EP3289286B1 - Energy production system and method for supplying a product to an associated energy production device - Google Patents

Energy production system and method for supplying a product to an associated energy production device 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
    • F23K—FEEDING FUEL TO COMBUSTION APPARATUS
    • F23K3/00—Feeding or distributing of lump or pulverulent fuel to combustion apparatus
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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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Description

La présente invention concerne un système de production d'énergie selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a power generation system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Dans le domaine de l'énergie, l'approvisionnement en matières solides représente un enjeu de services et de logistique. Les matières solides sont par exemple des particules comme des particules de biomasse ou des particules de bois. Il est connu d'utiliser des camions de grands volumes autorisant la livraison en vrac de particules dans un container fixe connecté à un équipement de production d'énergie.In the field of energy, the supply of solid materials represents a challenge of services and logistics. 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.

Cependant, la traçabilité des produits livrés est difficile avec ce type d'approvisionnement. De plus ce transport est peu adapté pour l'approvisionnement en petites quantités de particules.However, the traceability of the delivered products is difficult with this type of supply. In addition this transport is not suitable for the supply of small quantities of particles.

En outre, le container et l'équipement de production étant fixes, le système de production d'énergie est encombrant. De plus, il est difficile d'accéder aux installations pour des opérations de maintenance par exemple.In addition, the container and the production equipment being fixed, the power generation system is cumbersome. In addition, it is difficult to access the facilities for maintenance operations for example.

De plus, les particules lors de leur manipulation et de divers frottements mécaniques produisent des poussières. Ces poussières exposent les locaux dans lesquels sont stockées les particules à un risque d'inflammation. Le stockage des particules nécessite donc de nombreux dispositifs de sécurité. En outre la formation de poussières induit une perte de la masse utile de particules lors de l'approvisionnement.In addition, the particles during their handling and various mechanical friction produce dust. These dusts expose the premises in which the particles are stored at a risk of ignition. Particle storage therefore requires many safety devices. In addition, the formation of dust induces a loss of the useful mass of particles during the supply.

Des systèmes de production d'énergie sont décrits dans les documents EP 0195250 A2 , WO 2013/170856 A2 et US 2005/126454 A1 . Le document EP 0195250 A2 décrit un système de production d'énergie selon le préambule de la revendication 1.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.

Dans ce contexte, l'invention vise à proposer un système de production d'énergie plus simple à approvisionner et plus fiable.In this context, the invention aims to provide a system for producing energy simpler to supply and more reliable.

A cette fin, l'invention porte sur un système de production d'énergie selon la revendication 1.To this end, the invention relates to a power generation system according to claim 1.

Le système de production d'énergie selon l'invention peut comprendre l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques des revendications dépendantes 2 à 10, prise(s) isolément ou suivant toutes les combinaisons techniquement possibles.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.

L'invention a également pour objet un procédé d'approvisionnement en produit d'un équipement de production d'énergie selon la revendication 11.The invention also relates to a product supply method of a power generation equipment according to claim 11.

Le procédé d'approvisionnement en produit d'un équipement de production d'énergie selon l'invention peut comprendre l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques des revendications dépendantes 12 à 14, prise(s) isolément ou suivant toutes les combinaisons techniquement possibles.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.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple, et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation schématique d'un premier système de production d'énergie ;
  • la figure 2 est une représentation schématique du container du système de production d'énergie de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 est une représentation schématique de l'unité de raccord du système de production d'énergie de la figure 1 dans une configuration désaccouplée ;
  • la figure 4 est une représentation schématique de l'unité de raccord du système de production d'énergie de la figure 1 dans une configuration accouplée ;
  • la figure 5 est une représentation schématique d'un deuxième système de production d'énergie ;
  • la figure 6 est une représentation schématique d'un troisième système de production d'énergie ;
  • la figure 7 est une représentation schématique d'un quatrième système de production d'énergie selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 est une représentation schématique d'un cinquième système de production d'énergie.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example, and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic representation of a first energy production system;
  • the figure 2 is a schematic representation of the container of the energy production system of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 is a schematic representation of the connecting unit of the energy production system of the figure 1 in an uncoupled configuration;
  • the figure 4 is a schematic representation of the connecting unit of the energy production system of the figure 1 in a coupled configuration;
  • the figure 5 is a schematic representation of a second energy production system;
  • the figure 6 is a schematic representation of a third energy production system;
  • the figure 7 is a schematic representation of a fourth power generation system according to the invention;
  • the figure 8 is a schematic representation of a fifth power generation system.

Dans la suite, les termes « amont » et « aval » s'entendent par rapport au sens d'écoulement des particules.In the following, the terms "upstream" and "downstream" refer to the flow direction of the particles.

Le premier système de production d'énergie 1, est destiné à produire de l'énergie à partir d'un produit 2, le produit 2 se présentant sous la forme de particules 4.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.

