Water energy recycling system
By installing a hydroelectric generator set on the top of the water plant mixing tank and using the water level difference to generate electricity, the problems of water plant resource waste and high costs are solved, and a low-cost, low-carbon emission water energy resource utilization system is realized.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422889438.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing water plants fail to effectively utilize the water level difference between the reservoir intake and the mixing tank to generate electricity during the water treatment process, resulting in waste of resources and high operating costs, as well as high carbon emissions.
A hydroelectric generator set is installed on the top of the mixing tank of the water plant, and is connected to the reservoir water source through a three-way diversion fork pipe and a reducing cone pipe. Hydropower resources are used to generate electricity. Combined with pressure regulating pipes and electric gate valves and other devices, the safe and stable operation of the system is ensured without affecting existing equipment and facilities.
It has achieved effective utilization of water resources, reduced operating costs, improved resource utilization and economic benefits, reduced carbon emissions, and maintained normal production of the water plant without being affected.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment, in particular to a water energy resource system. Background Art
[0002] During the water treatment process at a water plant, water flows from the reservoir intake through a diversion pipe to a mixing tank, where it undergoes conventional treatment processes to produce purified water. The water level difference between the reservoir intake and the mixing tank can be tens of meters. This hydropower resource can be developed and utilized for power generation, creating better economic benefits, improving resource utilization, and overall profitability. Hydropower is a renewable resource with low operating costs, promising development potential and economic advantages, saving energy while reducing carbon emissions. Therefore, to avoid the shortcomings of existing technologies, improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a water energy resource system with low operating costs, energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0004] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:
[0005] A water energy resource utilization system includes a mixing tank, a three-way diverter fork pipe and a hydroelectric generator set, the top of the mixing tank is respectively provided with a reservoir water source water inlet hole and a reserved water inlet hole, the hydroelectric generator set is installed on the top of the mixing tank, the mixing tank is provided with a tailwater pool, the mixing tank is provided with a drain trough connected to the tailwater pool, the left end of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a diversion inlet pipe, the right end of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a reducing cone pipe, the bottom of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a water inlet pipe, the water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to the reducing cone pipe, and the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to a tailwater pipe extending to the tailwater pool.
[0006] Furthermore, a pressure regulating pipe is connected to the rear side of the three-way diversion fork pipe.
[0007] Furthermore, a generator is provided on the top of the hydroelectric generator set, a turbine volute is provided on the bottom of the hydroelectric generator set, and a turbine connected to the generator is installed on the inner side of the turbine volute.
[0008] Furthermore, a first electric gate valve is provided at the end of the diversion water inlet pipe.
[0009] Furthermore, a second electric gate valve is provided at the end of the variable diameter cone tube.
[0010] Furthermore, an exciter is provided on the top of the generator.
[0011] Furthermore, the hydroelectric generator set is provided with a speed regulator.
[0012] Furthermore, the water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set is provided with a rubber joint.
[0013] Furthermore, a backup water source inlet hole is provided on the top of the mixing tank.
[0014] Furthermore, an electric pressure relief valve is installed on the front side of the three-way diversion fork pipe.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model is installed on the top of the mixing tank through a hydroelectric generator set, the mixing tank is provided with a tailwater pool, the mixing tank is provided with a drain trough connected to the tailwater pool, the left end of the three-way diversion fork pipe is provided with a drainage inlet pipe, the right end of the three-way diversion fork pipe is provided with a reducing cone pipe, the bottom of the three-way diversion fork pipe is provided with a water inlet pipe, the water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to the reducing cone pipe, and the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to a tailwater pipe extending to the tailwater pool, so that the structure of the water energy resource utilization system is simple, the production process of the water plant remains unchanged, the normal operation of the existing equipment and facilities of the water plant is not destroyed and interfered with, the site is not occupied, and the original water plant facilities are not demolished, ensuring that the normal operation and water supply of the water plant are not affected, and water energy resources are used for power generation development and utilization to create better economic benefits, improve resource utilization and comprehensive benefits, and have low operating costs, development potential and economic advantages, saving energy consumption while reducing carbon emissions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the water energy resource system of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the water energy resource system of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the mixing tank of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the tailwater tank and the sluice trough of the utility model;
