Novel zero-carbon wharf
By integrating wind, wave, and photovoltaic power generation facilities on the dock, combined with an energy storage system, clean energy is provided to the dock, solving the problems of energy self-sufficiency and environmental emissions, and achieving zero-carbon operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI CCCC WATER TRANSPORTATION DESIGN & RES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing zero-carbon terminals have not yet achieved energy self-sufficiency, and loading and unloading equipment and transportation machinery have problems with exhaust emissions and environmental noise.
Clean energy is collected by using wind turbines, wave power generation devices, distributed photovoltaic panels, and energy storage devices to supply electricity to the dock, and electric power is used to drive loading and unloading equipment and shore power for ships, thereby reducing dependence on traditional energy sources.
To achieve energy self-sufficiency at the port, reduce exhaust emissions and environmental noise, and reach the goal of zero-carbon emissions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of port technology, specifically a new type of zero-carbon port. Background Technology
[0002] As vital hubs for waterway transportation and key nodes for multimodal transport, ports play a crucial role in promoting the construction of zero-carbon terminals for the transportation industry to achieve its energy conservation and carbon reduction goals. Currently, research on zero-carbon terminals both domestically and internationally is still in its early stages. Actively exploring the "zero-carbon code" and developing comprehensive construction solutions and technical systems are essential for driving the development of zero-carbon terminals.
[0003] Zero-carbon terminals aim to improve the conversion and utilization rate of clean energy and reduce dependence on traditional energy sources through innovative technologies and advanced solutions, thereby reducing carbon emissions during terminal production and operation and achieving a transformation towards efficient use of clean energy, self-sufficiency in terminal energy production, and zero carbon emissions during operation.
[0004] Terminals are typically equipped with lifting machinery, conveying equipment, horizontal movement machinery, and other loading and unloading equipment to ensure efficient and safe cargo transportation. Carbon emissions from terminals mainly originate from exhaust emissions from machinery and transport vehicles, indirect emissions from electricity used for management, fuel consumption by berthed ships, and auxiliary operations at the terminal.
[0005] Currently, existing zero-carbon terminals cannot achieve energy self-sufficiency. In particular, the use of electric equipment for terminal loading and unloading equipment and transportation machinery not only causes significant exhaust emissions but also generates considerable environmental noise. Therefore, in view of the above situation, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of zero-carbon terminal to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel zero-carbon terminal to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A new type of zero-carbon terminal includes wind turbines, energy storage devices, wave power generation devices, distributed photovoltaic panels, and production and living electrical equipment;
[0009] The wind turbine, wave energy generator, and distributed photovoltaic panel convert wind energy, wave energy, and solar energy into electrical energy, respectively, and store them in the energy storage device.
[0010] The energy storage device supplies power to the electrical equipment used for production and daily life at the dock.
[0011] The wave energy power generation device generates electricity by driving the energy conversion device through the up-and-down movement of the oscillating float.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the distributed photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof of the enclosed storage yard and the comprehensive office building.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the production and living electrical equipment includes an electrically driven ship unloader, a belt conveyor, a ship shore power supply, and a battery swapping station;
[0014] The unloader loads and unloads cargo into the hopper, and then transports it to the enclosed storage yard via the belt conveyor.
[0015] As a further aspect of this utility model, the shore power supply provides electricity to berthed ships, replacing traditional diesel generators.
[0016] As a further aspect of this utility model: the battery swapping station is used to replenish the energy of electric vehicles and balances grid fluctuations by adjusting the power load.
[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the wave energy generation device includes a bottom rod fixed to the seabed, and the oscillating float is connected to the energy conversion device through a connecting rod.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] This utility model of a zero-carbon wharf uses renewable power generation facilities to collect clean energy and convert it into electricity to supply the wharf's electricity needs. By efficiently utilizing clean energy, it reduces dependence on traditional energy sources and achieves energy self-sufficiency for the wharf.
[0020] The dock's loading and unloading equipment and transportation machinery are powered by electricity, and the ships at the dock are powered by the shore power system, which solves the problem of exhaust emissions and improves the environmental noise of the dock, achieving zero carbon emissions during the dock's operation. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the plan layout of the wharf in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the wave energy generation device in this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1-Wind turbine, 2-Unloader, 3-Hopper, 4-Belt conveyor, 5-Shore power, 6-Energy storage device, 7-Battery swapping station, 8-Wave power generation device, 9-Enclosed storage yard, 10-Distributed photovoltaic panel, 11-Comprehensive office building, 12-Oscillating float, 13-Connecting rod, 14-Energy conversion device, 15-Bottom rod. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] This utility model zero-carbon terminal includes a wind turbine 1, a ship unloader 2, a belt conveyor 4, a shore power supply 5, an energy storage device 6, a battery swapping station 7, a wave power generation device 8, and a distributed photovoltaic panel 10.
