Trailer Alignment Assembly for Mobile Gas Turbine Power Units

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile electric power generation systems face challenges with limited weight and size capacity, increased complexity, and assembly time due to the need for multiple trailers, which restricts flexibility and efficiency in power generation and transportation.

Innovation Solution

A mobile electric power generation system comprising four trailers - a generator trailer, a gas turbine trailer, an exhaust trailer, and an air filter and ventilation trailer - each with a trailer alignment system, allowing for independent transport and easy assembly into an operational mode, using hydraulic pistons and docking plates for alignment and stabilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If multiple trailers are used for mobile electric power generation, then the power generation capacity is improved, but the device complexity and assembly time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower generation capacityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power generation system is divided into multiple separate trailers, each carrying specific equipment (generator, gas turbine, exhaust, air filter). This segmentation allows each trailer to be independently transported and positioned, reducing the complexity of moving a single large unit while maintaining high power generation capacity through the combined system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each trailer is equipped with a trailer alignment system that can serve multiple functions: positioning the trailer during transport, aligning it with other trailers during assembly, and stabilizing it during operation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate alignment equipment, thereby reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If multiple trailers are used for mobile electric power generation, then the power generation capacity is improved, but the assembly time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower generation capacityVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The trailers are pre-equipped with alignment systems and positioning features before arrival at the site. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid alignment and assembly once the trailers are in position, significantly reducing the assembly time compared to bringing equipment without pre-installed alignment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The trailer alignment system replaces complex manual alignment procedures with automated or semi-automated mechanical assistance through hydraulic pistons. This substitution reduces the time and labor required for precise alignment during assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If trailers are detached from vehicles for operation, then the operational flexibility is improved, but the positioning precision decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational flexibilityVSAvoidpositioning precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The trailer alignment system acts as an intermediary between the trailer and the ground/other trailers. It provides a mechanism for achieving precise positioning and alignment after detachment from the vehicle, ensuring that operational flexibility does not compromise positioning precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

Hydraulic pistons are used in the trailer alignment system to provide precise, controlled movement for positioning the trailers. The hydraulic system allows for fine adjustments in position while supporting the heavy weight of the trailers, maintaining positioning precision even after detachment from transport vehicles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

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 enables efficient power generation with increased capacity and reduced assembly time, minimizing the risks of equipment misalignment and operational complexity, while allowing for flexible relocation and operation in constrained spaces.

Implementation Method 1

using hydraulic pistons and docking plates for alignment and stabilization

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHydraulic pressure: Hydraulic Press

Data Source

PatentUS11788668B1Mobile electric power generation trailer system and methods

Publication Date: 2023.10.17 RELEVANT POWER SOLUTIONS LLC

AI summary

A method of assembling a mobile electric power generation system comprises providing a generator trailer having an electric generator, a gas turbine trailer having a gas turbine, an exhaust trailer having an exhaust silencer, and an air filter and ventilation trailer having an air inlet device. Each of the trailers further comprise a trailer alignment system. The method includes arranging the gas turbine trailer at a work site such that the generator trailer and the gas turbine trailer are in an end-to-end configuration. The method includes operably coupling each of the exhaust trailer and the air filter and ventilation trailer to the gas turbine trailer, and correcting a position of the at least one of the generator trailer, the gas turbine trailer, the exhaust trailer, and the air filter and ventilation trailer using the trailer alignment system thereof.