This invention discloses a ship
ballast water self-balancing device, comprising two compartments, connecting pipelines, and two adjusting mechanisms. The two compartments are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the
hull, each including a water tank filled with
seawater. The connecting pipeline includes a
water pipe, with both ends connected to the two
water tanks respectively. The two adjusting mechanisms are respectively disposed within the two compartments, each including a
guide tube, a
piston, a guide rail, a counterweight, a connecting
rope, and an elastic element. The lower end of the
guide tube is connected to the water tank, and the
piston is slidably and sealingly disposed within the
guide tube. The beneficial effects of this invention are: this ship
ballast water self-balancing device generates a reverse restoring torque through the displacement of the counterweight, which can effectively reduce the ship's roll amplitude and shorten the roll period. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for active actuators such as motors and hydraulic systems, achieving zero-power self-balancing solely through mechanical structures and
fluid pressure, thus significantly saving ship
energy consumption.