Tel que représenté sur la figure 1, le premier système de production d'énergie 1 comprend un équipement de production d'énergie 8, un container 10 d'approvisionnement en produit 2 et une unité de raccord amovible 12.As shown on the figure 1 the first power generation system 1 comprises a power generation equipment 8, a product supply container 10 and a removable connection unit 12.

L'équipement de production d'énergie 8 est destiné à utiliser le produit 2 pour générer de l'énergie. L'équipement de production d'énergie 8 comprend une unité de production d'énergie 14 à partir du produit 2 sous forme de particules 4 et un dispositif d'alimentation 16 en produit 2 de l'unité de production d'énergie 14.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.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 alimente l'unité de production d'énergie 14 directement. Il n'y a pas de stockage tampon intermédiaire des particules 4.The feed device 16 feeds the power generation unit 14 directly. There is no intermediate buffer storage of particles 4.

Le container 10, représenté en détail sur la figure 2, est propre à stocker le produit 2 sous forme de particules 6 dans un volume interne 18. De plus, le container 10 est apte à être relié au dispositif d'alimentation 16 par l'unité de raccord 12.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. In addition, the container 10 is able to be connected to the supply device 16 by the connection unit 12.

L'unité de raccord amovible 12 comprend au moins un premier élément de raccord 20 qui est lié à l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 et au moins un deuxième élément de raccord 22 complémentaire qui est lié au container 10.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.

L'unité de raccord 12 présente une configuration accouplée représentée sur la figure 1, dans laquelle le premier élément de raccord 20 coopère avec le deuxième élément de raccord 22 complémentaire de sorte que le volume interne 18 communique avec le dispositif d'alimentation 16, de sorte que les particules 4 soient transférables du volume interne 18 au dispositif d'alimentation 16. L'unité de raccord 12 présente de plus une configuration désaccouplée, représentée sur la figure 3, dans laquelle le premier élément de raccord 20 est séparé du deuxième élément de raccord 22.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.

Le premier système de production d'énergie 1 comporte, en outre, un dispositif de verrouillage 24 de l'unité de raccord 12 en configuration accouplée.The first power generation system 1 further comprises a locking device 24 of the coupling unit 12 in a coupled configuration.

Le système de production d'énergie 1 comprend, de plus, un système de commande 28 propre à modifier le débit de transfert des particules 4 par l'unité de raccord 12.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.

Par l'exemple, le produit 2 est un combustible.For example, the product 2 is a fuel.

Le produit 2 comprend des matières organiques d'origine végétale, animale ou fongique, notamment du bois. Le produit 2 est par exemple un produit 2 de biomasse. En variante, le produit 2 comprend en outre des additifs pour préserver les particules de l'humidité.Product 2 comprises organic materials of plant, animal or fungal origin, especially wood. Product 2 is for example a product 2 of biomass. Alternatively, the product 2 further comprises additives to preserve the particles from moisture.

La forme, le poids et la masse des particules 4 sont adaptés à leurs utilisations dans l'équipement de production d'énergie 8. En particulier, les particules 4 sont aptes à s'écouler sensiblement comme un fluide, à la manière d'un matériau granulaire.The shape, the weight and the mass of the particles 4 are adapted to their uses in the power generation equipment 8. In particular, the particles 4 are able to flow substantially like a fluid, in the manner of a granular material.

Par exemple, les particules 4 ont une forme cylindrique, sphérique ou toute autre géométrie apte à permettre un écoulement gravitaire. Par exemple, les particules 4 ont la forme de granulés ou la forme de plaquettes.For example, the particles 4 have a cylindrical, spherical or any other geometry capable of allowing a gravity flow. For example, the particles 4 are in the form of granules or the form of platelets.

La dimension la plus longue des particules 4 est, par exemple, comprise entre 2 mm et 70 mm.The longest dimension of the particles 4 is, for example, between 2 mm and 70 mm.

Les particules 4 sont adaptées pour être transférer à travers l'unité de raccord 12, du container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16, tel que décrit par la suite sans risque de blocage par viscosité.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.

En outre, les particules 4 sont stables et présentent une composition homogène et connue.In addition, the particles 4 are stable and have a homogeneous and known composition.

Par exemple, les particules 4 sont formées par extrusion, broyage, compactage et/ou déshydratation du produit 2. Par exemple dans le domaine de l'énergie, les particules 4 sont obtenues à partir de bois broyé, de farine de paille, de poudre de charbon et/ou de poudres de bois. Dans le domaine de l'énergie, les particules 4 peuvent également être composées de mélanges des éléments cités ci-dessus.For example, the particles 4 are formed by extrusion, grinding, compaction and / or dehydration of the product 2. For example in the field of energy, the particles 4 are obtained from milled wood, straw flour, powder of charcoal and / or wood powders. In the field of energy, the particles 4 can also be composed of mixtures of the elements mentioned above.

L'unité de production d'énergie 14 est propre à convertir un apport de produit 2 en énergie. Par exemple, si le produit 2 est un combustible, l'unité de production d'énergie 14 est apte à consommer les particules 4 et à produire par exemple de l'énergie thermique à partir de la combustion des particules 4.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.

