Integrated electrolyzed water ocean buoy

Abstract

The invention discloses an integrated electrolyzed water ocean buoy, which relates to the technical field of ocean new energy, and comprises an electrolyte supply box, a floating box, an electrolysis module, a buoy main body and a power supply module, a water through hole is formed in the bottom wall of the electrolyte supply box; the floating box is fixed above the electrolyte supply box, and a cavity is formed in the floating box; the electrolysis module is located in the cavity, and the electrolysis reaction assembly is located in an inner cavity of the electrolysis reaction tank and communicates with the electrolyte supply box; the hydrogen output pipeline is communicated with the electrolytic reaction tank; the lower end of the buoy body is fixed and communicated with the floating box, the other end is away from the floating box, a containing space is formed in the buoy body, detection equipment and a hydrogen storage assembly are installed in the containing space, and the hydrogen storage assembly is communicated with the hydrogen output pipeline; and the output end of the power supply module is electrically connected with the electrolytic reaction assembly and the detection equipment. The zero-carbon hydrogen production buoy platform integrating the functions of self-energy-supply efficient hydrogen production, seawater desalination, multi-energy coupling utilization and the like can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of marine new energy technology, and more specifically to an integrated marine buoy for electrolyzing water. Background Art

[0002] At present, the global energy transformation is accelerating. As a key technology that connects offshore renewable energy and hydrogen energy, a clean energy bridge, offshore water electrolysis hydrogen production technology is facing unprecedented development opportunities and challenges. However, with the development of offshore water electrolysis hydrogen production, this hydrogen production technology has gradually exposed many shortcomings in practical applications. For example, traditional water electrolysis hydrogen production catalysts are mostly precious metal materials, which are not only expensive, but also difficult to guarantee their catalytic efficiency and stability. In addition, traditional offshore hydrogen production platforms mostly rely on fossil fuel combustion for power, with high energy consumption and high carbon emissions. At the same time, the use of offshore renewable energy also has many problems such as low energy conversion efficiency. These problems directly reflect the incomplete and insufficient development of offshore water electrolysis hydrogen production technology, which hinders the healthy, orderly and sustainable development of this technology.

[0003] Therefore, in response to the current problems, how to provide an integrated ocean buoy for water electrolysis that can realize a "zero-carbon" hydrogen production buoy platform that integrates self-powered efficient hydrogen production, seawater desalination, and multi-energy coupling utilization is an issue that technical personnel in this field urgently need to solve. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides an integrated ocean buoy for water electrolysis, which is a "zero-carbon" hydrogen production buoy platform that integrates self-powered efficient hydrogen production, seawater desalination, and multi-energy coupling utilization.

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

[0006] An integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy, comprising:

[0007] An electrolyte supply box, wherein a water hole is provided on the bottom wall of the electrolyte supply box;

[0008] A floating box, the floating box is fixed above the electrolyte supply box, and a cavity is opened in the floating box;

[0009] An electrolysis module, the electrolysis module is located in the cavity, the electrolysis module comprises an electrolysis reaction tank, an electrolysis reaction component and a hydrogen output pipeline, the electrolysis reaction component is located in the inner cavity of the electrolysis reaction tank and is connected to the electrolyte supply box; the hydrogen output pipeline is connected to the electrolysis reaction tank;

[0010] A buoy body, wherein the lower end of the buoy body is fixed to and connected with the floating box, and the other end is away from the floating box, and a receiving space is provided in the buoy body, and a detection device and a hydrogen storage component are installed in the receiving space, and the hydrogen storage component is connected with the hydrogen output pipeline;

[0011] A power supply module is installed on the outer side wall of the buoy body, and an output end of the power supply module is electrically connected to the electrolytic reaction component and the detection device.

[0012] Through the above technical scheme, the present invention provides an integrated ocean buoy for electrolysis of water. By separating the electrolyte supply box and the electrolysis module, the electrolysis module is placed so as to prevent rust due to long-term immersion in the electrolyte, while ensuring continuous and stable operation of the electrolysis. At the same time, by setting up a hydrogen storage component, the produced hydrogen can be effectively stored to facilitate subsequent transportation and processing. The power supply component is also electrically connected to the electrolysis reaction component and the detection equipment, so as to achieve full utilization of seawater on the basis of the existing ocean buoy, and effectively solve many problems such as low efficiency, high energy consumption and high cost of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water at sea.

[0013] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated electrolytic water ocean buoy, an evaporation filter is also included, a one-way water-permeable membrane is fixed in the electrolyte supply box, and the one-way water-permeable membrane divides the inner cavity of the electrolyte supply box from bottom to top into an evaporation chamber and a storage chamber, and the evaporation filter is located in the evaporation chamber and corresponds to the water hole, and the evaporation filter is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module to realize evaporation of seawater and storage in the storage chamber for liquefied storage. Desalination and storage of seawater is achieved.

