Modularized intelligent hydrodynamic floating type power generation system with low cost
The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system solves the problems of high cost, difficult maintenance, low energy efficiency and poor ecological adaptability of hydropower generation, and realizes high-efficiency, low-cost and eco-friendly hydropower generation, which can adapt to different aquatic environments and reduce the complexity of system management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 谭正才
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydropower generation technologies suffer from high costs, difficult maintenance, low energy efficiency, and poor ecological adaptability. They are difficult to flexibly adapt to different aquatic environments and power generation scale adjustment needs, and traditional platforms are prone to causing water siltation and ecological barriers.
The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system includes standardized power generation and pollution control modules, module splicing mechanism, array mooring system and fully automated control system. It utilizes an adjustable-angle turbine and automated pollution interception and cleaning unit, combined with an open platform structure and no interception design, to achieve fully automated unattended operation.
It improves the utilization rate of hydropower energy, reduces energy loss, ensures the stable operation of power generation units, adapts to different aquatic environments, achieves eco-friendly power generation, reduces construction and operation costs, and improves management efficiency and flexibility.
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of hydropower generation technology, specifically a low-cost modular intelligent hydropower floating power generation system. Background Technology
[0002] Under the global trend of energy structure transformation towards green and low-carbon development, hydropower, as a technologically mature and stable renewable energy utilization method, is an important component of building a clean energy system. Traditional stationary hydropower stations are limited by topography, ecological environment, and other conditions, resulting in long construction periods, high investment costs, and significant impacts on river ecosystems, making it difficult to widely cover dispersed water areas such as small and medium-sized rivers and reservoir tributaries. Hydropower is the engineering technology and science that studies the conversion of water energy into electrical energy. It is an important part of the modern power industry system and a major way to develop and utilize water resources on a large scale. Its basic principle is to utilize the water level difference in natural rivers, lakes, and other water bodies, or to create head through damming, to convert the gravitational potential energy contained in the water body into kinetic energy, driving the turbine to rotate, and then driving the coaxially connected generator to generate electricity.
[0003] However, existing hydropower generation technologies generally suffer from shortcomings such as high cost, difficult maintenance, low energy efficiency, and poor ecological adaptability. They mostly adopt customized high-end materials and integrated structures, and production, transportation, and assembly rely on large equipment and professional personnel. At the same time, most platforms adopt a closed design, which can easily cause water accumulation and ecological barriers. The anchoring and buoyancy stabilization mechanisms are complex and expensive, making it difficult to flexibly adapt to different water environments and power generation scale adjustment needs. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system in order to solve the problems mentioned above.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: a low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system, comprising: several standardized power generation and pollution removal modules, a module splicing mechanism, an array mooring system, and a fully automated control system; each module is a semi-submersible floating structure, including a semi-submersible floating platform, a turbine with automatically adjustable blades, a hydrodynamic power generation unit, a pre-entry pollution interception and removal unit, and an automatic waste conveying unit; the modules are quickly connected through the splicing mechanism to form a single-row or multi-row array-type large power station; The turbine is equipped with large, adjustable blades. The fully automated control system automatically adjusts the blade tilt angle according to the real-time water flow speed to maintain a stable force area on the turbine and ensure stable power output. The blades can be adjusted to a preset angle to form a passage for fish, achieving eco-friendly operation. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet. It utilizes natural water kinetic energy in conjunction with automated equipment to achieve integrated operation of automatic interception, automatic retrieval, automatic conveying, and automatic landing of floating debris without human intervention. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet and uses water power and automated equipment to automatically intercept, retrieve, transport and remove debris from the shore. The power generation and pollution control modules are standardized units that can be quickly assembled and disassembled through a splicing mechanism to form single-row or multi-row large-scale power plants. The fully automated control system uniformly regulates the blade angle, cleaning process, power generation, and operating status, enabling 24-hour unattended operation. The turbine blades are tilted in real time by a fully automated control system to stabilize power generation and enable ecological fish passage.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the main control core internally includes an open-source STM32 microcontroller, a logic operation circuit, a data storage unit, and a signal conversion interface. The open-source STM32 microcontroller, as the core processing component, is bidirectionally connected to the logic operation circuit via circuitry. The logic operation circuit is responsible for processing computational tasks related to wheel angle monitoring, equipment operating status monitoring, and cluster network control. Its output is connected to the input of the data storage unit to store various types of operating data. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the signal conversion interface. The output of the signal conversion interface is connected to the corresponding interfaces of the monitoring sensor, communication and control module, and power supply module, respectively, to realize the transmission and interaction of data and instructions.