Three-dimensional simulation method of hydropower station maintenance simulation training system

By constructing equipment models and virtual environments for hydropower stations using 3D simulation technology and combining them with human-computer interaction, the problem of low training efficiency for new employees in hydropower stations has been solved, achieving efficient equipment operation simulation and skills enhancement.

CN120911059APending Publication Date: 2025-11-07CHN ENERGY DADU RIVER REPAIR & INSTALLATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510754617.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2025-11-07

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Technical Problem

New employees at hydropower stations lack comprehensive on-site maintenance experience, making it difficult to guarantee the quality of equipment maintenance. Existing training methods are inefficient and cannot meet the operational needs of complex and intelligent equipment.

Method used

Three-dimensional simulation technology is used to construct operation models, maintenance tool models, and virtual environments for hydropower station equipment. Combined with human-computer interaction, simulation training for equipment disassembly, inspection, and replacement operations is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and realistic equipment operation simulation, improves the skill level and training efficiency of maintenance personnel, and reduces reliance on real equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a three-dimensional simulation method for a hydropower station maintenance simulation training system, and the method comprises the following steps: S1, constructing an equipment operation simulation model of a hydropower station, and providing hydropower station equipment operation conditions for different training purposes; s2, constructing a maintenance tool model, and providing operations of disassembling, checking, processing and replacing parts of equipment of the hydropower station by maintenance personnel; s3, building a virtual environment simulation scene for performing simulation according to the motion law of the equipment; s4, man-machine interaction is carried out, and the three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system is completed. In order to truly simulate an equipment operation process and corresponding parameter dynamic changes in a constructed virtual environment, simulation scene construction based on equipment motion simulation is carried out, and a simulation process which is completely real and comprehensively perceived is realized, so that on-site actual operation is quickly and accurately simulated, maintenance personnel can be prevented from being limited by a real machine, and the maintenance efficiency is improved. The maintenance skill is more efficiently trained, and the maintenance level is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of hydropower station simulation, and particularly relates to a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station maintenance simulation training system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous growth of electricity demand in China and the increasing emphasis on environmental protection, as a clean, low-carbon renewable energy with mature technology and flexible operation, hydropower will be further developed. The rapid development of hydropower stations leads to more frequent personnel flow in hydropower enterprises, and the new employees recruited lack sufficient on-site maintenance experience, which poses a great challenge to the quality of hydropower equipment maintenance.

[0003] With the development of hydropower station equipment towards complexity, integration and intelligence, higher requirements are put forward for the professional level of equipment maintenance personnel. At present, new employees of power and hydropower stations cannot operate equipment before being on duty, and the personnel's practical skills improve slowly. Some equipment even has a long interval between annual inspections. Such operations and some special experimental operations have few opportunities for operation and maintenance personnel to exercise, and the proficiency is low. Therefore, a more convenient and effective training method is urgently needed. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above deficiencies in the prior art, the three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system provided by the application solves the problem of low efficiency of the traditional hydropower station maintenance training method.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the application is as follows: a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station maintenance simulation training system, comprising the following steps: S1, constructing a device operation simulation model of a hydropower station to provide different training purposes of water power station equipment operation conditions; S2, constructing a maintenance tool model to provide the operation of disassembling, inspecting, processing and replacing parts of the equipment of the hydropower station by the maintenance personnel; S3, building a virtual environment simulation scene for simulation according to the motion law of the equipment; S4, performing human-computer interaction to complete the three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system.

[0006] Further, in S1, the method for constructing the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station is as follows: S11, obtaining the parameter data and pictures of the equipment of the hydropower station, the parameter data including the size and structure of the equipment, and using 3dsMax software to create a device model framework of the hydropower station; S12, using a polygon modeling method and a modifier to create a key component model of the device model framework, combining the key component models according to the structural relationship of each component to generate the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station.

[0007] The above further scheme has the beneficial effect that the method can ensure the organization relationship of each component and related components, so that the interface is neat and the logic is clear.

[0008] Further, in S12, the method for creating the key component model of the device model framework is specifically: By collecting the size information and real images of the parts, a two-dimensional plane is constructed by sketching and dimension constraint operation, and the two-dimensional plane is stereoscopicized by stretching, cutting, chamfering, rotating and scanning feature transformation to construct the key component model.