[0021] In the figure: 1-mixing tank; 2-three-way diversion fork pipe; 3-hydroelectric generator set; 4-reservoir water inlet; 5-reserved water inlet; 6-tailwater tank; 7-sluice chute; 8-diversion inlet pipe; 9-reducing cone pipe; 10-inlet pipe; 11-tailwater pipe; 13-pressure regulating pipe; 14-generator; 15-turbine volute; 16-first electric gate valve; 17-second electric gate valve; 18-exciter; 19-speed governor; 20-rubber joint; 21-standby water inlet; 22-electric pressure relief valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 The utility model is shown as a water energy resource utilization system, including a mixing tank 1, a three-way diverter fork pipe 2 and a hydroelectric generator set 3. The top of the mixing tank 1 is respectively provided with a reservoir water source water inlet hole 4 and a reserved water inlet hole 5. The hydroelectric generator set 3 is installed on the top of the mixing tank 1. The mixing tank 1 is provided with a tailwater pool 6. The mixing tank 6 is provided with a drain trough 7 connected to the tailwater pool 6. The left end of the three-way diverter fork pipe 2 is provided with a diversion inlet pipe 8, the right end of the three-way diverter fork pipe 2 is provided with a reducing cone pipe 9, and the bottom of the three-way diverter fork pipe 2 is provided with a water inlet pipe 10. The water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 is connected to the reducing cone pipe 9, and the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 is connected to a tailwater pipe 11 extending to the tailwater pool 6. The hydroelectric generator set 3 is installed on the top of the mixing tank 1, the mixing tank 1 is provided with a tailwater pool 6, the mixing tank 1 is provided with a drain trough 7 connected to the tailwater pool 6, the left end of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2 is provided with a diversion inlet pipe 8, the right end of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2 is provided with a reducing cone pipe 9, and the bottom of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2 is provided with an inlet pipe 10. The water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 is connected to the reducing cone pipe 9, and the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 is connected to a tailwater pipe 11 extending to the tailwater pool 6, so that the structure of the water energy resource utilization system is simple, the production process of the water plant remains unchanged, the normal operation of the existing equipment and facilities of the water plant is not destroyed or interfered with, the site is not occupied, and the original water plant facilities are not demolished, ensuring that the normal operation and water supply of the water plant are not affected, and water energy resources are used for power generation development and utilization to create better economic benefits, improve resource utilization and comprehensive benefits, and have low operating costs, development potential and economic advantages, saving energy consumption while reducing carbon emissions.
[0024] A pressure-regulating pipe 13 is connected to the rear side of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2. In order to prevent shock waves and water hammer forces caused by sudden situations such as unexpected shutdown of the hydroelectric generator set 3 from causing damage to the water supply network, a pressure-regulating pipe channel is installed on the rear side of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2. When shock waves and water hammer forces are generated in the turbine water diversion pipe, they can be instantly discharged from the pressure-regulating pipe 13. The pressure-regulating pipe 13 can meet the force dissipation requirements of sudden situations of the turbine, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the water diversion network.
[0025] As a specific embodiment, a generator 14 is provided on the top of the hydroelectric generator set 3 , a turbine volute 15 is provided on the bottom of the hydroelectric generator set 3 , and a turbine connected to the generator 14 is installed inside the turbine volute 15 .
[0026] A first electric gate valve 16 is provided at the end of the diversion water inlet pipe 8 to stably control the water inlet of the diversion pipe.
[0027] A second electric gate valve 17 is provided at the end of the reducing cone 9 to stably control the water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 .
[0028] An exciter 18 is provided on the top of the generator 14 to improve the stability of the operation of the generator 14 and reduce losses caused by failures.
[0029] The hydroelectric generator set 3 is provided with a speed regulator 19 to facilitate adjustment of the operating speed of the hydroelectric generator set 3 .
[0030] The water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set 3 is provided with a rubber joint 20 to facilitate the installation of the hydroelectric generator set 3.
[0031] A backup water source inlet hole 21 is provided on the top of the mixing tank 1 to facilitate the access of other temporary water diversion pipes, making it more convenient to use.
[0032] An electric pressure relief valve 22 is installed on the front side of the three-way diversion fork pipe 2 to facilitate the control of the water pressure of the water inlet.
[0033] The electric energy generated by the hydroelectric generator set 3 can be used to directly power a water pump in the water pump room by supplying power from the isolated grid.
[0034] The electrical switch cabinet and PLC cabinet are placed in the room on the ground floor of the mixing tank.
[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A water energy resource system, characterized by: It includes a mixing tank, a three-way diverter fork pipe and a hydroelectric generator set. The top of the mixing tank is respectively provided with a reservoir water source water inlet hole and a reserved water inlet hole. The hydroelectric generator set is installed on the top of the mixing tank. The mixing tank is provided with a tailwater pool. The mixing tank is provided with a drain trough connected to the tailwater pool. The left end of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a diversion inlet pipe, the right end of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a reducing cone pipe, and the bottom of the three-way diverter fork pipe is provided with a water inlet pipe. The water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to the reducing cone pipe, and the water outlet of the hydroelectric generator set is connected to a tailwater pipe extending to the tailwater pool.
2. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear side of the three-way diversion fork pipe is connected with a pressure regulating pipe.
3. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A generator is provided on the top of the hydroelectric generator set, and a turbine volute is provided on the bottom of the hydroelectric generator set. A turbine connected to the generator is installed inside the turbine volute.
4. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first electric gate valve is provided at the end of the diversion water inlet pipe.
5. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second electric gate valve is provided at the end of the variable diameter cone tube.
6. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that: An exciter is provided on the top of the generator.
7. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydroelectric generator set is provided with a speed regulator.
8. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet of the hydroelectric generator set is provided with a rubber joint.
9. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A standby water source water inlet hole is provided on the top of the mixing tank.
10. The water energy resource utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric pressure relief valve is installed on the front side of the three-way diverter fork pipe.