Wave Energy Pressure Amplification via Hydraulic Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wave energy power generation technologies face limitations in amplifying air outlet pressure, making it difficult to apply in situations requiring high air pressure.
Innovation Solution
A wave energy pressure amplification device comprising a transmission chamber, a compression chamber, an oil storage chamber, and a buoy, which uses hydraulic oil and one-way valves to amplify air pressure in the compression chamber, allowing for increased pressure discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If direct compression is used to convert wave energy into compressed air, then the system structure is simple, but the air outlet pressure is limited and difficult to compress to higher pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces hydraulic oil as an intermediary substance between the wave motion and the air compression process. The hydraulic system acts as a mediator that transforms wave energy into hydraulic pressure, which then drives the air compression, enabling higher pressure output than direct compression could achieve.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a hydraulic system with hydraulic oil, hydraulic cylinders, and pressure amplification mechanisms to convert wave energy into high-pressure compressed air. The hydraulic transmission system enables pressure multiplication through Pascal's law, resolving the limitation of direct compression methods.
2Ease of operation
If mechanical devices are used to drive air compression, then the compression process can be controlled, but the compression resistance increases and makes further compression difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the direct mechanical compression system with a hydraulic-mechanical system. Instead of using mechanical devices to directly compress air, the system uses hydraulic pressure generated by wave motion to drive the compression process, reducing mechanical friction and compression resistance while maintaining controllability.
3Use of energy by moving object
If wave energy is used to generate electricity through turbine, then green energy conversion is achieved, but the air pressure for applications requiring high pressure is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wave energy conversion process into two distinct functional paths: one path generates electricity through the turbine generator, while the other path produces high-pressure compressed air through the hydraulic compression system. This segmentation allows both energy generation and high-pressure air production to coexist without compromising either function.
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 device effectively amplifies air outlet pressure, enabling better utilization and conversion of wave energy, and is suitable for applications such as pipeline cleaning and large-scale marine ranching.
Implementation Method 1
a first slider arranged on hydraulic oil in the transmission chamber, the first slider connected to a buoy floating on the sea surface, and the buoy used to drive the first slider to move in the transmission chamber
Implementation Method 2
the transmission chamber connected to the compression chamber via a first pipeline, and a first one-way valve arranged in the first pipeline, and the first one-way valve used to control hydraulic oil in the transmission chamber to flow into the compression chamber
Implementation Method 3
the first one-way valve used to control hydraulic oil in the transmission chamber to flow into the compression chamber and prevent backflow
Implementation Method 4
the upper part of the compression chamber connected to an air pipeline for air discharge in the compression chamber
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AI summary
A wave energy pressure amplification device includes a transmission chamber, a compression chamber, an oil storage chamber and a buoy. The transmission chamber is filled with hydraulic oil, a first slider is arranged on the hydraulic oil and connected to the buoy, and the buoy is used to drive the first slider to move in the transmission chamber. The transmission chamber is connected to the compression chamber via a first pipeline, and the oil storage chamber is filled with hydraulic oil and connected to the transmission chamber via a second pipeline. The compression chamber is connected to an air pipeline, and the air pipeline is provided with an air outlet one-way valve. The transmission chamber is driven by the buoy to drive the compression chamber to compress by hydraulic oil, and the pressure is continuously increased to reach the set value and discharged from the air outlet.