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the monitoring sensor internally includes a general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor, and a status feedback module. The output terminal of the general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor is connected to the input terminal of the status feedback module, the output terminal of the general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor is connected to the input terminal of the status feedback module, and the output terminal of the general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor is also connected to the input terminal of the status feedback module. The output terminal of the status feedback module is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core. The accuracy of each sensor meets the control requirements of the floating power station.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the communication and control module internally includes a general-purpose 4G IoT module, a wired communication port, an instruction output unit, and a protocol conversion circuit. The output of the general-purpose 4G IoT module is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit, enabling remote monitoring and data uploading functions and supporting simple operation on a mobile phone. The output of the wired communication port is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit as a backup communication path. The output of the protocol conversion circuit is connected to the input of the instruction output unit, and the output of the instruction output unit is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core. Simultaneously, the control terminal of the instruction output unit is connected to the execution components of the generator and the pumping system, respectively. The cluster control adopts a master-slave simplified logic, and the instruction output unit of one master module can control the corresponding execution components of multiple slave modules.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the power supply module internally includes a power conversion circuit, a general-purpose lead-acid battery pack, an input interface unit, and an output distribution module. The output terminal of the input interface unit is connected to the input terminal of the power conversion circuit, and the input interface unit receives electrical energy generated by the power generation module itself. The output terminal of the power conversion circuit is connected to the input terminal of the general-purpose lead-acid battery pack and the input terminal of the output distribution module, respectively. The general-purpose lead-acid battery pack serves as a backup power source to store electrical energy, and its output terminal is connected to the input terminal of the output distribution module. The output terminal of the output distribution module is connected to the power input terminals of the main control core, monitoring sensors, communication and control module, generator, and pumping system, respectively, providing stable power support for each component. The general-purpose lead-acid battery pack is low in cost and easy to replace.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a low-cost modular floating platform. This platform adopts a standardized hollow pontoon splicing structure, which is composed of industrially mass-produced general-purpose high-density polyethylene pontoons and a galvanized square steel lightweight frame. The pontoons are quickly connected by stainless steel clips. The frame has reserved installation interfaces for each functional unit. The platform has standardized male and female splicing interfaces around its perimeter, supporting seamless splicing in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The bottom has an open structure, allowing river water to flow naturally. The lower surface of the pontoons has a simple and smooth design, eliminating the need for additional reinforcement structures and anti-siltation components.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a front-mounted, simple, and efficient floating debris retrieval fence unit. This unit employs a minimally invasive, non-powered technology of "graded interception + gravity-based automatic retrieval." It consists of a graded interception fence, a gravity-based automatic retrieval trough, and a guide plate. The graded interception fence is made of industrially produced galvanized steel wire mesh and stainless steel mesh, with the outer coarse fence and the inner fine fence arranged at a 20° angle. The gravity-based automatic retrieval trough is located at the lower end of the fence and is an inclined, open-top trough connected to a general-purpose civilian collection container at its end. The guide plate is a general-purpose plastic plate fixed to both sides of the fence. The system relies on the impact force of water flow and gravity to achieve the interception and automatic retrieval of floating debris.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the unit includes a simple modular power collection unit, which consists of a general-purpose rectifier module, a standardized lead-acid battery pack, a mass-produced combiner box, and a general-purpose power frequency inverter. All of these are industrially mass-produced general-purpose components. The unit adopts a modular plug-and-play design, has built-in general-purpose lightning protection and overvoltage protection circuits, supports both off-grid and grid-connected modes, and has a standardized grid-connected interface that is adapted to the general grid-connected requirements of the State Grid. This allows for the centralized collection of power from multiple modules.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a rapid splicing mechanism that adopts an integrated design of "mechanical buckle + universal waterproof plug". It consists of industrially mass-produced stainless steel buckles and waterproof plugs, which can simultaneously realize the rapid splicing of mechanical structure, circuit and signal. The splicing and disassembly only require manual operation without professional tools. The splicing efficiency can reach 5 modules per hour, and the connection is reliable and low cost.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the method includes a low-cost anchoring and buoyancy stabilization mechanism. This mechanism uses general-purpose iron anchors and nylon anchor chains as anchoring components. Ballast stabilization is achieved by using a general-purpose plastic water tank on the platform. The platform's attitude is adjusted by manually adding or releasing water, eliminating the need for power components such as water pumps. The anchoring is arranged in a multi-point distributed manner to adapt to the positioning requirements of the modularly assembled platform.
