Light-driven offshore oil spill recovery device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of ocean engineering technology, concretely relates to a light drive offshore oil spill recovery device, including the float seat, the float seat is opened with the water inlet and the water outlet, the float seat bottom both sides symmetry are provided with the propeller, the float seat inside is provided with the collection mechanism, the float seat top fixed setting has the photovoltaic board mounting seat, the photovoltaic board mounting seat is installed with photovoltaic board and battery, the collection mechanism includes the oil collecting tank, the oil collecting tank is communicated with the oil-water separator through electric oil pump, the oil-water separator fixed mounting is in the float seat inside, is connected with the water outlet pipe and the oil outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe is communicated with the water outlet through the water pump, the utility model discloses adopt photovoltaic board as the main energy source, combines the battery system, provides the sustained stable electric power support for the whole device. This design reduces the dependence on traditional diesel generator or shore power supply, solves the energy supply problem when far away from the coast operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of marine engineering technology, specifically relating to a light-driven marine oil spill recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] Offshore oil extraction technology has developed rapidly, and seabed crude oil production currently accounts for about a quarter of the world's total production. However, oil spills at sea also occur frequently. Spills from ships during the transportation, loading, unloading, and use of oil cause serious oil pollution. It is estimated that 500,000 tons of oil flow into the sea annually due to shipwrecks worldwide. Existing oil spill recovery systems rely on diesel generators or shore-based power, which presents challenges in energy replenishment and limited operational range when operating in waters far from the coast. Furthermore, the use of fossil fuels exacerbates environmental pollution. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, the present invention provides a light-driven marine oil spill recovery device to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a light-driven marine oil spill recovery device, including a float, the float having an inlet and an outlet, propellers symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the float, and a collection mechanism inside the float; a photovoltaic panel mounting base is fixedly installed on the top of the float, the photovoltaic panel mounting base is equipped with a photovoltaic panel and a battery; the collection mechanism includes an oil collection tank, the oil collection tank being connected to an oil-water separator via an electric oil pump; the oil-water separator is fixedly installed inside the float and connected to an outlet pipe and an oil outlet pipe, the outlet pipe being connected to the outlet via a water pump.

[0005] Preferably, oil baffles are hinged to both sides of the front end of the float via a pivot, and the oil baffles are mirror-shaped. The oil baffles can guide the oil spill from the sea surface to the water inlet, significantly improving the oil pollution collection efficiency. At the same time, the angle of the oil baffles can be flexibly adjusted through the hinge structure.

[0006] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel mounting base is equipped with an electric turntable, and the photovoltaic panel is fixedly mounted on the rotating base of the electric turntable by bolts; the orientation of the photovoltaic panel is dynamically optimized to maximize solar energy capture efficiency and enhance energy utilization. The electric turntable allows the photovoltaic panel to rotate and adjust its angle, continuously charge the battery, ensure stable operation of the device under variable weather conditions, and reduce the need for manual intervention.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a control device, which is fixedly installed on the top of the photovoltaic panel mounting base, integrates a positioning device and a communication device, and is connected to the thruster, electric oil pump, water pump and electric turntable respectively through waterproof cables; to realize remote intelligent monitoring and automated control, and improve the response speed and ease of operation of the device.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the oil collection tank is provided with a detachable oil tank cover, which is connected to the oil collection tank body through a flange sealing ring.

[0009] Preferably, the water inlet is located on the lower part of the front side wall of the float, between the two oil baffles, and the water outlet is located on the rear side of the bottom of the float.

[0010] Preferably, a filter screen is snapped into the inside of the water inlet.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: This invention uses photovoltaic panels as the main energy source, combined with a battery system, to provide continuous and stable power support for the entire device. This design reduces reliance on traditional diesel generators or shore-based power supplies, solving the energy replenishment problem when operating far from the coast. The photovoltaic panels convert light energy into electrical energy to drive core components such as the propeller, electric oil pump, and water pump, enabling the device to operate at sea for extended periods and effectively avoiding the risk of power outages. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of AA.

[0013] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1-Float, 11-Inlet, 111-Filter screen, 12-Drain outlet, 2-Thruster, 3-Collection mechanism, 31-Electric oil pump, 32-Oil collection tank, 321-Oil tank cover, 4-Photovoltaic panel mounting base, 41-Photovoltaic panel, 411-Electric turntable, 42-Battery, 5-Oil-water separator, 51-Water outlet pipe, 52-Oil outlet pipe, 6-Water pump, 7-Oil baffle, 71-Rotating shaft, 8-Control device. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0016] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] like Figure 1-3 The illustrated light-driven marine oil spill recovery device includes a float 1 for floating on the sea surface. An inlet 11 is located at the front end of the float 1 (the side facing the oil spill area during collection). The inlet 11 is connected to the interior of an oil-water separator 5 via a pipeline. A water pump (not shown) is installed in the pipeline to draw in the oil-water mixture. A stainless steel filter screen 111 is connected to the inlet at its front entrance to prevent foreign objects from entering. The inlet 11 is located on the lower part of the front sidewall of the float 1, specifically in the central area of ​​the front sidewall, for drawing in the oil-water mixture. An outlet 12 is located at the rear of the float 1, at the bottom rear side, for discharging treated water. (See reference...) Figure 1 Meanwhile, thrusters 2 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the bottom of the float 1 as the driving force of the whole device. The thrusters 2 are underwater motor-driven propeller structures, which are fixed to the brackets on both sides of the bottom of the float 1 by bolts.

