Flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with air curtain wave protection device

Abstract

A flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave protection device includes a photovoltaic power generation system comprising photovoltaic panels; a floating system comprising a buoy floating on the water surface, the buoy being equipped with a connecting ring for connecting to the photovoltaic panels; a mooring system comprising a mooring line connected to the floating system via the connecting ring; a sea condition monitoring buoy that monitors the surrounding sea conditions in real time and records them as real-time sea condition data; a signal transmitter connected to the sea condition monitoring buoy to generate and transmit a control signal based on the real-time sea condition data; an air curtain wave protection system surrounding the buoy and arranged between the mooring system and the sea condition monitoring system; a signal connection between the air curtain wave protection system and the sea condition monitoring system; and a processor that activates an air pump based on the control signal and controls an adjustable-angle air nozzle to release air, adjusting the air jet angle and velocity according to the control signal. This system improves structural stability and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of offshore power generation, and in particular to a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of social activities and industrial levels, the decline of non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas has led to increasingly prominent energy supply conflicts. The development of new green renewable resources has become an effective means of solving energy problems. Floating offshore photovoltaic systems extend the development of renewable energy to the marine environment, fully utilizing marine solar resources, improving energy conversion efficiency, protecting the environment, increasing offshore energy supply capacity, and promoting sustainable development. However, floating offshore photovoltaic systems are subject to long-term complex and extreme ocean weather loads during operation. The impact of ocean waves has seriously affected the operation of offshore photovoltaic power generation systems.

[0003] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the invention and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave protection device. When in a marine environment, the system automatically controls the movement of the anti-rolling and vibration suppression system by identifying the motion response of the floating body, thereby reducing the movement of the floating offshore photovoltaic system and improving the stability and safety of the structure.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device according to the present invention comprises:

[0007] A photovoltaic power generation system, comprising a photovoltaic power generation panel;

[0008] The floating system includes a buoy floating on the water surface, wherein the buoy is provided with a connection ring connected to the photovoltaic power generation panel; the buoy surrounds the photovoltaic power generation panel,

[0009] a mooring system comprising a mooring line connected to the floating system via the connection ring;

[0010] A sea condition monitoring system is provided in the sea area surrounding the photovoltaic power generation system outside the floating system. The sea condition monitoring system includes:

[0011] Sea condition monitoring buoys monitor the surrounding sea conditions in real time and record them as real-time sea condition data, including wave height, wave speed, wavelength and wave period;

[0012] a signal transmitting device connected to the sea condition monitoring buoy to generate a control signal of the jet angle and jet speed required for wave breaking based on the real-time sea condition data, and transmit the control signal;

[0013] An air curtain wave protection system surrounds the buoy and is arranged between the periphery of the mooring system and the sea condition monitoring system. The air curtain wave protection system is connected to the sea condition monitoring system signal. The air curtain wave protection system includes:

[0014] Multiple air pumps,

[0015] An air curtain structure comprising:

[0016] an annular pipe connected to the air pump and surrounding the photovoltaic panel,

[0017] A plurality of adjustable angle air nozzles are connected to the annular pipe and communicated with the air pump.

[0018] The processor starts the air pump and controls the adjustable angle air nozzle to eject air based on the control signal, and adjusts the air injection angle and the air injection flow rate according to the control signal.

[0019] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave-proof device, the adjustable angle air nozzle is provided with an air jet angle adjustment device and a telescopic adjustment block. The air jet angle adjustment device changes the air jet angle and air jet flow rate by controllably driving the telescopic adjustment block.

[0020] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the angle-adjustable air nozzle includes a duckbill-shaped opening.

[0021] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the angle-adjustable air nozzle is rotatably connected to the annular pipe, and the processor controls the rotation angle of the angle-adjustable air nozzle to adjust the air injection angle.

[0022] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device, a plurality of adjustable angle air nozzles are centrally symmetrically distributed in the annular pipe, and the processor controls the adjustable angle air nozzles in a predetermined area to eject air based on a control signal.

[0023] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the cross section of the buoy is a thin-walled ring and the buoy is a hollow structure.

[0024] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the base of the flexible photovoltaic panel is made of polyester film, the photovoltaic panel is made of flexible perovskite material, and the buoy is made of chloroprene rubber material.

[0025] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the flexible photovoltaic panel is disc-shaped, and the annular pipe and the buoy form multiple concentric circles surrounding the flexible photovoltaic panel.

[0026] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the jet angle of the adjustable angle air nozzle is 0° to 120°.

[0027] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system has a centrally symmetrical structure.

