Risk area operator management system and method suitable for hydropower station

By introducing data processing and analysis modules, sound and light alarm control modules and access control management systems in the risk areas of hydropower stations, combined with image monitoring, automated operation personnel management is realized, human resource waste and safety hazards are solved, and management efficiency and safety are improved.

CN120526531APending Publication Date: 2025-08-22THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510647868.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2025-08-22

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Technical Problem

The prior art has waste of human resources and safety risks in the management of operators in the risk areas of hydropower stations, especially in the import and export of risk areas, which require manual duty and poor information transmission, resulting in high risk of safety accidents.

Method used

The data processing and analysis module, sound and light alarm control module, access control management system and power station image monitoring system are adopted, combined with access control card swiping or face recognition device, and the audio and light alarm device is set up in the risk area. The image monitoring system is used to assist in judging the position of the personnel and automatically notify the evacuation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of operating personnel management in risk areas, saves human resources, improves the safety level of operators, and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of information transmission.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of risk area management systems, and particularly relates to a risk area operator management system and method suitable for a hydropower station. According to the technical scheme, the risk area operating personnel management system suitable for the hydropower station comprises a data processing and analyzing module, a sound-light alarm control module, an access control management system and a power station image monitoring system, and the sound-light alarm control module is electrically connected with the access control management system and the power station image monitoring system respectively; the data processing and analyzing module is used for processing and analyzing access control verification information collected in the access control management system; when people in the related area need to be notified to evacuate, a power station image monitoring system is controlled to call a monitoring camera in the area, and a video stream transmitted by the power station image monitoring system is received; and the sound-light alarm control module is controlled to start the sound-light alarm device in the corresponding area. The invention provides a risk area operator management system and method suitable for a hydropower station.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of risk area management systems, and in particular relates to a risk area operator management system and method applicable to a hydropower station. Background Art

[0002] Hydropower station production sites present numerous risk areas, such as wind tunnels, turbine volutes during maintenance, and waterwheel chambers. These operating environments share common characteristics, requiring high levels of personnel control and management. For example, during maintenance, other work may threaten the safety of personnel working in the turbine volutes and waterwheel chambers. For example, moving guide vanes could cause workers in the turbine volutes and waterwheel chambers to be pinched by the vanes. Remotely measuring rotor insulation in wind tunnels requires applying a corresponding measurement voltage to the stator and rotor, potentially causing electric shock to personnel in the wind tunnel. Furthermore, when operating in wind tunnels and waterwheel chambers during shutdown, in the event of an emergency restart, personnel must be notified to evacuate within three minutes.

[0003] To meet these management requirements, the current approach is to manually register personnel at entrances and exits, and to have personnel enter the wind tunnel or waterwheel room to make evacuation confirmations before shaking the insulation or moving the guide vanes. This practice not only wastes human resources but also requires personnel to be on duty at the entrance and exit booths at all times. Furthermore, due to the complex working environment and ambient noise, personnel entering to make evacuation confirmations may not be able to find the operating personnel, or the operating personnel may not receive or miss evacuation information, resulting in personal injury. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a risk area operator management system and method applicable to a hydropower station.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in the present invention is:

[0006] A risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station comprises a data processing and analysis module, an audible and visual alarm control module, an access control management system, and a power station image monitoring system, wherein the audible and visual alarm control module, the access control management system, and the power station image monitoring system are electrically connected to the data processing and analysis module respectively;

[0007] The data processing and analysis module is used to:

[0008] Process and analyze access control verification information collected from the access control management system;

[0009] When it is necessary to notify personnel in the relevant area to evacuate, the power station image monitoring system is controlled to call the surveillance cameras in this area and receive the video stream transmitted by the power station image monitoring system;

[0010] Control the sound and light alarm control module to start the sound and light alarm device in the corresponding area.

[0011] The present invention utilizes the access control management system that has been put into operation at the hydropower station, and sets up access control card swiping or face recognition devices on both sides of the entrance and exit of the risk area that needs to be managed. That is, identification and registration are required for entry, and identification and registration are also required for exit. At the same time, the entry and exit time are automatically recorded in the system. Sound and light alarm devices are installed in the wind tunnel, waterwheel room, and volute outlet. If it is necessary to carry out work that affects the safety of the working environment, such as moving guide vanes, measuring rotor insulation, etc., or in case of emergency startup to notify operators to evacuate urgently. The management system automatically starts the sound and light alarm, and the power station image monitoring system automatically calls the camera in this area to display the picture of this area. At the same time, the management system will automatically determine whether there are people working in this area based on the access control registration data. The present invention can improve the management efficiency of operators in risk areas, save human resources, and improve the safety level of operators.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the access control management system is electrically connected to a plurality of access control devices, which are installed at the entrances and exits of the risk area.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the access control device registers the persons entering and leaving and the time.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the sound and light alarm control module is electrically connected to a plurality of alarm devices, and the alarm devices are installed in the risk area.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the power station image monitoring system is electrically connected to a plurality of cameras, and the cameras are installed in the operation area.

