Marine Vessel Stray Voltage Detection With Distributed Electrodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stray voltage detection systems for marine vessels are not optimally integrated with the vessel systems, failing to effectively detect voltage fields in critical areas and generate timely warnings or protective actions.
Innovation Solution
A fully integrated stray voltage detection system for marine vessels, featuring multiple electrode sets coupled to the hull to measure voltage gradients, and a control system that compares these measurements to thresholds to determine threat levels and generate appropriate responses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple electrode sets are integrated at disparate locations on the marine vessel, then voltage hazard detection coverage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection system is divided into multiple electrode sets positioned at different locations on the vessel (bow, stern, port, starboard). Each electrode set independently measures voltage gradients in its local area, allowing comprehensive coverage of the surrounding water while maintaining modular system architecture that simplifies integration and troubleshooting.
2Speed
If voltage gradient measurements are continuously monitored and compared to thresholds, then response time to voltage threats is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system performs periodic voltage gradient measurements and threshold comparisons at predetermined intervals rather than continuous monitoring. This periodic sampling approach maintains adequate threat detection capability while significantly reducing the energy consumption of the control system and extending battery operation time.
3Reliability
If threat response actions are automatically generated based on voltage threat levels, then safety protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is pre-programmed with predetermined response actions for different voltage threat level thresholds. When measurements exceed these pre-established thresholds, the system automatically executes appropriate responses (warnings, shutdowns, evacuations) without requiring complex real-time decision algorithms, thereby improving safety response while maintaining relatively simple control logic.
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 system effectively detects voltage hazards around marine vessels, generating warnings and taking proactive measures to protect occupants and swimmers by disconnecting high voltage components and providing alerts.
Implementation Method 1
at least one electrode set configured to detect a voltage gradient measurement at a location in a body of water surrounding the marine vessel
Data Source
AI summary
A voltage detection system for a marine vessel is provided. The system includes at least one electrode set configured to detect a voltage gradient measurement at a location in a body of water surrounding the marine vessel, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive the voltage gradient measurement from each electrode set; compare each voltage gradient measurement to at least one threshold to determine a voltage threat level, and generate a threat response based on the voltage threat level.