EP3289286B1 - Energieerzeugungssystem und verfahren zum zuführen eines produktes zu einer zugehörigen energieerzeugungsvorrichtung - Google Patents

Energieerzeugungssystem und verfahren zum zuführen eines produktes zu einer zugehörigen energieerzeugungsvorrichtung Download PDF

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EP3289286B1
EP3289286B1 EP16720808.1A EP16720808A EP3289286B1 EP 3289286 B1 EP3289286 B1 EP 3289286B1 EP 16720808 A EP16720808 A EP 16720808A EP 3289286 B1 EP3289286 B1 EP 3289286B1
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Patrick Subreville
Joël FAMERY
Olivier GUERRINI
Nathalie LEROY
Corinne MAVOUNGOU
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23K—FEEDING FUEL TO COMBUSTION APPARATUS
    • F23K3/00—Feeding or distributing of lump or pulverulent fuel to combustion apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
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  • the present invention relates to a power generation system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the solids are, for example, particles such as biomass particles or wood particles. It is known to use high volume trucks allowing the delivery of bulk particles in a fixed container connected to a power generation equipment.
  • Power generation systems are described in the documents EP 0195250 A2 , WO 2013/170856 A2 and US 2005/126454 A1 .
  • the document EP 0195250 A2 discloses a power generation system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention aims to provide a system for producing energy simpler to supply and more reliable.
  • the invention relates to a power generation system according to claim 1.
  • the power generation system according to the invention may comprise one or more of the features of dependent claims 2 to 10, taken singly or in any technically possible combination.
  • the invention also relates to a product supply method of a power generation equipment according to claim 11.
  • the method of supplying the product of energy production equipment according to the invention may comprise one or more of the features of the dependent claims 12 to 14, taken alone or in any technically possible combination.
  • upstream and downstream refer to the flow direction of the particles.
  • the first energy production system 1 is intended to produce energy from a product 2, the product 2 being in the form of particles 4.
  • the first power generation system 1 comprises a power generation equipment 8, a product supply container 10 and a removable connection unit 12.
  • the power generation equipment 8 is for using the product 2 to generate energy.
  • the power generation equipment 8 comprises a power generation unit 14 from the product 2 in the form of particles 4 and a feed device 16 from the product 2 of the energy production unit 14.
  • the feed device 16 feeds the power generation unit 14 directly. There is no intermediate buffer storage of particles 4.
  • the container 10 shown in detail on the figure 2 , is able to store the product 2 in the form of particles 6 in an internal volume 18.
  • the container 10 is able to be connected to the supply device 16 by the connection unit 12.
  • the detachable connection unit 12 comprises at least a first connecting element 20 which is connected to the power generation equipment 8 and at least one second complementary connection element 22 which is connected to the container 10.
  • the coupling unit 12 has a coupled configuration shown on the figure 1 in which the first coupling element 20 cooperates with the second complementary connecting element 22 so that the internal volume 18 communicates with the supply device 16, so that the particles 4 are transferable from the internal volume 18 to the device 16.
  • the coupling unit 12 further has a disengaged configuration, shown in FIG. figure 3 in which the first coupling element 20 is separated from the second coupling element 22.
  • the first power generation system 1 further comprises a locking device 24 of the coupling unit 12 in a coupled configuration.
  • the energy production system 1 further comprises a control system 28 capable of modifying the transfer rate of the particles 4 by the connection unit 12.
  • the product 2 is a fuel.
  • Product 2 comprises organic materials of plant, animal or fungal origin, especially wood.
  • Product 2 is for example a product 2 of biomass.
  • the product 2 further comprises additives to preserve the particles from moisture.
  • the shape, the weight and the mass of the particles 4 are adapted to their uses in the power generation equipment 8.
  • the particles 4 are able to flow substantially like a fluid, in the manner of a granular material.
  • the particles 4 have a cylindrical, spherical or any other geometry capable of allowing a gravity flow.
  • the particles 4 are in the form of granules or the form of platelets.
  • the longest dimension of the particles 4 is, for example, between 2 mm and 70 mm.
  • the particles 4 are adapted to be transferred through the connection unit 12, the container 10 to the feeder 16, as described below without risk of blocking by viscosity.
  • the particles 4 are stable and have a homogeneous and known composition.
  • the particles 4 are formed by extrusion, grinding, compaction and / or dehydration of the product 2.
