Wave Power Generator With Submerged Hydrogen Storage Tank
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wave power generation systems require complex installations due to the need for anchoring, which complicates their configuration and deployment.
Innovation Solution
A power generation system incorporating a wave power generator, a power storage unit, a production unit for hydrogen or organic hydride, and a submerged tank that serves as a sinker, allowing for a simpler configuration by using the tank's underwater location to stabilize the system and store energy-rich hydrogen or organic hydride.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wave power generator is installed using conventional anchoring methods, then the system can be stabilized in water, but the configuration becomes complex and installation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the anchoring function with the hydrogen storage tank by making the tank itself serve as the anchoring weight. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate anchoring components, thereby simplifying the overall system configuration while maintaining stability in water
Solution Approach 2:
The hydrogen storage tank is designed to serve multiple functions: it stores hydrogen, provides ballast weight for anchoring the wave power generator, and contributes to system stability. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the system configuration
2Quantity of substance
If hydrogen is stored in gaseous or liquid state, then it can be stored efficiently, but transportation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical and chemical state of hydrogen by converting it into organic hydrides through hydrogenation reactions. This parameter change from gaseous/liquid hydrogen to organic hydride compounds enables efficient storage while significantly improving transportation ease, as organic hydrides can be handled as stable liquid chemicals
3Ease of operation
If the tank is located above water, then it is easily accessible, but it cannot serve as a sinker for the power generation system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the hydrogen storage tank in the underwater dimension rather than above water. By locating the tank below the water surface, it effectively serves as a sinker to anchor the wave power generator while maintaining accessibility through underwater retrieval mechanisms or controlled surfacing capabilities
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 a straightforward setup of wave power generators by utilizing the tank as a sinker, facilitating easier transportation and use of organic hydride over hydrogen, and allows for efficient energy storage and utilization.
Implementation Method 1
a tank located below compared to the wave power generator and storing at least one of the hydrogen and the organic hydride obtained by the production unit
Implementation Method 2
The tank can be used as a sinker of the power generation system
Implementation Method 3
a production unit producing at least one of hydrogen and an organic hydride based on the electric power obtained by the power generation unit
Implementation Method 4
a power generation unit including a wave power generator
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AI summary
Provided is a power generation system including a wave power generator that can be configured in a simple manner.The power generation system 1 includes: a power generation unit including a wave power generator 11; a power storage unit 40 accumulating electric power obtained by the power generation unit; a production unit 51 producing at least one of hydrogen and an organic hydride based on the electric power obtained by the power storage unit; and a tank 53 located below compared to the wave power generator 11 and storing at least one of the hydrogen and the organic hydride obtained by the production unit 51.