Sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device

By designing a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device to simulate marine terrain and environmental conditions, the problem of inability to effectively simulate sea surface oil spill diffusion in the existing technology is solved, and more efficient experimental simulation and data analysis are achieved.

CN223139309UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22ACAD OF MARINE SCI & TECH (TIANJIN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421803359.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

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Technical Problem

The existing technology lacks an effective sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device, which cannot simulate the impact of sea surface oil spill diffusion under different states and the impact of different environmental factors on oil spill diffusion, resulting in the inability to provide effective emergency response decision support.

Method used

A sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device is designed, including a simulation pool, a wave-making chamber, a supercharger, a gas booster, a drainage pipe and a slope. By simulating the marine terrain and environmental conditions, combined with gas and water flow control, the sea surface oil spill diffusion under different states is simulated.

Benefits of technology

It improves the authenticity and experimental efficiency of oil spill diffusion simulation, can more accurately understand the impact of different environmental factors on oil pollution diffusion, and supports scientific researchers to conduct data analysis and model establishment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device which comprises a simulation pool, a wave making chamber is arranged on the left side of the simulation pool, a slope is arranged on the side, away from the wave making chamber, of the simulation pool, and the slope can simulate the real ocean topography, so that the device can adapt to simulation of various types of oil spill accidents; the resistance columns are fixed at the bottoms of the simulation pool and the slope, so that the bottom of the simulation pool is uneven, the marine environment can be reproduced more truly, and the oil spill diffusion simulation is closer to the actual condition; a drain pipe is arranged above the simulation pool, nozzles are uniformly arranged on the drain pipe, a water pump is fixed on the simulation pool, a water inlet pipe is mounted on the water pump, the other side of the water inlet pipe is connected to the drain pipe, and the water pump and the drain pipe are connected through the water inlet pipe to control the influence of rainfall on oil stain diffusion on the sea surface; and the influence of different degrees of rainfall on oil stain diffusion can be known more accurately, so that the experiment efficiency and repeatability are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of sea oil spill simulation, and particularly relates to a sea oil spill diffusion simulation device. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous and rapid development of the global economy, the demand for energy and oil resources is increasing continuously. The coastal oil development, transportation, processing and storage volume continue to grow. Various oil spill incidents caused by sudden accidents occur from time to time. The behavior state of the oil spill will change greatly with the environmental conditions, the nature of the oil spill and the flow state of the oil spill. Therefore, a device that can simulate the sea oil spill is needed to conduct more in-depth research on different states of the sea oil spill. However, there is currently no device for simulating the diffusion of sea oil spills, and it is impossible to simulate the diffusion of various oil pollution media such as sea oil spills on the sea surface, as well as the influence of different states such as different degrees of waves and different rainfall amounts on the oil spill diffusion. Therefore, it is impossible to provide more effective technical support for the emergency disposal decision-making of marine oil spills and other pollutants. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new sea oil spill diffusion simulation device to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical content of the utility model is to provide a new sea oil spill diffusion simulation device.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a sea oil spill diffusion simulation device, including: a simulation pool, a wave-making chamber is arranged on the left side of the simulation pool, a booster is arranged inside the wave-making chamber on the side far away from the simulation pool, and the booster is internally communicated with a gas booster chamber. A pipeline is installed on the top of the gas booster chamber, and the pipeline is communicated with a gas release chamber through an air outlet. A slope is arranged on the side of the simulation pool far away from the wave-making chamber, and resistance columns are fixed at the bottoms of the simulation pool and the slope. A drain pipe is arranged above the simulation pool, and nozzles are uniformly arranged on the drain pipe. A water pump is fixed on the simulation pool, and a water inlet pipe is installed on the water pump. The other side of the water inlet pipe is connected to the drain pipe, and the water pump and the drain pipe are connected through the water inlet pipe.

[0005] As a further solution of the utility model, two groups of boosters are arranged inside the wave-making chamber, and both groups of boosters are installed on the left side of the gas booster chamber. The two boosters can provide more stable air flow and enable the gas booster chamber to reach the pressure value more quickly.