  • the particles 4 are obtained from milled wood, straw flour, powder of charcoal and / or wood powders.
  • the particles 4 can also be composed of mixtures of the elements mentioned above.
  • the power generation unit 14 is able to convert a product supply 2 into energy. For example, if the product 2 is a fuel, the energy production unit 14 is able to consume the particles 4 and to produce, for example, thermal energy from the combustion of the particles 4.
  • the power generation unit 14 is a gas and oil boiler converted back into a biomass boiler.
  • the feed device 16 is the input device of the particles 4 in the power generation equipment 8.
  • the feed device 16 has at least one inlet opening 30.
  • Each inlet opening 30 has a first connecting element 20 adapted to cooperate with a second complementary connection element 22 of the container 10 as will be described by the after.
  • the feed device 16 is capable of transferring the particles from the inlet opening 30 to the power generating unit 14.
  • the feeder 16 comprises a worm.
  • the feed device 16 comprises a shutter member 32 of the inlet opening 30, adjustable between a fully open position, intermediate closure positions and a total closed position.
  • the shutter member 32 is a clean platen slidable between the fully open position and the fully closed position.
  • the closure member 32 In the fully open position, represented on the figure 1 , the closure member 32 allows access of the product 2 from the inlet opening 30 to the power generation unit 14. In the fully closed position, the closure member 32 closes completely the entrance opening 30.
  • the power generation equipment 8 advantageously comprises a communication module 34.
  • the communication module is suitable for receiving and transmitting data to the container 10, to the control system 28 or to a management center 35.
  • the communication module 34 is capable of transmitting information concerning the energy requirements of the power generation unit 14.
  • the container 10 is adapted to be filled with particles 4 by a filling unit.
  • the container 10 constitutes a unit volume of delivery in particles 4.
  • a container 10 will be described in detail with reference to the figure 2 .
  • the container 10 comprises a container 36, a support 38 and a connecting piece 40 comprising the second connecting element 22 adapted to be connected to the feeder 16, as will be described later.
  • the container 10 defines the internal volume 18 for receiving the product 2 in the form of particles 4.
  • the container 10 advantageously comprises a humidity sensor 42 of the internal volume 18, a measuring tool of the level 44 of particles 4 in the internal volume 18, a traceability device 46 and a transmission module 48.
  • the container 10 is mobile.
  • the container 10 advantageously comprises wheels 50, so as to allow its displacement.
  • the wheels 50 are ratchet wheels.
  • the container 10 comprises four wheels 50.
  • the container 10 advantageously comprises a motor and brakes.
  • the braking system is directly integrated with the wheels 50.
  • the wheels 50 are for example able to be rotated independently of each other.
  • the wheels 50 are able to support the weight of the container 36 when the internal volume 18 is filled with particles 4.
  • the container 10 is transportable by a hand pallet truck.
  • the container 10 comprises, for example, catches 52 for forklift forks.
  • the container 10 advantageously comprises handles 54 integrated handling.
  • the handles 54 are arranged on the container 36 and the wheels 50, the motor, the brakes and the forks 52 are arranged on the support 38.
  • the wheels 50 comprise an integrated braking system controlled by the handle 54 when the latter is maneuvered.
  • the wheels 50 are motorized and comprise an integrated braking system and controlled by a manual brake handle.
  • the wheels 50 are motorized and controlled by the handle 54 or by a remote control with or without a wire.
  • the container 10 is elongate in a longitudinal direction X, substantially vertical.
  • the terms “lower” and “higher” refer to this longitudinal direction X.
  • the height of the container 10 in the longitudinal direction X is adapted to prevent the formation of dust during the passage of the connecting unit 12 of the uncoupled configuration to the coupled configuration, that is to say when connecting the container 10 to the feeder 16.
  • the outer shape of the container 10 does not have protruding parts to improve safety during handling. All of the connectors, such as the coupling end piece 40, are advantageously integrated into cavities of the container 10.
  • the cross section is maximum in a plane located halfway up the container 10.
  • the cross section of the container 10 is rectangular or hexagonal.
  • the width of the container 10 is, for example, between 60 cm and 1.20 m.
  • the length of the container 10 is, for example, between 60 cm and 1.4 m.
  • the height of the container 10 is advantageously between 60 cm and 2 m.
  • the container is adapted to be transported on a pallet of rectangular cross section of 1 m by 1.2 m.