Par exemple, l'unité de production d'énergie 14 est une chaufferie à gaz et fioul reconvertie en une chaudière d'utilisation de biomasse.For example, the power generation unit 14 is a gas and oil boiler converted back into a biomass boiler.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 est le dispositif d'entrée des particules 4 dans l'équipement de production d'énergie 8.The feed device 16 is the input device of the particles 4 in the power generation equipment 8.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 présente au moins une ouverture d'entrée 30. Chaque ouverture d'entrée 30 comporte un premier élément de raccord 20 propre à coopérer avec un deuxième élément de raccord complémentaire 22 du container 10 comme cela sera décrit, par la suite.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.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 est propre à transférer les particules depuis l'ouverture d'entrée 30 vers l'unité de production d'énergie 14. Par exemple le dispositif d'alimentation 16 comporte une vis sans fin.The feed device 16 is capable of transferring the particles from the inlet opening 30 to the power generating unit 14. For example, the feeder 16 comprises a worm.

De plus, le dispositif d'alimentation 16 comporte un organe d'obturation 32 de l'ouverture d'entrée 30, réglable entre une position d'ouverture totale, des positions de fermeture intermédiaire et une position de fermeture totale. Par exemple, l'organe d'obturation 32 est une platine propre à coulisser entre la position d'ouverture totale et la position de fermeture totale.In addition, 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. For example, the shutter member 32 is a clean platen slidable between the fully open position and the fully closed position.

Dans la position d'ouverture totale, représentée sur la figure 1, l'organe d'obturation 32 permet l'accès du produit 2 depuis l'ouverture d'entrée 30 vers l'unité de production d'énergie 14. Dans la position de fermeture totale, l'organe d'obturation 32 obture totalement l'ouverture d'entrée 30.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.

L'équipement de production d'énergie 8 comprend avantageusement un module de communication 34. Le module de communication est propre à recevoir et à transmettre des données au container 10, au système de commande 28 ou à un centre de gestion 35. Par exemple, le module de communication 34 est propre à transmettre des informations concernant les besoins énergétique de l'unité de production d'énergie 14.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. For example, the communication module 34 is capable of transmitting information concerning the energy requirements of the power generation unit 14.

Le container 10 est adapté pour être rempli avec des particules 4 par une unité de remplissage. Le container 10 constitue un volume unitaire de livraison en particules 4.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.

Un container 10 va être décrit en détail en référence à la figure 2.A container 10 will be described in detail with reference to the figure 2 .

Le container 10 comprend un récipient 36, un support 38 et un embout de raccord 40 comprenant le deuxième élément de raccord 22 propre à être raccordé au dispositif d'alimentation 16, comme cela sera décrit par la suite.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.

Le container 10 définit le volume interne 18 de réception du produit 2 sous forme de particules 4.The container 10 defines the internal volume 18 for receiving the product 2 in the form of particles 4.

En outre, le container 10 comporte avantageusement un capteur d'humidité 42 du volume interne 18, un outil de mesure du niveau 44 de particules 4 dans le volume interne 18, un dispositif de traçabilité 46 et un module de transmission 48.In addition, 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.

En outre, le container 10 est mobile.In addition, the container 10 is mobile.

Le container 10 comprend avantageusement des roues 50, de façon à permettre son déplacement. Par exemple, les roues 50 sont des roulettes à cliquets. Avantageusement, le container 10 comporte quatre roues 50. En complément, le container 10 comporte avantageusement un moteur et des freins. Par exemple, le système de freinage est directement intégré aux roues 50. Les roues 50 sont par exemple aptes à être tournée indépendamment les unes des autres. Les roues 50 sont propres à supporter le poids du récipient 36 lorsque le volume interne 18 est rempli de particules 4.The container 10 advantageously comprises wheels 50, so as to allow its displacement. For example, the wheels 50 are ratchet wheels. Advantageously, the container 10 comprises four wheels 50. In addition, the container 10 advantageously comprises a motor and brakes. For example, 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.

En variante ou en complément, le container 10 est transportable par un transpalette manuel. Le container 10 comprend, par exemple, des prises 52 pour fourches de chariot élévateur.Alternatively or in addition, the container 10 is transportable by a hand pallet truck. The container 10 comprises, for example, catches 52 for forklift forks.

En outre, le container 10 comporte avantageusement des poignées 54 de manutention intégrées.In addition, the container 10 advantageously comprises handles 54 integrated handling.

Dans l'exemple représenté, les poignées 54 sont disposées sur le récipient 36 et les roues 50, le moteur, les freins et les prises 52 pour fourches sont disposés sur le support 38.In the example shown, 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.