[0006] As a further solution of the utility model, two groups of the pipelines are installed on the top of the gas booster chamber and are internally communicated with the gas booster chamber. An air outlet is arranged at the connection position of each group of pipelines and the gas release chamber. The design of the two pipelines increases the stability and continuity of the device.

[0007] As a further solution of the present utility model, the gas release chamber and the simulation pool form a communicating vessel with a U-shaped structure, and the gas pressurization chamber and the gas release chamber are communicated through a pipeline. When there is no gas pressure acting, the liquids at both ends are at the same horizontal plane.

[0008] As a further solution of the present utility model, the lowest point of the slope is close to the wave-making chamber. The slope can cause water levels with different depths inside the simulation pool, and can simulate marine environments with different depths and slopes.

[0009] As a further solution of the present utility model, the resistance columns are in an arc-shaped columnar structure, and a number of resistance columns are arranged in a layout that gradually disperses to the right. The resistance columns simulate the influence of obstacles at the bottom of the ocean on water flow, making the simulation of oil spill diffusion closer to the actual situation.

[0010] As a further solution of the present utility model, a number of spray pipes are evenly distributed in the middle of the drain pipe, and a number of spray heads are evenly arranged on each spray pipe.

[0011] As a further solution of the present utility model, the two groups of water inlet pipes are respectively connected to both ends of the water pump, and the other side of the water inlet pipe on the water pump inlet side is connected to a water source.

[0012] In summary, the present utility model includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] First, the present utility model discloses a device for simulating the diffusion of oil spills on the sea surface. It is disclosed that by arranging a slope and resistance columns at the bottom of the simulation pool, the slope can simulate the real marine terrain, such as the inclination and slope changes of the seabed, and can simulate marine environments with different depths and slopes, enabling the device to adapt to various types of oil spill accident simulations, increasing its scope of application. The setting of the resistance columns makes the bottom of the simulation pool uneven, and there are usually obstacles such as stones at the actual ocean bottom. By fixing the resistance columns at the bottom of the simulation pool to make the simulation pool uneven, the marine environment can be more realistically reproduced, making the simulation of oil spill diffusion closer to the actual situation.

[0014] Second, the present utility model discloses a device for simulating the diffusion of oil spills on the sea surface. It is disclosed that by arranging a drain pipe on the simulation pool, the drain pipe covers the upper surface of the simulation pool, and by controlling the operation of the water pump to simulate the rainfall process, the natural conditions of oil spill diffusion in the actual marine environment can be better simulated. The fall of rainwater will change the state of the sea surface and affect the distribution and diffusion speed of the oil spill. The device can quickly control the influence of the rainfall amount on the diffusion of oil spills on the sea surface, thereby improving the efficiency and repeatability of the experiment. By simulating rainfall, the influence of different degrees of rainfall on the diffusion of oil spills can be more accurately understood, which is helpful for scientific researchers to conduct data analysis and model establishment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] For the convenience of those skilled in the art to understand, the following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 The present utility model is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the simulation pool and drain pipe structure of a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the water pump and drain pipe structure of a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic sectional view of the simulation pool and wave-making chamber structure of a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic sectional view of the gas pressurizing chamber and gas release chamber structure of a sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1, simulation pool; 2, wave-making chamber; 3, slope; 4, resistance column; 5, booster; 6, gas pressurizing chamber; 7, pipeline; 8, air outlet; 9, gas release chamber; 10, water pump; 11, water inlet pipe; 12, drain pipe; 13, spray head. Specific embodiments

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the present utility model. In addition, the forms of each structure recorded in the following embodiments are only examples, and the instrument placement rack involved in the present utility model is not limited to the structures recorded in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] A sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device includes: a simulation pool 1, a wave-making chamber 2 is arranged on the left side of the simulation pool 1, a booster 5 is arranged on the side far from the simulation pool 1 inside the wave-making chamber 2, and the booster 5 is internally communicated with the gas pressurizing chamber 6. A pipeline 7 is installed on the top of the gas pressurizing chamber 6, and the pipeline 7 is communicated with the gas release chamber 9 through the air outlet 8.

