Heating and power generating apparatus using solar energy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional solar energy systems are inefficient in winter for hot water supply and heating, and underutilized in summer for electricity generation, leading to unnecessary space occupation and energy wastage.
Innovation Solution
A solar energy-based heating and power generating apparatus comprising a frame with integrated generators and a hot water supply unit, featuring a sunlight collection belt with solar cells, a driving mechanism, and a water heating pipe, allowing for simultaneous electricity generation and hot water supply in winter, and electricity generation for cooling in summer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If a sunlight-based boiler system is installed for hot water supply and heating, then energy can be saved and environment can be protected in winter, but the space is unnecessarily occupied in summer when heating and hot water are not used a lot
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates three functions (hot water supply, heating, and electricity generation) into a single solar energy system. The sunlight collector serves both as a thermal energy collector for hot water/heating and as a mounting structure for solar cells for electricity generation, allowing the system to be useful in both winter and summer seasons.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the sunlight-based boiler system and solar cell electricity generation system into one integrated frame. The water heating pipe is embedded within the sunlight collector, and solar cells are mounted on the same structure, merging thermal and electrical energy generation functions in a single apparatus.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate sunlight-based boiler system and solar cell charging device are installed, then hot water supply and electricity generation can be achieved, but device complexity increases and space is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the sunlight collector and solar cell array into a single integrated structure. The sunlight collector serves as the thermal energy collection component while solar cells are mounted directly on the same frame, eliminating the need for separate installation structures and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system performs multiple functions simultaneously: the sunlight collector provides thermal energy for hot water and heating, while the solar cells mounted on the same structure generate electricity. This multi-functional design reduces the number of separate devices needed.
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
The apparatus effectively saves energy consumption and protects the environment by optimizing energy use in both seasons, providing a unified solution for hot water supply, heating, and electricity generation.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of generators which are installed inside of the frame and are configured to collect sunlight and generate electricity
Implementation Method 2
a hot water supply unit which is buried inside of the frame and is configured to perform a heating operation and a hot water supply by absorbing sunlight
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AI summary
A heating and power generating apparatus comprises: a frame installed on the roof of a building and having a predetermined area; a plurality of power generating units arranged inside the frame to collect sunlight and generate electricity; and a hot water supply unit buried inside of the frame to absorb sunlight and perform heating and hot water supply. According to the present invention, hot water can be generated by sunlight in the winter to supply hot water and heat a house, and power can be generated by sunlight in the summer to supply power for cooling a room and thus conserve the electrical energy used in a cooler, thus promoting energy saving and environmental protection.