[0015] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. In this invention, the floating dynamic duct naturally gathers water flow energy, ensuring sufficient power for the water entering the turbine power generation unit and effectively improving the utilization rate of hydraulic energy. The vertical direct-drive turbine power generation structure eliminates traditional intermediate transmission components such as speed increasers and couplings, allowing the mechanical energy generated by the turbine rotation to be directly transmitted to the generator, reducing energy loss and enabling more efficient conversion of water flow kinetic energy into electrical energy. Simultaneously, the low-speed permanent magnet generator adapts to the natural rotation speed of the turbine, eliminating the need for additional speed increase adjustments. This not only matches the power generation needs of water bodies with different flow rates but also avoids the limitations of customized equipment. The front-mounted floating debris removal unit continuously delivers clean water to the power generation unit through graded interception and gravity collection, preventing debris from entangled in the turbine or blocking the duct, ensuring stable operation of the turbine and generator, and reducing power generation interruptions due to malfunctions. The intelligent control unit monitors the turbine angle and power generation status in real time, automatically adjusting the turbine blade angle through a purely mechanical linkage mechanism, ensuring the turbine always maintains the optimal energy capture posture and further improving the stability of power generation efficiency. This invention utilizes untapped resources without intercepting the flow of water. The device employs standardized modular assembly to form a large-scale green power station. The turbine blades can automatically adjust their angle to stabilize power generation efficiency and allow fish to navigate. A pre-positioned debris interception and removal unit uses hydrodynamic energy and automated equipment to automatically collect debris ashore. Artificial intelligence technology enables the entire system to operate fully automatically without human intervention. This invention integrates clean energy power generation, river ecological management, fish protection, and safe navigation. It can be deployed on a large scale, possessing extremely high economic and ecological value, while also being very low in cost.
[0016] 2. In this invention, the open platform structure and non-interceptive design allow for natural flow of river water, avoiding obstruction and siltation of the aquatic ecosystem, and adapting to natural aquatic environments with different flow rates and water levels. The non-powered floating debris retrieval unit intercepts and collects debris through purely mechanical principles, ensuring the stable operation of the power generation unit without consuming additional electricity. The integrated universal IoT module and simple control logic allow managers to remotely monitor and schedule cluster operations via mobile devices, eliminating the need for a professional monitoring platform. Even non-technical personnel can quickly learn to use it, improving the system's management efficiency and flexibility. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a block diagram of the intelligent control unit system in this invention. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.