  • the transverse dimensions of the container are then advantageously between 40 cm by 40 cm and 1 m by 1.2 m.
  • the container 10 is able to receive from 0.2 m 3 to 1.5 m 3 of particles 4 in its internal volume 18.
  • the inner walls of the container 36 defining the internal volume 18 are chemically neutral and do not interact chemically with the product 2.
  • the walls of the container 36 have a mechanical strength relative to the particles 4 transported.
  • the container 36 comprises an external reinforcing reinforcement enabling the shape and the mechanical strength of the container 36 to be maintained when the particles 4 present in the internal volume 18 are in motion, for example, during the loading into particles 4, during the transport of the container 10 or during the transfer of the particles 4 to the feeder 16.
  • the container 36 is sealed to allow temporary storage of the particles 4 in the container 10.
  • the container 36 of the container 10 is breathable so as to avoid a fermentation of the particles 4.
  • the container 36 has a ventilation valve 56.
  • the ventilation valve 56 is adapted to let escape the gas from the internal volume 18 but prevent the entry of gas into the interior volume 18.
  • a safety valve to preserve the physical integrity of the container 10 in case of obstruction the ventilation valve 56 by any foreign body, such as snow, frost, insects, bird's nests or other.
  • the container 36 advantageously comprises opaque walls 58 in order to protect the product 2 from ultraviolet rays.
  • the container 36 further comprises a translucent viewing window 60 of the particle level 4 of the internal volume 18.
  • the container 36 is made of high density polyethylene (PE) plastic or metal material.
  • PE high density polyethylene
  • the container 36 has an upper part 62 and a lower part 64.
  • the container 36 typically comprises an upper cover 66 and a lower plate 68.
  • the upper part 62 defines a filling opening 70 on its upper face oriented towards the top of the container 36.
  • the dimensions of the filling opening 70 are adapted to allow the container 10 to be loaded by the filling unit.
  • the filling opening 70 is adapted to be closed by the upper cover 66.
  • the upper cover 66 is operable between an open position in which it allows access to the internal volume 18 through the filling opening 70 and the loading of the particles 4 in the internal volume 18 and a closed position in which it closes the filling opening 70.
  • the upper cover 66 is shown in its closed position.
  • the top cover 66 is removably attached to the upper part 62 so as to prevent the top cover 66 from unexpectedly passing into an open position, for example, during the transport of the container 10 or movements of the container 10.
  • the upper cover 66 is screwed on the upper part 62.
  • the top cover 66 is waterproof and / or breathable.
  • the upper lid 66 is adapted to let water vapor from the internal volume 18 but prevent the external moisture from accessing the internal volume 18.
  • the material of the upper lid 66 is for example GoreTex TM or any other similar breathable material.
  • the lower part 64 has the shape of a hopper.
  • the angle ⁇ of the hopper is adapted to facilitate the flow of particles 4 in the internal volume 18 to a discharge opening 72.
  • the angle ⁇ of the hopper is measured between the longitudinal direction X and the wall of the hopper.
  • the angle ⁇ of the hopper is advantageously between 30 ° and 50 °.
  • the angle ⁇ of the hopper is adapted to the composition and the nature of the particles 4 for a good flow of the product 2.
  • the emptying opening 72 is at the bottom of the hopper. As represented on the figure 2 , the emptying opening 72 is in the center of the hopper. Alternatively, it is positioned differently, for example, offset on one of the edges of the hopper.
  • the emptying opening 72 is positioned to be higher than the inlet opening 30 of the feeder 16 when the container 10 is placed in the vicinity of the power generation equipment 8.
  • the height the emptying opening 72 depends on the geometry of the container 10, the position of the discharge opening 72, central or remote, the angle ⁇ of the hopper and the diameter of the emptying opening 72.
  • the bottom plate 68 is mounted on the lower part 64, movable between a closed position and a passage position.
  • the bottom plate 68 is shown in its closed position on the figure 2 .
  • the bottom plate 68 is slidable horizontally between the closed position and the passage position.
  • the bottom plate 68 closes the emptying opening 72 and prevents the particles 4 of the internal volume 18 from falling through the emptying opening 72.
  • the lower plate 68 releases the access of the emptying opening 72.
  • the dimensions of the emptying opening 72 are adapted so that in the passage position, the particles 4 of the internal volume 18 flow and fall by gravity through the emptying opening 72.
