Floating fan dynamic cable disturbance simulation device

By designing a dynamic cable disturbance simulation device for floating fan, the vibration and distortion problems of floating fan dynamic cable in complex marine environments are solved in the laboratory, real simulation and analysis of dynamic cables are realized, and the design and maintenance capabilities of submarine cables are improved.

CN223122473UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18CNOOC RONGFENG ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422208582.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-10
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-10

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to simulate and study the vibration and distortion response characteristics of floating fan dynamic cables in complex marine environments in laboratory environments.

Method used

A floating fan dynamic cable disturbance simulation device is designed, including container, disturbance assembly, floating plate, fan model and elastic traction member. By setting interfaces, floating plates and fan models in the container to connect optical cables, the disturbance components are used to simulate marine environmental factors, and the vibration and distortion characteristics of the dynamic cable are simulated.

Benefits of technology

It can truly simulate the operating environment of floating fan dynamic cables under laboratory conditions, realize the simulation of ocean currents, help study and analyze the vibration and distortion of dynamic cables, provide important experimental means for marine engineering, and improve the design and maintenance level of submarine cables.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a floating fan dynamic cable disturbance simulation device, and relates to the technical field of submarine cable monitoring. The device comprises a container, the container is filled with liquid, and the side wall of the container is provided with an interface; the disturbance assembly comprises a disturbance main body, and the disturbance main body can disturb the liquid; the floating plate can float on the liquid surface of the liquid; the fan model is mounted on the floating plate; one end of the optical cable is connected with the interface, and the other end of the optical cable penetrates through the floating plate and is connected with the fan model; and the elastic traction piece is used for connecting the floating plate and the container. According to the utility model, the phenomenon that water flow impacts the optical cable from all directions can be simulated, and ocean current simulation is realized so as to simulate and restore a scouring scene.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of submarine cable monitoring, in particular to a floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of offshore wind power development, the application of floating wind power systems has become an inevitable trend, and a large number of floating wind turbine prototypes have been deployed around the world. The dynamic cable is one of the key components of the floating wind power device, which is used to connect marine structures and transmit data and energy. However, the dynamic cable will be affected by various factors in the complex marine environment, such as sea waves, ocean currents, wind power, ship activities, etc., resulting in problems such as vibration and distortion, affecting its performance and service life.

[0003] In order to better understand and study the response characteristics of the dynamic cable in different environments, it is urgent to develop a floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device, which can simulate the working state of the dynamic cable in the actual ocean by simulating various influencing factors in the marine environment, such as water flow, wind power, waves, etc. Through this simulation device, a comprehensive study and analysis of the vibration, distortion and other response characteristics of the dynamic cable in different situations can be carried out. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device, which restores the swinging process of the floating wind turbine in the ocean, and the monitoring of the dynamic cable can be realized in the laboratory environment. The preferred technical solutions among the many technical solutions provided by the utility model can produce many technical effects, which will be elaborated below.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device provided by the utility model includes:

[0007] A container filled with liquid, and an interface is arranged on the side wall of the container;

[0008] A disturbance component, including a disturbance main body, which can disturb the liquid;

[0009] A floating plate that can float on the liquid surface of the liquid;

[0010] A wind turbine model installed on the floating plate;

[0011] An optical cable, one end of which is connected to the interface, and the other end passes through the floating plate and is connected to the wind turbine model;

[0012] An elastic traction member for connecting the floating plate and the container.

[0013] Preferably, the perturbation assembly further includes a support structure, and the support structure includes:

[0014] A base;

[0015] A bracket, including a fixed section and an elastic extension section. Both ends of the fixed section are respectively connected to the base and the elastic extension section. The base and the fixed section are both disposed outside the container, and the elastic extension section extends into the container and is connected to the perturbation body.

[0016] Preferably, the perturbation body includes a turbine, and the turbine is disposed below the liquid level.

[0017] Preferably, a switch for controlling the rotation speed of the turbine is disposed on the base.

[0018] Preferably, a "J"-shaped tube is disposed at the center of the floating plate. The center of the fan model is located at the top center of the floating plate, and the optical cable passes through the "J"-shaped tube.

[0019] Preferably, the optical cable has multiple bends between the interface and the inlet of the "J"-shaped tube.

[0020] Preferably, the cross section of the floating plate is a rectangular structure, and connection points are respectively disposed at the four corners of the floating plate. The four connection points are respectively connected to the four corners of the top end of the container through four elastic traction members.

[0021] Preferably, the elastic traction member is made of a TPE rope.

[0022] Preferably, the container is made transparent or semi-transparent.

[0023] Preferably, the filling height of the liquid is not less than 4 / 5 of the height of the container.

