Offshore Floating Power Collection Using Edge-Sea Energy Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wind power generation methods using kites moored to ships face challenges in transmitting power to land due to distance and the risk of ship interference affecting navigation routes.
Innovation Solution
A power generation system utilizing floating bodies that automatically sail in the sea to generate power, which are then collected by a transport ship near the sea edge, storing energy as electrical or hydrogen, and transported to land.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If power cables are used to transmit power from the ship to land, then power transmission is achieved, but the complexity and difficulty of installation increase due to the distance from land
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the power transmission function from the ship by using a separate energy transport ship to collect energy from the floating body and transport it to land. This separates the power generation function (floating body) from the power transmission function (energy transport ship), eliminating the need for complex power cables to be installed on the ship.
2Productivity
If the ship mooring the kite is used exclusively for power generation, then power generation efficiency is improved, but the operational flexibility and ability to transport energy decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the functions by using a dedicated floating body for power generation and a separate energy transport ship for energy collection and transport. This allows the floating body to operate exclusively for power generation while the transport ship handles energy delivery, improving both specialization and overall system flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If another ship approaches the ship mooring the kite to transport energy, then energy transport is enabled, but the ship's route is affected and navigation is interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces an intermediary approach by having the energy transport ship collect energy at the edge of the sea area where the floating body operates, rather than approaching the floating body directly. This intermediary collection point at the sea edge reduces navigation interference while still enabling effective energy transport to land.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method suppresses interference with ship routes and maintains power generation efficiency by allowing energy collection outside the main sea area, reducing the need for ships to enter the sea area.
Implementation Method 1
wind power generation using a kite moored to a ship
Implementation Method 2
wind power generation using a kite moored to a ship
Implementation Method 3
stores energy by the floating body generating power
Implementation Method 4
storing energy as electrical or hydrogen
Data Source
AI summary
An energy collecting method includes: a step in which a floating body, which constitutes a power generation system, stores energy by the floating body generating power while automatically sailing; and a step in which an energy transport ship collects energy from the floating body near an edge of a sea area in which the floating body automatically sails.