[0014] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated electrolytic water ocean buoy, the evaporation filter comprises a mounting frame, a filter membrane and a heating tube, one end of the mounting frame is fixed in the water hole, and the other end is located in the evaporation chamber; the filter membrane is fixed at both ends of the mounting frame; the heating tube is fixed on the mounting frame and is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module. The pure water consumed by electrolysis is supplemented with a higher desalination efficiency, and continuous and stable water migration is achieved with a "liquid-gas-liquid" mechanism, which can keep the water migration rate equal to the electrolysis rate, and achieve continuous and stable electrolysis.

[0015] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy, the electrolysis reaction assembly includes a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a solid electrolyte membrane, the positive electrode plate is connected to the interior of the storage chamber; the negative electrode plate is arranged opposite to the positive electrode plate; and the solid electrolyte membrane is arranged between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, so as to achieve a more stable electrolysis reaction.

[0016] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated electrolytic water ocean buoy, the power supply module includes a solar panel, the number of the solar panels is multiple, and they are respectively installed on the outer side wall of the buoy body, and the multiple solar panels can be electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolysis reaction component through a wiring board, so as to make full use of solar energy.

[0017] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated electrolytic water ocean buoy, the power supply module also includes a wind power generation component, the wind power generation component includes an H-type vertical axis fan and an S-type vertical axis fan, the H-type vertical axis fan is fixed on the top wall of the buoy body, and the S-type vertical axis fan is installed on the top of the H-type vertical axis fan, the two are electrically connected, and the output end thereof is electrically connected to the detection device and the electrolytic reaction component. Wind energy is fully utilized.

[0018] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy, a battery is further included, the battery is located in the floating box, the input end of the battery is electrically connected to the solar panel and the H-type vertical axis fan and the S-type vertical axis fan, and the output end of the battery is electrically connected to the detection device and the electrolysis reaction component, so as to provide backup power.

[0019] Preferably, in the above-mentioned integrated electrolyzed water ocean buoy, a warning light is also included, the warning light is fixed on the buoy body and is electrically connected to the solar panel and the H-type vertical axis wind turbine and the S-type vertical axis wind turbine, so as to ensure the safety of the buoy and achieve continuous detection.

[0020] Preferably, the above-mentioned integrated electrolyzed water ocean buoy further includes a signal receiver, which is fixed on the buoy body and electrically connected to the solar panel and the H-type vertical axis wind turbine and the S-type vertical axis wind turbine, so as to ensure that the buoy can transmit signals in time.

[0021] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that, compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses an integrated ocean buoy for electrolyzing water, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The present invention separates the electrolyte supply box and the electrolysis module, which not only prevents the electrolysis module from rusting due to long-term immersion in the electrolyte, but also ensures continuous and stable operation of the electrolysis. At the same time, by providing a hydrogen storage component, the produced hydrogen can be effectively stored to facilitate subsequent transportation and processing. The power supply component is also electrically connected to the electrolysis reaction component and the detection equipment, so as to achieve full utilization of seawater on the basis of existing ocean buoys, and effectively solve many problems such as low efficiency, high energy consumption and high cost of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water at sea. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of a hydrogen storage assembly provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 The accompanying drawing is a cross-sectional view of the structure of an integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of the hydrogen storage assembly and electrolysis module provided by the present invention.

[0028] in:

[0029] 1-electrolyte supply box; 11-one-way water permeable membrane; 12-evaporation chamber; 13-storage chamber; 14-condensation plate; 2-floating box; 3-electrolysis module; 31-electrolysis reaction tank; 32-hydrogen output pipeline; 4-buoy body; 41-door panel; 5-hydrogen storage assembly; 51-mounting frame; 511-main mounting frame; 512-hydrogen storage tank mounting frame; 52-connecting pipe; 53-hydrogen storage tank; 6-power supply module; 61-solar panel; 62-wind power generation assembly; 621-H vertical axis fan; 622-S vertical axis fan; 7-evaporation filter; 71-mounting frame; 72-filter membrane; 73-heating tube; 8-battery; 9-warning light; 10-signal receiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions 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 creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example:

[0032] See attached Figure 1-4 , the embodiment of the present invention discloses an integrated ocean buoy for electrolyzing water, comprising: an electrolyte supply tank 1, a floating tank 2, an electrolysis module 3, a buoy body 4 and a power supply module 6;

[0033] The bottom wall of the electrolyte supply box 1 is provided with a water hole;

