A ship for generating electricity from the current

Abstract

This invention provides a special rapid current power generation vessel, which consists of two narrow cabins (1) connected by an upper deck (10) and a lower hull plate (12), a water turbine or propeller placed between the two narrow cabins (1), and a generator and battery placed in the two narrow cabins (1). A thick steel wire rope on each side of the rear of the rapid current power generation vessel is connected to cement piles deeply buried on the riverbanks or in the river behind the vessel, enabling safe power generation from the rapid current. In mountainous rivers with rapid currents in the west, a series of rapid current power generation vessels can be installed at intervals, resulting in a large total power output. A near-dam-like effect can be achieved without constructing a dam. The rapid current power generation vessel can be installed and used for power generation on the surface of any river or ocean with rapid currents. It can also be suspended below the surface of the ocean where a rapid current passes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a special power generation vessel installed on a fast-flowing river. It belongs to the field of electromechanical engineering. Background Technology

[0002] As we all know, dams are needed to generate electricity on fast-flowing rivers. This is especially true on fast-flowing rivers in the western mountainous regions, where building a dam is a very challenging project. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a special rapid-flow power generation vessel to save on hydropower construction costs. The rapid-flow power generation vessel has a thick steel wire on each side of its rear end. Connecting to concrete piles deeply embedded on both sides of the riverbank or behind the jet stream generator allows for safe power generation. In the fast-flowing mountainous rivers of western China, a series of jet stream generators can be installed at intervals, resulting in a large total power output. This achieves a near-dam-like effect without the need for a dam.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is:

[0005] 1. On mountain rivers with rapid currents, the impact on the rapid-flowing power generation vessel is considerable. Ensuring the safe power generation of the rapid-flowing power generation vessel is the first technical problem this invention needs to solve.

[0006] 2. How to ensure that the kinetic energy of the water flow can be fully converted into electrical energy is the second technical problem that this invention needs to solve.

[0007] 3. How to make the structure simple, the operation convenient, the cost low, and the energy-saving and environmentally friendly is the third technical problem that this invention needs to solve.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] A type of rapid current power generation vessel is divided into two types due to differences in some of its structural components. The first type of rapid current power generation vessel is a water turbine-driven power generation vessel, and the second type is a propeller-driven power generation vessel. The first type of rapid current power generation vessel consists of two closed, narrow cabins (1) on both sides with openable and closable covers (11), a deck (10) connecting the upper surface of the two narrow cabins (1) and a bottom plate (12) connecting the lower surface, a shaft (4) fixed to the inner side of the two narrow cabins (1) with ball bearings (3), a water turbine (5) fixed to the shaft (4), a curved blade (6) with baffles at both ends fixed to the water turbine (5), a generator (7) and a battery (17) fixed to the bottom plate of the narrow cabin (1), a conveyor belt (8) connecting the shaft (9) of the generator (7) and the shaft (4) of the water turbine (5), and a thicker steel wire. The rapid current generator is fixedly connected to cement piles (15) deeply buried on both sides of the riverbank or in the river behind the rapid current generator. It consists of an employee activity room on the upper deck (10) and two downward and upward inclined baffles (16) fixed on the inner side (2) of the two narrower cabins (1) and in front of the water turbine (5) to make the entrance flared. The width of the narrower cabins (1) ensures that the river level (13) is below the pivot (4). Each of the two narrower cabins (1) has a skylight on the upper deck (10) and each skylight is equipped with a cover plate (11). The second type of rapid current generator consists of narrower cabins (1) with openable and closable cover plates (11) on both sides, a deck (10) connecting the upper surface of the two narrower cabins (1) and a bottom plate (12) on the lower surface. The narrower cabins (1) are divided into four sections by a partition. Each of the two water flow zones is divided into two equally spaced sections. A propeller (6) fixed to the base plate (12) is installed at the front and rear of each water flow zone. In the two water flow zones on the left, a vertical steering gear with a bearing fixed to the inner wall of the narrower hull (1) connects to a generator shaft (9) located in the narrower hull (1) on the left. In the two water flow zones on the right, a vertical steering gear with a bearing fixed to the inner wall of the narrower hull (1) connects to a generator shaft (9) located in the narrower hull (1) on the right. A battery (17) is fixed to the base plate (12) in each of the two narrower hulls (1). A wire connects the battery to the generator (7) in the narrower hull (1). Skylights are opened on the decks (10) on the upper surface of each of the two narrower hulls (1), and each skylight is fitted with a cover plate (11). A thicker steel wire is used to connect the skylights. The rapid current power generation vessel is fixedly connected to cement piles (15) buried deep on both sides of the riverbank or in the river behind the rapid current power generation vessel. It consists of an employee activity room installed on the upper deck (10) and two downward and upward inclined water baffles (16) fixed between the inner sides (2) of the two narrower cabins (1) in front of the propeller to make the inlet flared. The width of the narrower cabin (1) ensures that the water surface is below the deck (10) on the upper surface of the narrower cabin (1). After the employee activity room is removed and sealed, the second rapid current power generation vessel can be suspended and floated below the ocean water surface where the rapid ocean current passes to generate electricity.