[0009] Further, in S2, the method for constructing the maintenance tool model is specifically: The appearance model of the maintenance tool is constructed by SolidWorks to generate the maintenance tool model, which provides an interactive interface for the maintenance personnel operation; has an interface with the component construction relationship of the device; and can show the correct action behavior according to the operation of the maintenance personnel and the reaction of the parts.

[0010] Further, in S3, the method for building the virtual environment simulation scene is specifically: S31, real-time receiving control instructions of the model, judging the control instructions by a condition judgment function, and the result of the condition judgment is used as the control parameter of the motion simulation; wherein the control instructions include direct action information and condition information of the components; S32, motion simulation is performed by a motion simulation function according to the control parameter of the motion simulation to generate data for controlling the motion of the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station, simulate the working condition of the equipment of the hydropower station, and complete the construction of the virtual environment simulation scene.

[0011] The above further scheme has the beneficial effect that the motion simulation enables the components to generate the same motion response as the actual components according to the interactive operation and the interaction with other components.

[0012] Further, in S32, the simulated working conditions include the unit transformer full stop working condition, the fast gate full closing operation working condition, the unit no-load operation working condition, the unit load operation working condition, the unit full load operation working condition and the like.

[0013] Further, in S4, the method for performing human-computer interaction is specifically: S41, designing a user interface; S42, designing a maintenance operation interface and an animation demonstration interface; S43, designing an examination function platform.

[0014] ​Further, in S41, the user interface includes a user menu interface, an operation prompt interface, and an operation feedback interface.

[0015] Further, in S42, the animation demonstration interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly process of the equipment of the hydropower station, and the animation playing mode is divided into continuous playing and step-by-step playing. The overhaul operation interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly operation process of the model by the overhaul personnel through the external device in the virtual environment simulation scene.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the above further scheme are that the overhaul personnel operates the virtual object of the model through the external device, realizes the same or similar operation process as the overhaul site, and realizes the same or similar operation process as the overhaul site.

[0017] Further, in S43, the design examination function platform is used to record all information of the overhaul personnel on the disassembly and assembly process of the equipment, and generate an evaluation report.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present application are: (1) The present application provides a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station overhaul simulation training system, which uses three-dimensional modeling technology to build a simulation scene, and restores the actual scene environment of the hydropower station equipment as realistically as possible. In order to simulate the equipment operation process and the corresponding parameter dynamic change in the constructed virtual environment, the simulation scene construction based on equipment motion simulation is carried out, a completely true and comprehensive perception simulation process is realized, so that the actual operation on site is simulated quickly and accurately, and the overhaul personnel can not be limited by the real machine, and can more efficiently exercise the overhaul skill and improve the overhaul level.

[0019] (2) Using the hydropower station overhaul simulation training system of the present application, the overhaul personnel can have a deeper and more intuitive understanding of the internal structure of the unit, simulate the actual operation process on site, learn the overhaul training principle of the hydropower station equipment, the parameters and functions of each part model, and the complex disassembly and assembly process, enhance the training interest, and improve the training efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The present application is a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station overhaul simulation training system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The specific embodiments of the present application are described below to facilitate understanding of the present application by those skilled in the art, but it should be clear that the present application is not limited to the scope of the specific embodiments, and for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that various changes are within the spirit and scope of the present application defined and limited by the appended claims, and all applications utilizing the concept of the present application are within the scope of protection.

[0022] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment of the present application, a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station maintenance simulation training system, comprising the following steps: S1, constructing a device operation simulation model of the hydropower station, providing different training purposes of the hydropower station equipment operation condition; S2, constructing a maintenance tool model, providing the operation of the maintenance personnel to the equipment of the hydropower station for disassembly, inspection, treatment and replacement of parts; S3, building a virtual environment simulation scene, for simulation according to the device motion law; S4, human-computer interaction is carried out, and the three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system is completed.

[0023] In S1, the method for constructing the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station is specifically: S11, obtaining the parameter data and pictures of the equipment of the hydropower station, the parameter data including the size and structure of the equipment, and using 3dsMax software to create a device model framework of the hydropower station; S12, using polygon modeling method and modifier to create key component model of the device model framework, combining the key component model according to the structure relationship of each component, and generating the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station.