  • the diameter of the emptying opening 72 is greater than 20 mm.
  • the container 36 comprises, for example, a retaining cap 74 adapted to hold the bottom plate 68 in the closed position.
  • the holding cap 74 prevents inadvertent passage of the bottom plate 68 in the passage position.
  • the holding cap 74 is removable.
  • the support 38 is adapted to ensure the strength and rigidity of the container 10.
  • the support 38 is a metal frame and hot-dip galvanized, or stainless steel.
  • the connecting end piece 40 is for example a hollow tube having an upstream end 76 connected to the emptying opening 72 and a downstream end 78.
  • the connecting piece 40 defines a particle flow duct 4 opening through the upstream end 76 into the emptying opening 72 and the downstream end 78.
  • connection piece 40 is integral with the lower part 64.
  • upstream end 76 of the connection piece 40 is adapted to be connected to the emptying opening 72, for example by screwing.
  • connection piece 40 The downstream end 78 of the connection piece 40 comprises the second connecting element 22 adapted to cooperate with the first connecting element 20 of the feeder 16, as will be described later.
  • the traceability device 46 indicates information representative of the container 10 or its contents. It can take the form of a bar code, an electronic chip, for example an RFID chip, or any other communicating tracing system.
  • the representative information comprises the following information: the reference of the container 10, the date of revision of the container 10, the origin of the product 2, the date of loading of the product 2 in the container 10, the date of connection to the 8 energy production equipment, the reference of the power generation equipment 8, the humidity level in the internal volume 18 and / or the volume of particles 4 remaining in the internal volume 18, the date of expiry, such as a use-by date (UB) or a use-by date (DLC).
  • UB use-by date
  • DLC use-by date
  • the traceability device 46 comprises a label and part of the information such as the volume of particles 4 and the humidity level are, for example, written manually on the device. label by an operator at regular intervals.
  • the transmission module 48 is able to communicate with the communication module 34 or the control system 28.
  • the transmission module 48 is able to transmit to the control system 28, a stop control of the transfer of particles 4 when the container 10 is empty. Thus, for example the worm is stopped.
  • the transmission module 48 is a radio-identification module, RFID (English radio frequency identification ) .
  • the transmission module 48 comprises an antenna associated with an electronic chip.
  • the transmission module 48 is able to memorize and transmit data remotely.
  • the transmission module 48 is able to store and transmit the information of the traceability device 46 and / or the information measured by the humidity sensor or the level measurement tool.
  • the supply device 16 When the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration, the supply device 16 is connected to the connection piece 40, the inlet opening 30 is in fluid communication with the particle circulation duct 4.
  • the dimensions and the position of the inlet opening 30 and the connection endpiece 40 are adapted to allow the flow of particles 4 since the opening of emptying 72 to the feeder 16 when the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration.
  • the container 10 When the coupling unit 12 is in the uncoupled configuration, the container 10 is movable with respect to the power generating equipment 8 between a close position and a remote position.
  • the container 10 advantageously remains in the close position.
  • the coupling unit 12 is shown in the uncoupled configuration on the figure 3 and in the coupled configuration on the figure 4 .
  • Each connecting element 20, 22 defines a passage lumen 82 of the particles 4 and a contact zone 84 with the other coupling element 20, 22.
  • the coupling unit 20, 22 When the coupling unit 20, 22 is coupled the lumen 82 of the first coupling member 20 opens into the second passage member 22 and the contact areas 84 are in contact.
  • the coupling unit 12 allows a tight connection in the coupled configuration.
  • the shapes of the contact zones 84 of the first connecting element 20 connected to the feed device 16 and the second connecting element 22 connected to the container 10 are complementary.
  • the contact zones 84 are two plates, or a male element and a female element, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3 and 4 .
  • connection unit 12 comprises a centering device 86.
  • the centering device 86 enables the slots 82 of the two connection elements 20, 22 to be positioned in such a way that they are in continuity with each other. the other or centered.
  • the centering device 86 is for example formed of complementary cones on each of the contact zones 84, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3 and 4 .
  • the second connecting element 22 connected to the container 10 comprises a valve 88.
  • the valve 88 is movable between a closed position in which it closes the lumen 82 of the second coupling element 22 and an open position in which it allows access to the light of the second connecting element 22 by the particles 4.