[0016] A method for managing workers in risky areas of a hydropower station, comprising the following steps:

[0017] S1: During actual operation, when workers need to enter or leave the risk area, the access control management system collects access control verification information and sends it to the data processing and analysis module;

[0018] S2: When it is necessary to notify personnel in relevant areas to evacuate, the data processing and analysis module screens the personnel who have registered to enter the risk area and notifies them to evacuate, controls the power station image monitoring system as an auxiliary criterion for whether there are operating personnel, and controls the sound and light alarm control module to sound an alarm.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the present invention, in step S1, the operator enters the risk area by swiping the access card or face recognition; the access control management system transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module; the data processing and analysis module automatically registers the personnel information and entry time.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the present invention, in step S1, the operator leaves the risk area by swiping the access card or using facial recognition; the access control management system transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module; the data processing and analysis module automatically updates the personnel departure information and departure time.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, when an emergency or special operation occurs and people in the risk area need to evacuate automatically, the data processing and analysis module selects the evacuation area, automatically screens people in the area who have not registered to leave, and makes phone and text message notifications, and cyclically screens every 2 minutes until all people have registered to leave.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, the data processing and analysis module activates the sound and light alarm device in the corresponding area, starts the sound and light alarm and keeps it for 5 minutes; the data processing and analysis module controls the power station image monitoring system to call the monitoring camera in the corresponding area and display the real-time monitoring screen of the corresponding area as an auxiliary criterion for determining whether there are operating personnel.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] The present invention utilizes the access control management system that has been put into operation at the hydropower station, and sets up access control card swiping or face recognition devices on both sides of the entrance and exit of the risk area that needs to be managed. That is, identification and registration are required for entry, and identification and registration are also required for exit. At the same time, the entry and exit time are automatically recorded in the system. Sound and light alarm devices are installed in the wind tunnel, waterwheel room, and volute outlet. If it is necessary to carry out work that affects the safety of the working environment, such as moving guide vanes, measuring rotor insulation, etc., or in case of emergency startup to notify operators to evacuate urgently. The management system automatically starts the sound and light alarm, and the power station image monitoring system automatically calls the camera in this area to display the picture of this area. At the same time, the management system will automatically determine whether there are people working in this area based on the access control registration data. The present invention can improve the management efficiency of operators in risk areas, save human resources, and improve the safety level of operators. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of the method of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1-data processing and analysis module; 2-sound and light alarm control module; 3-access control management system; 4-power station image monitoring system; 5-access control device; 6-alarm device; 7-camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of 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. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] 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 claimed invention, 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 inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station of this embodiment includes a data processing and analysis module 1, an audible and visual alarm control module 2, an access control management system 3, and a power station image monitoring system 4. The audible and visual alarm control module 2, the access control management system 3, and the power station image monitoring system 4 are electrically connected to the data processing and analysis module 1 respectively;

[0031] The data processing and analysis module 1 is used to:

[0032] Process and analyze the access control verification information collected in the access control management system 3;

[0033] When it is necessary to notify the relevant area personnel to evacuate, the power station image monitoring system 4 is controlled to call the monitoring camera 7 of this area and receive the video stream transmitted by the power station image monitoring system 4;

[0034] Control the sound and light alarm control module 2 to start the sound and light alarm device 6 in the corresponding area.

[0035] The present invention utilizes the access control management system 3 that has been put into operation at the hydropower station, and sets up access control card swiping or face recognition devices on both sides of the entrance and exit of the risk area that needs to be managed. That is, identification and registration are required for entry, and identification and registration are also required for exit. At the same time, the entry and exit time are automatically recorded in the system. Sound and light alarm devices 6 are installed in the wind tunnel, waterwheel room, and volute outlet. If it is necessary to carry out work that affects the safety of the working environment, such as moving guide vanes, measuring rotor insulation, etc., or in case of emergency startup to notify operators to evacuate urgently. The management system automatically starts the sound and light alarm, and the power station image monitoring system 4 automatically calls the camera 7 in this area to display the picture of this area. At the same time, the management system will automatically determine whether there are people working in this area based on the access control registration data. The present invention can improve the management efficiency of operators in risk areas, save human resources, and improve the safety level of operators.

[0036] The access control system 3 is electrically connected to a number of access control devices 5 installed at the entrances and exits of risk areas. The access control devices 5 register the entry and exit personnel and the time.

[0037] The sound and light alarm control module 2 is electrically connected to a plurality of alarm devices 6 , which are installed in risk areas.

[0038] The power station image monitoring system 4 is electrically connected to a plurality of cameras 7 , which are installed in the operation area.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0040] S1: During actual operation, when an operator needs to enter or leave a risk area, the access control management system 3 collects access control verification information and sends it to the data processing and analysis module 1;

[0041] S2: When it is necessary to notify personnel in relevant areas to evacuate, the data processing and analysis module 1 screens the personnel who have registered to enter the risk area and notifies them to evacuate, controls the power station image monitoring system 4 as an auxiliary criterion for whether there are operating personnel, and controls the sound and light alarm control module 2 to sound an alarm.

