Wind Generator Installation on Reused Steel Tower Bases
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of wind power generators often requires significant time and resources due to the need for new base construction, such as concrete placement, which can be costly and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A method of utilizing existing structures, like steel towers that support overhead transmission lines, to form a base for wind power generators by removing parts of the framework and reconfiguring them to create a higher installation surface, thereby reducing the need for new base construction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a new base is constructed for installing a wind power generator, then the generator can be securely installed, but time and man-hours are required for concrete placement and base construction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the principle of discarding and recovering by removing parts of the existing steel tower framework and reusing those structural components to form the base for the wind power generator. Instead of completely discarding the existing structure, valuable structural elements are recovered and repurposed, eliminating the need for new concrete placement while ensuring secure installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The existing steel tower structure serves itself by providing the framework that will eventually support the wind power generator. The structure that originally supported transmission lines now becomes the foundation for power generation, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating external base construction requirements.
2Reliability
If a new base is constructed for installing a wind power generator, then the generator can be securely installed, but installation cost increases due to concrete placement and material requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent recovers valuable structural components from the existing steel tower, eliminating the need to purchase and install new concrete and base materials. The recovered steel framework components are reused to form the new base, significantly reducing material costs and installation expenses while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The steel tower framework serves multiple functions: it originally supported overhead transmission lines, and after modification, it becomes the base for supporting the wind power generator. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate base construction infrastructure, reducing overall installation costs.
3Ease of manufacture
If the wind power generator is installed at ground level, then installation is simpler, but power generation efficiency decreases due to lower wind speeds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension by installing the wind power generator at an elevated position on the steel tower base rather than at ground level. This dimensional change allows the generator to access higher wind speeds while still maintaining installation simplicity through the pre-existing elevated framework structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by creating a specific elevated installation platform on the steel tower where wind conditions are optimal. Rather than installing at uniform ground level, the generator is positioned at a localized high-point area where wind speed and power generation efficiency are enhanced.
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AI summary
A method for installing a wind power generator by utilizing an existing structure which includes a foundation and a steel framework structure fixed on the foundation may be provided. The method may include: forming a base by removing at least a part of the framework structure; and fixing a wind power generator to the base.