Dans une variante, les roues 50 comprennent un système de freinage intégré commandée par la poignée 54 lorsque celle-ci est manœuvrée. Dans une variante, les roues 50 sont motorisées et comprennent un système de freinage intégré et commandé par une poignée de frein manuelle. Dans une variante les roues 50 sont motorisées et commandées par la poignée 54 ou par une télécommande avec ou sans fil.In a variant, the wheels 50 comprise an integrated braking system controlled by the handle 54 when the latter is maneuvered. In a variant, the wheels 50 are motorized and comprise an integrated braking system and controlled by a manual brake handle. In one variant, the wheels 50 are motorized and controlled by the handle 54 or by a remote control with or without a wire.

Le container 10 est de forme allongée selon une direction longitudinale X, sensiblement verticale. Les termes « inférieurs » et « supérieurs » s'entendent par rapport à cette direction longitudinale X. La hauteur du container 10 selon la direction longitudinale X est adaptée pour éviter la formation de poussières lors du passage de l'unité de raccord 12 de la configuration désaccouplée à la configuration accouplée, c'est-à-dire lors de la connexion du container 10 au dispositif d'alimentation 16.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.

Avantageusement, la forme externe du container 10 ne présente pas de parties saillantes afin d'améliorer la sécurité lors de sa manipulation. L'ensemble des connectiques, comme l'embout de raccord 40 sont avantageusement intégrés dans des cavités du container 10.Advantageously, 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.

Par exemple, la section transversale est maximale dans un plan situé à mi-hauteur du container 10. Par exemple, la section transversale du container 10 est rectangulaire ou hexagonale.For example, the cross section is maximum in a plane located halfway up the container 10. For example, the cross section of the container 10 is rectangular or hexagonal.

La largeur du container 10 est, par exemple, comprise entre 60 cm et 1,20 m. La longueur du container 10 est, par exemple, comprise entre 60 cm et 1,4 m. La hauteur du container 10 est avantageusement comprise entre 60 cm et 2 m.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.

Dans un exemple, le container est adapté pour être transportée sur une palette de section transversale rectangulaire de 1 m par 1,2 m. Les dimensions transversale du container sont alors avantageusement comprises entre 40 cm par 40 cm et 1 m par 1,2 m.In one example, 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.

Avantageusement, le container 10 est apte à recevoir de 0,2 m3 à 1,5 m3 de particules 4 dans son volume interne 18.Advantageously, 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.

Les parois internes du récipient 36 définissant le volume interne 18 sont neutres chimiquement, et n'interagissent pas chimiquement avec le produit 2.The inner walls of the container 36 defining the internal volume 18 are chemically neutral and do not interact chemically with the product 2.

En outre, les parois du récipient 36 présentent une tenue mécanique par rapport aux particules 4 transportées. Par exemple, le récipient 36 comporte une armature externe de renforcement permettant le maintien en forme et la tenue mécanique du récipient 36 lorsque les particules 4 présentes dans le volume interne 18 sont en mouvement, par exemple, lors du chargement en particules 4, lors du transport du container 10 ou lors du transfert des particules 4 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16.In addition, the walls of the container 36 have a mechanical strength relative to the particles 4 transported. For example, 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.

Le récipient 36 est étanche pour permettre un stockage temporaire des particules 4 dans le container 10.The container 36 is sealed to allow temporary storage of the particles 4 in the container 10.

En variante ou en complément, le récipient 36 du container 10 est respirant de façon à éviter une fermentation des particules 4. Par exemple, le récipient 36 comporte une soupape de ventilation 56. La soupape de ventilation 56 est propre à laisser s'échapper les gaz provenant du volume interne 18 mais empêcher l'entrée de gaz dans le volume intérieur 18. En complément de la soupape de ventilation 56, il est placé une soupape de sécurité permettant de préserver l'intégrité physique du container 10 en cas d'obstruction de la soupape de ventilation 56 par tout corps étranger, comme de la neige, du givre, des insectes, des nids d'oiseaux ou autre.Alternatively or in addition, the container 36 of the container 10 is breathable so as to avoid a fermentation of the particles 4. For example, 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. In addition to the ventilation valve 56, there is placed 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.

Le récipient 36 comporte avantageusement des parois opaques 58 afin de protéger le produit 2 des rayons ultraviolets.The container 36 advantageously comprises opaque walls 58 in order to protect the product 2 from ultraviolet rays.

Le récipient 36 comporte, en outre, une fenêtre translucide de visualisation 60 du niveau de particules 4 du volume interne 18.The container 36 further comprises a translucent viewing window 60 of the particle level 4 of the internal volume 18.

Par exemple, le récipient 36 est réalisé en plastique polyéthylène (PE) à haute densité ou en matériau métallique.For example, the container 36 is made of high density polyethylene (PE) plastic or metal material.

Le récipient 36 présente une partie haute 62 et une partie basse 64. En outre, le récipient 36 comporte typiquement un couvercle supérieur 66 et une platine inférieure 68.The container 36 has an upper part 62 and a lower part 64. In addition, the container 36 typically comprises an upper cover 66 and a lower plate 68.

La partie haute 62 définit une ouverture de remplissage 70 sur sa face supérieure orientée vers le haut du récipient 36. Les dimensions de l'ouverture de remplissage 70 sont adaptées pour permettre le chargement du container 10 par l'unité de remplissage. L'ouverture de remplissage 70 est propre à être obturée par le couvercle supérieur 66.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.