  • the valve 88 is advantageously constrained towards its closed position, for example by means of a spring when the coupling unit 12 in the uncoupled configuration.
  • the passage of the coupling unit 12 in the uncoupled configuration thus causes the valve 88 to pass into the closed position.
  • the first element 20 comprises a rod 90 or any other mechanical member adapted to put the valve 88 in the open position and to maintain it in the opening position.
  • the passage of the coupling unit 12 in the coupled configuration causes the valve 88 to pass into the open position.
  • the transfer of the particles 4 from the container 10 to the feeder 16 through the connection unit 12 is gravity.
  • the inlet opening 30 of the feeder 16 being located at a lower level than the emptying opening 72 of the container 10, the supply of the feeder 16 by the container 10 is gravity, when the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration.
  • the locking device 24 is operable between a locking configuration and a release configuration.
  • the locking device 24 is adapted to maintain the coupling unit 12 in the coupled configuration when in the lock configuration.
  • the locking device 24 comprises, for example, retaining jaws adapted to grip the first coupling element 20 and the second coupling element 22 to prevent their spacing, when the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration.
  • the locking device 24 comprises a return mechanism adapted to put the locking device in the locking configuration as soon as the connection unit 12 is in the coupled configuration.
  • the control system 28 is able to modify the transfer rate of the particles 4 through the connection unit 12.
  • the control system 28 makes it possible to control the number and the input speed of the particles 4 entering the energy production unit 14.
  • control system 28 controls the position of the shutter member 32 according to the needs of the power generation unit 14.
  • control system 28 controls the position of the shutter member 32 as a function of the level of particles 4 in the container 10.
  • the control system 28 is advantageously automatic. Automatic means that, thanks to the control system 28, the amount of particles 4 necessary for the operation of the power generation unit 14 is drawn from the connected container 10, without manual intervention.
  • a product supply method 2 of the power generation equipment 8 will now be described.
  • the method comprises the provision of a power generation system 1 as previously described with at least one container 10 comprising particles 4 in its internal volume 18.
  • more than 90% of the internal volume 18 of each container 10 is filled with particles 4.
  • connection unit 12 is provided in the uncoupled configuration and the container in a remote position for example on a storage area.
  • the container 10 is moved from the remote position to the close position, that is to say around the power generation equipment 8 for example by means of the wheels 50 of the container 10 or by a pallet truck.
  • connection unit 12 is then put in the coupled configuration.
  • the step of connecting the connection unit is facilitated by the centering device 86.
  • the locking device 24 is set in the locking configuration.
  • the valve 88 goes into the open position.
  • the container 10 is thus connected to the power supply device 16 of the power generation equipment.
  • the internal volume 18 is placed in communication with the feeder 16 so that the particles 4 are transferable from the internal volume 18 to the feeder 16.
  • the container 10 is then called active container.
  • the holding cap 74 is removed and the bottom plate 68 of the container 10 is placed in its passage position.
  • the particles 4 then flow into the connection piece 40.
  • the retaining cap 74 is removed prior to passage of the coupling unit into the coupling configuration. Then, the bottom plate 68 of the container 10 is put in its passage position. The particles 4 then flow into the connection piece 40 but are stopped by the valve in the closed position.
  • control system 28 adapts the transfer rate of the particles 4.
  • the closure member 32 of the inlet opening 30 is relieved by the feeding device 16 to allow feeding of the power generation unit 14. Due to the fluidity of the particles 4, they flow rapidly to the feeder 16.
  • the feed device 16 then feeds the energy production unit 14.
  • the power generation unit 14 consumes the particles 4 stored in the connected container 10.
  • the level of the particles in the active container 10 decreases as the energy production unit 14 consumes.
  • the level can be controlled by an operator by means of the translucent window 60.
  • the level of the active container 10 can be controlled by an operator. particles 4 in the internal volume 18 is measured by the measuring tool 44.
  • the method comprises measuring the humidity in the internal volume 18 of the container 10 by the humidity sensor 42.
  • the measured information is transmitted by the transmission module 48 to the control system 28.
  • the communication module 34 transmits information concerning the consumption of the power generation equipment 8 to the control system 28 or at the management center 35.