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0027] Example 1: As shown in the attached document Figure 1 As shown, wind turbine 1, wave energy generation device 8, and distributed photovoltaic panels 10 are used to convert wind energy, wave energy, and solar energy into electrical energy, which is then collected in energy storage device 6 to supply electricity for dock production and living. Among them, the dock production and living electrical equipment includes ship unloader 2, belt conveyor equipment 4, ship shore power 5, battery swapping station 7, and electricity for living management.
[0028] The wind turbine 1 uses the rotation of the blades to drive the generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy to generate electricity; the wave energy generator 8 obtains energy through the up-and-down movement of the oscillating float 12 floating on the water surface, and generates electricity through the energy conversion device 14; the distributed photovoltaic panels 10 are installed on the roof of the enclosed storage yard 9 and the comprehensive office building 11, and use solar cells to generate photovoltaic power.
[0029] Clean energy is collected in energy storage device 6 to supply electricity for production and daily life at the dock.
[0030] The wharf primarily handles dry bulk cargo. Cargo is loaded and unloaded from ship unloaders 2 into hoppers 3, and then transported to the enclosed storage yard 9 via belt conveyor equipment 4. The loading and unloading machinery is powered by electric equipment, with electricity sourced from the wharf's clean energy generators.
[0031] The shore power system replaces traditional diesel fuel to power ships, achieving zero fuel consumption, zero emissions, and zero pollution during berthing.
[0032] The battery swapping station 7 not only improves the efficiency of electric vehicle power replenishment, but also enhances grid stability by adjusting the power load to adapt to peak and fluctuating demand in the power system.
[0033] As attached Figure 2 As shown, the wave energy generator 8 is fixed to the seabed by the bottom rod 15. The oscillating float 12 drives the connecting rod 13 to move under the action of waves. The wave energy is converted into pressure energy through the energy conversion device 14, which drives the generator to generate electricity.
[0034] In this embodiment of the invention, the wave energy generation device 8 is installed on the coast, close to the dock, facilitating installation and maintenance, and eliminating the need for anchoring devices and long transmission cables. Wave energy is absorbed through the connecting rod 13 of the oscillating float 12, converting the heave motion of the float into unidirectional rotational motion of the rotating shaft. An energy conversion device 14 then converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy. The wave energy generation device 8 typically consists of an array or combination of multiple oscillating floats forming an energy harvesting mechanism, enabling large-scale power generation unaffected by wave direction, and resulting in more continuous and uniform wave energy collection.
[0035] In this embodiment of the utility model, the wharf has its own renewable power generation facilities for power supply, and the energy-consuming equipment uses clean energy-driven equipment instead of traditional fuel-fired equipment. The auxiliary production building is covered with distributed photovoltaic panels 10 to provide green electricity for the building and neutralize the carbon emissions generated by the building's operation. The ship shore power 5 provides power to the ships docked in port, reducing the pollution and carbon emissions generated by the fuel consumption of the ship's auxiliary machinery.
[0036] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "sliding," "rotating," "fixed," and "equipped" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A novel zero-carbon terminal, comprising a wind turbine (1), an energy storage device (6), a wave energy generation device (8), distributed photovoltaic panels (10), and production and living electrical equipment, characterized in that, The wind turbine (1), wave energy generator (8), and distributed photovoltaic panel (10) convert wind energy, wave energy, and solar energy into electrical energy, respectively, and store them in the energy storage device (6); The energy storage device (6) supplies power to the production and living equipment at the dock; The wave energy power generation device (8) generates electricity by driving the energy conversion device (14) through the up-and-down movement of the oscillating float (12).
2. The novel zero-carbon terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distributed photovoltaic panels (10) are installed on the roof of the enclosed storage yard (9) and the integrated office building (11).
3. The novel zero-carbon terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The production and living electrical equipment includes an electrically driven ship unloader (2), a belt conveyor (4), a ship shore power supply (5), and a battery swapping station (7); The unloader (2) loads and unloads the cargo into the hopper (3) and transports it to the enclosed storage yard (9) via the belt conveyor (4).
4. The novel zero-carbon terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shore power (5) provides electricity to berthed ships, replacing traditional diesel generators.
5. The novel zero-carbon terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The battery swapping station (7) is used to replenish the energy of electric vehicles and to balance grid fluctuations by adjusting the power load.
6. The novel zero-carbon terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wave energy generation device (8) includes a bottom rod (15) fixed to the seabed, and the oscillating float (12) is connected to the energy conversion device (14) via a connecting rod (13).