[0019] Example 1: Refer to Figure 1-2 A low-cost, modular, intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system, comprising: It consists of several standardized power generation and pollution removal modules, module splicing mechanism, array mooring system and fully automated control system; each module is a semi-submersible floating structure, including a semi-submersible floating platform, a turbine with automatically adjustable blades, a hydroelectric power generation unit, a pollution interception and removal unit at the water inlet, and an automatic waste conveying unit; the modules are quickly connected through the splicing mechanism to form a single row or multi-row array of large power plants; The turbine is equipped with large, adjustable blades. The fully automated control system automatically adjusts the blade tilt angle according to the real-time water flow speed to maintain a stable force area on the turbine and ensure stable power output. The blades can be adjusted to a preset angle to form a passage for fish, achieving eco-friendly operation. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet. It utilizes natural water kinetic energy in conjunction with automated equipment to achieve integrated operation of automatic interception, automatic retrieval, automatic conveying, and automatic landing of floating debris without human intervention. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet. It uses water power in conjunction with automated equipment to achieve automatic interception, automatic retrieval, automatic conveying, and automatic landing of floating debris. The power generation and pollution control modules are standardized units that can be quickly assembled and disassembled through a splicing mechanism to form single-row or multi-row large-scale power plants. The fully automated control system uniformly regulates the blade angle, cleaning process, power generation, and operating status, enabling 24-hour unattended operation. The turbine blades are tilted in real time by a fully automated control system to stabilize power generation and enable ecological fish passage.
[0020] This invention relates to an array power station, which consists of several standardized power generation and pollution control modules assembled on the water surface using a splicing mechanism. The modules employ a semi-submersible floating structure, automatically rising and falling with the water level, and are fixed to non-navigable waters by an array mooring system. The turbine is equipped with large, automatically adjustable blades, whose tilt angle is adjusted in real-time by a fully automated control system based on water flow velocity, stabilizing the stress area and power generation. Adjusting the blade angle can create a passageway for fish.
[0021] The pollution interception and removal unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet. It utilizes natural water kinetic energy in conjunction with automated equipment and mechanisms to complete the entire process of retrieval, automatic transport, and automatic unloading. Each module operates independently but is coordinated and scheduled by a central control system, achieving large-scale power generation and pollution removal throughout the entire river area. The entire system requires no manual operation and can operate stably for a long period of time.
[0022] Example 2: A low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a turbine power generation unit, a floating power duct unit, and a floating tank; The turbine generator unit includes a control room, deck, and generator; The floating dynamic duct unit is equipped with a rotary fan, water inlet, water inlet duct and pumping system. The bottom of the floating tank is equipped with a pumping system; The control room is equipped with an intelligent control unit, which includes a main control core, monitoring sensors, communication and control modules, and a power supply module. This unit monitors the operating status of the power generation system, performs intelligent regulation and control, and manages remote communication.
[0023] The deck of the turbine generator unit serves as the overall support platform, with the control room fixedly installed on the upper surface of one end of the deck and the generator fixedly installed on the upper surface of the other end of the deck. The floating power duct unit is set directly below the turbine generator unit. The turbine fan inside is connected to the generator input of the turbine generator unit through a drive shaft. The inlet of the inlet duct faces the direction of water flow, and the outlet of the inlet duct corresponds to the installation position of the turbine fan. The floating tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating dynamic duct unit, and the pumping system inside the floating dynamic duct unit is connected to the pumping system at the bottom of the floating tank through a pre-set pipeline. The main control core inside the turbine generator unit control room is electrically connected to the monitoring sensors, communication and control module, and power supply module via lines. The detection probes of the monitoring sensors extend to the inlet of the floating power duct unit, the inside of the inlet duct, and a designated position on the floating box. The communication and control module is connected to the control terminals of the generator, turbine fan, and pumping system via lines. The power supply module provides power support to the various components inside the control room, the generator, and the pumping system via lines.
[0024] The main control core internally includes an open-source STM32 microcontroller, logic operation circuits, a data storage unit, and a signal conversion interface. The open-source STM32 microcontroller, as the core processing component, is bidirectionally connected to the logic operation circuit via circuitry. The logic operation circuit is responsible for processing calculation tasks related to wheel angle monitoring, equipment operating status monitoring, and cluster network control. Its output is connected to the input of the data storage unit to store various types of operating data. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the signal conversion interface. The output of the signal conversion interface is connected to the corresponding interfaces of the monitoring sensors, communication and control modules, and power supply modules to realize the transmission and interaction of data and instructions.