[0024] The floating wind turbine dynamic cable perturbation simulation device provided by the present utility model includes a container, a perturbation assembly, a floating plate, a fan model, an optical cable, and an elastic traction member. By providing an interface on the side wall of the container, arranging a floating floating plate in the container and a fan model on the floating plate, one end of the optical cable is connected to the interface, and the other end passes through the floating plate and is connected to the fan model to realize the connection simulation of the optical cable; by providing an elastic traction member, the floating plate can move within a certain range, and the perturbation body perturbs the liquid, which can more realistically simulate the working environment of the floating wind turbine dynamic cable, realize the simulation of ocean currents, and simulate and restore the scouring scenario. Description of the Drawings

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram from another angle;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the support structure in the floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the floating plate in the floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: 1, container; 10, interface; 2, disturbance component; 21, disturbance main body; 22, support structure; 221, base; 2210, switch; 222, bracket; 2221, fixed section; 2222, elastic extension section; 3, floating plate; 31, "J"-shaped pipe; 4, wind turbine model; 5, optical cable; 6, elastic traction member. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the following will describe the technical solutions of the present invention in detail. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation manners obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope protected by the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "length", "width", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "side", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] The present utility model provides a floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device, which is used to simulate ocean currents and restore the scouring scenario, so as to comprehensively study and analyze the vibration, distortion and other response characteristics of the dynamic cable under different conditions through this simulation device.

[0035] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of this embodiment, Figure 2 is Figure 1 the structural schematic diagram from another angle of Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device includes a container 1, a disturbance component 2, a floating plate 3, a wind turbine model 4, an optical cable 5, and an elastic traction member 6.

[0036] Among them, the container 1 is filled with liquid, and an interface 10 is provided on the side wall of the container 1. The interface 10 is provided on the outer side wall of the container 1 for connecting external instruments. Specifically, the container 1 in this embodiment adopts a square cylinder made of transparent or semi-transparent resin, and the liquid filled therein can be water, which is used to simulate seawater in the ocean. To further improve the accuracy of the simulation data, the filling height of the liquid in this embodiment is not less than 4 / 5 of the height of the container 1.

[0037] The disturbance component 2 includes a disturbance main body 21, and the disturbance main body 21 can disturb the liquid. Through the disturbance action of the disturbance main body 21, the disturbance main body 21 in this embodiment includes a turbine. Specifically, the turbine adopts a turbine structure with a model number of HL240 on the market, and the turbine is arranged under the liquid surface to simulate ocean currents and restore the scouring scenario.

[0038] The floating plate 3 can float on the liquid surface of the liquid. The floating plate 3 in this embodiment adopts a plate with a rectangular cross-section. It can be understood that in actual production and use, the specific material and shape of the floating plate 3 can be set according to actual use needs, and no specific limitation is made here, as long as it can float on the liquid surface.

[0039] The wind turbine model 4 is installed on the floating plate 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the wind turbine model 4 is fixedly connected to the floating plate 3. Both the wind turbine model 4 and the floating plate 3 float on the liquid surface. Through the cooperation of the wind turbine model 4 and the floating plate 3, the connection simulation of the optical cable 5 is realized.

[0040] One end of the optical cable 5 is connected to the interface 10, and the other end passes through the floating plate 3 and is connected to the wind turbine model 4. The optical cable 5 in this embodiment is a 100 mm armored optical cable.

[0041] The elastic traction member 6 is used to connect the floating plate 3 and the container 1. By setting the elastic traction member 6, the floating plate 3 can move within a certain range, which can more realistically simulate the working environment of the floating wind turbine dynamic cable.

[0042] This floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device includes a container 1, a disturbance component 2, a floating plate 3, a wind turbine model 4, an optical cable 5, and an elastic traction member 6. By setting an interface 10 on the side wall of the container 1, arranging a floating floating plate 3 in the container 1 and setting a wind turbine model 4 on the floating plate 3, one end of the optical cable 5 is connected to the interface 10, and the other end passes through the floating plate 3 and is connected to the wind turbine model 4 to realize the connection simulation of the optical cable 5; by setting the elastic traction member 6, the floating plate 3 can move within a certain range, and the disturbance main body 21 disturbs the liquid, which can more realistically simulate the working environment of the floating wind turbine dynamic cable, realize the simulation of ocean currents, and simulate and restore the scouring scenario.

[0043] As an optional implementation manner, the disturbance component 2 further includes a support structure 22. Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the support structure in this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the support structure 22 includes a base 221 and a bracket 222.

[0044] Among them, the bracket 222 includes a fixed section 2221 and an elastic extension section 2222. Both ends of the fixed section 2221 are respectively connected to the base 221 and the elastic extension section 2222. The base 221 and the fixed section 2221 are both arranged outside the container 1, and the elastic extension section 2222 extends into the container 1 and is connected to the disturbance main body 21.

