CN103492708A - Systems, methods and assemblies for supplying power to an offshore facility - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to processes and systems that use wave energy to drive one or more air turbines associated with an offshore facility, wherein such turbines can generate electrical power for use on the offshore facility and/or adjacent facilities and equipment. The offshore facility can be an offshore platform or a floating vessel. The turbine can be housed within a structural member of the facility or a tubular member suspended from the facility. The turbine can also be housed within a tubular member connected to a structural member of the facility.
Description
Related application
The application requires the U.S. Provisional Patent Application the 61/451st of submitting on March 11st, 2011, the U.S. Provisional Patent Application the 61/555th of No. 649 and submission on November 3rd, 2011, the rights and interests of No. 325 and preference.
Technical field
Present invention relates in general to use rechargeable energy to provide electric power for offshore oil field facilities, and relate to particularly the air pressure of using low water head water-air turbo machine to cause from wave and produce described electric power.
Background technique
The offshore oil and gas platform has huge electricity needs.Electric load on fixing and floating Offshore Units typically drives power generating equipment (for example, diesel generator) supply by fossil fuel.Be less than the less load of about 50kW usually by small-sized rechargeable energy generator, for example solar panel or the supply of minitype wind power turbo machine.Example with facility of such power requirements is to have the fixed platform of the shank that extends to seabed, typically with line, be fixed to the floating platform in seabed and (FPSO) ship is unloaded in the Floating Production storage.
Consider afore-mentioned, for example, for from renewable energy sources, greatly (producing/generate, being greater than 50kW) the electrical load method and system will be very useful, wherein such method/system takies very little space and/or is used/locates in the mode of not challenging long-standing spatial constraints on such offshore platform especially.
Summary of the invention
The present invention relates to drive with wave energy method, system and the assembly of the one or more air turbines associated with the offshore hydrocarbon facility, wherein such turbo machine can generate electric power for use in Offshore Units and/or near exploration and production (E& P) facilities and equipment.
In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to for utilizing or catching wave energy one or more methods for use in offshore oil and/or gas platform in other mode, said method comprising the steps of: (1) covers oscillating water column in offshore oil and/or gas platform, wherein the inlet/outlet of water from the structure that is attached to platform by powered by wave energy enters and leaves, and wherein inwardly/outwards flowing of water raises and reduce the horizontal plane in oscillating water column, the pressure of realizing thus being arranged in the air on the water of described post changes; (2) the water-air turbo machine (for example, Wei Ersi (Wells) type turbo machine) of using the pressure of the air on oscillating water column to change to drive for example, to connect with electricity generating device (, rotary alternator) thus generate electric power; And (3) use (for example,, via electric power output cable) electric power on marine oil/gas platform or near device electric power is provided.
In some other embodiments, the present invention relates to for utilizing or catching wave energy one or more systems for use in offshore oil and/or gas platform in other mode, described system comprises with lower component: (1) has offshore oil and/or the gas platform of supporting structure, and wherein said supporting structure comprises the column volume had at the common inlet/outlet at horizontal plane place; (2) oscillating water column in the column volume of supporting structure, oscillating water column has vibration (rise/fall) horizontal plane, and the current that the horizontal plane in described post is caused by the wave that passes in and out common inlet/outlet raise and reduce; (3) variable-volume of the air on horizontal plane; (4) be contained in the water-air turbo machine (for example, Wei Ersi type turbo machine) in the variable-volume of the column volume of the supporting structure on horizontal plane and air, the wherein variation rotation of the volume of air of turbo machine response on horizontal plane; (5) by turbo machine via shaft-driven rotary alternator (or other similar device); (6) be positioned at the air inlet/relief opening on turbo machine; And (7) are connected to rotary alternator an end and are connected to the electric power output cable of one or more electric devices in the other end.
Aforementioned content is quite broadly summarized feature of the present invention in order to can understand better ensuing detailed description of the present invention.Will be described below supplementary features of the present invention and the advantage of the theme that forms claim of the present invention.
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In order more completely to understand the present invention and advantage thereof, with reference now to the following description of carrying out by reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the exemplary environment figure according to one or more embodiments' of the present invention Offshore Units;
Fig. 2 has to be positioned at according to the electrification component of the air turbine in the supporting structure of the facility of Fig. 1 of one or more embodiments of the present invention and the schematic diagram of system; And
Fig. 3 is the schematic diagram of the alternate embodiment of the electrification component of Fig. 2 and system.
Embodiment
Described in the part of front, the present invention relates to wave energy drive cover in Offshore Units or in other mode process, method, assembly and the system of the one or more air turbines associated with Offshore Units, wherein such turbo machine can generate electric power so that at sea on facility or near use.
