Versatile Power Plant System with Universal Energy Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power plant systems lack versatility and reliability in generating electrical energy from various primary energy sources, such as wind and water, while being durable, inexpensive, and easy to maintain.

Innovation Solution

A power plant system comprising a blower/fan system, a generator/alternator device, a regulator, a DC/AC inverter generator, an AC/DC transformer rectifier unit, and an AC/DC rectifier diode, which converts kinetic energy from wind or water into electrical energy, storing it in rechargeable batteries for efficient use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a power plant system is designed to accept multiple types of primary energy sources (wind, water, etc.), then the versatility and adaptability of the system improves, but the device complexity and structural configuration increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power plant system is designed with universal components that can handle multiple types of primary energy sources. The turbine assembly can process both wind and water inputs, the generator produces both AC and DC electricity, and the system includes both a transformer and inverter to provide multiple output types. This multi-functional design allows a single system to serve diverse energy generation needs without requiring separate specialized systems for each energy source.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system includes multiple conversion components (transformer, inverter, rectifier) to provide both AC and DC output, then the adaptability to different electrical devices improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical conversion system incorporates both a transformer for AC output and an inverter with rectifier for DC output, allowing the single generator system to serve both AC and DC electrical devices. This universal conversion capability ensures that regardless of the primary energy source or the type of electrical device needed, the system can adapt to provide the appropriate electrical output without requiring separate dedicated systems.

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

3Reliability

If the system is designed to be durable and reliable for long-term operation, then the reliability improves, but the manufacturing cost and maintenance cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The power plant system is divided into modular components including the turbine assembly, generator, transformer, inverter, and rectifier. Each component can be manufactured independently using standard industrial processes and assembled into a complete system. This segmentation allows for easier manufacturing and maintenance, as individual components can be replaced or upgraded without affecting the entire system, thereby reducing overall manufacturing and maintenance costs while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If the system uses a turbine assembly that can process both wind and water inputs, then the versatility improves, but the structural complexity and manufacturing difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidmanufacturing difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The turbine assembly is designed as a universal component that can effectively process both wind and water inputs. By creating a single turbine design that handles multiple energy sources, the system avoids the need to manufacture and maintain separate turbine systems for each energy type, thereby reducing overall manufacturing difficulty and complexity while maintaining versatility.

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

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 generates and stores electrical energy from diverse primary sources, ensuring durability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance, making it a versatile and reliable power generation solution.

Implementation Method 1

The generator/alternator device transforms the kinetic energy in the electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The AC/DC rectifier diode delivers the electrical energy to an electrical device, or to a rechargeable battery bank to store the electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRectification: Diode

Data Source

PatentUS10833561B1Versatile power plant system
Publication Date: 2020.11.10 DECADY ROBILLARD
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AI summary

A versatile power plant system, which has a blower/fan system, a fan system, a generator/alternator device, a regulator, a DC/AC inverter generator, an AC/DC transformer rectifier unit, and an AC/DC rectifier diode, wherein electrical energy is generated. The generator alternator device has a drum and a main body having a generator shaft. The blower/fan system is connected to the fan system, and the fan system is connected to the generator/alternator device. The generator/alternator device is connected to the regulator and the regulator is connected to the DC/AC inverter generator. The DC/AC inverter generator is connected to the AC/DC transformer rectifier unit, and the AC/DC transformer rectifier unit is connected to the AC/DC rectifier diode. The AC/DC rectifier diode is connected to an electrical device or a rechargeable battery bank to deliver the electrical energy. The electrical energy may be generated from a primary source of energy.