[0028] In the above technical solution, the present invention provides a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave-breaking device, which has the following beneficial effects: the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with the air curtain wave-breaking device realizes offshore floating flexible photovoltaic power generation, monitors the surrounding sea conditions in real time through the sea condition monitoring system, sends a control signal according to different sea conditions, controls the start-up of the air pump and adjusts the jet angle and force of the adjustable angle jet nozzle to break up the waves, reduce the impact of the waves on the photovoltaic system, and make the photovoltaic system operate more stably. When the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system is in a marine environment, by monitoring the surrounding sea conditions and automatically controlling the operation of the air curtain wave-breaking device, the stability of the photovoltaic system is maintained, the impact of the waves is reduced, and the performance and safety of the photovoltaic system are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] 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. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments described in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a photovoltaic power generation system of a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an air curtain wave protection system of a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device is provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 A structural cross-sectional view of an adjustable air nozzle of a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The reference numerals in the figure are: flexible photovoltaic panel 1, connecting ring 2, buoy 3, mooring system 4, annular pipe 5, air pump 6, adjustable angle jet nozzle 7, sea condition monitoring system 8, jet angle adjustment device 9, telescopic adjustment block 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; they may refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they may refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0042] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] See also Figure 1-4 As shown, in one embodiment, a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device of the present invention includes:

[0044] A photovoltaic power generation system, comprising a photovoltaic power generation panel;

[0045] The floating system includes a buoy 3 floating on the water surface, wherein the buoy 3 is provided with a connection ring 2 connected to the photovoltaic power generation panel; the buoy 3 surrounds the photovoltaic power generation panel,

[0046] a mooring system 4 comprising a mooring line connected to the floating system via the connection ring 2;

[0047] The sea condition monitoring system 8 is arranged in the sea area surrounding the photovoltaic power generation system outside the floating system. The sea condition monitoring system 8 includes:

[0048] Sea condition monitoring buoys monitor the surrounding sea conditions in real time and record them as real-time sea condition data, including wave height, wave speed, wavelength and wave period;

[0049] a signal transmitting device connected to the sea condition monitoring buoy to generate a control signal of the jet angle and jet speed required for wave breaking based on the real-time sea condition data, and transmit the control signal;

[0050] An air curtain wave protection system surrounds the buoy 3 and is arranged between the periphery of the mooring system 4 and the sea condition monitoring system 8. The air curtain wave protection system is connected to the sea condition monitoring system 8 by signal. The air curtain wave protection system includes:

[0051] Multiple air pumps 6,

[0052] An air curtain structure comprising:

[0053] The annular pipe 5 is connected to the air pump 6 and surrounds the photovoltaic panel.

[0054] A plurality of adjustable angle air nozzles 7 are connected to the annular pipe 5 and communicated with the air pump 6.

[0055] The processor starts the air pump 6 and controls the adjustable angle air nozzle 7 to eject air based on the control signal, and adjusts the air ejection angle and air ejection flow rate according to the control signal.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the adjustable angle air nozzle 7 is provided with an air jet angle adjustment device 9 and a telescopic adjustment block 10. The air jet angle adjustment device 9 changes the air jet angle and the air jet flow rate by controllably driving the telescopic adjustment block 10.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the angle-adjustable air nozzle 7 includes a duckbill-shaped opening.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the angle-adjustable air nozzle is rotatably connected to the annular pipe 5, and the processor controls the rotation angle of the adjustable angle air nozzle 7 to adjust the air injection angle.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device, a plurality of adjustable angle air nozzles 7 are centrally symmetrically distributed on the annular pipe 5, and the processor controls the adjustable angle air nozzles 7 in a predetermined area to eject air based on a control signal.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the cross section of the buoy 3 is a thin-walled ring, and the buoy 3 is a hollow structure.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave-proof device, the base of the flexible photovoltaic panel 1 is made of polyester film, the photovoltaic panel is made of flexible perovskite material, and the float 3 is made of chloroprene rubber material.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the flexible photovoltaic panel 1 is disc-shaped, and the annular pipe 5 and the buoy 3 form multiple concentric circles surrounding the flexible photovoltaic panel 1.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the jet angle of the adjustable angle air nozzle 7 is 0° to 120°.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system has a centrally symmetrical structure.

[0065] In one embodiment, a flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device includes:

[0066] A floating system, which is a buoy 3 floating on the water surface, wherein the buoy 3 is provided with a connecting ring 2;

[0067] a mooring system 4, which is a mooring line provided on the floating system and connected to the floating system via a connecting ring 2;

[0068] A photovoltaic power generation system, which is a flexible photovoltaic panel 1 connected to the buoy via a connecting ring 2, and the flexible photovoltaic panel 1 floats on the water surface;

[0069] The sea condition monitoring system 8 is arranged in the sea area surrounding the photovoltaic power generation system. The sea condition monitoring system includes:

[0070] Sea condition monitoring buoys can monitor the surrounding sea conditions in real time and record them as real-time sea condition data.

