilizes tidal energy for power generation. When tidal waves enter the inlet 5 of the tidal energy device, the piston 4 will move upward under the action of potential energy, and the generated wind will drive the wind turbine 3 to generate electricity. When the tide recedes, the piston 4 moves downward, and the generated wind can also enable the wind turbine 3 to generate electricity. This cycle repeats to achieve long-term electrolytic desaturation of the soil.

[0044] Example 1

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the conductive grid in this embodiment adopts a horizontal grid 9. The horizontal grid 9 includes transverse mesh lines and longitudinal mesh lines. The transverse mesh lines include positive poles 11 and negative poles 12 arranged in a cross pattern. Both positive poles 11 and negative poles 12 are connected to the wind turbine generator 3 of the tidal energy device through wires 8.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] like Figure 2As shown, the conductive grid in this embodiment uses a tubular grid 13. The tubular grid 13 is formed by rolling a horizontal grid 9 into a cylindrical shape and laying it underground using a self-installing device 14. One end of the tubular grid 13 is connected to the wind turbine 3 of the tidal energy device via a wire 8, and the other end is connected to the self-installing device 14. Figure 4 As shown, the self-entering device 14 includes a drill bit 15, a bevel gear set 16, a connecting rod 17, a rotating wheel 18, and a motor 19. The other end of the wire 8 passes through the mesh grid 13 and is connected to the motor 19 to provide power. The output end of the motor 19 is connected to the bevel gear set 16, and the two ends of the bevel gear set 16 are respectively connected to the rotating wheel 18. The top of the bevel gear set 16 is connected to the drill bit 15 through the connecting rod 17. The motor 19 drives the rotating wheel 18 to rotate, thereby driving the self-entering device 14 to move forward and drill into the foundation through the drill bit 15, so as to bring the tubular grid 13 into the foundation.

[0048] Before construction, the wire 8 is connected to the computer to control the drilling of the self-entry device 14. The drill bit 15 is used to break the soil, and the wheel 18 is used to provide propulsion. The wheel 18 can be made to rotate at different speeds by a differential, so that the self-entry device 14 can be turned. Complex paths can be laid according to actual engineering needs.

[0049] The construction method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0050] (1) Making conductive grid: First, use a thermoplastic machine to heat melt the insulating polymer material and then stamp it to form a longitudinal grid line, which is used to fix the conductive grid line later. Before the longitudinal grid line is completely cooled, replace it with a conductive polymer material in the thermoplastic machine and heat melt it to form a transverse grid line, namely positive electrode 11 and negative electrode 12, so that the transverse and longitudinal grid lines are firmly connected.

[0051] (2) Make a tidal energy device and implant the tidal energy device into the soil layer by static pressure, and control the water inlet 5 to be below the water surface and the piston 4 to be above the water surface.

[0052] (3) Use wire 8 to connect the positive and negative poles alternately and connect them to the power output terminal of the wind turbine 3;

[0053] (4) Lay the horizontal grid in the soil and lead out the wire 8; if a tubular grid is used, use the self-entry device 14 to send it into the soil and use the wire 8 to connect it to the tidal energy device 1.

[0054] (5) When the tidal motion forces water into the inlet 5, the kinetic energy generated drives the piston 4 to move upward. The wind generated during this process enables the wind turbine 3 to generate electricity and transmits it to the conductive grid through the wire 8 to achieve electrolytic desaturation. When the tide recedes, the piston 4 moves downward to generate negative pressure, which can also drive the wind turbine 3 to operate and generate electricity. This cycle repeats to achieve long-term electrolytic desaturation of the soil.

Claims

1. An electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy, characterized in that, The device includes a conductive grid and a tidal power generation device. The conductive grid is connected to the tidal power generation device. The conductive grid includes horizontal and vertical mesh lines. The vertical mesh lines are made of insulating plastic. The horizontal mesh lines include staggered positive and negative poles with a spacing of less than 0.5 meters between the positive and negative poles. Both the positive and negative poles are connected to the tidal power generation device. The tidal power generation device includes a pile body with an air inlet at the top and a water inlet at the bottom. Inside the pile body are a piston and a wind turbine, with the piston located between the wind turbine and the water inlet. The water inlet is located below the water surface, and the piston is located above the water surface. The tidal power generation device drives the piston to move up and down through tidal motion, generating wind power to drive the wind turbine to generate electricity, providing a continuous electrolysis power source for the conductive grid, and realizing soil electrolysis desaturation.

2. The electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conductive grid includes horizontal grids and tubular grids.

3. The electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the tubular grid is connected to the power generation device, and the other end is connected to the self-entry device.

4. The electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pile body has a pile tip at the bottom.

5. A construction method for an electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) Fabrication of conductive grid; (2) Make a power generation device, embed the power generation device in the soil, and control the water inlet to be below the water surface and the piston to be above the water surface; (3) Connect the positive and negative terminals to the power output terminals of the wind turbine; (4) Lay the horizontal grid in the soil and lead out the wire; if a tubular grid is used, use a self-insertion device to send it into the soil and connect it to the power generation device. (5) When the tidal motion forces water into the inlet, the kinetic energy generated drives the piston to move upward. The wind generated during this process enables the wind turbine to generate electricity and transmits it to the conductive grid to achieve electrolytic desaturation. When the tide recedes, the piston moves downward to generate negative pressure, which can also drive the wind turbine to operate and generate electricity. This cycle repeats to achieve long-term electrolytic desaturation of the soil.

6. The construction method of an electrolytic grid device utilizing tidal energy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The conductive grid is prepared by: firstly, the insulating material is melted to form longitudinal mesh lines, which are used to fix the conductive mesh lines later; before the longitudinal mesh lines are completely cooled, transverse mesh lines, i.e. positive and negative poles, are made using a conductive material to make the transverse and longitudinal mesh lines reliably connected.

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