Lightning energy storage system

Abstract

The invention discloses a thunder and lightning energy storage system which comprises a floating body, a thunder and lightning collecting assembly, an energy storage assembly and a functional assembly, the floating body is suitable for being arranged above the ground in a suspended mode, the thunder and lightning collecting assembly is installed above the floating body, the energy storage assembly is installed on the floating body, and the functional assembly is installed on the floating body and electrically connected with the energy storage assembly. The thunder and lightning energy storage system provided by the invention has the advantages of high thunder and lightning capturing probability and high thunder and lightning resource utilization rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of power generation equipment, and in particular to a lightning energy storage system. Background Art

[0002] Lightning is a peculiar discharge phenomenon that is daunting due to its high risk of disaster. Lightning strikes can damage or even collapse buildings, cause forest and grass fires, and cause casualties to people and animals. Lightning can also damage various electrical equipment, interfere with and interrupt the normal operation of telecommunications systems. In my country, lightning disasters are the third largest meteorological disaster after rainstorms, floods, meteorological and geological disasters. At the same time, lightning is also a valuable resource that does not produce any pollution and is a clean energy source. If lightning is stored and used to alleviate the energy crisis, it will have immeasurable value. However, the lightning capture equipment in the relevant technology is far away from the clouds, and has the defects of low probability of capturing lightning and low utilization of lightning resources. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

[0004] To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides a lightning energy storage system, which has the advantages of high probability of capturing lightning and high utilization rate of lightning resources.

[0005] The lightning energy storage system of the embodiment of the present invention includes a floating body, a lightning collection component, an energy storage component and a functional component. The floating body is suitable for being suspended above the ground; the lightning collection component is installed above the floating body; the energy storage component is installed on the floating body; the functional component is installed on the floating body and is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

[0006] According to the lightning energy storage system of the embodiment of the present invention, by installing the lightning collection component and the energy storage component above the floating body, the lightning collection component and the energy storage component are far away from the ground and located below the cloud layer, so that the lightning can be collected by the lightning component before reaching the ground and stored by the energy storage component, effectively avoiding natural disasters caused by lightning contacting the ground. At this time, the setting of the functional components on the floating body also ensures that the lightning energy storage system can realize functions such as lighting while being suspended above the ground. At the same time, the setting of the floating body makes the lightning collection component closer to the cloud layer, so that it can better capture lightning, effectively improving the efficiency of capturing lightning and the utilization rate of lightning resources.

[0007] In some embodiments, the lightning collection assembly includes a lightning conversion device, a lightning tower and a lightning rod connected in sequence from bottom to top, the lightning conversion device includes a resistor or a capacitor, and the lightning conversion device is electrically connected to the energy storage assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, a hardening layer is provided on the upper surface of the floating body, and the lightning collection assembly and the energy storage assembly are both installed above the hardening layer;

[0009] A plurality of inflatable chambers are formed in the float, and the inflatable chambers are filled with low-density gas.

[0010] In some embodiments, the hardening layer is made of a non-metallic material, and the lightning collection assembly is connected to the hardening layer via a non-metallic fastener;

[0011] The upper surface contour of the hardened layer is a regular polygon, the number of the lightning collection components is equal to the number of sides of the upper surface contour of the hardened layer, and a plurality of the lightning collection components are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the hardened layer.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lightning energy storage system further includes a photovoltaic component, which is installed above the hardening layer and is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lightning energy storage system also includes a drone parking platform, which is arranged above the hardened layer. On the projection plane perpendicular to the height direction of the floating body, the projection of the drone parking platform is located at the center of the projection of the hardened layer.

[0014] In some embodiments, the functional component includes a lighting device installed below the floating body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the float increases gradually or in a stepwise manner from bottom to top.

[0016] In some embodiments, the energy storage assembly includes a protective shell and a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, the protective shell is installed above the floating body, and the lithium iron phosphate battery pack is detachably installed in the protective shell.

[0017] In some embodiments, the lightning energy storage system further comprises an anchor assembly, a first end of the anchor assembly is connected to the floating body, and a second end of the anchor assembly is suitable for anchoring on the ground;

[0018] The lightning energy storage system also includes a transmission line, a first end of which is electrically connected to the energy storage component, and a second end of the output line is electrically connected to a ground functional component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a lightning energy storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2is another schematic diagram of a lightning energy storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Floating body; 2. Lightning collection component; 21. Lightning conversion device; 22. Lightning tower; 23. Lightning rod; 3. Energy storage component; 4. Lighting equipment; 5. Photovoltaic component; 6. UAV parking platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0024] Combine the following Figure 1 and Figure 2 A lightning energy storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0025] The lightning energy storage system of an embodiment of the present invention includes a floating body 1, a lightning collection component 2, an energy storage component 3 and a functional component. The floating body 1 is suitable for being suspended above the ground, the lightning collection component 2 is installed above the floating body 1, the energy storage component 3 is installed on the floating body 1, and the functional component is installed on the floating body 1 and electrically connected to the energy storage component 3.

