Cleaning system for photovoltaic facilities in radial flow sedimentation tank area of sewage treatment plant

By designing an automated photovoltaic facility cleaning system, which uses a motor to drive the rotating connecting pipes and water spray pipes to clean the photovoltaic panels, the system solves the problems of low efficiency and safety risks associated with manual cleaning of photovoltaic panels in sewage treatment plants, achieving efficient and safe cleaning results and intelligent control.

CN224142977UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21葛洲坝集团生态环保有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
葛洲坝集团生态环保有限公司
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Manual cleaning of photovoltaic panels in the photovoltaic power generation area of ​​the radial sedimentation tank of a sewage treatment plant is inefficient and poses safety risks, making it difficult to guarantee uniformity and thoroughness of cleaning.

Method used

Design an automated photovoltaic facility cleaning system, including a central platform, photovoltaic panels, a motor, connecting pipes, rollers, water spray pipes, and an intelligent control cabinet. The motor drives the connecting pipes to rotate and uses the water spray pipes to clean the photovoltaic panels. The system is combined with a water supply pump and an energy storage cabinet to achieve automated cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and efficient cleaning of photovoltaic panels, avoids the safety hazards of manual work at heights, improves the accuracy of cleaning and the intelligence level of the system, and extends the service life of photovoltaic panels.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning system for photovoltaic facilities in a radial flow sedimentation tank area of a sewage treatment plant, and belongs to the technical field of sewage treatment and photovoltaic power generation integration. The system comprises a sedimentation tank, a central platform is arranged in the sedimentation tank, a photovoltaic panel is erected above the sedimentation tank, a motor is erected above the photovoltaic panel, a rotating connecting pipe is installed on a rotating shaft of the motor, a roller is installed at one end of the connecting pipe, a water spraying floral pipe is installed at the other end of the connecting pipe, and the roller is attached to the top of the photovoltaic panel. According to the automatic cleaning system, potential safety hazards existing in manual cleaning of a photovoltaic panel in a radial flow sedimentation tank area can be thoroughly solved, meanwhile, cleaning operation can be completed more quickly and efficiently, the danger of manual high-place operation is completely avoided through the intelligent cleaning device, and the cleaning efficiency is improved. The safety and the high efficiency of cleaning work are ensured; in addition, dust and dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel can be removed in time through efficient automatic cleaning, and the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic power generation facilities is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wastewater treatment and photovoltaic power generation integration technology, specifically to a cleaning system for photovoltaic facilities in the radial sedimentation tank area of ​​a wastewater treatment plant. Background Technology

[0002] This invention addresses the problems of difficult, inefficient, and risky manual cleaning of photovoltaic panels in the radial sedimentation tank of a wastewater treatment plant by modifying the photovoltaic power generation area. These problems severely affect the power generation efficiency and service life of photovoltaic power generation facilities in wastewater treatment plants.

[0003] In current technology, most wastewater treatment plants use manual cleaning of photovoltaic panels. Manual cleaning is not only inefficient but also poses significant safety risks, as cleaners must work at heights, increasing the risk of accidents. Furthermore, manual cleaning struggles to ensure uniformity and thoroughness, often resulting in unsatisfactory cleaning outcomes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a cleaning system for photovoltaic facilities in the radial sedimentation tank area of ​​a wastewater treatment plant. This system can replace workers in cleaning photovoltaic panels quickly, efficiently, and safely.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model designs a photovoltaic facility cleaning system for a radial flow sedimentation tank area in a wastewater treatment plant. It includes a sedimentation tank with a central platform inside. A photovoltaic panel is mounted above the sedimentation tank, and a motor is mounted above the photovoltaic panel. A rotating connecting pipe is installed on the motor shaft. A roller is installed at one end of the connecting pipe, and a water spray pipe is installed at the other end. The roller is in contact with the top of the photovoltaic panel.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting pipe is connected to the center of the bottom of the connecting pipe, and a water supply pipe is sleeved inside the connecting pipe. The inlet end of the water supply pipe is located in the sedimentation tank.

[0007] Preferably, the water supply pipe is equipped with a water supply pump.

[0008] Preferably, the water supply pipe has a detachable filter pipe installed at its inlet end.

[0009] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel has a notch at its center, an extension platform is provided within the notch, the extension platform is fixed to the center platform, and a motor mounting bracket is provided on the extension platform.

[0010] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel is ring-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the water spray pipe is provided with multiple spray nozzles at even intervals.

