Monitoring system of hydropower station
The monitoring system, which integrates video acquisition, transmission, storage, processing, and display functions, solves the problem of comprehensive and real-time monitoring of hydropower station monitoring systems, improves operational efficiency and safety, and provides strong technical support for hydropower station management.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422625092.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydropower station monitoring systems, with their widely distributed equipment and complex operations, lack effective, safe, and reliable intelligent monitoring methods, making it difficult to achieve comprehensive and real-time monitoring and management.
A monitoring system integrating video acquisition, transmission, storage, processing, analysis, and display functions, including video acquisition equipment, servers, clients, sensors, and alarm devices, connects through local area networks and wireless networks to achieve comprehensive real-time monitoring of hydropower stations.
It has improved the operational efficiency and safety of hydropower stations, enhanced technical support for management and maintenance, and enabled comprehensive, real-time monitoring of hydropower stations.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of power generation, and particularly relates to a monitoring system of a hydropower station. BACKGROUND
[0002] The hydropower station is a factory for converting potential energy and kinetic energy of water into electric energy, and its basic production process is: water is introduced from a river high or other reservoirs, and the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy are converted into mechanical energy by using the pressure or flow rate of water to drive the rotation of a water turbine, then the water turbine drives the rotation of a generator to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy; at present, in the information management system of the hydropower station, the automatic monitoring system of the hydropower station is the most basic component, the monitoring system is put into operation synchronously with the power generation equipment of the power plant, and after being built, the requirements of unattended operation and few people on duty can be met. However, the power station has the characteristics of wide geographical distribution and many operating devices, and an intelligent monitoring system that can more effectively guarantee the safe and reliable operation of the power station is urgently needed. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0003] The utility model solves the technical problems in the prior art, provides a monitoring system of a hydropower station, realizes comprehensive and real-time monitoring of the hydropower station by integrating functions such as video acquisition, transmission, storage, processing, analysis and display, and achieves the purposes of not only improving the operation efficiency of the hydropower station, but also enhancing the safety and reliability, and providing strong technical support for the management and maintenance of the hydropower station.
[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical scheme of the utility model is:
[0005] The utility model provides a monitoring system of a hydropower station, comprising:
[0006] At least one video acquisition device is used for acquiring the video of the hydropower station;
[0007] A server is used for receiving the hydropower station video acquired by the video acquisition device, extracting the hydropower station video image and storing the hydropower station video image into a database;
[0008] A client is used for processing, analyzing and displaying the hydropower station video image in the database, so as to realize real-time monitoring of the hydropower station;
[0009] The video acquisition device is connected with the server through a local area network, and the server is connected with the client through a wireless network.
[0010] Further, the server comprises a control server and a storage server that are connected and bound with the database;
[0011] The control server is configured to receive the hydropower station video collected by the video collection device, extract the hydropower station video image, and store the hydropower station video image to the storage server.
[0012] Further, the monitoring system further comprises a controller and at least one sensor for detecting the working state of the hydropower station.
[0013] The at least one sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller is connected to the client through a wireless network.
[0014] Further, the at least one sensor is at least one of an opening degree sensor for detecting the opening degree of the valve of the hydropower station, a load sensor for detecting the load of the generator set of the hydropower station, and a motor speed sensor for detecting the speed of the generator set of the hydropower station.
[0015] Further, the monitoring system further comprises an alarm device.
[0016] The alarm device is connected to the controller and is configured to alarm in real time when an abnormality occurs in the hydropower station.
[0017] Further, the video collection device comprises a camera and a monitoring pole standing on the ground.
[0018] A support rod is protruded on the outer peripheral wall at the top of the monitoring pole, and the camera is hung on the support rod.
[0019] Further, the support rod comprises a first support part and a second support part.
[0020] The first support part is formed by the horizontal protrusion of the outer peripheral wall at the top of the monitoring pole, the second support part is formed by the vertical extension of the free end of the first support part downward, and the camera is hung on the bottom end of the second support part.
[0021] Further, an auxiliary support rod is arranged on the monitoring pole below the first support part.
[0022] The auxiliary support rod extends obliquely from top to bottom.