[0024] In this embodiment, the present application fully understands the hierarchical structure and the cooperation relationship between each component, in the modeling process, each component starts from the smallest part, and is drawn step by step upwards, to construct the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station. This method can ensure the organization relationship of each component and the related components, so that the interface is neat and the logic is clear. When the assembly is completed, it is ensured that there is no redundant cooperation between the components, and the interference check function is used to judge whether there is interference between the components.

[0025] In S12, the method for creating the key component model of the device model framework is specifically: By collecting the size data and real images of the parts, using sketch drawing, size constraint operation to construct two-dimensional plane, and through stretching, cutting, chamfering, rotating and scanning feature transformation to make the two-dimensional plane three-dimensional, the key component model is constructed.

[0026] In this embodiment, for the key components such as guide vane, runner, proportional valve of speed regulator and main pressure regulating valve, and the maintenance tools with complex structure such as gantry crane and jack, SolidWorks is used to construct the key component model.

[0027] In S2, the method for constructing the maintenance tool model is specifically: The appearance model of the maintenance tool is built by using SolidWorks, and the maintenance tool model is generated to provide an interactive interface for the operation of the maintenance personnel; the interface has a building action relationship with the components of the device; and the correct action behavior can be shown according to the operation of the maintenance personnel and the reaction of the components.

[0028] In the embodiment, the maintenance tool is an indispensable medium in the device maintenance process, and the disassembly and adjustment of the components are realized by the tool in the device maintenance process. For the maintenance personnel, as long as the maintenance function can be completed through the maintenance tool, the internal structure of the tool does not need to be simulated, only the appearance of the tool needs to be simulated, the real feeling of the operation can be met, and the maintenance tool model is generated to have the following functions: providing an interactive interface for the operation of the maintenance personnel; having an interface with a building action relationship with the components of the device; and being able to show the correct action behavior according to the operation of the maintenance personnel and the reaction of the components.

[0029] In S3, the method for building the virtual environment simulation scene is specifically: S31, a control instruction of the model is received in real time, the control instruction is judged by a condition judgment function, and the result of the condition judgment is used as a control parameter of the motion simulation; wherein the control instruction includes direct action information and condition information of the components; S32, motion simulation is performed by a motion simulation function according to the control parameter of the motion simulation to generate data for controlling the motion of the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station, to simulate the working condition of the device of the hydropower station, and to complete the building of the virtual environment simulation scene.

[0030] In the embodiment, the motion simulation enables the components to generate the same motion response as the actual components according to the interactive operation and the interaction with other components. The motion of the components mainly includes translation, rotation and their combination, wherein the translation is realized by the change of the position of the component, and the rotation is realized by the change of the Euler angle of the element.

[0031] In S32, the simulated working conditions include a unit transformer full stop working condition, a fast gate full closing running working condition, a unit no-load running working condition, a unit load running working condition and a unit full load running working condition.

[0032] In S4, the method for human-computer interaction is specifically: S41, a user interface is designed; S42, a maintenance operation interface and an animation demonstration interface are designed; S43, an examination function platform is designed.

[0033] In S41, the user interface includes a user menu interface, an operation prompt interface and an operation feedback interface.

[0034] ​In the embodiment, the scene UI interface of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system mainly includes a user menu interface, an operation prompt interface and an operation feedback interface and the like. The simple and intuitive interface can reduce the difficulty of system operation, alleviate the fatigue of long-time use, and improve the participation of users. Therefore, it is necessary to design a user interface with a clean interface and clear event logic.

[0035] In S42, the animation demonstration interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly process of the equipment of the hydropower station, and the playing mode of the animation is divided into continuous playing and step-by-step playing. The maintenance operation interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly operation process of the model in the virtual environment simulation scene by the external device of the maintenance personnel.

[0036] In the embodiment, the maintenance personnel operates the virtual object of the model through the external device to realize the same or similar operation process as the maintenance site.

[0037] The demonstration animation shows the disassembly and assembly process of the equipment of the hydropower station, and watching the demonstration animation can be familiar with the structure of the equipment and the disassembly and assembly steps. The maintenance personnel can learn and master the theoretical knowledge of equipment maintenance through the demonstration animation, which can lay a solid foundation for maintenance operation training.

[0038] In S43, the design examination function platform is used to record all information of the maintenance personnel in the disassembly and assembly process of the equipment, and generate an evaluation report.

