Storage Tower Tank Arrangement for Fatigue Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid and energy supply devices lack sufficient fatigue strength and stability, particularly when handling high-pressure fluids generated by regenerative energy sources like solar and wind power, which can lead to stress on storage towers and reduced operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The fluid and energy supply device design includes a tank arrangement positioned at a distance from the foundation along the axial direction of the storage tower, with a storage tank that extends into the foundation, and additional second storage tanks distributed around the tower to enhance stability and rigidity, allowing for the efficient storage and conversion of hydrogen and oxygen produced by electrolysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the tank arrangement is positioned close to the foundation to minimize space requirements, then the space utilization is improved, but the fatigue strength and stability of the storage tower are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The tank arrangement is positioned at an optimized distance along the axial direction of the storage tower, utilizing the vertical dimension to resolve the contradiction between space utilization and fatigue strength. This spatial arrangement reduces stress concentration on the foundation while maintaining compact overall footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage tower incorporates a composite structure combining the tower body with integrated tank arrangements. This composite design enhances structural rigidity and fatigue strength while maintaining space efficiency, as the tanks serve both storage and structural reinforcement functions.
2Area of stationary object
If the tank arrangement is positioned close to the foundation to minimize space requirements, then the space utilization is improved, but the stability of the storage tower is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The tank arrangement utilizes the axial dimension along the storage tower rather than horizontal placement near the foundation. This vertical positioning improves stability by distributing loads along the tower's strong axis while maintaining compact horizontal footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated composite structure of the storage tower and tank arrangement enhances overall stability. The tanks act as structural elements that reinforce the tower body, improving rigidity and resistance to external loads while maintaining space efficiency.
3Strength
If additional second storage tanks are distributed around the tower to enhance stability and rigidity, then the structural strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The second storage tanks are merged with the storage tower structure, serving dual purposes as both storage containers and structural reinforcement elements. This integration enhances structural strength while avoiding the complexity of separate support structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The distributed second storage tanks perform multiple functions: fluid storage, structural reinforcement, and rigidity enhancement. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated structural components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
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 configuration improves the stability and fatigue strength of the storage tower, enabling reliable and safe intermediate storage of high-pressure fluids while minimizing space requirements, and supports the integration of solar and wind power systems for ecological and emission-reducing energy provision.
Implementation Method 1
a solar energy utilization device (24) and/or a wind turbine (25)
Implementation Method 2
split water into at least one fluid by electrolysis using energy provided by the solar energy utilization device (24) and/or the wind turbine (25)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fluid and/or energy supply device (1) comprising a solar energy utilization device (24) and/or a wind turbine (25) and a fluid storage device (2), wherein the fluid and/or energy supply device (1) is configured to split water into at least one fluid by electrolysis using energy provided by the solar energy utilization device (24) and/or the wind turbine (25) and to temporarily store the fluid by means of the fluid storage device (2), wherein the fluid storage device (2) has a tank arrangement (5) for the fluid, which includes a storage tank (4) in a storage tower (7) anchored by means of a foundation and extending axially into the foundation with respect to its longitudinal central axis (11).It is provided that the tank arrangement (3) has a distance in the axial direction with respect to a longitudinal central axis (11) of the storage tower (7) from the foundation which corresponds at least to the maximum dimensions of the storage tower (7) in the radial direction.