Portable Hybrid Power System with Modular Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional large-scale sustainable power generation systems are impractical for areas lacking consistent sunlight, wind, or water flow, and they are immobile, polluting, and inefficient for temporary or emergency power needs, such as in combat zones, disaster areas, and festivals.

Innovation Solution

A portable clean power generation and aggregation system combining solar, wind, hydro, and fuel-based power generation units, with a power storage device and inverter, controlled by a main controller to optimize power output and minimize environmental impact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If large-scale single-source sustainable power generation systems are constructed, then power generation capacity is improved, but portability and adaptability to different locations deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower generation capacityVSAvoidportability and adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the power generation system into multiple independent modular units, each capable of generating power individually. These modules can be transported separately and assembled at the destination, enabling portability while maintaining substantial power generation capacity through aggregation of multiple units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates multiple power generation technologies (solar, wind, hydro, fuel-based) within the same platform, allowing it to adapt to various environmental conditions and location-specific resources. This multi-functionality enables the system to operate effectively across diverse geographic locations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If large-scale sustainable power generation systems are constructed, then power generation capacity is improved, but environmental pollution and noise generation worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower generation capacityVSAvoidnoise and air pollution
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple power generation technologies in a hybrid system where clean renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro) are integrated with fuel-based generation. The renewable components reduce overall pollution and noise while the fuel-based component ensures reliable power generation capacity, creating a balanced system that addresses both concerns simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If permanent power generation systems are constructed, then long-term power supply stability is improved, but deployment time and installation complexity worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelong-term power supply stabilityVSAvoiddeployment and installation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into transportable modular units that can be rapidly deployed and assembled at the target location. This segmentation enables quick installation compared to traditional permanent systems, while the modular design maintains long-term operational stability through standardized interfaces and scalable architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static permanent infrastructure to a dynamic, deployable platform that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The modular units are designed for rapid deployment while maintaining stable operation once installed, allowing flexibility in both deployment time and operational duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Power

If solar farms and wind farms are constructed, then sustainable power generation is improved, but space requirements and land displacement worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesustainable power generationVSAvoidspace requirements and land displacement
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates solar, wind, hydro, and fuel-based power generation units into a single compact hybrid system. This merging of multiple power generation technologies into one integrated platform dramatically reduces the total space required compared to separate solar farms or wind farms, while maintaining sustainable power generation capabilities through the renewable components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 provides reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly power generation, reducing noise and air pollution, and is highly portable, suitable for temporary or emergency power needs, promoting energy independence and reducing environmental damage.

Implementation Method 1

a solar power generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 2

a wind power generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

a hydro power generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 4

a fuel-based power generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCombustion: Combustion

Implementation Method 5

the inverter converts DC electrical power into AC electrical power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8648495B2Smart-grid combination power system
Publication Date: 2014.02.11 CHOU LI AN
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AI summary

The embodiments shown and described herein relate to a portable clean power generation and aggregation system. The system comprises a plurality of power generation units operable to generate DC electrical power, a power storage device, an inverter unit, and a main controller. The plurality of power generation units may include a solar power generation unit, a wind power generation unit, a hydro power generation unit, and a fuel-based power generation unit. The main controller is electrically coupled to the plurality of power generation units, the inverter controller, and the power storage device, and monitors DC electrical power generation by the plurality of power generation units, monitors DC electrical power received by the inverter, measures charge of the power storage device, and directs DC electrical power from the power storage device to the inverter. The nature of the system and its applications allows the effective use of wireless communications systems and the like where they would otherwise not be possible.