[0023] The bottom end of the auxiliary support rod is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the monitoring pole, and the bottom end is connected to the bottom of the outer peripheral wall of the first support part. The position where the auxiliary support rod is connected to the first support part is a position other than the free end of the first support part.
[0024] Further, the monitoring pole is columnar, and a disc-shaped mounting seat is coaxially arranged at the bottom end of the monitoring pole.
[0025] The upper disc surface of the mounting seat is connected to the bottom end of the monitoring pole, and the lower disc surface of the mounting seat is in contact with the ground.
[0026] Further, the bottom of the monitoring pole above the mounting seat is provided with an emergency telephone and a power distribution box for supplying power to the camera and the emergency telephone.
[0027] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects.
[0028] The monitoring system of the hydropower station of the application realizes comprehensive and real-time monitoring of the hydropower station by integrating functions of video acquisition, transmission, storage, processing, analysis and display, thereby improving the operation efficiency of the hydropower station, enhancing the safety and reliability, and providing powerful technical support for the management and maintenance of the hydropower station.
[0029] The specific embodiments of the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0030] The drawings are part of the utility model and serve to provide a further understanding of the utility model, and the illustrative embodiments of the utility model and the description thereof serve to explain the utility model but do not constitute undue limitation on the utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of the drawings.
[0031] Figure 1 The flow chart of the monitoring system of the hydropower station provided by the embodiments of the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0032] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the video acquisition device provided by the embodiments of the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0033] Icon: 1-video acquisition device; 11-camera; 12-monitoring rod; 13-supporting rod; 131-first supporting part; 132-second supporting part; 14-assistant supporting rod; 15-mounting seat; 16-emergency telephone; 17-distribution box; 2-server; 21-control server; 22-storage server; 3-database; 4-client; 5-alarm device; 6-controller; 7-sensor.
[0034] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the utility model in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the utility model to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely below by combining the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, and the following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but not to limit the scope of the utility model.
[0036] In the description of the utility model, it needs to explain, the term "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "internal", "external" and so on indicate the orientation or position relation based on the orientation or position relation shown in the drawing, only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and not indicate or imply that the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, construct and operate in a particular orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model.
[0037] In the description of the utility model, it needs to explain, unless another explicit provision and limitation, the term "installation", "connection", "connect" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integrally connected, can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection, can be directly connected, also can be indirectly connected through intermediate medium. For ordinary skilled in the art, the above-mentioned term can be understood according to the specific meaning of the utility model in the specific situation.
[0038] As Figure 1 The utility model provides a monitoring system of hydropower station, including:
[0039] At least one video acquisition equipment 1 is used for collecting the video of hydropower station;
[0040] Server 2 is used for receiving the hydropower station video collected by video acquisition equipment 1, extracts hydropower station video image and stores hydropower station video image to database 3;
[0041] Client 4 is used for processing, analyzing and displaying the hydropower station video image in database 3, to realize the real-time monitoring of hydropower station;
[0042] Video acquisition equipment 1 is connected with server 2 through local area network, and server 2 is connected with client 4 through wireless network.
[0043] In the embodiment of the utility model, the monitoring system of hydropower station realizes the comprehensive, real-time monitoring of hydropower station by integrating video acquisition, transmission, storage, processing, analysis and display functions, not only improves the operation efficiency of hydropower station, but also enhances the safety and reliability, provides powerful technical support for the management and maintenance of hydropower station.
[0044] Video acquisition equipment 1 is responsible for collecting the video information of each key area of hydropower station, and at least one video acquisition equipment 1 is contained in the system, but according to actual monitoring demand, multiple video acquisition equipment 1 can be configured to ensure that the important area of hydropower station is covered comprehensively;Video acquisition equipment 1 is connected with server 2 through local area network, to ensure the real-time, stable transmission of video data.
[0045] The server 2, as the core of the system, receives the video data collected by the video collection device 1, processes the received video data, extracts video images, and stores the video images into the database 3 for subsequent analysis and query; the server 2 is not only connected with the video collection device 1 through a local area network, but also establishes a connection with the client 4 through a wireless network to realize remote transmission and sharing of data. For example, the wireless network is Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G, etc.