[0045] The elastic extension section 2222 in this embodiment needs to have the properties of being plastic and telescopic. In this embodiment, a plastic telescopic tube is used. By setting the elastic extension section 2222 to be plastic and telescopic, the attitude of the elastic extension section 2222 can be changed according to the simulation needs, and the free swing of the disturbance main body 21 under the liquid surface can be realized, simulating the phenomenon that the water flow impacts the optical cable from all directions, and better realizing the simulation of the experimental phenomenon.

[0046] Optionally, the fixed section 2221 is made of a telescopic pipe including inner and outer sleeve rods, so as to be adjusted in height according to actual usage needs during use.

[0047] Optionally, in this embodiment, a switch 2210 for controlling the turbine speed is provided on the base 221. Specifically, the switch 2210 in this embodiment is a speed control switch with the model number Haobot V5FAN8029L21S2.

[0048] During actual production and use, the support structure 22 can be fixedly connected to the outer wall of the container 1, or can be fixed to the outside of the container 1 through the base 221.

[0049] As an alternative implementation Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of the floating plate in this embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, a "J"-shaped tube 31 is provided at the center of the floating plate 3, the center of the fan model 4 is located at the top center of the floating plate 3, the optical cable passes through the "J"-shaped tube 31, and the "J"-shaped tube 31 is provided

[0050] Specifically, the "J"-shaped tube 31 in this embodiment passes through the center of the floating plate 3 from the bottom center of the floating plate 3 and exits from the top center of the floating plate 3. The fan model 4 is installed at the top center of the floating plate 3, and the optical cable passes through the "J"-shaped tube 31 and then is connected to the fan model 4. With such a setting, the floating plate 3 can be more balanced in force and has better stability during use.

[0051] As an alternative implementation, the optical cable 5 has multiple bends between the interface 10 and the entrance of the "J"-shaped tube 31 to simulate the actual use effect of the optical cable 5.

[0052] As an alternative implementation, the elastic traction member 6 in this embodiment is a TPE rope. There are four TPE ropes in total. Connection points are respectively provided at the four corners of the floating plate 3, and the four connection points are respectively connected to the four corners of the top of the container 1 through the four elastic traction members 6. Through the elastic traction members 6, the floating plate 3 can move within a certain range.

[0053] During actual use, the container 1, the disturbance component 2, the floating plate 3, the fan model 4, the optical cable 5, and the elastic traction member 6 can be adjusted according to the use requirements. By adjusting and controlling the parameters of the above components and simulating conditions, various complex marine environments can be simulated, the swinging process of the floating wind turbine in the ocean can be restored, and parameters such as the vibration and tension of the submarine cable can be detected in real time. The monitoring of the dynamic cable can be realized in a laboratory environment. This floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device provides an important experimental means for the research in the field of ocean engineering, helps to improve the design, installation, and maintenance levels of submarine cables, and promotes the development and application of ocean engineering technologies.

[0054] The above are only the specific embodiments of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model shall be subject to the protection scope of the claimed rights.

Claims

1. A floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device, characterized in that Comprising: A container which contains liquid and has an interface provided on its side wall; A disturbance component including a disturbance body which can disturb the liquid; A floating plate which can float on the liquid surface of the liquid; A fan model installed on the floating plate; An optical cable, one end of which is connected to the interface and the other end passes through the floating plate and is connected to the fan model; An elastic traction member for connecting the floating plate and the container.

2. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disturbance component further includes a support structure, and the support structure includes: A base; A bracket including a fixed section and an elastic extension section. Both ends of the fixed section are respectively connected to the base and the elastic extension section. The base and the fixed section are both arranged outside the container, and the elastic extension section extends into the container and is connected to the disturbance body.

3. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The disturbance body includes a turbine which is arranged below the liquid surface.

4. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable perturbation simulation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A switch for controlling the rotation speed of the turbine is provided on the base.

5. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: A "J"-shaped tube is provided at the center of the floating plate, the center of the fan model is located at the top center of the floating plate, and the optical cable passes through the "J"-shaped tube.

6. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The optical cable has multiple bends between the interface and the inlet of the "J"-shaped tube.

7. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The cross-section of the floating plate is a rectangular structure, connection points are respectively provided at the four corners of the floating plate, and the four connection points are respectively connected to the four corners of the top of the container through four elastic traction members.

8. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable disturbance simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic traction member is made of a TPE rope.

9. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable perturbation simulation device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The container is provided as transparent or semi-transparent.

10. The floating wind turbine dynamic cable perturbation simulation device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The filling height of the liquid is not less than 4 / 5 of the height of the container.