With reference to figure 1, Offshore Units 11 is shown as its operating area on the surface in sea 13.Facility 11 is depicted as fixed platform, but is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, and reason is that the facility of other type is discussed and is expected.Typically, a plurality of standpipes 15 extend to from facility 11 underwater well head 17 be positioned at seabed 19.Standpipe 15 and well head 17 are depicted as production riser and well head, but those skilled in the art also comprises the standpipe associated with drill-well operation and underwater component by comprehensible the scope of the present disclosure.In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, a plurality of shanks or supporting element 21 extend so that the stability of facility 11 to be provided between facility 11 and seabed 19.In the alternate embodiment of facility 11, supporting element 21 can be anchoring or mooring line.The supporting element 21 of embodiment shown in Fig. 1 preferably at least has the part with hollow inside.
With reference to figure 2, show at least one embodiment of electrification component and system 200.In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, assembly and system 200 comprise the supporting structure 21 in supporting structure 201, Fig. 1.The inner column volume that limits of the hollow of supporting structure 201, this column volume has in sea or the common opening 211 at horizontal plane 213 places.In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, opening forms by the sidewall of structure 211.When horizontal plane rises and descends along with wave, water enters and leaves the column volume of supporting structure 201 by opening 211, allows thus the waterline vibration in the column volume.Such oscillation level face limits the oscillating water column 203 in supporting structure 211, has the variable-volume of the air on horizontal plane.
With reference to figure 3, show at least one additional embodiment of electrification component and system 300.In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, assembly and system 300 comprise Fig. 1 from facility 11() tubular part 302 that hangs.It is only to be different from the supporting structure 301 of facility 11 for tubular part is shown that Fig. 3 is depicted as contiguous supporting structure 301 by tubular part 302.The embodiment's tubular part that depends on system can be from platform suspension or empty standpipe or sleeve pipe on the side of FPSO.In the diagram of Fig. 3, tubular part 302 has the hollow inside that limits the column volume, and described column volume has in sea or the common opening 311 at horizontal plane 313 places.In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, opening 311 is formed at the lower end of tubular part 302, but the opening 211 that it also can be similar to Fig. 2 passes through sidewall.When horizontal plane rises and descends along with wave, water enters and leaves the column volume of tubular part 302 by opening 311, allows thus the waterline vibration in the column volume.Such oscillation level face limits the oscillating water column 303 in tubular part 302, has the variable-volume of the air on horizontal plane.
Turbo machine 305 is contained in the variable-volume of the column volume of the tubular part 302 on horizontal plane and air.Turbo machine 305 can be simple turbine or multi-stage turbine.Turbo machine 305 response is due to the increase associated with oscillating water column 303 and reduce the variation rotation of the air pressure that volume causes.Rotary alternator 309(or other similar device) by the shaft mechanical ground of turbo machine 305, drive the rotation with response turbo machine 305 to generate electric power.Electric power output cable 315 is connected to rotary alternator, makes one or more electric devices be electrically connected to alternator 309.Another opening 307 forms to allow air to flow into by tubular part 302 and flows out the column volume on turbo machine 305.
2. method
In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to produce the method for electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, said method comprising the steps of: (1) covers oscillating water column in Offshore Units, wherein the opening of water from the structure that is attached to facility by powered by wave energy enters and leaves, and wherein inwardly/outwards flowing of water raises and reduce the horizontal plane in oscillating water column, the pressure of realizing thus being arranged in the air on the water of described post changes; (2) turbo machine (for example, Wei Ersi (Wells) type turbo machine) of using the pressure of the air on oscillating water column to change to drive for example, to connect with electricity generating device (, rotary alternator) thus generate electric power; And (3) are used (for example,, via electric power output cable) electric power to provide electric power for the device on Offshore Units.
Oscillating water column (OWCs) and use OWCs to be well known in the art in utilizing wave.The example of such OWCs can be at the U. S. Patent the 4th of Nishikawa, and the U. S. Patent the 7th of 719, No. 754 and Sieber finds in 836, No. 689.
In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to produce the method for electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, said method comprising the steps of: (1) makes oscillating water column associated with Offshore Units, wherein the opening of water from be attached to the tubular part hung from facility by powered by wave energy enters and leaves, and wherein inwardly/outwards flowing of water raises and reduce the horizontal plane in oscillating water column, the pressure of realizing thus being arranged in the air on the water of described post changes; (2) turbo machine (for example, Wei Ersi (Wells) type turbo machine) of using the pressure of the air on oscillating water column to change to drive for example, to connect with electricity generating device (, rotary alternator) thus generate electric power; And (3) are used (for example,, via electric power output cable) electric power to provide electric power for the device on Offshore Units.