[0024] Inside the wave-making chamber 2, there are two sets of superchargers 5 installed on the left side of the gas supercharging chamber 6. Two sets of pipes 7 are installed on the top of the gas supercharging chamber 6 and are connected to the inside of the gas supercharging chamber 6. An air outlet 8 is provided at the connection position between each set of pipes 7 and the gas release chamber 9. The gas release chamber 9 and the simulation pool 1 form a U-shaped communicating vessel. The gas supercharging chamber 6 and the gas release chamber 9 are connected through the pipe 7. The gas release chamber 9 and the simulation pool 1 form a U-shaped communication path. When there is no gas pressure acting, the liquids at both ends are at the same horizontal plane. When the supercharger 5 starts to work and increases the pressure inside the gas supercharging chamber 6, and after increasing to a certain degree of pressure, the gas inside the gas supercharging chamber 6 is released. The gas will be transmitted to the gas release chamber 9 through the pipe 7. Due to the action of the gas pressure, the water surface in the gas release chamber 9 will move downward, forming a downward pressure gradient. As the gas pressure increases, the water surface in the gas release chamber 9 gradually descends, forming a movement pattern similar to ocean waves. This movement pattern is then transmitted to the simulation pool 1 through the communicating vessel structure, simulating the impact of real ocean waves on the sea surface;

[0025] Embodiment 1

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , on the side of the simulation pool 1 away from the wave-making chamber 2 in this embodiment, there is a slope 3, and resistance columns 4 are fixed at the bottoms of both the simulation pool 1 and the slope 3. The lowest point of the slope 3 is close to the wave-making chamber 2. The slope 3 can make the water levels of different depths inside the simulation pool 1, simulating ocean environments with different depths and slopes, enabling the device to adapt to various types of oil spill accident simulations and increasing its scope of application. The resistance columns 4 are arc-shaped columnar structures, and a number of resistance columns 4 are arranged in a layout that gradually disperses to the right. Obstacles on the ocean bottom, such as stones and corals, will bypass when the water flow passes by, thereby changing the direction and speed of the water flow, forming complex underwater terrains and flow patterns that affect the water surface. By fixing the resistance columns 4 at the bottom of the simulation pool 1 with unevenness, the ocean environment can be reproduced more realistically, making the oil spill diffusion simulation closer to the actual situation;

[0027] Embodiment 2

[0028] As Figures 4-5As shown in the figure, based on the same concept as the above embodiments, this embodiment also proposes that a drain pipe 12 is provided above the simulation pool 1, and spray nozzles 13 are evenly arranged on the drain pipe 12. A water pump 10 is fixed on the simulation pool 1, and a water inlet pipe 11 is installed on the water pump 10. The other side of the water inlet pipe 11 is connected to the drain pipe 12. The water pump 10 and the drain pipe 12 are connected through the water inlet pipe 11. A number of spray pipes are evenly distributed in the middle of the drain pipe 12, and a plurality of spray nozzles 13 are evenly arranged on each spray pipe. Two groups of water inlet pipes 11 are respectively connected to both ends of the water pump 10, and the other side of the water inlet pipe 11 on the water inlet side of the water pump 10 is connected to a water source. When in use, the water pump 10 is started to transfer water into the drain pipe 12 through the water inlet pipe 11, and the water surface of the simulation pool 1 below is sprayed through the spray nozzles 13 above the spray pipes, simulating the interaction between rainwater and oil spills in the real environment. During the rainfall process, the rainwater will wash some of the oil stains to other areas of the simulation pool 1, thus affecting the distribution and concentration of the oil stains in the entire simulation pool 1. The sprayed water will interact with the oil stains, changing the diffusion path and speed of the oil stains. The dynamic water flow helps to more realistically simulate the diffusion of oil stains in the ocean under natural conditions, which helps researchers understand the diffusion characteristics of oil stains in the ocean under different rainfall conditions.