  • the control system 28 When the particle level 4 is below a predetermined threshold, the control system 28 gives instructions for slowing down or interrupting the pending particle transfers 4 that a new filled container 10 is ready to be connected in place of the container 10 active. Likewise, when the humidity level is outside a tolerance range, the control system 28 gives instructions for slowing down or interrupting the pending particle transfers that a new filled container is ready to be connected to. the place of the container 10 connected.
  • the transmission module 48 transmits the delivery request for a new filled container 10 to the management center 35.
  • control system 28 imposes the passage of the shutter member 32 in the fully closed position.
  • the coupling unit 12 is then put in the uncoupled configuration.
  • the passage of the coupling unit 12 in the uncoupled configuration allows the return of the valve 88 in the closed position.
  • Each of the lumens 82 of the coupling unit 12 is advantageously obstructed during uncoupling, so that the dust can not disperse.
  • connection unit 12 comprising the first element 20 and the second element 22 of the first container 10 connected in the uncoupled configuration
  • the connecting unit 12 comprising the first element 20 and the second element 22 of the second container 10.
  • the disconnected container 10 is then moved to a position remote from the power generation equipment 8, for example by means of the wheels 50 of the container 10 or by a pallet truck.
  • the container 10 is moved to a recycling zone to be cleaned and again filled with particles 4.
  • the container 10 is then recycled.
  • the recycling comprises a cleaning of the container 10, a control of the container 10 and a refurbishment of the container 10.
  • the quality of the product 2 and associated ashes is analyzed which allows a quality monitoring of the container 10 and the product 2.
  • the particular failures of a container 10 are detected thanks to the information measured by the humidity sensor 42 and the measuring tool 44 and thanks to the information transmitted by the communication module 34 from the feed device 16 to the management center 35.
  • the bottom plate 68 is placed in the closed position and a new retaining cap 72 is placed on the emptying opening 72 of the container.
  • the top cover 66 is placed in the closed position.
  • the product supply method 2 according to the invention is reliable and optimized.
  • each container 10 is both a storage unit and supply.
  • An advantage of this solution is that the manipulations of the particles 4 are limited. The product 2 is thus preserved in quality and quantity.
  • the isolation of the product 2 in the container 10 avoids contact between the operator and the product 2 and reduces the risks associated with the emission of dust.
  • each container 10 is unique and traceable with its labeling and its transmission module 48, which comprises for example an RFID type chip. Monitoring the quality of container 10 and product 2 enhances safety.
  • the container 10 is reused after verification and repair and cleaning before a new loading. Each container 10 thus performs several life cycles.
  • the container 10 is reusable and durable.
  • a second power generation system 100 is represented on the figure 5 .
  • the second energy production system 100 differs from the first energy production system 1 previously described in that it comprises a particle transfer device 102 capable of activating the transfer of the particles 4 from the container 10 to the device. 16.
  • the transfer device 102 comprises an endless screw 104 capable of implementing the transfer of the particles 4 from the container 10 to the feed device 16.
  • the worm screw 104 is disposed between the first coupling element 20 and the feed device 16.
  • control system 28 is able to control the transfer device 102 to impose the flow rate of the particles entering the energy production unit 14.
  • control system 28 is able to control the speed of rotation of the worm 104.
  • a third power generation system 110 is shown on the figure 6 .
  • the third energy production system 110 differs from the second energy production system 100 previously described in that the particle transfer device 102 comprises a pneumatic drive mechanism 112 able to implement the transfer of the particles 4 of the container 10 to the feeding device 16.
  • the pneumatic drive mechanism 112 comprises, for example, a suction mechanism 114 capable of sucking the particles from the container 10 towards the feed device 16.
  • a suction mechanism 114 capable of sucking the particles from the container 10 towards the feed device 16.
  • the pneumatic suction mechanism 112 creates a depression downstream of the connection unit 112 through a suction port 116 in the feeder 16, when the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration.
  • the pneumatic drive mechanism 112 comprises a blower mechanism 118.
  • the blower mechanism 118 is capable of injecting air or nitrogen into the internal volume 18 at a pressure advantageously greater at 1 bar by a pressurizing inlet 120.
  • the pneumatic drive mechanism 112 advantageously comprises a locking mechanism 112 of the ventilation valve 56 to temporarily allow an overpressure in the internal volume 18.
  • a fourth power generation system 130 according to the invention is represented on the figure 7 .
