Submerged Hydroelectric Peg Stock for Artificial Water Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydroelectric power systems rely on natural water flows, which can be unpredictable and location-dependent, limiting their ability to meet increasing energy demands and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A submerged hydroelectric generator system utilizing a peg stock with an intake valve and generators to harness energy from artificially created water flows in any body of water, featuring a cuboctahedron-shaped outlet valve and low-frequency sound system for efficient water expulsion, allowing operation in various depths and locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If natural water flows are used for hydroelectric power generation, then the system can operate with simple infrastructure, but the energy output becomes unpredictable and location-dependent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the natural gravitational flow mechanism with an artificial pumping system. Pumps actively circulate water through the turbine system, allowing control over water flow rate and direction. This substitution enables reliable energy generation independent of natural water flow variations, while the modular pump-turbine units can be deployed in various locations with minimal infrastructure.
2Stress or pressure
If arch-gravity dams are built to create water flow, then sufficient water pressure can be maintained, but the system becomes location-specific and environmentally problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the hydroelectric system into modular, distributed units rather than requiring a single large dam structure. Each module consists of pumps, turbines, and generators that can be independently deployed in various water bodies. This segmentation maintains sufficient water pressure through active pumping while enabling deployment in diverse locations including rivers, lakes, and coastal areas without large-scale civil engineering projects.
3Adaptability or versatility
If submerged environments are used for generator placement, then the system can operate in diverse water bodies, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs universal pump-turbine modules that can function in various submerged environments including rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waters. These multi-functional units serve multiple purposes: water circulation, energy generation, and adaptability to different depths and flow conditions. The standardized module design reduces overall system complexity despite the diverse deployment environments by using the same core components across all applications.
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
Enables reliable and flexible renewable energy generation in diverse water environments, reducing dependence on specific locations and improving energy output by utilizing artificial water flows, thus addressing the limitations of traditional hydroelectric systems.
Implementation Method 1
water entering the first end of the peg stock will be gravitationally directed towards the second end of the peg stock
Implementation Method 2
The generators are designed to generate power from energy generated by water flow through the peg stock
Data Source
AI summary
A submerged hydroelectric generator system utilized for providing convenience when generating electrical energy from movement of water through a vertical peg stock. The vertical peg stock includes a first end and a second end, an intake valve disposed on the first end of the peg stock, at least one generator disposed within the peg stock, and an outlet valve disposed on the second end of the peg stock. The outlet valve includes a low frequency sound system, a plurality of aerator devices, and an air vent. The intake valve includes a filter, a valve regulator, and a time valve system. The outlet valve includes a vacuum-generation rotor or a turbofan engine that flushes water out of the peg stock. The submerged hydroelectric generator system also includes the outlet valve having a cuboctahedron shape.