Le couvercle supérieur 66 est manœuvrable entre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle il permet l'accès au volume interne 18 par l'ouverture de remplissage 70 et le chargement des particules 4 dans le volume interne 18 et une position d'obturation dans lequel il obture l'ouverture de remplissage 70. Le couvercle supérieur 66 est représenté dans sa position d'obturation.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.

Dans la position d'obturation, le couvercle supérieur 66 est fixé de manière amovible à la partie haute 62 de sorte à empêcher le passage inopiné du couvercle supérieure 66 dans une position d'ouverture, par exemple, lors du transport du container 10 ou des mouvements du container 10. Par exemple, dans la position d'obturation, le couvercle supérieur 66 est vissé sur la partie haute 62.In the 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. For example, in the closed position, the upper cover 66 is screwed on the upper part 62.

Le couvercle supérieur 66 est étanche et/ou respirant. Avantageusement, le couvercle supérieur 66 est adapté pour laisser passer la vapeur d'eau provenant du volume interne 18 mais empêcher l'humidité externe d'accéder au volume interne 18. La matière du couvercle supérieur 66 est par exemple du GoreTex™ ou toute autre matière respirante similaire.The top cover 66 is waterproof and / or breathable. Advantageously, 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 ™ or any other similar breathable material.

La partie basse 64 présente la forme d'une trémie. L'angle α de la trémie est adapté pour faciliter l'écoulement des particules 4 dans le volume interne 18 vers une ouverture de vidage 72. L'angle α de la trémie est mesuré entre la direction longitudinale X et la paroi de la trémie. L'angle α de la trémie est avantageusement compris entre 30° et 50°.The lower part 64 has the shape of a hopper. The angle α of the hopper is adapted to facilitate the flow of particles 4 in the internal volume 18 to a discharge opening 72. The angle α of the hopper is measured between the longitudinal direction X and the wall of the hopper. The angle α of the hopper is advantageously between 30 ° and 50 °.

L'angle α de la trémie est adapté à la composition et la nature des particules 4 pour un bon écoulement du produit 2.The angle α of the hopper is adapted to the composition and the nature of the particles 4 for a good flow of the product 2.

L'ouverture de vidage 72 est en bas de la trémie. Telle que représenté sur la figure 2, l'ouverture de vidage 72 est au centre de la trémie. En variante, elle est positionnée différemment, par exemple, déportée sur l'un des bords de la trémie.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.

Tel que représentée sur la figure 1, l'ouverture de vidage 72 est positionnée de sorte à être plus élevée que l'ouverture d'entrée 30 du dispositif d'alimentation 16 lorsque le container 10 est placé à proximité de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8. La hauteur de l'ouverture de vidage 72 dépend de la géométrie du container 10, de la position de l'ouverture de vidage 72, centrale ou déportée, de l'angle α de la trémie et du diamètre de l'ouverture de vidage 72.As shown on the figure 1 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 α of the hopper and the diameter of the emptying opening 72.

La platine inférieure 68 est montée sur la partie basse 64, mobile entre une position de fermeture et une position de passage. Le platine inférieure 68 est représentée dans sa position de fermeture sur la figure 2.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 .

Par exemple, la platine inférieure 68 est apte à coulisser horizontalement entre la position de fermeture et la position de passage.For example, the bottom plate 68 is slidable horizontally between the closed position and the passage position.

Dans la position de fermeture, la platine inférieure 68 obture l'ouverture de vidage 72 et empêche les particules 4 du volume interne 18 de tomber par l'ouverture de vidage 72.In the closed 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.

Dans la position de passage, la platine inférieure 68 libère l'accès de l'ouverture de vidage 72.In the passage position, the lower plate 68 releases the access of the emptying opening 72.

Les dimensions de l'ouverture de vidage 72 sont adaptées pour que dans la position de passage, les particules 4 du volume interne 18 s'écoulent et tombent par gravité par l'ouverture de vidage 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.

Par exemple, le diamètre de l'ouverture de vidage 72 est supérieur à 20 mm.For example, the diameter of the emptying opening 72 is greater than 20 mm.

En outre, le récipient 36 comporte, par exemple, un opercule de maintien 74 apte à maintenir la platine inférieure 68 en position de fermeture. L'opercule de maintien 74 empêche un passage intempestif de la platine inférieure 68 en position de passage. L'opercule de maintien 74 est retirable.In addition, 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.

Le support 38 est propre à assurer la tenue et la rigidité du container 10. Le support 38 est un cadre métallique et galvanisé à chaud, ou en acier inoxydable.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.

L'embout de raccord 40 est par exemple un tube creux présentant une extrémité amont 76 connectée à l'ouverture de vidage 72 et une extrémité aval 78.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.

L'embout de raccord 40 définit un conduit de circulation des particules 4 débouchant par l'extrémité amont 76 dans l'ouverture de vidage 72 et par l'extrémité aval 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.