[0046] The client 4, as an interface for user interaction, is used for processing, analyzing and displaying the video images in the database 3; the client 4 can perform operations such as zooming in, zooming out, fast forwarding, slow playing, etc. on the video images, and can also use image recognition, artificial intelligence and other technologies to deeply analyze the video content, such as detecting abnormal behaviors and identifying safety hazards; the client 4 displays the processed video images to the user in an intuitive way, helping the user to realize real-time monitoring of the hydropower station; the server 2 and the client 4 are connected through a wireless network, so that the user can access and monitor the hydropower station from anywhere with network coverage.
[0047] In the embodiment of the utility model, the server 2 includes the control server 21 connected and the storage server 22 bound with the database 3.
[0048] The control server 21 is used for receiving the hydropower station video collected by the video collection device 1, extracting the hydropower station video images and storing the hydropower station video images into the storage server 22.
[0049] In the embodiment of the utility model, the main function of the control server 21 is to receive the video data collected by the video collection device 1. These video collection devices 1 are usually installed at different positions of the hydropower station to capture real-time video pictures of the hydropower station. Once the control server 21 receives these video data, it will further process the data. The core step of processing is the extraction of video images, which means that the control server 21 needs to separate individual image frames from the received video data. This process usually involves video decoding and frame extraction technologies to ensure that the key information in the video can be accurately obtained; the control server 21 stores these extracted video images on the storage server 22 connected thereto, and the storage server 22 is bound with the database 3, which means that it not only provides storage space, but also can use the functions of the database 3 to manage and retrieve the stored video images. Such design enables the system to efficiently manage and access a large amount of video data, thereby supporting various application scenarios such as safety monitoring and fault analysis of the hydropower station.
[0050] In summary, the server 2 realizes the receiving, processing and storage of the hydropower station video through the cooperative work of the control server 21 and the storage server 22, not only improves the efficiency of video processing, but also enhances the management and retrieval ability of video data through the introduction of the database 3, and provides strong technical support for the safe operation of the hydropower station.
[0051] In the embodiment of the utility model, monitoring system still includes controller 6 and at least one sensor 7 of detecting hydropower station working condition,
[0052] At least one sensor 7 is connected with controller 6, and controller 6 is connected with client 4 through wireless network.
[0053] In the embodiment of the utility model, sensor 7 is the important component in the hydropower station monitoring system, they are deployed in the key position of hydropower station, for real-time monitoring the various working condition parameters of hydropower station, these parameters include but generator set working condition, transmission line current and voltage, valve opening degree etc.
[0054] Sensor 7 is connected with controller 6 through wired or wireless mode, and real-time transmission of the real-time monitored data is handled and analyzed to controller 6, and this real-time data transmission mechanism ensures that the monitoring system can discover and handle the abnormal situation of hydropower station in time.
[0055] Controller 6 is responsible for receiving the real-time data from sensor 7 and carrying out preliminary processing and analysis, and it can judge whether the working condition of hydropower station is normal according to the preset rule or algorithm, and whether the alarm or other measures need to be sent.
[0056] Controller 6 is connected with client 4 through wireless network, and the processed data is forwarded to client 4, so that the user can understand the working condition of hydropower station in real time through client 4 and carry out corresponding operation or decision according to the need.
[0057] In addition to data receiving and processing, controller 6 also has the ability of remote control to hydropower station equipment, and it can adjust the operating parameters of hydropower station equipment according to the demand of user or preset instruction to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of hydropower station.
[0058] At least one sensor 7 is at least one of opening degree sensor 7 for detecting the opening degree of hydropower station valve, load sensor 7 for detecting the load of hydropower station generator set and motor speed sensor 7 for detecting the rotating speed of hydropower station generator set.
[0059] The valve opening sensor 7 is used to detect the valve opening in hydropower stations. By accurately measuring the opening, the operating status of the valves can be monitored in real time, thereby ensuring proper water flow control and optimized power generation efficiency. Detecting the valve opening controls the flow rate of water entering the hydropower station's water intake system, ensuring the turbines operate under optimal conditions.