[0034] The floating box 2 is fixed above the electrolyte supply box 1, and a cavity is opened in the floating box 2;

[0035] The electrolysis module 3 is located in the cavity. The electrolysis module 3 includes an electrolysis reaction tank 31, an electrolysis reaction component and a hydrogen output pipeline 32. The electrolysis reaction component is located in the inner cavity of the electrolysis reaction tank 31 and is connected to the electrolyte supply box 1; the hydrogen output pipeline 32 is connected to the electrolysis reaction tank 31;

[0036] The lower end of the buoy body 4 is fixed to and connected with the floating box 2, and the other end is away from the floating box 2. A storage space is provided in the buoy body 4, and a detection device and a hydrogen storage assembly 5 are installed in the storage space. The hydrogen storage assembly 5 is connected with the hydrogen output pipeline 32.

[0037] The power supply module 6 is installed on the outer side wall of the buoy body 4, and the output end of the power supply module 6 is electrically connected to the electrolytic reaction component and the detection equipment.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, the hydrogen storage assembly 5 includes a mounting frame 51, a connecting pipe 52 and a hydrogen storage tank 53. The mounting frame 51 is fixed to the inner cavity of the buoy body 4. There are multiple hydrogen storage tanks 53, which are fixed on the mounting frame 51 in sequence. One end of the connecting pipe 52 connects the air inlets of the multiple hydrogen storage tanks 53, and the other end is connected to the hydrogen output pipeline 32.

[0039] Specifically, the mounting frame 51 includes a main mounting frame 511 and a hydrogen storage tank mounting frame 512. Both ends of the main mounting frame 511 are fixed to the inner cavity of the buoy body 4, and a cavity is opened inside to place the detection equipment; the hydrogen storage tank mounting frame 512 is fixed to the outer wall of the main mounting frame 511.

[0040] In another specific embodiment, a door panel 41 is rotatably connected to the buoy body 4 to facilitate taking out the hydrogen storage tank 53 .

[0041] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, an evaporation filter 7 is also included. A one-way water-permeable membrane 11 is fixed in the electrolyte supply box 1. The one-way water-permeable membrane 11 divides the inner cavity of the electrolyte supply box 1 from bottom to top into an evaporation chamber 12 and a storage chamber 13. The evaporation filter 7 is located in the evaporation chamber 12 and corresponds to the water hole. The evaporation filter 7 is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module 6 to realize liquefied storage of seawater after evaporation in the storage chamber 13.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, a condensation plate 14 is fixed in the electrolyte supply box 1 . The condensation plate 14 is an arc-shaped plate. The condensation plate 14 is fixed above the evaporation chamber 12 .

[0043] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the evaporation filter element 7 includes a mounting frame 71, a filter membrane 72 and a heating tube 73. One end of the mounting frame 71 is fixed in the water hole, and the other end is located in the evaporation chamber 12; the filter membrane 72 is fixed at both ends of the mounting frame 71; the heating tube 73 is fixed on the mounting frame 71 and is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module 6.

[0044] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the electrolytic reaction component includes a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a solid electrolyte membrane. The positive electrode plate is connected to the interior of the storage chamber 13; the negative electrode plate is arranged opposite to the positive electrode plate; and the solid electrolyte membrane is arranged between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.

[0045] Specifically, the oxygen generated on the positive plate is transported to the atmosphere through the oxygen transport pipe.

[0046] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the power supply module 6 includes a plurality of solar panels 61, which are respectively installed on the outer walls of the buoy body 4. The plurality of solar panels 61 can be electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction assembly through a terminal board.

[0047] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the power supply module 6 also includes a wind power generation component 62, which includes an H-type vertical axis fan 621 and an S-type vertical axis fan 622. The H-type vertical axis fan 621 is fixed on the top wall of the buoy body 4, and the S-type vertical axis fan 622 is installed on the top of the H-type vertical axis fan 621. The two are electrically connected, and their output ends are electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction component.

[0048] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, it also includes a battery 8, which is located in the floating box 2. The input end of the battery 8 is electrically connected to the solar panel 61, the H-type vertical axis fan 621 and the S-type vertical axis fan 622, and the output end of the battery 8 is electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction component.

[0049] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, a warning light 9 is also included. The warning light 9 is fixed on the buoy body 4 and is electrically connected to the solar panel 61 and the H-type vertical axis fan 621 and the S-type vertical axis fan 622.

[0050] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, a signal receiver 10 is also included. The signal receiver 10 is fixed on the buoy body 4 and is electrically connected to the solar panel 61 and the H-type vertical axis wind fan 621 and the S-type vertical axis wind fan 622.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, a NdFeB strong magnet is also installed in the electrolysis reaction component. The magnetic field generated by the NdFeB strong magnet can make the bubbles leave the electrode surface quickly, reduce the internal resistance and overpotential, and thus improve the energy conversion efficiency of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.