[0019] See Figure 3In this embodiment, the float 1 is internally equipped with an oil collection tank 32, an electric oil pump 31, and an oil-water separator 5. The oil collection tank 32 is a rectangular stainless steel container, fixedly installed in a box body on the float 1. The box body is hinged with an openable door 33, serving as the main frame structure of the collection mechanism. A removable oil tank cover 321 is provided on the top of the oil collection tank 32, and the oil tank cover 321 is connected to the box body of the oil collection tank 32 through a flange sealing ring. The electric oil pump 31 is a centrifugal pump, which is connected to the inside of the oil collection tank 32 through a pipe, and is fixedly connected to the oil outlet pipe 52 of the oil-water separator 5 through another pipe.

[0020] The oil-water separator 5 is a standardized industrial device in the prior art, fixedly installed in the front area inside the float 1, located below the oil collection tank 32. The oil-water separator 5 is connected to a water outlet pipe 51 and an oil outlet pipe 52, which are PVC pipes. The water outlet pipe 51 is connected to the pipe connected to the water outlet 12 through a water pump 6. The water pump 6 is an electric pump, which is installed on the bottom surface inside the float 1 through a fixed base, close to the oil-water separator 5, and is connected to the water outlet pipe 51 and the water outlet 12 through a flange.

[0021] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 A photovoltaic panel mounting base 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the floating base 1. A photovoltaic panel 41 and a battery 42 are mounted on the photovoltaic panel mounting base 4. The battery 42 is located in a reserved space inside the photovoltaic panel mounting base 4. The photovoltaic panel 41 is fixed to the rotating base of an electric turntable 411 by bolts. The electric turntable 411 is a stepper motor driven disc, installed at the center of the top of the photovoltaic panel mounting base 4, allowing the photovoltaic panel 41 to rotate according to the angle of sunlight. The battery 42 is connected to the photovoltaic panel 41 through wires to provide power to the device.

[0022] Among them, see Figure 1 The control device 8 is fixedly installed on the top of the photovoltaic panel mounting base 4, close to the photovoltaic panel 41. The control device 8 integrates a GPS positioning module and a wireless communication module. The control device 8 is connected to the thruster 2, the electric oil pump 31, the water pump 6, and the electric turntable 411 via waterproof cables to realize remote monitoring and operation. For example, it can receive instructions through the communication module to adjust the direction of the thruster 2 or start the oil pumping process, or adjust the electric turntable 411 according to the direction of sunlight.

[0023] Furthermore, oil baffles 7 are hinged to both sides of the front end of the float 1 via a pivot 71. The oil baffles 7 are two straight plates arranged in a mirror image. The pivot 71 is interference-fitted with the pre-set connection holes on both sides of the front end of the float 1. The oil baffles 7 can rotate from 0° to 90° around the pivot 71 to guide the oil spill from the sea surface to the inlet 11. At the same time, the inlet 11 is set between the two oil baffles 7.

[0024] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the device is deployed at sea, with the float 1 floating on the sea surface. The propeller 2 drives the entire device to the oil spill area. Oil baffles 7, located on both sides of the front end of the float 1, guide the oil spill flow towards the inlet 11. The water pump is activated to draw in the oil-water mixture. The mixture passes through the filter screen 111 and enters the oil-water separator 5. After separation, the separated oil is discharged through the oil outlet pipe 52. The electric oil pump 31 pumps the mixture into the oil collection tank 32 for collection, while the water is discharged through the water outlet pipe 51 via the water pump 6 and the water outlet pipe from the outlet 12. Throughout the operation, the photovoltaic panel 41 collects light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery 42 to power the propeller 2, the electric oil pump 31, the water pump 6, and the electric turntable 411. Simultaneously, personnel can remotely monitor the process via the control device 8 using an integrated positioning and communication device, controlling the direction of the propeller 2, initiating the oil pumping process, or optimizing the orientation of the photovoltaic panel, thereby achieving efficient and energy-saving oil spill recovery in sea areas far from the coast.

[0025] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model. The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all prior art, fully achievable by those skilled in the art, and require no further explanation. The scope of protection in this application does not involve improvements to the software or methods. Commonly known structures and characteristics in the solution are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are able to access all existing technologies in that field, and possess the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, under the guidance of this application, improve and implement this solution in conjunction with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model; these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness and practicality of the implementation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A light-driven marine oil spill recovery device, comprising a float (1), wherein the float (1) is provided with an inlet (11) and an outlet (12), and propellers (2) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the float (1), and a collection mechanism (3) is provided inside the float (1); a photovoltaic panel mounting base (4) is fixedly provided on the top of the float (1), and a photovoltaic panel (41) and a battery (42) are installed on the photovoltaic panel mounting base (4); the collection mechanism (3) includes an oil collection tank (32), which is connected to an oil-water separator (5) through an electric oil pump (31); the oil-water separator (5) is fixedly installed inside the float (1) and is connected to an outlet pipe (51) and an oil outlet pipe (52), and the outlet pipe (51) is connected to the outlet (12) through a water pump (6).

2. The light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front sides of the float (1) are hinged with oil baffles (7) via pivots (71), and the oil baffles (7) are mirror images.

3. The light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel mounting base (4) is equipped with an electric turntable (411), and the photovoltaic panel (41) is fixedly installed on the rotating base of the electric turntable (411) by bolts.

4. The light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a control device (8), which is fixedly installed on the top of the photovoltaic panel mounting base (4), integrates a positioning device and a communication device, and is connected to the thruster (2), electric oil pump (31), water pump (6) and electric turntable (411) respectively via waterproof cables.

5. A light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the oil collection tank (32) is provided with a detachable oil tank cover (321), which is connected to the body of the oil collection tank (32) through a flange sealing ring.

6. A light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inlet (11) is located on the lower part of the front side wall of the float (1) and between the two oil baffles (7). The outlet (12) is located on the rear side of the bottom of the float (1).

7. A light-driven marine oil spill recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (111) is snapped into the inside of the water inlet (11).

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