[0060] Load sensor 7 is used to monitor the load status of the hydropower station's generator units. By measuring the load in real time, the output power and load status of the generator units can be understood, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the generator units and the supply and demand balance of the power grid. Monitoring the output power of the generator units ensures that it does not exceed the rated load, preventing overload damage. The operating strategy of the generator units is adjusted according to the load conditions to improve power generation efficiency and power grid stability.
[0061] The motor speed sensor 7 is used to monitor the speed of the generator set in the hydropower station. By measuring the speed in real time, the operating status and performance of the generator set can be understood, thereby ensuring its normal operation and efficient power generation. Detecting the generator set's speed ensures that it operates stably within the rated speed range, preventing equipment damage caused by overspeeding or underspeeding.
[0062] These sensors 7 play a crucial role in the hydropower station monitoring system. They can detect key parameters of the hydropower station in real time, providing accurate data support for the system's intelligent analysis and decision-making. By properly configuring these sensors 7, comprehensive, accurate, and real-time monitoring of the hydropower station can be achieved, ensuring its safe, stable, and efficient operation.
[0063] In embodiments of this utility model, the monitoring system further includes an alarm device 5;
[0064] Alarm device 5 is connected to client 4 and is used to provide real-time alarms when an anomaly occurs at the hydropower station.
[0065] In this embodiment of the invention, the controller 6 analyzes and processes the data detected by the sensor 7. If the detected data exceeds a preset range, it indicates that the hydropower station's operating status is abnormal. If the detected data does not exceed the preset range, it indicates that the hydropower station's operating status is normal. The controller 6 sends the data information indicating no abnormality and the data information indicating abnormality to the client 4, enabling the client 4 to monitor the hydropower station in real time. When the client 4 receives the data information indicating abnormality, the client 4 will send an alarm to relevant personnel using various alarm devices 5, such as sound alarms and light alarms, to ensure that they can notice and handle the abnormal situation in a timely manner.
[0066] like Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the video acquisition device 1 includes a camera 11 and a monitoring pole 12 standing on the ground;
[0067] The outer peripheral wall on the top of the monitoring rod 12 is provided with a support rod 13, and the camera 11 is hung on the support rod 13.
[0068] In the embodiment of the utility model, the camera 11 is hung on the support rod 13, so that the camera 11 has a certain height, and the real-time monitoring of the camera 11 on a long-distance and large-area region is realized.
[0069] Specifically, the support rod 13 comprises a first support part 131 and a second support part 132.
[0070] The first support part 131 is horizontally protruded from the outer peripheral wall on the top of the monitoring rod 12, the second support part 132 is vertically extended downward from the free end of the first support part 131, the camera 11 is hung on the bottom end of the second support part 132, and the stability of the camera 11 on the monitoring rod 12 is improved through the cooperation of the first support part 131 and the second support part 132.
[0071] In addition, the monitoring rod 12 below the first support part 131 is provided with an auxiliary support rod 1413.
[0072] The auxiliary support rod 1413 is inclinedly extended from top to bottom.
[0073] The bottom end of the auxiliary support rod 1413 is connected with the outer peripheral wall of the monitoring rod 12, the bottom end is connected with the bottom of the outer peripheral wall of the first support part 131, and the position where the auxiliary support rod 1413 is connected with the first support part 131 is a position other than the free end of the first support part 131.
[0074] The auxiliary support rod 1413 supports the first support part 131 to some extent, thereby supporting the support rod 13, and further improving the stability of the camera 11 on the monitoring rod 12.
[0075] The position where the auxiliary support rod 1413 is connected with the first support part 131 is a position other than the free end of the first support part 131, which means that the auxiliary support rod 1413 is not connected to the farthest end of the first support part 131, that is, is not connected to the free end of the first support part 131, but is connected to a position of the first support part 131 closer to the body of the monitoring rod 12.
[0076] In the embodiment of the utility model, the monitoring rod 12 is columnar, and a disc-shaped mounting seat 15 is coaxially arranged at the bottom end of the monitoring rod 12.
[0077] The upper disc surface of the mounting seat 15 is connected with the bottom end of the monitoring rod 12, and the lower disc surface of the mounting seat 15 is in contact with the ground.
