Floating power generation device using wind and mineral energy

Abstract

This invention provides a new power generation device that utilizes buoyancy to reduce weight, resulting in less fuel consumption and higher power generation efficiency. [Solution] A cylindrical air tank 6 is floated in a large water tank 10, and a disc 11 is attached to it, with a rotating shaft 5 mounted on top. An internal combustion engine is housed on top of the disc 11 and rotates the disc 11 via a drive shaft 14. A blade 17 is fixed to a frame 16 attached to the disc 11, and when the blade 17 receives wind pressure from the renewable energy, it can rotate the disc 11. When the blade 17 moves upwind, the blade 17 rotates so that it is not subjected to wind pressure. A gear transmission 25 is attached to the rotating shaft 5 and generates electricity by rotating a generator 26 at high speed.

Description

Technical Field

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Background Art

[0002] Hydroelectric power generation has few new installation sites, thermal power generation has problems with CO2, and there is no guarantee that fuel imports can be stably secured. Renewable energy such as wind power and solar power is affected by the weather and lacks stability. Nuclear power plants have high installation and decommissioning costs and are also accompanied by risks.

Prior Art Documents

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Patent Document 1

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Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In large - scale power generation devices, thermal power, hydroelectric power, wind power, solar power, and nuclear power are mainly in operation. However, CO2 and global warming have become problems, and currently, there are no other large - output power generation devices.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A large, pool-like tank of water contains a disc weighing between 1,000 and 4,000 tons, with a diameter of over 60 meters. This disc is rotated at high speed, and electricity is generated using the energy of centrifugal force and inertia. The energy to rotate the disc is primarily generated by renewable wind power. When there is no wind or the wind is weak, the system is supplemented with internal combustion engines or aircraft turboprop engines, utilizing as few mineral resources as possible. A cylindrical air tank is attached to the bottom of the disc, keeping it afloat. This cylindrical air tank has a rotating shaft at its center, and the cylindrical air tank and the disc rotate around this shaft. Assuming an air friction coefficient of 0, the friction coefficient of water is small, at 0.02 to 0.03, allowing the disc to be driven with minimal force. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] When a tanker moves, it pushes its way through the seawater, creating significant water resistance. However, this device rotates a round, cylindrical air tank (6) around a rotating shaft (5), minimizing water resistance. It generates electricity using renewable wind power, and supplements it with an internal combustion engine powered by gasoline or heavy oil. Despite its simple structure and heavy overall weight, it can utilize buoyancy to reduce its weight and requires less fuel, resulting in high power generation efficiency. Therefore, it can be used as a new commercial power generation device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1]External view A round cylindrical air tank (6) floats in a large water tank (10), and a disc (11) is attached to the top of it. The round cylindrical air tank (6) has an air tank bottom plate (7) attached to its center, and a vertically standing rotating shaft (5) is attached to the center. A bearing retaining plate (2) is fixed to the base part (1), and a support column (3) is fixed to the base part (1), and a bearing retaining plate (4) is attached to it so that it can rotate smoothly. On top of the disc (11), there are several spaces (12) for weights and spaces (13) for internal combustion engines arranged radially around the rotating shaft (5). A drive shaft (14) extending from the space (13) for housing the internal combustion engine allows the disc (11) to rotate via a screw (15). A frame (16) for fixing the wing is attached to a space (12) for a weight on top of a disc (11), and when the wing (17) is subjected to wind pressure, the disc (11) can be rotated. When the wing (17) moves into the wind, the wing (17) can be rotated so that it is not subjected to wind pressure. A gear transmission (25) is attached to the rotating shaft (5) and rotates a generator (26) at high speed to generate electricity. This device uses a large-diameter disc (11) floating on water, which reduces resistance and allows it to rotate. The larger the disc (11), the heavier the load placed in the space (12) with pebbles or other weights, the greater the driving torque generated by utilizing inertia, momentum, and centrifugal force, and this is the power generation device that utilizes this.

[0008] [Figure 2] Plan view from arrow AA: On the disc (11), there are several spaces (12) for weights and spaces (13) for internal combustion engines, radiating from the rotating shaft (5). Above the space (12) for weights, there is a frame (16) for fixing the wings (17) to which the wings (17) are attached, showing the state with the wings (17) attached.

[0009] [Figure 3] This diagram shows the wing (17) receiving wind pressure and causing the disc (11) to rotate.

[0010] [Figure 4]This is a diagram showing the wing when it moves in such a way as not to be affected by the wind. When the wing (17) moves above the wind, the wing (17) rotates so that it is not affected by wind pressure.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Places where wind occurs frequently throughout the year are ideal. For this device, the larger and heavier the weight, the better the efficiency. It is important that the water tank 13 is large in the shape of a large pool-like artificial object and is not affected by drought or the like. The round cylindrical air tank (6) is circular and has little water resistance, allowing for high-speed rotation.

Industrial Applicability

[0012] It is possible to rotate a large generator using the wind power of renewable energy, and it is also possible to generate electricity with an internal combustion engine using a small amount of gasoline or heavy oil. The power generation efficiency is good, and stable power generation for 24 hours is possible. Even for a power generation device with a diameter of about 60 m and a weight of several thousand tons, the round cylindrical air tank is in a round cylindrical shape, has little resistance to rotation, and is suitable for commercial use.

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Claims

[Claim 1] A round, cylindrical air tank (6) is floated in a large water tank (10), and a disc (11) is attached to it. An air tank bottom plate (7) is attached to the round, cylindrical air tank (6), and a vertically standing rotating shaft (5) is attached to its center. One bearing retaining plate (2) is fixed to the base part (1), a support column (3) is fixed to the base part (1), and another bearing retaining plate (4) is attached to the upper end of the support column (3) so that it can rotate smoothly. On the disc (11), there are several spaces (12) for weights and spaces (13) for internal combustion engines arranged radially around the rotating shaft (5). A drive shaft (14) extending from the space (13) for housing the internal combustion engine drives the disc (11) to rotate via a screw (15). 1) A frame (16) for fixing the wing is attached above a space (12) for a weight, and when the wing (17) receives wind pressure from the renewable energy, it can rotate the disc (11). When the wing (17) moves upwind, the wing (17) rotates relative to the frame (16) so that it is not subjected to wind pressure. A gear transmission (25) is attached to the rotating shaft (5) to rotate a generator (26) at high speed to generate electricity. This is a floating power generation device that generates electricity by floating a large diameter disc (11) on water, reducing resistance and allowing it to rotate. The larger the disc (11) and the heavier the weight placed in the space (12) for the weight, the greater the driving torque generated by utilizing inertia, momentum, and centrifugal force.

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