  • the fourth power generation system 130 differs from the power generation systems 1, 100, 110 previously described in that the power generation system 130 comprises a plurality of containers 10, the power generation equipment 8 being adapted to be connected to each container 10 by a connection unit 132, 134.
  • the feed device 16 comprises two inlet openings 136, 138, each inlet opening 136, 138 comprising a first connecting element 20 adapted to be connected to a different container 140, 142.
  • the feed device 16 comprises a nanny capable of being connected to several containers at the same time.
  • the feed device 16 then has a plurality of inlet openings each comprising a first coupling element 20, for example three openings, or more
  • the same power generation unit 14 is for example able to be supplied with product by several containers 140, 142 in parallel or successively.
  • the control system 28 is able to independently control the transfer rate of the particles 4 corresponding to each container 10.
  • the method differs from the method previously described in that the disconnection of a connected container 10 and the connection of a filled container 10 are performed in masked time, that is to say without interruption of the supply of the unit. energy production 14.
  • the method comprises a connection step for each container 140, 142.
  • Each container 140, 142 is thus connected to the power supply device 16 of the power generation equipment 8.
  • Each internal volume 18 is placed in communication with the feed device 16 so that the particles 4 are transferable from the volume internal 18 to the feeding device 16.
  • control system 28 retains at least one active container 142, that is to say that it keeps one of the closure members 32 in the raised position.
  • the other container 140 is inactive as represented on the figure 6 , that is to say that its shutter member 32 in the closed position.
  • the level of the active container 142 is followed by the measuring tool 44.
  • the change of active container is slaved to the level of particles 4 in the active container.
  • control system 28 gives instructions to change the active container 142, that is to say to slow down or interrupt the particle transfers 4 from this container 142 and instructions to accelerate or establish a flow from the other container 140.
  • the supply of particles 4 of the power generation unit 14 is not interrupted and does not undergo a jerk.
  • control system 28 gives instructions for slowing down or interrupting the transfers of particles 4 from this container 142 and instructions to accelerate or establish a flow from the other container 140.
  • the change of active container 142 can be performed manually by a user reading the level of particle 4 or humidity level indications in the active container 142.
  • a fifth power generation system 150 is shown on the figure 8 .
  • the fifth power generation system 150 differs from the third power generation system 110 in that the blower mechanism 118 of the pneumatic drive mechanism 112 is capable of injecting air or nitrogen into the fuel system.
  • connection piece 40 at a pressure advantageously greater than 1 bar by a pressurizing inlet 152.
  • the connection piece 40 comprises, for example, a trap 154 between the upstream end 76 and the downstream end 78 in the vicinity of the upstream end 76.
  • the pressurizing inlet 152 opens into a lateral edge of the trap 154.
  • the pressurizing inlet 152 is in the vicinity of the upstream end 76, away from the bottom of the trap 154.
  • the power generation system 1, 100, 110, 130, 150 comprises a plurality of power generation equipment 8.
  • Each power generation equipment 8 comprises a feed device 16 of the product 2 in the form of particles 4.
  • Each feed device 16 comprises a first coupling element 20 as previously described.
  • each container 10 is able to feed any power generation equipment 8 of the plurality of power generation equipment 8.
  • the energy production unit 14 is an individual or collective boiler, an equipment for producing industrial steam, and electricity or other.

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  1. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150), aufweisend:
    - eine Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8), die aufweist eine Einheit zur Produktion von Energie (14) ausgehend von einem Produkt (2) in Form von Partikeln (4) und eine Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) der Einheit zur Produktion (14),
    - einen Behälter (10), der ein inneres Volumen (18) zur Aufnahme des Produkts (2) in Form von Partikeln (4) definiert,
    - wenigstens eine bewegbare Verbindungseinheit (12), die aufweist wenigstens ein erstes Verbindungselement (20), das mit der Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8) verbunden ist, und wenigstens ein zweites, komplementäres Verbindungselement (22), das mit dem Behälter (10) verbunden ist,
    wobei die Verbindungseinheit (12) eine Gekuppelt-Konfiguration, in welcher das erste Verbindungselement (20) mit dem zweiten, komplementären Verbindungselement (22) kooperiert und das innere Volumen (18) mit der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) kommuniziert, sodass die Partikel (4) von dem inneren Volumen (18) zu der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) transferierbar sind, und eine Abgekuppelt-Konfiguration hat, in welcher die beiden Verbindungselemente (20, 22) separiert sind, wobei, wenn die Verbindungseinheit (12) in der Abgekuppelt-Konfiguration ist, der Behälter (10) bewegbar ist bezüglich der Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8) zwischen einer Herangerückt-Position und einer Weggerückt-Position,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    das System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) aufweist eine Mehrzahl von Behältern (10), wobei die Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) imstande ist, mit jedem Behälter (10) verbunden zu sein durch eine Verbindungseinheit (12) .