[0078] In the embodiment of the utility model, the upper disc surface of the mounting seat 15 is connected with the bottom end of the monitoring rod 12, which provides a fixed point between the monitoring rod 12 and the mounting seat 15, and the lower disc surface of the mounting seat 15 is in contact with the ground, which provides a contact surface between the mounting seat 15 and the ground, ensuring that the monitoring rod 12 can be stably erected on the ground, thereby ensuring that the entire video acquisition device 1 can be stably erected on the ground.
[0079] In addition, the bottom of the monitoring rod 12 above the mounting seat 15 is provided with an emergency telephone 16 and a distribution box 17 for supplying power to the camera 11 and the emergency telephone 16.
[0080] The bottom of the monitoring rod 12 above the mounting seat 15 is provided with an emergency telephone 16, which means that in an emergency, people can use this phone for help or report the situation. At the same time, this area is also provided with a distribution box 17 for supplying power to the camera 11 and the emergency telephone 16, and the distribution box 17 is responsible for providing power to ensure that the camera 11 can work normally and record video, and also ensure that the emergency telephone 16 can be connected when needed.
[0081] The emergency telephone 16 and the distribution box 17 are both located at the bottom of the monitoring rod 12 above the mounting seat 15, which means that they are both installed at a lower position of the monitoring rod 12, which is convenient for people to approach and use. The position selection of the distribution box 17 also takes into account the convenience of supplying power to the camera 11 and the emergency telephone 16, ensuring the stability and reliability of power supply.
[0082] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form, although the utility model has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiment, however, it is not intended to limit the utility model, any skilled person in the art without departing from the technical solution of the utility model can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content as equivalent embodiments, but as long as it does not deviate from the technical solution of the utility model, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above-mentioned embodiments according to the technical essence of the utility model, all still belong to the scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A monitoring system for a hydropower station, characterized in that, include: At least one video acquisition device for acquiring video from the hydropower station; The server is used to receive videos of hydropower stations captured by video acquisition equipment, extract hydropower station video images, and store hydropower station video images in the database. The client is used to process, analyze, and display video images of hydropower stations in the database to achieve real-time monitoring of hydropower stations. The video capture device connects to the server via a local area network, and the server connects to the client via a wireless network; The monitoring system also includes alarm devices; The alarm device is connected to the controller and is used to provide real-time alarms when abnormalities occur at the hydropower station. The controller sends normal and abnormal data to the client, enabling the client to monitor the hydropower station in real time. When the client receives abnormal data, it will send an alarm to relevant personnel through alarm devices such as sound alarms and light alarms. Video capture equipment includes cameras and monitoring poles erected on the ground; A support rod protrudes from the outer perimeter of the top of the monitoring pole, and the camera is suspended on the support rod; The monitoring pole is columnar, and a disc-shaped mounting base is coaxially provided at the bottom of the monitoring pole; The upper plate of the mounting base is connected to the bottom end of the monitoring pole, and the lower plate of the mounting base is in contact with the ground; An emergency telephone and a power distribution box for powering the camera and emergency telephone are located at the bottom of the monitoring pole above the mounting base.
2. The monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The server includes a control server connected to the database and a storage server bound to the database. The control server is used to receive videos of the hydropower station captured by the video acquisition equipment, extract the video images of the hydropower station, and store the video images of the hydropower station to the storage server.
3. The monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring system also includes a controller and at least one sensor to detect the operating status of the hydropower station; At least one sensor is connected to the controller, which in turn connects to the client via a wireless network.
4. The monitoring system according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least one sensor is one of the following: an opening sensor for detecting the valve opening degree of a hydropower station, a load sensor for detecting the load of a hydropower station generator set, and a motor speed sensor for detecting the speed of a hydropower station generator set.
5. The monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod includes a first support part and a second support part; The first support part is formed by the horizontal protrusion of the outer peripheral wall at the top of the monitoring pole, and the second support part is formed by the vertical downward extension of the free end of the first support part. The camera is suspended at the bottom of the second support part.
6. The monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that, An auxiliary support rod is provided on the monitoring rod located below the first support section; The auxiliary support rod extends downwards at an angle; The bottom end of the auxiliary support rod is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the monitoring rod and the bottom of the outer peripheral wall of the first support part. The auxiliary support rod is connected to the first support part at a position other than the free end of the first support part.