[0025] The monitoring sensors are internally equipped with a general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor, and a status feedback module. The output of the general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, the output of the general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, the output of the general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, and the output of the status feedback module is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core. The accuracy of each sensor meets the control requirements of the floating power station.
[0026] The communication and control module internally includes a general-purpose 4G IoT module, a wired communication port, an instruction output unit, and a protocol conversion circuit. The output of the general-purpose 4G IoT module is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit, enabling remote monitoring and data upload functions and supporting simple operation on a mobile phone. The output of the wired communication port is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit as a backup communication path. The output of the protocol conversion circuit is connected to the input of the instruction output unit, and the output of the instruction output unit is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core. At the same time, the control terminal of the instruction output unit is connected to the execution components of the generator and the pumping system. The cluster control adopts a master-slave simplified logic, and the instruction output unit of one master module can control the corresponding execution components of multiple slave modules.
[0027] The power supply module internally includes a power conversion circuit, a general-purpose lead-acid battery pack, an input interface unit, and an output distribution module. The output of the input interface unit is connected to the input of the power conversion circuit, and the input interface unit receives the electrical energy generated by the power generation module itself. The output of the power conversion circuit is connected to the input of the general-purpose lead-acid battery pack and the input of the output distribution module, respectively. The general-purpose lead-acid battery pack serves as a backup power source, storing electrical energy, and its output is connected to the input of the output distribution module. The output of the output distribution module is connected to the power input of the main control core, monitoring sensors, communication and control module, generator, and pumping system, respectively, providing stable power support for each component. The general-purpose lead-acid battery pack is low in cost and easy to replace.
[0028] The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a low-cost modular floating platform. This platform adopts a standardized hollow pontoon splicing structure, which is spliced from industrially mass-produced general-purpose high-density polyethylene pontoons and galvanized square steel lightweight frames. The pontoons are quickly connected by stainless steel buckles. The frame has reserved installation interfaces for each functional unit. The platform has standardized male and female splicing interfaces around its perimeter, supporting seamless splicing in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The bottom has an open structure, allowing river water to flow naturally. The lower surface of the pontoons has a simple and smooth design, requiring no additional reinforcement structures or anti-siltation components.
[0029] The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a front-mounted simple and efficient floating object retrieval fence unit. This unit adopts a "graded interception + gravity-based automatic retrieval" powerless minimalist technology, consisting of a graded interception fence, a gravity-based automatic retrieval trough, and a guide plate. The graded interception fence uses industrially produced galvanized steel wire mesh and stainless steel mesh, with the outer coarse fence and the inner fine fence arranged at a 20° angle. The gravity-based automatic retrieval trough is located at the lower end of the fence and is an inclined open trough, with a universal civilian collection container connected to the end. The guide plate is a universal plastic plate fixed to both sides of the fence. It relies on the impact force of water flow and gravity to achieve the interception and automatic retrieval of floating objects.
[0030] The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a simple modular power collection unit. This unit consists of a general-purpose rectifier module, a standardized lead-acid energy storage battery pack, a mass-produced combiner box, and a general-purpose power frequency inverter. All of these are industrial mass-produced general-purpose components. The modular plug-in splicing design is adopted, and it is equipped with general-purpose lightning protection and overvoltage protection circuits. It supports both off-grid and grid-connected modes. The grid-connected interface is a standardized design that adapts to the general grid-connected requirements of the State Grid. It can realize the centralized collection of power from multiple modules.
[0031] The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a rapid splicing mechanism. This mechanism adopts an integrated design of "mechanical buckle + universal waterproof plug". It consists of industrially mass-produced stainless steel buckles and waterproof plugs, which can simultaneously realize the rapid splicing of mechanical structure, circuit and signal. Splicing and disassembly only require manual operation without professional tools. The splicing efficiency can reach 5 modules per hour. The connection is reliable and the cost is low.
[0032] The modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system also includes a low-cost anchoring and buoyancy stabilization mechanism. This mechanism uses general-purpose iron anchors and nylon anchor chains as anchoring components. Ballast stabilization is achieved by using general-purpose plastic water tanks on the platform. The platform's attitude is adjusted by manually adding or releasing water, eliminating the need for power components such as water pumps. The anchoring adopts a multi-point distributed arrangement to adapt to the positioning requirements of the modularly assembled platform.
