Wind and Water Energy Generator With Variable-Diameter Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing small wind turbines are difficult to transport and lose energy generation capability in calm wind conditions, and there is a need for a device that can utilize both wind and water flows for energy generation with a broad application area.
Innovation Solution
An energy generating device featuring a rotation body with segments of varying diameters, capable of rotating about an axis, which includes a generator to convert fluid flow into electric or propulsion energy, and is designed for easy transport and adaptability to different environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If small wind turbines are used for energy generation on ships, then energy can be generated from wind flow, but they are hard to transport and lose energy generation capability when wind is calm
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation body is designed to be adaptable to different operating conditions (wind and water flows) by changing its operational state. The device can switch between air operation mode for wind energy generation and water operation mode for water flow energy generation, making it dynamically versatile rather than static in function.
Solution Approach 2:
The energy generating device is designed with universal applicability to operate in multiple environments - both aerial (wind) and aquatic (water flow). The rotation body can extract energy from different fluid flows, making it a multi-functional device that serves multiple purposes across different operational contexts.
2Productivity
If wind turbines are designed for energy generation, then energy can be produced from wind flow, but they lose ability to generate energy when wind is calm
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dual operational capability - it can function as a wind turbine in air operation mode and as a water turbine in water operation mode. This universality ensures that energy generation continues across different fluid flow conditions, eliminating the limitation of wind-only operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device adapts to different operating conditions by changing operational parameters - switching between air and water media, adjusting to different flow velocities and densities. This parameter adaptability allows continuous energy generation regardless of whether wind is present or calm conditions prevail.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the rotation body has segments with varying diameters, then it can adapt to different fluid flows, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation body is divided into multiple segments along its axis, with each segment having a specific diameter optimized for different fluid flow conditions. This segmentation allows the device to handle both high-speed low-density flows (wind) and low-speed high-density flows (water) effectively, while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular construction.
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 provides stable energy generation from both wind and water flows, is easy to handle and transport, and can operate in various conditions, including calm winds and water operations, with the ability to self-start and adjust to fluid flow changes.
Implementation Method 1
energy generating device for generating energy from a flowing fluid, especially from a wind flow and/or from a water flow
Implementation Method 2
generator device being adapted to generate energy obtained from rotation of the rotation body
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AI summary
An energy generating device for generating energy from a flowing fluid, especially from a wind flow and/or from a water flow, comprises: a rotation body, the rotation body extending along an axis of rotation between a first point and a second point and the rotation body being adapted to rotate about the axis of rotation and the rotation body being formed from at least a first, a second, and a third rotation segment, wherein the rotation segments are joined together and arranged along the axis of rotation, and they form a region at least partly surrounded by fluid, wherein the second rotation segment is situated between the first and the third rotation segment and has a different diameter than the first and third rotation segment; and a generator device mechanically connected to the rotation body, wherein the generator device is adapted to generate energy which is produced from the rotation of the rotation body.