[0029] Working principle: Ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are ready, including the types of oil required to simulate oil spills, etc., and set corresponding simulation conditions according to the experimental purposes and requirements, such as oil stain concentration, rainfall, wave height, etc.

[0030] Start the booster 5 to pressurize the gas pressurization chamber 6. After pressurizing to an appropriate pressure, release the pressure inside the gas pressurization chamber 6, so that the gas enters the gas release chamber 9 through the pipeline 7. Due to the action of the gas pressure, the water surface in the gas release chamber 9 will move downward, and the water surface in the gas release chamber 9 gradually descends, transmitting to the simulation pool 1 to form a wave-like motion pattern, thus simulating the wave process.

[0031] When the water surface in the simulation pool 1 has fluctuated, the oil to be simulated can be discharged to a suitable position in the simulation pool 1, and different degrees of waves can be controlled by controlling the pressure of the gas pressurization chamber 6 for simulation. Whether to conduct rainwater simulation can be selected according to the simulated environment. The flow rate and speed of the water can be controlled by the water pump 10 to realize the influence of different degrees of rainfall on the diffusion of oil spills.

[0032] During the simulation process, relevant instruments are used to collect data, such as the diffusion speed and concentration of oil stains, etc.; and the collected data is analyzed to evaluate the potential impact of oil stains on the marine environment.

[0033] When the experiment is completed, turn off all equipment and disconnect the power supply; then clean and maintain the simulation pool for the next use.

[0034] After use, open the protective cover 9 to clean the position of the tablet counting plate 8 for next use.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied. In other related technical fields, the scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents, and all are similarly included within the scope of the patent protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An oil spill diffusion simulation device on the sea surface, comprising: The simulation pool (1), characterized in that: a wave-making chamber (2) is arranged on the left side of the simulation pool (1), a supercharger (5) is arranged on the side far from the simulation pool (1) inside the wave-making chamber (2), and the supercharger (5) communicates with the inside of the gas supercharging chamber (6). A pipe (7) is installed on the top of the gas supercharging chamber (6), and the pipe (7) communicates with the gas release chamber (9) through an air outlet (8). A slope (3) is arranged on the side of the simulation pool (1) far from the wave-making chamber (2), and resistance columns (4) are fixed at the bottoms of both the simulation pool (1) and the slope (3). A drain pipe (12) is arranged above the simulation pool (1), and nozzles (13) are uniformly arranged on the drain pipe (12). A water pump (10) is fixed on the simulation pool (1), and a water inlet pipe (11) is installed on the water pump (10). The other side of the water inlet pipe (11) is connected to the drain pipe (12), and the water pump (10) and the drain pipe (12) are connected through the water inlet pipe (11).

2. The sea oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of superchargers (5) are arranged inside the wave-making chamber (2), and both groups of superchargers (5) are installed on the left side of the gas supercharging chamber (6).

3. The oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two groups of the pipes (7) are installed on the top of the gas supercharging chamber (6) and communicate with the inside of the gas supercharging chamber (6). An air outlet (8) is opened at the connection position of each group of the pipes (7) and the gas release chamber (9).

4. A sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas release chamber (9) and the simulation pool (1) form a U-shaped communicating vessel, and the gas supercharging chamber (6) communicates with the gas release chamber (9) through the pipe (7).

5. A sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lowest point of the slope (3) is close to the wave-making chamber (2).

6. The oil spill diffusion simulation device on the sea surface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resistance column (4) is of an arc-shaped columnar structure, and several resistance columns (4) are arranged in a layout that gradually disperses to the right side.

7. The sea oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of spray pipes are evenly distributed in the middle of the drain pipe (12), and a plurality of nozzles (13) are uniformly arranged on each spray pipe.

8. A sea surface oil spill diffusion simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of the water inlet pipes (11) are respectively connected to both ends of the water pump (10), and the other side of the water inlet pipe (11) on the water inlet side of the water pump (10) is connected to a water source.