[0012] Preferably, the sedimentation tank is surrounded by multiple photovoltaic mounting frames, and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel is provided with multiple photovoltaic panel supports. The photovoltaic mounting frames and photovoltaic panel supports are used to mount the photovoltaic panel above the sedimentation tank.

[0013] Preferably, a motor mounting bracket is fixed to the side wall of any two symmetrical photovoltaic panel support columns, and a motor is fixed on the motor mounting bracket. The motor mounting bracket is an inverted U-shaped bracket, and the open end of the inverted U-shaped bracket is bent inward and fixed to the side wall of the photovoltaic panel support column.

[0014] Preferably, an energy storage cabinet connected to the photovoltaic panel is provided next to the sedimentation tank, and the energy storage cabinet is electrically connected to the motor and the water supply pump.

[0015] Preferably, an intelligent control cabinet is provided next to the sedimentation tank, and the signal output terminal of the intelligent control cabinet is connected to the signal receiving terminal of the motor and the water supply pump.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model utilizes an automated cleaning system to completely eliminate the safety hazards associated with manually cleaning photovoltaic panels in the radial current sedimentation tank area, while also completing the cleaning operation more quickly and efficiently. Through its intelligent cleaning devices, this system completely avoids the dangers of manual work at heights, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the cleaning process. Furthermore, the highly efficient automated cleaning can promptly remove dust and dirt from the surface of the photovoltaic panels, ensuring the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation facilities and extending the service life of the photovoltaic panels.

[0018] 2. This utility model, by equipping itself with an intelligent control cabinet, can automatically control the operation of the motor and water pump according to a preset program, achieving timed or on-demand cleaning. This not only reduces manual intervention but also improves the accuracy and reliability of cleaning, further enhancing the system's intelligence level. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 1. Sedimentation tank, 11. Central platform, 12. Extension platform,

[0022] 2. Photovoltaic panel, 21. Notch, 22. Photovoltaic mounting frame, 23. Photovoltaic panel support pillar.

[0023] 3 motors, 31 motor mounting brackets,

[0024] 4 connecting pipe, 41 connecting pipe,

[0025] 5 rollers

[0026] 6. Water spray pipe, 61. Water supply pipe, 611. Filter pipe, 62. Water supply pump, 63. Spray pipe nozzle.

[0027] 7 energy storage cabinets

[0028] 8. Intelligent control cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1 The photovoltaic cleaning system for the radial sedimentation tank area of ​​the wastewater treatment plant shown includes a sedimentation tank 1, with a central platform 11 inside. An inclined, ring-shaped photovoltaic panel 2 is mounted above the sedimentation tank 1. A motor 3 is mounted above the photovoltaic panel 2, and a rotating connecting pipe 4 is installed on the shaft of the motor 3. A roller 5 is installed at one end of the connecting pipe 4, and a water spray pipe 6 is installed at the other end. Multiple spray nozzles 63 are evenly spaced at the bottom of the water spray pipe 6. The roller 5 is in contact with the top of the photovoltaic panel 2.

[0037] A connecting pipe 41 is connected to the center of the bottom of the connecting pipe 4. A water supply pipe 61 is sleeved inside the connecting pipe 41, and the inlet end of the water supply pipe 61 is located inside the sedimentation tank 1. A water supply pump 62 is installed on the water supply pipe 61. A detachable filter pipe 611 is installed at the inlet end of the water supply pipe 61.

[0038] A notch 21 is provided at the center of the photovoltaic panel 2, and an extension platform 12 is provided inside the notch 21. The extension platform 12 is fixed on the central platform 11.

[0039] Multiple photovoltaic mounting frames 22 are arranged around the sedimentation tank 1, and multiple photovoltaic panel supports 23 are provided at the bottom of the photovoltaic panels 2. The photovoltaic mounting frames 22 and photovoltaic panel supports 23 are used to mount the photovoltaic panels 2 above the sedimentation tank 1. A motor mounting frame 31 is fixed on any two symmetrical photovoltaic panel supports 23, and a motor 3 is fixed in the center area of ​​the bottom of the motor mounting frame 31, with the rotating shaft of the motor 3 pointing downwards. The motor mounting frame 31 is an inverted U-shaped bracket, with the open end of the inverted U-shaped bracket bent inwards and fixed to the side wall of the photovoltaic panel support 23. An energy storage cabinet 7 connected to the photovoltaic panels 2 is provided next to the sedimentation tank 1. The energy storage cabinet 7 is electrically connected to the motor 3 and the water supply pump 62. An intelligent control cabinet 8 is provided next to the sedimentation tank 1, and the signal output terminal of the intelligent control cabinet 8 is connected to the signal receiving terminal of the motor 3 and the water supply pump 62.