Par exemple, l'embout de raccord 40 est venu de matière avec la partie basse 64. En variante, l'extrémité amont 76 de l'embout de raccord 40 est adaptée pour être connectée à l'ouverture de vidage 72, par exemple par vissage.For example, the connection piece 40 is integral with the lower part 64. In a variant, the upstream end 76 of the connection piece 40 is adapted to be connected to the emptying opening 72, for example by screwing.

L'extrémité aval 78 de l'embout de raccord 40 comporte le deuxième élément de raccord 22 adapté pour coopérer avec le premier élément de raccord 20 du dispositif d'alimentation 16, comme cela sera décrit par la suite.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.

Le dispositif de traçabilité 46 indique des informations représentatives du container 10 ou de son contenu. Elle peut prendre la forme d'un code barre, d'une puce électronique, par exemple une puce RFID, ou de tout autre système de traçage communicant.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.

Par exemple, les informations représentatives comprennent les informations suivantes : la référence du container 10, la date de révision du container 10, l'origine du produit 2, la date de chargement du produit 2 dans le container 10, la date de connexion à l'équipement de production d'énergie 8, la référence de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8, le taux d'humidité dans le volume interne 18 et/ou le volume de particules 4 restant dans le volume interne 18, la date de péremption, comme une date limite d'utilisation (DLU) ou une date limite de consommation (DLC).For example, 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).

Par exemple, si le dispositif de traçabilité 46 n'est pas électronique, le dispositif de traçabilité 46 comprend une étiquette et une partie des informations comme le volume de particules 4 et le taux d'humidité sont, par exemple, notées manuellement sur l'étiquette par un opérateur à intervalle régulier.For example, if the traceability device 46 is not electronic, 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.

Le module de transmission 48 est apte à communiquer avec le module de communication 34 ou le système de commande 28. Par exemple, le module de transmission 48 est apte à transmettre au système de commande 28, une commande d'arrêt du transfert des particules 4 lorsque le container 10 est vide. Ainsi, par exemple la vis sans fin est arrêtée.The transmission module 48 is able to communicate with the communication module 34 or the control system 28. For example, 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.

Par exemple, le module de transmission 48 est un module de radio-identification, RFID (de l'anglais radio frequency identification). Le module de transmission 48 comporte une antenne associée à une puce électronique.For example, 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.

Le module de transmission 48 est apte à mémoriser et à transmettre des données à distance. En particulier, le module de transmission 48 est apte à mémoriser et à transmettre les informations du dispositif de traçabilité 46 et/ou les informations mesurées par le capteur d'humidité ou l'outil de mesure du niveau.The transmission module 48 is able to memorize and transmit data remotely. In particular, 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.

Lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée, le dispositif d'alimentation 16 est connecté à l'embout de raccord 40, l'ouverture d'entrée 30 est en communication fluidique avec le conduit de circulation des particules 4.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.

Les dimensions et la position de l'ouverture d'entrée 30 et de l'embout de raccord 40 sont adaptées pour permettre l'écoulement des particules 4 depuis l'ouverture de vidage 72 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16 lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée.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.

Lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration désaccouplée, le container 10 est mobile par rapport à l'équipement de production en énergie 8 entre une position rapprochée et une position éloignée.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.

Lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée, le container 10 reste avantageusement dans la position rapprochée.When the coupling unit 12 is in the coupled configuration, the container 10 advantageously remains in the close position.

L'unité de raccord 12 est représentée dans la configuration désaccouplée sur la figure 3 et dans la configuration accouplée sur la figure 4.The coupling unit 12 is shown in the uncoupled configuration on the figure 3 and in the coupled configuration on the figure 4 .

Chaque élément de raccord 20, 22 définit une lumière de passage 82 des particules 4 et une zone de contact 84 avec l'autre élément de raccord 20, 22.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.

Lorsque l'unité de raccord 20, 22 est accouplée la lumière 82 du premier élément de raccord 20 débouche dans le deuxième élément de passage 22 et les zones de contact 84 sont en contacts.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.

L'unité de raccord 12 permet une connexion étanche dans la configuration accouplée.The coupling unit 12 allows a tight connection in the coupled configuration.

Par exemple, les formes des zones de contact 84 du premier élément de raccord 20 lié au dispositif d'alimentation 16 et du deuxième élément de raccord 22 lié au container 10 sont complémentaires. Par exemple, les zones de contact 84 sont deux platines, ou un élément mâle et un élément femelle, comme illustré sur les figures 3 et 4.For example, 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. For example, the contact zones 84 are two plates, or a male element and a female element, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3 and 4 .

En outre, l'unité de raccord 12 comprend un dispositif de centrage 86. Le dispositif de centrage 86 permet de positionner les lumières 82 des deux éléments de raccords 20, 22 de manière à ce qu'elles soient dans la continuité l'une de l'autre ou centrée. Le dispositif de centrage 86 est par exemple formé de cônes complémentaires sur chacune des zones de contact 84, comme illustré sur les figures 3 et 4.In addition, the 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 .

