Hydro Energy Generation TRIZ Cases

A buoyancy power plant uses a rotating floating body to drive an elongated container filled with liquid for energy generation.

Hydrofoils on a tideway anchor counteract lateral forces to reduce required socket depth while maintaining positive locking.

Gull-wing shaped blades in a Kaplan turbine recover excess pressure energy from aqueducts while stabilizing flow to prevent water hammer.

Hydrodynamic forces drive a ventral channel over an anchor cap, enabling self-anchoring that eliminates diver risks and reduces deployment costs.

Curved accelerator body accelerates tidal flow around turbine shroud, boosting power output by 5.8 times while protecting rotor from debris damage.

Arcuate projections on guide vanes resist gap flow to limit water leakage, reducing hydraulic power loss without risking runner interference.

Tensioning the steel strand forces the inner sleeve through the shrinkage pipe, preventing cold-drawn rod breakage during large deformation.

Thick root portions on pressure and negative pressure surfaces distribute impact loads, reducing shear stress at the outlet end joint portion.

A submerged water current power generation system uses induction generators and propellers to capture kinetic energy from flowing water.

Composite extensions smooth trailing edges to eliminate cavitation erosion without welding-induced residual stress.

A hydraulic installation manages spiral case pressure using a variable speed pump and adjustable wicket gates during condenser mode operations.

A turbine with an oblique rotor axis generates electrical energy from fluid flow, extending operational life in oil and gas wells.

Centrifugal regulators dynamically adjust plate spacing in triboelectric generators, preventing noise and material wear without external actuation.

A turbine device uses resonant vibration to enhance energy generation efficiency in fluid systems.

Opposing rotation directions in symmetrical turbine stacks neutralize overall lift forces, reducing fatigue and vibration in marine current energy systems.

A camera captures images of a sawtooth waveform ribbon on the main shaft to measure vertical height changes for creep detection.

Segmenting the closing process into two phases reduces vibrations and pressure surges in hydraulic machines.

Flow-driven pivotable blades adjust contact surface area to optimize aerodynamic lift, eliminating complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.

Stepped hub mounting surfaces expand water passage area to boost power generation capacity.

Floating the runner eliminates bearing friction and oil contamination risks while maintaining stable rotation through hydraulic suspension.

A variable speed motor drives a hydroelectric turbine runner at fixed speed with partially opened guide vanes during initial pump mode start-up.

A buoyancy power generator converts vertical floating body motion into electricity using a rack and pinion gear system.

A hydro generator assembly uses a counterweight lever to manage anchor torque on the rotatable shaft.

A wave energy apparatus combines potential and kinetic collection assemblies within a single buoyancy compartment to increase total energy capture.

A motor-driven regulator captures pressure energy from compressed air and converts it into mechanical work.

Inverted L inlet pipes store water in a generating chamber, enabling stable power generation regardless of varying water flow rates.

Stationary trough design segments rotating masses to prevent bearing damage while creating attractive currents for safe fish passage.

A hollow rotor water turbine uses recoil forces from accelerated fluid jets to drive rotation without impeller blades.

Alternating dual inlet flows maximizes kinetic energy transfer to the turbine, resolving low velocity inefficiency in streaming water power generation.

Refurbished Francis pump-turbines correct water flow incidence by modifying guide vane geometry while preserving stay vane structural integrity.

A hydraulic turbine uses a spring-loaded flap to stop water flow automatically during failures without external power.

Adjustable buoyancy drives vertical turbine movement along a guide, generating artificial currents for deep water power production.

A hydrofoil system converts liquid flow kinetic energy into pressurized air through cyclic vertical motion.

A multi-source passive energy power generation system uses solar radiation to drive an air compressor that delivers pressurized air to a buoyancy wheel.

Online index tests replace manual shutdowns to measure hydraulic jumps, calculating maximum efficiency conditions without plant downtime.

A turbine assembly uses opposed blade sets to generate energy from fluid flow in any direction.

Gradually thickened roots and curved transitions reinforce the outlet end against stress concentration while minimizing energy loss.

A rotor system generates kinetic energy by expanding unbalanced torque through swingable masses and slidable members.

Radial vanes inside a rotating tube capture wind energy while minimizing tip vortices and noise.

Segmenting the blade into a steel leading edge and composite trailing edge reduces Kármán vortex streets while maintaining mechanical strength.

Traveling wave thrust modules use flexible fins to generate propulsion, resolving maneuverability versus complexity trade-offs.

A hydrokinetic generator system recharges battery packs using liquid flow through interconnected reservoirs and surge generators.

Rotating turbine blades mounted on riser pipes convert flowing seawater kinetic energy into electricity, eliminating complex external power connections.

A submersible hydroelectric generator uses pressurized fluid to expel accumulated water from its turbine housing.

Segmented draft tube stages maintain stable water mass flow and pressure drop at the runner cross-section, preventing fluid separation and cavitation.

Tethered turbines extract kinetic energy from flowing water to generate power while preserving river ecosystems and fish migration.

A columnar member below the runner crown alters vortex cross-sections to stabilize hydraulic pressure.

Buoyant members support the wheel weight while slidable bearings guide vertical movement along posts, reducing habitat disruption from fixed installations.

A hydroelectric generator uses adjustable rotor positioning to optimize kinetic energy conversion in water courses.