SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602020048498
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-10-17
- Filing Date
- 2020-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-10-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydroelectric power generation systems face challenges in managing the state of channels on the inflow side of the water turbine, particularly in controlling pressure, flow rate, and liquid levels, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to the need for multiple sensors and complex control systems.
A hydroelectric power generation system with a controller that adjusts the flow rate or head of the water turbine to manage the pressure, flow rate, and liquid levels in both inflow and outflow channels without the need for additional sensors, using a combination of flowmeters, pressure sensors, and a controller that estimates conditions based on channel dynamics and power from the generator.
This approach allows for efficient management of channel states, reduces installation costs by eliminating the need for additional sensors, and ensures stable operation even during power failures, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the hydroelectric power generation system.