En outre le deuxième élément de raccord 22 lié au container 10 comprend un clapet 88. Le clapet 88 est mobile entre une position d'obturation dans laquelle il obture la lumière 82 du deuxième élément de raccord 22 et une position d'ouverture dans laquelle il permet l'accès à la lumière du deuxième élément de raccord 22 par les particules 4.In addition, 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.

Le clapet 88 est avantageusement contraint vers sa position d'obturation par exemple au moyen d'un ressort lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 dans la configuration désaccouplée. Le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 dans la configuration désaccouplée entraîne ainsi le passage du clapet 88 dans la position d'obturation.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.

En outre, le premier élément 20 comporte une tige 90 ou tout autre organe mécanique propre à mettre le clapet 88 dans la position d'ouverture et à le maintenir dans la position d'ouverture. Le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 dans la configuration accouplée entraîne le passage du clapet 88 dans la position d'ouverture.In addition, 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.

Dans le premier système de production d'énergie 1, représenté sur la figure 1, le transfert des particules 4 du container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16 au travers de l'unité de raccord 12 est gravitaire. En effet, l'ouverture d'entrée 30 du dispositif d'alimentation 16 étant située à un niveau plus bas que l'ouverture de vidage 72 du container 10, l'alimentation du dispositif d'alimentation 16 par le container 10 est gravitaire, lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée.In the first power generation system 1, represented on the figure 1 the transfer of the particles 4 from the container 10 to the feeder 16 through the connection unit 12 is gravity. Indeed, 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.

Le dispositif de verrouillage 24 est manœuvrable entre une configuration de verrouillage et une configuration de libération.The locking device 24 is operable between a locking configuration and a release configuration.

Le dispositif de verrouillage 24 est propre à maintenir l'unité de raccord 12 dans la configuration accouplée lorsqu'il est dans la configuration de verrouillage.The locking device 24 is adapted to maintain the coupling unit 12 in the coupled configuration when in the lock configuration.

Le dispositif de verrouillage 24 comprend par exemple des mâchoires de maintien propre à enserrer le premier élément de raccord 20 et le deuxième élément de raccord 22 pour empêcher leur écartement, lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée.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.

Avantageusement, le dispositif de verrouillage 24 comprend un mécanisme de rappel propre à mettre le dispositif de verrouillage dans la configuration de verrouillage dès que l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée.Advantageously, 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.

Le système de commande 28 est propre à modifier le débit de transfert des particules 4 au travers de l'unité de raccord 12.The control system 28 is able to modify the transfer rate of the particles 4 through the connection unit 12.

Le système de commande 28 permet de contrôler le nombre et la vitesse d'entrée des particules 4 entrant dans l'unité de production d'énergie 14.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.

Par exemple, le système de commande 28 commande la position de l'organe d'obturation 32 selon les besoins de l'unité de production d'énergie 14. En variante ou en complément, le système de commande 28 commande la position de l'organe d'obturation 32 en fonction du niveau de particules 4 dans le container 10.For example, the control system 28 controls the position of the shutter member 32 according to the needs of the power generation unit 14. Alternatively or in addition, the control system 28 controls the position of the shutter member 32 as a function of the level of particles 4 in the container 10.

Le système de commande 28 est, avantageusement, automatique. On entend par automatique que, grâce au système de commande 28, la quantité de particules 4 nécessaire au fonctionnement de l'unité de production d'énergie 14 est puisée dans le container 10 connecté, sans intervention manuelle.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.

Un procédé d'approvisionnement en produit 2 de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 va maintenant être décrit.A product supply method 2 of the power generation equipment 8 will now be described.

Le procédé comprend la fourniture d'un système de production d'énergie 1 tel que précédemment décrit avec au moins un container 10 comprenant des particules 4 dans son volume interne 18.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.

Avantageusement plus de deux containers 10 tel que précédemment décrits sont fournis. Avantageusement, tous les containers 10 sont semblables mais identifiables par un dispositif de traçabilité 46.Advantageously more than two containers 10 as previously described are provided. Advantageously, all the containers 10 are similar but identifiable by a traceability device 46.

Avantageusement plus de 90% du volume interne 18 de chaque container 10 est rempli de particules 4.Advantageously, more than 90% of the internal volume 18 of each container 10 is filled with particles 4.

Pour l'exemple, l'unité de raccord 12 est fournie dans la configuration désaccouplée et le container dans une position éloignée par exemple sur une aire de stockage.For the example, the connection unit 12 is provided in the uncoupled configuration and the container in a remote position for example on a storage area.

Le container 10 est déplacé de la position éloignée vers la position rapprochée, c'est-à-dire abords de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 par exemple au moyen des roues 50 du container 10 ou par un transpalette.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.

Lors d'une étape de branchement, l'unité de raccord 12 est ensuite mise dans la configuration accouplée. L'étape de branchement de l'unité de raccord est facilitée par le dispositif de centrage 86.During a connection step, the connection unit 12 is then put in the coupled configuration. The step of connecting the connection unit is facilitated by the centering device 86.