[0010] The key points of the above technical solution are:

[0011] 1. Through thicker steel wire The rapid current power generation vessel is fixedly connected to cement piles (15) buried deep on both sides of the riverbank or in the river behind the rapid current power generation vessel. As long as the cement piles (15) are thick enough and buried deep enough, the rapid current power generation vessel will not be swept away by the rapid current, and the rapid current power generation vessel can generate electricity safely.

[0012] 2. A water flow channel is formed between two narrow cabins (1) connected on the upper surface by a deck (10) and on the lower surface by a bottom plate (12). The inlet and outlet of the water flow channel are both trumpet-shaped. A waterwheel (5) or a propeller (5) is installed on such a water flow channel, which can fully convert the kinetic energy of the rapid current on the water surface into electrical energy. The electrical energy can be stored in a battery or sent to the power grid on shore.

[0013] 3. On the fast-flowing mountain rivers of western China, a series of rapid-flowing power generation vessels can be installed at intervals, resulting in low construction costs and high power generation efficiency. This is particularly suitable for power generation in mountainous areas with numerous rapids and dangerous shoals, and where transportation is inconvenient. Large vessels can be built on large rivers, and small vessels on smaller ones, offering flexibility and convenience. Even in small rivers with a depth of only 1 or 2 meters, as long as the current is rapid, vessels can be built to generate electricity. Regardless of whether the water level is high or low, the rapid-flowing power generation vessels can float on the water and generate electricity safely.

[0014] 4. It has a simple structure, low cost, automatic operation, saves energy, and is easy to promote widely.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: low construction cost, high power generation efficiency, and it can partially replace the high-cost dam. The rapid-flow power generation vessel can be installed on or underwater in all rivers and oceans with rapid currents. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 Front view of the first type of rapid current power generation ship structure

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic top view of the first type of rapid current power generation ship.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic side view of the first type of rapid current power generation ship structure

[0020] Figure 4 Front view of the second type of jet-powered ship structure

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic top view of the second type of jet-powered ship structure.

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic side view of the second type of rapid current power generation ship structure

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic side view of the second type of rapid current power generation vessel structure, installed below the ocean surface.

[0024] Figure 8 A schematic top view of a water turbine.

[0025] Figure 9 Schematic side view of the propeller

[0026] Figure 10 Top view of vertical steering gear

[0027] Names of each number in the diagram

[0028] 1--Narrower cabin, 2--Inner side of narrower cabin, 3--Ball bearing, 4--Shaft, 5--Water turbine (5), 6--Blade on water turbine (5), 7--Generator, 8--Conveyor belt, 9--Shaft, 10--Deck, 11--Cover plate, 12--Bottom plate, 13--River level, 14--Riverbank, 15--Cement pile, 16--Water barrier, 17--Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will now be further described with reference to the above-mentioned accompanying drawings:

[0030] exist Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The figures show the front, side, and top views of the first type of rapid current power generation vessel. As can be seen from the figures, when the rapid current enters the flared inlet at the rear of the vessel, it will drive the water turbine (5) to rotate. The rotation of the water turbine (5) will then drive the generator (7) via the conveyor belt (8). The electrical energy generated by the generator (7) can be stored in a battery or sent to the power grid on shore. Because the blades on the water turbine (5) are curved and there are baffles at both ends, it can absorb more of the kinetic energy of the rapid current.

[0031] exist Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The figures show the front, side, and top views of the second type of rapid current power generation vessel. As can be seen from the figures, when the rapid current enters the four trumpet-shaped inlet water channels at the rear of the second type of rapid current power generation vessel, it will drive each propeller (5) in the four water channels to rotate. When the propeller (5) rotates, the propeller shaft rotates through a vertical steering gear and the generator shaft connected to the narrower cabins (1) on both sides. The electrical energy generated by the generator (7) can be stored in the battery (17) or sent to the power grid on shore. The rapid current power generation vessel can be installed and used for power generation on the surface of any river or ocean with rapid currents.