[0033] From the above, we can conclude that: In this invention, the floating dynamic duct naturally gathers water flow energy, ensuring sufficient power for the water entering the turbine power generation unit and effectively improving the utilization rate of hydraulic energy. The vertical direct-drive turbine power generation structure eliminates traditional intermediate transmission components such as speed increasers and couplings, allowing the mechanical energy generated by the turbine rotation to be directly transmitted to the generator, reducing energy loss and enabling more efficient conversion of water flow kinetic energy into electrical energy. Simultaneously, the low-speed permanent magnet generator adapts to the natural rotation speed of the turbine, eliminating the need for additional speed increase adjustments. This not only matches the power generation needs of water bodies with different flow rates but also avoids the adaptation limitations of customized equipment. The front-mounted floating debris removal unit continuously delivers clean water to the power generation unit through graded interception and gravity collection, preventing debris from entangled in the turbine or blocking the duct, ensuring stable operation of the turbine and generator, and reducing power generation interruptions due to malfunctions. The intelligent control unit monitors the turbine angle and power generation status in real time, automatically adjusting the turbine blade angle through a purely mechanical linkage mechanism, ensuring the turbine always maintains the optimal energy capture posture and further improving the stability of power generation efficiency.
[0034] In this invention, the open platform structure and non-interceptive design allow for natural flow of river water, avoiding obstruction and siltation of the aquatic ecosystem, and adapting to natural aquatic environments with varying flow rates and water levels. The non-powered floating debris retrieval unit uses purely mechanical principles to intercept and collect debris, ensuring stable operation of the power generation unit without consuming additional electricity. The integrated universal IoT module and simple control logic allow managers to remotely monitor and schedule cluster operations via mobile devices, eliminating the need for a specialized monitoring platform. Even non-technical personnel can quickly learn to use it, improving the system's management efficiency and flexibility.
[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the term "comprising" or any other variations thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system, characterized in that: include: It consists of several standardized power generation and pollution removal modules, module splicing mechanism, array mooring system and fully automated control system; each module is a semi-submersible floating structure, including a semi-submersible floating platform, a turbine with automatically adjustable blades, a hydroelectric power generation unit, a pollution interception and removal unit at the water inlet, and an automatic waste conveying unit; the modules are quickly connected through the splicing mechanism to form a single row or multi-row array of large power plants; Each hydroelectric power generation unit is a complete set; The turbine is equipped with large, adjustable blades. The fully automated control system automatically adjusts the blade tilt angle according to the real-time water flow speed to maintain a stable force area on the turbine and ensure stable power output. The blades can be adjusted to a preset angle to form a passage for fish, achieving eco-friendly operation. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet. It utilizes natural water kinetic energy in conjunction with automated equipment to achieve integrated operation of automatic interception, automatic retrieval, automatic conveying, and automatic landing of floating debris without human intervention. The debris interception and cleaning unit is located at the front end of the turbine inlet and uses water power and automated equipment to automatically intercept, retrieve, transport and remove debris from the shore. The power generation and pollution control modules are standardized units that can be quickly assembled and disassembled through a splicing mechanism to form single-row or multi-row large-scale power plants. The fully automated control system uniformly regulates the blade angle, cleaning process, power generation, and operating status, enabling 24-hour unattended operation. The turbine blades are tilted in real time by a fully automated control system to stabilize power generation and enable ecological fish passage.
2. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main control core internally includes an open-source STM32 microcontroller, logic operation circuits, a data storage unit, and a signal conversion interface. The open-source STM32 microcontroller, as the core processing component, is bidirectionally connected to the logic operation circuit via circuitry. The logic operation circuit is responsible for processing computational tasks related to wheel angle monitoring, equipment operating status monitoring, and cluster network control. Its output is connected to the input of the data storage unit to store various types of operating data. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the signal conversion interface. The output of the signal conversion interface is connected to the corresponding interfaces of the monitoring sensors, communication and control modules, and power supply modules, respectively, to realize the transmission and interaction of data and instructions.
3. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring sensor internally includes a general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor, a general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor, and a status feedback module. The output of the general-purpose civilian-grade flow velocity sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, the output of the general-purpose civilian-grade water level sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, the output of the general-purpose civilian-grade angle sensor is connected to the input of the status feedback module, and the output of the status feedback module is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core.
4. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The communication and control module internally includes a general-purpose 4G IoT module, a wired communication port, an instruction output unit, and a protocol conversion circuit. The output of the general-purpose 4G IoT module is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit, enabling remote monitoring and data uploading functions and supporting simple operation on a mobile phone. The output of the wired communication port is connected to the input of the protocol conversion circuit as a backup communication path. The output of the protocol conversion circuit is connected to the input of the instruction output unit, and the output of the instruction output unit is connected to the signal conversion interface of the main control core. At the same time, the control terminal of the instruction output unit is connected to the actuators of the generator and the pumping system.
5. A low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply module internally includes a power conversion circuit, a general-purpose lead-acid battery pack, an input interface unit, and an output distribution module. The output terminal of the input interface unit is connected to the input terminal of the power conversion circuit, and the input interface unit receives the electrical energy generated by the power generation module itself. The output terminal of the power conversion circuit is connected to the input terminal of the general-purpose lead-acid battery pack and the input terminal of the output distribution module, respectively. The general-purpose lead-acid battery pack serves as a backup power source to store electrical energy, and its output terminal is connected to the input terminal of the output distribution module. The output terminal of the output distribution module is connected to the power input terminals of the main control core, monitoring sensors, communication and control module, generator, and pumping system, respectively.
6. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a low-cost modular floating platform, which adopts a standardized hollow pontoon splicing structure. It is composed of industrially mass-produced general-purpose high-density polyethylene pontoons and a galvanized square steel lightweight frame. The pontoons are quickly connected by stainless steel clips, and the frame is reserved with installation interfaces for each functional unit.
7. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a front-mounted, simple, and efficient floating object retrieval fence unit, which consists of a graded interception fence, a gravity-type automatic retrieval trough, and a guide plate. The graded interception fence is made of industrially produced galvanized steel wire mesh and stainless steel mesh, with the outer coarse fence and the inner fine fence arranged at a 20° angle. The gravity-type automatic retrieval trough is located at the lower end of the fence and is an inclined open trough. The end is connected to a general-purpose civilian collection container. The guide plate is a general-purpose plastic plate and is fixed to both sides of the fence.
8. The low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a simple modular power collection unit, which consists of a general-purpose rectifier module, a standardized lead-acid energy storage battery pack, a mass-produced combiner box, and a general-purpose power frequency inverter. All of these are industrial mass-produced general-purpose components. The unit adopts a modular plug-in splicing design, has a built-in general-purpose lightning protection and overvoltage protection circuit, and supports both off-grid and grid-connected modes. The grid-connected interface is a standardized design that adapts to the State Grid's general grid-connected requirements.
9. A low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a quick-assembly mechanism, consisting of industrially mass-produced stainless steel clips and waterproof plugs; It also includes a low-cost anchoring and buoyancy stabilization mechanism, which uses general-purpose iron anchors and nylon anchor chains as anchoring components, and uses general-purpose plastic water tanks on the platform for ballast stabilization, adjusting the platform's attitude by manually adding or releasing water.
10. The control method for a low-cost modular intelligent hydrodynamic floating power generation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: include: (1) Several standardized power generation and pollution control modules are spliced together to form an array power station, which is anchored and fixed in non-navigable waters; (2) The fully automated control system automatically adjusts the turbine blade angle according to the water flow speed to maintain the stability of the force area and power generation, and activates the fish passage mode; (3) The debris interception and cleaning unit automatically intercepts garbage at the front end of the water inlet and completes the salvage, transportation and shore-landing operations.