[0071] A signal transmitting device, capable of generating a control signal according to the real-time sea condition data and transmitting the control signal;

[0072] The air curtain wave protection system is arranged outside the mooring system 4 and is connected to the sea condition monitoring system 8 through a signal. The air curtain wave protection system includes:

[0073] Multiple air pumps 6,

[0074] An air curtain structure comprising:

[0075] The annular pipe 5 is connected to the air pump 6.

[0076] An adjustable angle air nozzle 7 is connected to the annular pipe 5.

[0077] Based on the control signal, the air pump starts and controls the adjustable angle air nozzle 7 to eject air, and adjusts the air ejection angle and strength according to the control signal.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the connecting rings 2 are all welded to the buoy 3 .

[0079] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the buoys 3 are distributed in a ring shape outside the flexible photovoltaic panel 1 .

[0080] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, the buoy 3 is made of chloroprene rubber material.

[0081] In a preferred embodiment of the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device, a plurality of air pumps 6 are evenly distributed outside the annular pipe 5 and connected to the annular pipe 5 via a bolt structure.

[0082] In the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave-breaking device, the adjustable-angle air nozzle 7 is a duckbill-shaped device equipped with an air jet angle adjustment device 9, which adjusts the air jet angle and force by extending and retracting an adjustment block 10. The air curtain wave-breaking system includes a processor that controls the adjustable-angle air nozzle 7 and adjusts the air jet force and angle by extending and retracting the adjustment block 10 of the air jet angle adjustment device 9 to achieve the optimal wave-breaking effect.

[0083] When the flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system is in a marine environment, the sea condition monitoring system 8 monitors the surrounding sea conditions and automatically controls the operation of the air curtain wave protection device. By starting the air pump 6 and adjusting the adjustable air nozzle 7 to spray air onto the water surface to eliminate waves, the stability of the photovoltaic system is maintained and the impact of waves is reduced, thereby improving the performance and safety of the photovoltaic system.

[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0085] The above description is merely illustrative of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It goes without saying that those skilled in the art will be able to modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and description are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system equipped with an air curtain wave protection device, characterized in that: It includes, A photovoltaic power generation system, comprising a photovoltaic power generation panel; The floating system includes a buoy floating on the water surface, wherein the buoy is provided with a connection ring connected to the photovoltaic power generation panel; the buoy surrounds the photovoltaic power generation panel, a mooring system comprising a mooring line connected to the floating system via the connection ring; A sea condition monitoring system is provided in the sea area surrounding the photovoltaic power generation system outside the floating system. The sea condition monitoring system includes: Sea condition monitoring buoys monitor the surrounding sea conditions in real time and record them as real-time sea condition data, including wave height, wave speed, wavelength and wave period; a signal transmitting device connected to the sea condition monitoring buoy to generate a control signal of the jet angle and jet speed required for wave breaking based on the real-time sea condition data, and transmit the control signal; An air curtain wave protection system surrounds the buoy and is arranged between the periphery of the mooring system and the sea condition monitoring system. The air curtain wave protection system is connected to the sea condition monitoring system signal. The air curtain wave protection system includes: Multiple air pumps, An air curtain structure comprising: an annular pipe connected to the air pump and surrounding the photovoltaic panel, A plurality of adjustable angle air nozzles are connected to the annular pipe and communicated with the air pump. The processor starts the air pump and controls the adjustable angle air nozzle to eject air based on the control signal, and adjusts the air injection angle and the air injection flow rate according to the control signal.

2. A flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable angle air nozzle is provided with an air jet angle adjustment device and a telescopic adjustment block. The air jet angle adjustment device controllably drives the telescopic adjustment block to change the rotation angle of the air jet to change the air jet angle and the air jet flow rate.

3. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable angle air nozzle includes a duckbill type opening.

4. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle-adjustable air nozzle is rotatably connected to the annular pipe, and the processor controls the rotation angle of the angle-adjustable air nozzle to adjust the air injection angle.

5. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of angle-adjustable air nozzles are centrally and symmetrically distributed on the annular pipe, and the processor controls the angle-adjustable air nozzles in a predetermined area to spray air based on a control signal.

6. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the buoy is a thin-walled ring, and the buoy is a hollow structure.

7. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base of the flexible photovoltaic power generation panel is made of polyester film, the photovoltaic power generation panel is made of flexible perovskite material, and the float is made of chloroprene rubber material.

8. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible photovoltaic power generation panel is disc-shaped, and the annular pipe and the buoy form multiple concentric circles surrounding the flexible photovoltaic power generation panel.

9. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jet angle of the adjustable angle jet nozzle is 0° to 120°.

10. The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system provided with an air curtain type wave protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible floating photovoltaic power generation system has a centrally symmetrical structure.

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