[0042] In step S1, the operator enters the risk area by swiping the access card or using facial recognition; the access control management system 3 transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module 1; the data processing and analysis module 1 automatically registers the personnel information and entry time.

[0043] In step S1, the operator leaves the risk area by swiping the access card or using facial recognition; the access control management system 3 transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module 1; the data processing and analysis module 1 automatically updates the personnel departure information and departure time.

[0044] In step S2, when an emergency or special operation occurs and people in the risk area need to evacuate automatically, the data processing and analysis module 1 selects the evacuation area, automatically screens people in the area who have not registered to leave, makes phone and text message notifications, and cyclically screens every 2 minutes until all people have registered to leave.

[0045] In step S2, the data processing and analysis module 1 activates the sound and light alarm device 6 in the corresponding area, starts the sound and light alarm and keeps it on for 5 minutes; the data processing and analysis module 1 controls the power station image monitoring system 4 to call the monitoring camera 7 in the corresponding area, and displays the real-time monitoring picture of the corresponding area as an auxiliary criterion for determining whether there are operating personnel.

[0046] Working principle:

[0047] During actual operation, when a worker needs to enter a risky area, they enter by swiping their access card or using facial recognition. Access control management system 3 transmits the worker's information to data processing and analysis module 1, which automatically registers the worker's information and entry time. When a worker leaves the area, they also swipe their access card or use facial recognition. Access control management system 3 transmits the worker's information to data processing and analysis module 1, which automatically updates the worker's departure information and time.

[0048] When an emergency or special operation occurs, personnel in a certain area need to evacuate automatically. By selecting the evacuation area in the risk area operator management system, the system will automatically screen out personnel in the area who have not registered to leave, and notify them by phone and text message, and will cycle through the screening every 2 minutes until all personnel have registered to leave. At the same time, the sound and light alarm device 6 in the corresponding area is activated, and the sound and light alarm is activated and lasts for 5 minutes. In addition, the power station image monitoring system 4 is controlled to call the monitoring camera 7 in this area to display the real-time monitoring screen of the area as an auxiliary criterion for determining whether there are operating personnel. Its business process is as follows Figure 2 shown.

[0049] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned optional implementation modes. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the inspiration of the present invention. However, no matter what changes are made in the shape or structure, any technical solution that falls within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station, characterized by: The system comprises a data processing and analysis module (1), an audible and visual alarm control module (2), an access control management system (3), and a power station image monitoring system (4); the audible and visual alarm control module (2), the access control management system (3), and the power station image monitoring system (4) are electrically connected to the data processing and analysis module (1) respectively; The data processing and analysis module (1) is used to: Processing and analyzing access control verification information collected in the access control management system (3); When it is necessary to notify personnel in the relevant area to evacuate, the power station image monitoring system (4) is controlled to call the monitoring camera (7) in this area and receive the video stream transmitted by the power station image monitoring system (4); The sound and light alarm control module (2) is controlled to start the sound and light alarm device (6) in the corresponding area.

2. A risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The access control management system (3) is electrically connected to a plurality of access control devices (5), and the access control devices (5) are installed at the entrances and exits of the risk area.

3. The risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The access control device (5) registers the people entering and leaving and the time.

4. The risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound and light alarm control module (2) is electrically connected to a plurality of alarm devices (6), and the alarm devices (6) are installed in the risk area.

5. The risk area operator management system applicable to a hydropower station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power station image monitoring system (4) is electrically connected to a plurality of cameras (7), and the cameras (7) are installed in the operation area.

6. A method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station, using the method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1: During actual operation, when an operator needs to enter or leave a risk area, the access control management system (3) collects access control verification information and sends it to the data processing and analysis module (1); S2: When it is necessary to notify the personnel in the relevant area to evacuate, the data processing and analysis module (1) screens the personnel who have registered to enter the risk area and notifies them to evacuate, controls the power station image monitoring system (4) as an auxiliary criterion for determining whether there are operating personnel, and controls the sound and light alarm control module (2) to issue an alarm.

7. A method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S1, the operator enters the risk area by swiping the access card or using facial recognition; the access control management system (3) transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module (1); the data processing and analysis module (1) automatically registers the personnel information and entry time.

8. The method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S1, the operator leaves the risk area by swiping the access card or using facial recognition; the access control management system (3) transmits the personnel information to the data processing and analysis module (1); the data processing and analysis module (1) automatically updates the personnel departure information and departure time.

9. A method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S2, when an emergency or special operation occurs and the personnel in the risk area need to evacuate automatically, the data processing and analysis module (1) selects the evacuation area, automatically screens the personnel in the area who have not registered to leave, and notifies them by phone and text message, and the screening is repeated every 2 minutes until all personnel have registered to leave.

10. The method for managing personnel in risky areas of a hydropower station according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S2, the data processing and analysis module (1) activates the sound and light alarm device (6) of the corresponding area, starts the sound and light alarm and keeps it on for 5 minutes; the data processing and analysis module (1) controls the power station image monitoring system (4) to call the monitoring camera (7) of the corresponding area, and displays the real-time monitoring picture of the corresponding area as an auxiliary criterion for judging whether there are operating personnel.