  2. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei die Verbindungseinheit (12) eine Zentrierungsvorrichtung (86) aufweist.
  3. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, aufweisend eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung (24), die imstande ist, die Verbindungseinheit (12) in der Gekuppelt-Konfiguration zu halten.
  4. System zur Erzeugung von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Behälter einen Durchgangskanal für die Partikel definiert und der Behälter eine Klappe aufweist, wobei die Klappe bewegbar ist zwischen einer Position zum Verschließen des Durchgangskanals für die Partikel und einer Position zum Öffnen, wobei der Übergang der Verbindungseinheit (12) in die Abgekuppelt-Konfiguration den Übergang der Klappe in die Position zum Verschließen verursacht, und wobei der Übergang der Verbindungseinheit (12) in die Gekuppelt-Konfiguration den Übergang der Klappe in die Position zum Öffnen verursacht.
  5. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, aufweisend ein Steuersystem (28), das imstande ist, die Durchtrittmenge des Transfers von Partikeln (4) durch die Verbindungseinheit (12) zu ändern.
  6. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, aufweisend einen pneumatischen Antriebs-Mechanismus (112), der imstande ist, den Transfer der Partikel (4) von dem Behälter (10) zu der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) zu bewerkstelligen.
  7. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Transfer von Partikeln (4) vom Behälter (10) zu der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) durch die Verbindungseinheit (12) hindurch via Schwerkraft erfolgt.
  8. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, aufweisend eine Förderschnecke, die imstande ist, den Transfer der Partikel (4) vom Behälter (10) zu der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) zu bewerkstelligen.
  9. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, aufweisend eine Mehrzahl von Einrichtungen zur Produktion von Energie (8), wobei jede Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8) aufweist eine Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) mit einem Produkt (2) in Form von Partikeln (4), wobei jede Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8) aufweist wenigstens ein erstes Verbindungselement (20), das imstande ist, mit dem zweiten Verbindungselement (22) des Behälters (10) zu kooperieren, sodass die Partikel (4) von dem internen Volumen (18) zu jeder Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) transferierbar sind.
  10. System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16) imstande ist, die Einheit zur Produktion von Energie (14) direkt zu versorgen, ohne Zwischenpufferspeicherung der Partikel (4).
  11. Verfahren zur Zuführung eines Produkts (2) an eine Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8), aufweisend die folgenden Schritte:
    - Bereitstellen eines Systems zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) gemäß irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, wobei der Behälter (10) in seinem inneren Volumen (18) Partikel (14) aufweist,
    - Anschließen der Verbindungseinheit (12) zwischen den Behälter (10) und die Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16),
    - Transferieren von Partikeln (4) von dem inneren Volumen (18) des Behälters (10) zu der Vorrichtung zur Versorgung (16),
    - Abkoppeln der Verbindungseinheit 812),
    - Verlagern des Behälters (10),
    wobei das System zur Produktion von Energie (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) aufweist eine Mehrzahl von Behältern (10), und wobei die Einrichtung zur Produktion von Energie (8) aufweist eine Mehrzahl von ersten Verbindungselementen (20).
  12. Verfahren zur Zuführung gemäß Anspruch 11, aufweisend einen Schritt des Verfolgens des Niveaus an Partikeln (4) in dem Behälter (10).
  13. Verfahren zur Zuführung gemäß den Ansprüchen 11 und 12, aufweisend einen Schritt des Auswechselns des aktiven Behälters (10), wobei das Auswechselns des aktiven Behälters (10) ausgelöst wird durch das Steuersystem (28), wenn das Niveau an Partikeln (4) in dem aktiven Behälter (10) unter einem vorbestimmten Schwellwert ist.
  14. Verfahren zur Zuführung gemäß irgendeinem der Ansprüche 11 bis 13, wobei das Produkt (2) ein Brennstoff ist, der organische Materialien pflanzlichen, tierischen oder pilzlichen Ursprungs, insbesondere aus Holz, aufweist.
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