In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to produce the method for electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, said method comprising the steps of: (1) makes oscillating water column associated with Offshore Units, wherein the opening of water from be attached to tubular part by powered by wave energy enters and leaves, and wherein inwardly/outwards flowing of water raises and reduce the horizontal plane in oscillating water column, the pressure of realizing thus being arranged in the air on the water of described post changes; (2) turbo machine (for example, Wei Ersi (Wells) type turbo machine) of using the pressure of the air on oscillating water column to change to drive for example, to connect with electricity generating device (, rotary alternator) thus generate electric power; And (3) are used (for example,, via electric power output cable) electric power to provide electric power for the device on Offshore Units.Tubular part can hang from the structural support of facility or facility.The type tubular part that depends on facility can hang or contiguous ship positionning from platform.
In certain embodiments, above-mentioned turbo machine can be single-stage and/or multi-stage turbine.At some in such above-described embodiment, the turbo machine used like this is unidirectional turbo machine, the wherein variation rotation of the such volume of air of turbo machine response on horizontal plane, and wherein turbo machine rotates in the same direction and still reduces no matter the volume of air makes to increase.The example of such turbo machine includes but not limited to Wei Ersi (Wells) turbo machine and this (Savonius) turbo machine of Sa Wo button.For example, referring to the U. S. Patent the 4th of Wells, 383, No. 413.Additionally or alternatively, in some or other such embodiment, can be used as such use any unidirectional turbo machine replacement or additionally use reciprocating turbo machine.
In certain embodiments, many electric power output situations are arranged.Such situation includes but not limited to that the turbo machine that (a) is connected to storage battery or is directly connected to the generator of bus load directly drives, (b) turbo machine of air compressor directly or electricity drive in order to be stored in accumulator, its Air will be discharged with (in-leg) turbo machine in driving leg or independent air turbine as required so that electric power is transported to bus fast.Can expect in the embodiment such at some, will be for the efficiency of the combustion formula turbo machine by lifting suction pressure and/or temperature increase platform from the pressurized air of accumulator.
At some, in such said method embodiment, the method can generate the electric load over 50kW.In some or other such embodiment, the method can generate the electric load over 100kW.
3. system
System realizes that with the function fondational structure via described in ensuing paragraph above-mentioned method is consistent substantially.
As previously described herein, the present invention relates in certain embodiments produce the system of electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy.With reference to figure 2, such system and assembly (200) can comprise with lower component: have the Offshore Units of supporting structure 201, wherein said supporting structure 201 comprises the column volume had at the common opening 211 at horizontal plane 213 places; Oscillating water column 203 in the column volume of supporting structure 201, oscillating water column 203 has the oscillation level face, and the current that the horizontal plane in described post is caused by the wave that passes in and out common opening 211 raise and reduce; The variable-volume of the air on horizontal plane; Be contained in the turbo machine 205 in the variable-volume of the column volume of the supporting structure 201 on horizontal plane and air, the wherein variation rotation of the volume of air of turbo machine 205 responses on horizontal plane; By turbo machine via shaft-driven rotary alternator 209(or other similar device); Be positioned at the air openings 207 on turbo machine; And be connected to rotary alternator an end and be connected to the electric power output cable 215 of one or more electric devices in the other end.
At some, in such above-described embodiment, one or more turbo machines can be positioned in one or more shanks of marine oil/gas platform.At some, in such embodiment, shank is modified as has outer plenum, increases thus and arrives in the inside of shank and/or the volume of outside turbo machine.
As previously described herein, in certain embodiments, the present invention relates to produce the system of electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy.With reference to figure 3, such system and assembly 300 can comprise with lower component: have the Offshore Units of tubular part 302, wherein said tubular part 302 comprises the column volume had at the common opening 311 at horizontal plane 313 places; Oscillating water column 303 in the column volume of tubular part 302, oscillating water column 303 has the oscillation level face, and the current that the horizontal plane in described post is caused by the wave that passes in and out common opening 311 raise and reduce; The variable-volume of the air on horizontal plane; Be contained in the turbo machine 205 in the variable-volume of the column volume of the tubular part 302 on horizontal plane and air, the wherein variation rotation of the volume of air of turbo machine 305 responses on horizontal plane; By turbo machine via shaft-driven rotary alternator 309(or other similar device); Be positioned at the air openings 307 on turbo machine; And be connected to rotary alternator an end and be connected to the electric power output cable 315 of one or more electric devices in the other end.
At some, in such said system embodiment, one or more turbo machines can be positioned in one or more tubular parts 302 associated with Offshore Units 11.
At some, in such said system embodiment, one or more turbo machines can be positioned on the deck of Offshore Units.At some in such embodiment, (platform) each shank or supporting structure are received turbo machine to produce outer plenum being with or without the situation second line of a couplet that shank revises.In some or other such embodiment, two or more shanks or supporting structure are connected to common air manifold.