[0052] In another specific embodiment, a catalyst is added during the electrolysis process to accelerate the reaction rate.

[0053] The method of use and working principle of the present invention are:

[0054] Water is sucked into the evaporation chamber 12 through the water hole, and the heating tube 73 is started to desalinate the seawater using the principle of steam. The seawater is then liquefied and stored in the storage chamber 13. Then, electrolysis is started, and the electrolysis reaction component is connected to the storage chamber 13 and the hydrogen output pipe 32. This ensures that the generated hydrogen can be stored in time. The other end of the hydrogen output pipe 32 is connected to the hydrogen storage tank 53 for real-time hydrogen storage. At the same time, it is compatible with the buoy detection equipment to integrate the buoy and the electrolysis of seawater to produce hydrogen, thereby realizing the convenience of offshore energy generation.

[0055] In this specification, each embodiment is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. For the device disclosed in the embodiment, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the method part.

[0056] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An integrated ocean buoy for electrolyzing water, characterized in that: include: An electrolyte supply box (1), wherein a water hole is provided on the bottom wall of the electrolyte supply box (1); A floating box (2), the floating box (2) being fixed above the electrolyte supply box (1), and a cavity being provided in the floating box (2); An electrolysis module (3), the electrolysis module (3) being located in the cavity, the electrolysis module (3) comprising an electrolysis reaction tank (31), an electrolysis reaction component and a hydrogen output pipeline (32), the electrolysis reaction component being located in the inner cavity of the electrolysis reaction tank (31) and being in communication with the electrolyte supply box (1); the hydrogen output pipeline (32) being in communication with the electrolysis reaction tank (31); A buoy body (4), wherein the lower end of the buoy body (4) is fixed to and connected with the floating box (2), and the other end is away from the floating box (2), and a storage space is provided in the buoy body (4), and a detection device and a hydrogen storage component (5) are installed in the storage space, and the hydrogen storage component (5) is connected with the hydrogen output pipeline (32); A power supply module (6), wherein the power supply module (6) is mounted on the outer side wall of the buoy body (4), and an output end of the power supply module (6) is electrically connected to the electrolytic reaction component and the detection device.

2. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an evaporation filter (7), a one-way water-permeable membrane (11) is fixed inside the electrolyte supply box (1), the one-way water-permeable membrane (11) divides the inner cavity of the electrolyte supply box (1) into an evaporation chamber (12) and a storage chamber (13) from bottom to top, the evaporation filter (7) is located in the evaporation chamber (12) and corresponds to the water hole, and the evaporation filter (7) is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module (6) to achieve liquefied storage of seawater after evaporation.

3. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The evaporation filter element (7) comprises a mounting frame (71), a filter membrane (72) and a heating tube (73); one end of the mounting frame (71) is fixed in the water hole, and the other end is located in the evaporation chamber (12); the filter membrane (72) is fixed at both ends of the mounting frame (71); the heating tube (73) is fixed on the mounting frame (71) and is electrically connected to the output end of the power supply module (6).

4. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrolytic reaction component comprises a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate and a solid electrolyte membrane. The positive electrode plate is connected to the interior of the storage chamber (13); the negative electrode plate is arranged opposite to the positive electrode plate; and the solid electrolyte membrane is arranged between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.

5. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply module (6) includes a solar panel (61), and the number of the solar panels (61) is plural and they are respectively installed on the outer wall of the buoy body (4). The multiple solar panels (61) can be electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction component through a wiring board.

6. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power supply module (6) also includes a wind power generation component (62), and the wind power generation component (62) includes an H-type vertical axis fan (621) and an S-type vertical axis fan (622). The H-type vertical axis fan (621) is fixed on the top wall of the buoy body (4), and the S-type vertical axis fan (622) is installed on the top of the H-type vertical axis fan (621). The two are electrically connected, and the output end thereof is electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction component.

7. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a battery (8), which is located in the floating box (2), the input end of the battery (8) is electrically connected to the solar panel (61) and the H-type vertical axis fan (621) and the S-type vertical axis fan (622), and the output end of the battery (8) is electrically connected to the detection equipment and the electrolytic reaction component.

8. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a warning light (9), which is fixed on the buoy body (4) and is electrically connected to the solar panel (61) and the H-type vertical axis fan (621) and the S-type vertical axis fan (622).

9. The integrated water electrolysis ocean buoy according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a signal receiver (10), which is fixed on the buoy body (4) and is electrically connected to the solar panel (61) and the H-type vertical axis wind fan (621) and the S-type vertical axis wind fan (622).

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