Hydroelectric Generator with Inverted L Connection Pipe
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional run-of-river hydropower systems face instability in generating efficiency due to varying water flow rates influenced by seasons and weather, leading to inconsistent power generation.
Innovation Solution
A hydroelectric generation device with a main channel, branch channels, storage units, and generator sets, featuring adjustable gates and a unique water flow mechanism that utilizes inlet pipes and blade wheel assemblies to ensure continuous water supply to generating tubes, allowing for stable power generation regardless of water flow rates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional run-of-river hydropower systems are used, then power generation is simple and direct, but generating efficiency is unstable due to varying water flow rates
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into multiple independent storage units (30) that can be individually controlled, allowing flexible adjustment of water flow to the generator even when overall water availability changes. Each storage unit acts as an independent module that can be filled and discharged separately, providing redundancy and flexibility in power generation.
Solution Approach 2:
Water is stored in advance in the storage units (30) before it is needed for power generation. The storage units are filled during periods of high water flow and then discharged during periods of low water flow, ensuring continuous and stable power generation regardless of real-time water availability.
2Productivity
If water flow rate is increased to improve power generation, then more electricity can be generated, but control over flow distribution becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamically adjustable gates (23, 24, 13) that can be moved to different positions to control water flow rates. The gates can be adjusted in real-time based on water availability and power demand, allowing flexible optimization of power generation while maintaining ease of operation through simple gate positioning mechanisms.
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 device maintains stable power generation and improves efficiency by controlling water flow through adjustable gates and the siphon principle, ensuring continuous electric power production despite changes in water flow volumes.
Implementation Method 1
The first end of the inlet pipe is higher than the second end of the inlet pipe. The at least one generator set is mounted respectively in the at least one storage unit... The at least one connection pipe is connected with the generating tube, is bent into an inverted L shape
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AI summary
A hydroelectric generation device has a main channel, at least one branch channel, at least one storage unit, and at least one generator set. The at least one storage unit is mounted in the at least one branch channel, and each storage unit has a container. The at least one generator set is mounted respectively in the at least one storage unit, and each generator set has a generating tube, at least one connection pipe, and a generating unit. The generating tube is mounted in the container. The at least one connection pipe is connected with the generating tube and is bent into an inverted L shape. The generating unit has at least one blade wheel assembly mounted rotatably in the generating tube.