[0026] According to the lightning energy storage system of the embodiment of the present invention, by installing the lightning collection component 2 and the energy storage component 3 above the floating body 1, the lightning collection component 2 and the energy storage component 3 are away from the ground and located below the cloud layer, so that the lightning can be collected by the lightning component before reaching the ground, and stored by the energy storage component 3, effectively avoiding natural disasters caused by lightning contacting the ground. At this time, the setting of the functional components on the floating body 1 also ensures that the lightning energy storage system can realize functions such as lighting while being suspended above the ground. At the same time, the setting of the floating body 1 makes the lightning collection component 2 closer to the cloud layer, so that it can better capture lightning, effectively improving the efficiency of capturing lightning and the utilization rate of lightning resources.

[0027] It should be noted that, since the lightning energy storage system of this embodiment is suspended on the ground, it is easier to move to the area where lightning occurs, thereby further improving the efficiency of capturing lightning.

[0028] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lightning collection assembly 2 includes a lightning conversion device 21, a lightning tower 22 and a lightning rod 23 which are sequentially connected from bottom to top. The lightning conversion device 21 includes a resistor or a capacitor, and the lightning conversion device 21 is electrically connected to the energy storage assembly 3.

[0029] The lightning rod 23 points in all directions in the air to better capture and guide lightning. After the lightning is reduced in power through the lightning tower 22, it reaches the lightning conversion device 21 at the bottom. The lightning conversion device 21 converts the energy in the lightning into electrical energy so that it can be better stored in the energy storage component 3, thereby realizing the smooth conversion and energy storage of lightning.

[0030] Specifically, there are multiple lightning rods 23 and they are scattered upward above the lightning tower 22. The lightning conversion device 21 is preferably a capacitor. When the lightning energy is transmitted to the capacitor, it is temporarily stored, and then the electric energy is safely and stably stored in the energy storage component 3.

[0031] In some embodiments, a hardened layer is provided on the upper surface of the floating body 1, and the lightning collection assembly 2 and the energy storage assembly 3 are both installed above the hardened layer. A plurality of inflatable chambers are formed in the floating body 1, and the inflatable chambers are filled with low-density gas.

[0032] The setting of the hardened layer ensures the installation reliability of the lightning collection component 2 and the energy storage component 3 on the float 1. By dividing the inner cavity of the float 1 into multiple independent air-filled chambers, even if an air-filled chamber leaks for various reasons, it will not cause the float 1 to fall suddenly and cause damage to the lightning energy storage system and the bottom equipment, thereby effectively ensuring the safety of the radar energy storage system.

[0033] Specifically, the low-density gas can be hydrogen. According to preliminary calculations, every 1m 3 The hydrogen has a buoyancy of about 1.5 kg. When the energy storage cell is 314 Ah and the energy storage time is 4 hours, the 10MWh energy storage component 3 weighs about 35 tons, and the total weight of the 100MWh energy storage power station is about 350 tons. Considering the lightning collection component 2, photovoltaic component 5 and other loads, the overall weight is about 500 tons, and the required hydrogen volume is about 333334m 3 Considering the weight of the floating body 1 and some cables, it takes about 400,000m 3 Hydrogen can make the lightning energy storage system float in the air.

[0034] In some embodiments, the hardening layer is made of non-metallic material, and the lightning collection assembly 2 is connected to the hardening layer via non-metallic fasteners.

[0035] This effectively prevents lightning entering the lightning collection component 2 from impacting components above the hardened layer, such as the energy storage component 3 and the photovoltaic component 5, thereby effectively ensuring the safety of the use of components such as the energy storage component 3 and the photovoltaic component 5.

[0036] The upper surface contour of the hardened layer is a regular polygon. The number of lightning collection components 2 is equal to the number of sides of the upper surface contour of the hardened layer. The plurality of lightning collection components 2 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the hardened layer.

[0037] The provision of multiple lightning collection components 2 better improves the lightning capture efficiency of the lightning energy storage system and also better improves the lightning conversion efficiency of the lightning energy storage system.

[0038] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the upper surface contour of the hardened layer is a square, and four lightning collection components 2 are arranged at the four corners of the hardened layer.

[0039] In some embodiments, the lightning energy storage system further includes a photovoltaic component 5 , which is installed above the hardening layer and is electrically connected to the energy storage component 3 .

[0040] Therefore, in rainy weather, the lightning energy storage system can collect and store electrical energy through lightning, and in daytime with good sunlight, it can also generate solar energy through the photovoltaic components 5. The two complement each other, and the space utilization rate of the platform formed by the floating body 1 is higher, and the energy storage efficiency of the energy storage component 3 is higher.