[0040] The following describes the technological process of this utility model:

[0041] The intelligent control cabinet 8 starts the motor 3 and water pump 62 according to a preset program. After the motor 3 starts, it drives the connecting pipe 4 to rotate. The roller 5 at one end of the connecting pipe 4 is in contact with the top of the photovoltaic panel 2. As the connecting pipe 4 rotates, the roller 5 physically wipes the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The water pump 62 starts and delivers water from the sedimentation tank 1 to the spray pipe 6 through the water supply pipe 61. Multiple nozzles 63 at the bottom of the spray pipe 6 spray water evenly to rinse the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2. The detachable filter pipe 611 installed at the inlet end of the water supply pipe 61 filters the water to ensure the cleanliness of the cleaning water. The energy storage cabinet 7 is installed next to the sedimentation tank 1 and connected to the photovoltaic panel 2. It is used to store the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic panel 2 and to power the motor 3 and the water pump 62 to ensure the stable operation of the cleaning system.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment is largely the same in structure as Embodiment 1, except that the intelligent control cabinet 8 is reduced and manual control is adopted, further saving manufacturing costs. The manual control method involves starting the motor 3 and the water pump 62 by manually switching them on. It is simple to operate and suitable for scenarios with low automation requirements.

[0044] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic installation cleaning system for the area of a secondary clarifier of a wastewater treatment plant, comprising a clarifier (1) inside which a central platform (11) is provided, characterized in that: A photovoltaic panel (2) is mounted above the sedimentation tank (1). A motor (3) is mounted above the photovoltaic panel (2). A rotating connecting pipe (4) is installed on the shaft of the motor (3). A roller (5) is installed at one end of the connecting pipe (4), and a water spray pipe (6) is installed at the other end. The roller (5) is in contact with the top of the photovoltaic panel (2).

2. A cleaning system for a photovoltaic installation in an area of a secondary clarifier of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom center of the connecting pipe (4) is connected to the connecting pipe (41), and a water supply pipe (61) is sleeved inside the connecting pipe (41). The water inlet end of the water supply pipe (61) is located in the sedimentation tank (1).

3. A cleaning system for a photovoltaic installation in an area of a secondary clarifier of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water supply pump (62) is installed on the water supply pipe (61).

4. The photovoltaic facility cleaning system for the radial sedimentation tank area of ​​a wastewater treatment plant according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water supply pipe (61) has a detachable filter pipe (611) installed at its inlet end.

5. The solar photovoltaic installation cleaning system for the area of the primary sedimentation tank of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel (2) has a notch (21) at its center, and an extension platform (12) is provided inside the notch (21). The extension platform (12) is fixed on the central platform (11).

6. The solar photovoltaic installation cleaning system for the area of the primary sedimentation tank of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water spray pipe (6) is provided with multiple water spray nozzles (63) at even intervals.

7. The solar photovoltaic installation cleaning system for the area of the primary sedimentation tank of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sedimentation tank (1) is surrounded by multiple photovoltaic mounting frames (22), and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel (2) is provided with multiple photovoltaic panel supports (23). The photovoltaic mounting frames (22) and photovoltaic panel supports (23) are used to mount the photovoltaic panel (2) above the sedimentation tank (1).

8. The solar PV installation cleaning system for the area of the primary clarifier of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 7, characterized in that: Motor mounting brackets (31) are fixed on the side walls of any two symmetrical photovoltaic panel support columns (23), and motors (3) are fixed on the motor mounting brackets (31).

9. The photovoltaic facility cleaning system for the radial sedimentation tank area of ​​a wastewater treatment plant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sedimentation tank (1) is provided with an energy storage cabinet (7) connected to the photovoltaic panel (2), and the energy storage cabinet (7) is electrically connected to the motor (3) and the water supply pump (62).

10. The solar PV installation cleaning system for the area of the primary clarifier of a sewage treatment plant according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: A smart control cabinet (8) is provided next to the sedimentation tank (1), and the signal output terminal of the smart control cabinet (8) is connected to the signal receiving terminal of the motor (3) and the water supply pump (62).