[0039] In the embodiment, in the equipment disassembly and assembly training, the maintenance personnel needs to operate according to the correct disassembly and assembly sequence and use the correct tool.

[0040] The beneficial effects of the present application are that the present application provides a three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station maintenance simulation training system, adopts three-dimensional modeling technology to build a simulation scene, and restores the real scene environment of the equipment of the hydropower station as much as possible. In order to simulate the operation process of the equipment and the dynamic change of the corresponding parameters in the constructed virtual environment, the simulation scene is constructed based on the motion simulation of the equipment, a completely real and comprehensive perception simulation process is realized, so that the actual operation of the site is simulated quickly and accurately, and the maintenance personnel can not be limited by the real machine, and the maintenance skills can be more efficiently exercised and the maintenance level can be improved.

[0041] By using the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system of the present application, the maintenance personnel can have a deeper and more intuitive understanding of the internal structure of the unit, simulate the actual operation process of the site, learn the maintenance training principles of the equipment of the hydropower station, the parameters and functions of each part model, and the complex disassembly and assembly process, enhance the training interest, and improve the training efficiency.

[0042] In the description of the application, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "radial" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined by "first", "second", "third" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional simulation method of a hydropower station overhaul simulation training system, characterized in that, The method comprises the following steps: S1, constructing a device operation simulation model of the hydropower station to provide different training purposes of the hydropower station device operation condition; S2, constructing a maintenance tool model to provide the maintenance personnel with the operation of disassembling, checking, processing and replacing parts of the hydropower station device; S3, building a virtual environment simulation scene for simulation according to the device motion law; S4, human-computer interaction is performed to complete the three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower station maintenance simulation training system.

2. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S1, the method for constructing the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station is specifically as follows: S11, obtaining the parameter data and pictures of the device of the hydropower station, the parameter data including the size and structure of the device, and using 3dsMax software to create a device model framework of the hydropower station; S12, using a polygon modeling method and modifier to create a key component model of the device model framework, combining the key component models according to the structural relationship of each component, and generating the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station.

3. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 2, characterized in that, In S12, the method for creating the key component model of the device model framework is specifically as follows: By collecting the size data and real images of the parts, using sketch drawing, size constraint operation to construct a two-dimensional plane, and through the feature transformation of stretching, cutting, chamfering, rotating and scanning to make the two-dimensional plane three-dimensional, the key component model is constructed.

4. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S2, the method for constructing the maintenance tool model is specifically as follows: SolidWorks is used to construct the appearance model of the maintenance tool to generate the maintenance tool model, which is used to provide an interactive interface for the maintenance personnel operation; has an interface with the component construction action relationship of the device; can show the correct action behavior according to the operation of the maintenance personnel and the reaction of the parts.

5. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S3, the method for building a virtual environment simulation scene is specifically as follows: S31, real-time receiving of the control instruction of the model, judging the control instruction through a conditional judgment function, and the result of the conditional judgment being used as the control parameter of the motion simulation; wherein the control instruction includes direct action information and condition information of the component; S32, motion simulation is performed through a motion simulation function according to the control parameter of the motion simulation to generate data for controlling the motion of the device operation simulation model of the hydropower station, simulate the working condition of the device of the hydropower station, and complete the construction of the virtual environment simulation scene.

6. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 5, characterized in that, In S32, the simulated working conditions include a working condition of total shutdown of the unit transformer, a working condition of total closing of the quick gate, a working condition of no-load operation of the unit, a working condition of load operation of the unit and a working condition of full-load operation of the unit.

7. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S4, the method for human-computer interaction is specifically as follows: S41, designing a user interface; S42, designing a maintenance operation interface and an animation demonstration interface; S43, designing an examination function platform.

8. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 7, characterized in that, In S41, the user interface includes a user menu interface, an operation prompt interface and an operation feedback interface.

9. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 7, characterized in that, In S42, the animation demonstration interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly process of the device of the hydropower station, and the playing mode of the animation is divided into continuous playing and step-by-step playing; The maintenance operation interface is used to show the disassembly and assembly process of the model in the virtual environment simulation scene by the external device of the maintenance personnel.

10. The three-dimensional simulation method of the hydropower plant overhaul simulation training system according to claim 7, characterized in that, In S43, the examination function platform is used to record all information of the disassembly and assembly process of the device by the maintenance personnel, and generate an evaluation report.