[0041] Specifically, the photovoltaic components 5 are generally evenly arranged above the hardening layer.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the lightning energy storage system also includes a UAV parking platform 6, which is arranged above the hardened layer. On the projection plane perpendicular to the height direction of the floating body 1, the projection of the UAV parking platform 6 is located at the center of the projection of the hardened layer.

[0043] The drone parking platform 6 can be used to dock and repair drones, or to charge electric commercial drones, effectively improving the functionality of the lightning energy storage system. By arranging the drone parking platform 6 at the center of the hardened layer, it is ensured that the drone is not likely to affect the balance of the lightning energy storage system after being parked on the drone parking platform 6.

[0044] Specifically, a charging pile electrically connected to the energy storage component 3 can be installed on the drone parking platform 6. After the drone is parked on the drone parking platform 6, it can be connected to the charging interface of the charging pile to facilitate the energy storage component 3 to realize the charging operation of the drone.

[0045] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the functional assembly includes a lighting device 4, and the lighting device 4 is installed below the floating body 1. Specifically, the lighting device 4 is arranged on the lower surface of the floating body 1.

[0046] The lighting device 4 can use the electric energy in the energy storage component 3 to start the lighting function, and can be used for lighting in towns at night, or for lighting in large event venues such as stadiums.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the floating body 1 increases gradually or in a stepwise manner from bottom to top.

[0048] That is, the outer contour of the floating body 1 is generally an inverted frustum. This arrangement ensures that the upper surface of the floating body 1 has a larger area, while also ensuring that the overall force of the floating body 1 is stable and not prone to capsizing.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, the floating body 1 includes a plurality of floating blocks which are sequentially connected and arranged from bottom to top. The plurality of floating blocks are all in a rectangular shape and have the same height. The volumes of the plurality of floating blocks gradually increase from bottom to top.

[0050] In some embodiments, the energy storage assembly 3 includes a protective shell and a lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The protective shell is installed above the floating body 1, and the lithium iron phosphate battery pack is detachably installed in the protective shell.

[0051] The lithium iron phosphate battery pack has a high energy density, which can achieve efficient energy storage while being lighter and taking up less space. The protective shell separates the lithium iron phosphate battery pack from the outside world, thereby effectively ensuring the safety of the lithium iron phosphate battery pack.

[0052] In some embodiments, the lightning energy storage system further includes an anchor assembly, a first end of which is connected to the floating body 1, and a second end of which is suitable for anchoring on the ground. The lightning energy storage system further includes a transmission line, a first end of which is electrically connected to the energy storage assembly 3, and a second end of the output line is electrically connected to the ground functional assembly.

[0053] The setting of the anchoring assembly ensures that the lightning energy storage system does not move at will, and also effectively ensures the suspension stability of the lightning energy storage system. On this basis, the transmission line can lead the electric energy stored in the energy storage assembly 3 to the ground for use in ground towns.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, it is to 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”, “axial”, “radial”, “circumferential”, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0055] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0056] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0057] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0058] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0059] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightning energy storage system, characterized in that: include: A floating body, wherein the floating body is suitable for being suspended above the ground; A lightning collection component installed above the floating body; An energy storage component, the energy storage component is installed on the floating body; A functional component is installed on the floating body and is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

2. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lightning collection component comprises a lightning conversion device, a lightning tower and a lightning rod which are sequentially connected from bottom to top; the lightning conversion device comprises a resistor or a capacitor; and the lightning conversion device is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

3. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the floating body is provided with a hardened layer, and the lightning collection component and the energy storage component are both installed above the hardened layer; A plurality of inflatable chambers are formed in the float, and the inflatable chambers are filled with low-density gas.

4. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hardened layer is made of non-metallic material, and the lightning collection assembly is connected to the hardened layer via a non-metallic fastener; The upper surface contour of the hardened layer is a regular polygon, the number of the lightning collection components is equal to the number of sides of the upper surface contour of the hardened layer, and a plurality of the lightning collection components are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the hardened layer.

5. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lightning energy storage system further includes a photovoltaic component, which is installed above the hardening layer and is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

6. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lightning energy storage system also includes a drone parking platform, which is arranged above the hardened layer. On a projection plane perpendicular to the height direction of the floating body, the projection of the drone parking platform is located at the center of the projection of the hardened layer.

7. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional components include lighting equipment, which is installed below the floating body.

8. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the floating body increases gradually or in a stepwise manner from bottom to top.

9. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy storage assembly includes a protective shell and a lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The protective shell is installed above the floating body, and the lithium iron phosphate battery pack is detachably installed in the protective shell.

10. The lightning energy storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lightning energy storage system further comprises an anchoring assembly, a first end of the anchoring assembly is connected to the floating body, and a second end of the anchoring assembly is suitable for anchoring on the ground; The lightning energy storage system also includes a transmission line, a first end of which is electrically connected to the energy storage component, and a second end of the output line is electrically connected to a ground functional component.

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