[0032] exist Figure 7 The image shows a side view of the second type of rapid current power generation vessel, which is suspended below the ocean surface.

[0033] As shown in the diagram: the second rapid current power generation vessel, after the employee activity area was removed and sealed, was connected via a thicker steel wire. The two ends of the jet stream power ship are fixedly connected to cement piles (15) buried deep in the seabed below the jet stream power ship, so that the jet stream power ship is located at a certain position below the ocean surface where the rapid ocean current passes. Under the impact of the rapid ocean current, the second type of jet stream power ship can convert the huge kinetic energy of the rapid ocean current into electrical energy.

[0034] exist Figure 8 The figure shows a top view of the first type of propeller installed in the second type of rapid current power generation ship. As can be seen from the figure, the rapid current impacts the propeller blades (6), causing the propeller shaft to rotate. The propeller shaft drives the generator shaft to rotate through the conveyor belt.

[0035] Top view of vertical steering gear

[0036] exist Figure 9 The image shows a top view of the second type of propeller installed in the second type of jet-powered ship. As can be seen from the image, the propeller plate (6) has a larger area and slightly overlaps, which allows it to absorb water energy to a greater extent.

[0037] exist Figure 10 The vertical steering gear installed in the second type of rapid current power generation ship is the one that transmits the rotation of the propeller shaft (4) to the shaft (9) of the generator (7), so that the shaft (9) of the generator (7) can follow the rotation of electricity.

Claims

1. A type of rapid current power generation vessel is divided into two types due to differences in some of its structural components. The first type of rapid current power generation vessel is a rapid current power generation vessel driven by a water turbine, and the second type of rapid current power generation vessel is a rapid current power generation vessel driven by a propeller. The first type of rapid current power generation vessel consists of two closed, narrow cabins (1) on both sides with openable and closable covers (11), a deck (10) connecting the upper surface of the two narrow cabins (1) and a bottom plate (12) connecting the lower surface, a shaft (4) passing through ball bearings (3) fixed on the inner side of the two narrow cabins (1), a water turbine (5) fixed on the shaft (4), a blade (6) fixed on the water turbine (5), a generator (7) fixed on the bottom plate of the narrow cabin (1), and a storage tank. The system consists of a battery (17), a conveyor belt (8) connecting the generator (7) shaft (9) and the water turbine (5) shaft (4), and cement piles (15) that are buried deep in the riverbanks on both sides of the rapid current power generation vessel or in the river behind the rapid current power generation vessel by a thicker steel wire rope. It also consists of an employee activity room set up on the upper deck (10) and two downward and upward inclined baffles (16) fixed on the inner side (2) of the two narrower cabins (1) and in front of the water turbine (5) to make the entrance flared. The width of the narrower cabins (1) ensures that the river level (13) is below the shaft (4). Each of the two narrower cabins (1) has a skylight on the upper deck (10), and each skylight is equipped with a cover plate (11).The second type of rapid current generator ship consists of two narrower cabins (1) with openable and closable covers (11) on either side, a deck (10) connecting the upper surface of the two narrower cabins (1) and a bottom plate (12) connecting the lower surface. The narrower cabins (1) are divided into four equally spaced water flow zones by a partition. In each water flow zone, a propeller (6) is fixed to the bottom plate (12) at the front and rear. In the two water flow zones on the left, a vertical steering gear with a bearing fixed to the inner wall of the narrower cabin (1) is connected to a generator shaft (9) located in the narrower cabin (1) on the left. In the two water flow zones on the right, a vertical steering gear with a bearing fixed to the inner wall of the narrower cabin (1) is connected to a generator shaft (9) located in the narrower cabin (1) on the right. Each of the two narrower cabins (1) has a propeller (6) fixed to the bottom plate (12) on the left and right. The vessel is equipped with a fixed battery (17), and wires connecting the battery and a generator (7) in the same narrow cabin (1). Skylights are located on the decks (10) on the upper surfaces of the two narrow cabins (1), each with a cover plate (11). The vessel is fixedly connected to concrete piles (15) deeply buried on the riverbanks on both sides or in the river behind the vessel via thicker steel cables. The vessel consists of an employee activity area on the upper deck (10) and two downward-sloping, upward-sloping baffles (16) fixed between the inner sides (2) of the two narrow cabins (1) and in front of the propeller. The width of the narrow cabins (1) ensures that the water surface is below the deck (10) on the upper surface of the narrow cabins (1). After removing the employee activity area, the vessel can float below the surface of the ocean where a rapid current passes to generate electricity.

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