Although the type of existing Offshore Units and size may cause restriction to size and the quantity of OWC/ water-air turbine energy generating system, can expect that following such facility will develop this technology to be attached to better to the overall electricity generating plan for Offshore Units.
Above-mentioned method and system easily is suitable for various situations.For example, if use a plurality of such turbo machines, they can use individually or in series.And structure and/or environmental constraint can instruct or how to be introduced into and to discharge (referring to above) from system with other mode regulation air.
5. sum up
The present invention relates to drive with wave energy the method and system of the one or more air turbines associated with Offshore Units, wherein such turbo machine can generate electric power for use in Offshore Units and/or near facilities and equipment.
All patents of quoting herein and open text with on the inconsistent degree of the present invention be not incorporated in this by reference.To understand that some in said structure, function and the operation of above-described embodiment not necessarily implemented the present invention and just to the integrity of one or more exemplary embodiments and be included in specification.In addition, can be combined with the present invention enforcement by understanding concrete structure, function and the operation described in above-mentioned referenced patents and publication, but they are not absolutely necessary for its enforcement.So be to be understood that the present invention can describedly implement and in fact do not break away from the spirit and scope of the present invention that limit as subsidiary claim in other mode to be different from as concrete.
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1. one kind for producing the method for electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, said method comprising the steps of:
A) tubular part that will be associated with Offshore Units is positioned to be communicated with water, described tubular part has opening in order to enter and leave described tubular part from the wave of water, water inwardly/outwards flow and raise and reduce the horizontal plane in described tubular part, the pressure that limits thus the oscillating water column in described tubular part and realize thus being arranged in the air on the water of post changes;
B) use the pressure of the air on described oscillating water column to change to drive the turbo machine connected with electricity generating device in order to generate electric power; And
C) use electric power to provide electric power for the device on described Offshore Units.
2. method according to claim 1, wherein said tubular part hangs from described Offshore Units.
3. method according to claim 1, wherein said tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
4. method according to claim 1, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
5. method according to claim 1, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part hangs from described platform.
6. method according to claim 1, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part is connected to the structural support of described platform.
7. method according to claim 1, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is pontoon; And
Described tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
8. one kind for producing the system of electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, and described system comprises:
Offshore Units, described Offshore Units has the tubular part of contiguous horizontal plane location, and described tubular part has the column volume, and described column volume has the opening at the place, sea level;
Oscillating water column in the described column volume of described tubular part, described oscillating water column has the oscillation level face, and the horizontal plane in described post is because the current that caused by wave of the common opening of turnover raise and reduce;
The variable-volume of the air on described horizontal plane;
Be contained in the turbo machine in the variable-volume of the described column volume of the tubular part on described horizontal plane and air, the variation rotation of the volume of air of described turbo machine response on described horizontal plane;
By described turbine driven rotary alternator;
Be positioned at the air openings on described turbo machine; And
Be connected to the power cable of described rotary alternator, described power cable delivers power to the one or more electric devices associated with described Offshore Units.
9. system according to claim 8, wherein said tubular part hangs from described Offshore Units.
10. system according to claim 8, wherein said tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
11. system according to claim 8, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
12. system according to claim 8, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part hangs from described platform.
13. system according to claim 8, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is the offshore oil platform; And
Described tubular part is connected to the structural support of described platform.
14. system according to claim 8, wherein:
Described Offshore Units is pontoon; And
Described tubular part is formed in the structural support of described Offshore Units.
15. system according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of turbo machines are contained in the variable-volume of the described column volume of the tubular part on described horizontal plane and air.
16. system according to claim 8, wherein be provided with a plurality of tubular parts, each tubular part has column volume and the turbo machine be contained in wherein.
17. system according to claim 8, wherein:
Be provided with a plurality of tubular parts, each tubular part has the column volume; And
Be provided with a plurality of turbo machines in each the described column volume be contained on described horizontal plane.
18. system according to claim 8, wherein said tubular part also comprises the air openings be formed on described turbo machine.
19. one kind for producing the system of electric power for use in Offshore Units from wave energy, described system comprises:
A) have the Offshore Units of supporting structure, described supporting structure has the column volume, and described column volume has the first opening at the horizontal plane place;
B) oscillating water column in the described column volume of described supporting structure, described oscillating water column has the oscillation level face, and described horizontal plane is because the current that the wave that passes in and out described the first opening causes raise and reduce;
C) variable-volume of the air on described horizontal plane, described variable-volume responds the change in oscillation of described horizontal plane;
D) be contained in the turbo machine in the variable-volume of the described column volume of the described supporting structure on described horizontal plane and air, described turbo machine responds the variation rotation of described variable-volume;
E) by described turbine driven rotary alternator;
F) be positioned at the air openings on described turbo machine; And
G) electric power output cable, described electric power output cable is connected to described rotary alternator electric power is offered to one or more electric devices associated with described Offshore Units.
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