Le dispositif de verrouillage 24 est mis dans la configuration de verrouillage. Le clapet 88 passe dans la position d'ouverture.The locking device 24 is set in the locking configuration. The valve 88 goes into the open position.

Le container 10 est ainsi connecté au dispositif d'alimentation 16 de l'équipement de production d'énergie. Le volume interne 18 est mis en communication avec le dispositif d'alimentation 16 de sorte que les particules 4 soit transférables du volume interne 18 au dispositif d'alimentation 16.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.

Le container 10 est alors appelé container actif.The container 10 is then called active container.

Avantageusement, l'opercule de maintien 74 est retiré et la platine inférieure 68 du container 10 est mise dans sa position de passage. Les particules 4 coulent alors dans l'embout de raccord 40.Advantageously, 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.

En variante, l'opercule de maintien 74 est retiré avant le passage de l'unité de raccord dans la configuration d'accouplement. Puis, la platine inférieure 68 du container 10 est mise dans sa position de passage. Les particules 4 coulent alors dans l'embout de raccord 40 mais sont arrêtées par le clapet dans la position d'obturation.Alternatively, 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.

Selon les besoins de l'unité de production d'énergie 14, le système de commande 28 adapte le débit de transfert des particules 4. Par exemple, l'organe d'obturation 32 de l'ouverture d'entrée 30 est relevée par le dispositif d'alimentation 16 pour permettre l'alimentation de l'unité de production d'énergie 14. Du fait de la fluidité des particules 4, ils s'écoulent rapidement vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16.According to the needs of the energy production unit 14, the control system 28 adapts the transfer rate of the particles 4. For example, 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.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 assure ensuite l'alimentation de l'unité de production d'énergie 14.The feed device 16 then feeds the energy production unit 14.

L'unité de production d'énergie 14 consomme les particules 4 stockées dans le container 10 connecté.The power generation unit 14 consumes the particles 4 stored in the connected container 10.

Le niveau des particules dans le container actif 10 diminue au fur et à mesure de la consommation par l'unité de production d'énergie 14. Le niveau est contrôlable par un opérateur au moyen de la fenêtre translucide 60. De plus, le niveau de particules 4 dans le volume interne 18 est mesuré par l'outil de mesure 44. En outre, le procédé comprend la mesure de l'humidité dans le volume interne 18 du container 10 par le capteur d'humidité 42.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. In addition, 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. In addition, the method comprises measuring the humidity in the internal volume 18 of the container 10 by the humidity sensor 42.

Lors d'une étape de transmission, par exemple, les informations mesurées sont transmise par le module de transmission 48 au système de commande 28. Le module de communication 34 transmet des informations concernant la consommation de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 au système de commande 28 ou au centre de gestion 35.During a transmission step, for example, 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.

Lorsque le niveau de particules 4 est en dessous d'un seuil prédéterminé, le système de commande 28 donne des instructions pour ralentir ou interrompre les transferts de particules 4 en attente qu'un nouveau container 10 rempli soit prêt à être connecté à la place du container 10 actif. De même, lorsque le niveau d'humidité est en dehors d'une gamme de tolérance, le système de commande 28 donne des instructions pour ralentir ou interrompre les transferts de particules 4 en attente qu'un nouveau container rempli soit prêt à être connecté à la place du container 10 connecté.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.

En outre le module de transmission 48 transmet la demande de livraison d'un nouveau container 10 rempli au centre de gestion 35.In addition, the transmission module 48 transmits the delivery request for a new filled container 10 to the management center 35.

Par exemple, avant que l'unité de raccord 12 soit mise dans la configuration désaccouplée, le système de commande 28 impose le passage de l'organe d'obturation 32 dans la position de fermeture totale.For example, before the coupling unit 12 is put in the uncoupled configuration, the control system 28 imposes the passage of the shutter member 32 in the fully closed position.

L'unité de raccord 12 est ensuite mise dans la configuration désaccouplée. Le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 dans la configuration désaccouplée permet le retour du clapet 88 dans la position d'obturation. Chacune des lumières 82 de l'unité de raccord 12 est avantageusement obstruée lors du désaccouplement, ainsi, les poussières ne peuvent pas se disperser.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.

Avantageusement, dans le cas ou plusieurs containers 10 remplis sont fournis, le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 comprenant le premier élément 20 et le deuxième élément 22 du premier container 10 connectée dans la configuration désaccouplé, est directement suivi par le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 comprenant le premier élément 20 et le deuxième élément 22 du deuxième container 10. Ainsi un nouveau container 10 rempli est connecté au dispositif d'alimentation 16.Advantageously, in the case where several filled containers 10 are provided, the passage of the connection unit 12 comprising the first element 20 and the second element 22 of the first container 10 connected in the uncoupled configuration, is directly followed by the passage of the connecting unit 12 comprising the first element 20 and the second element 22 of the second container 10. Thus a new filled container 10 is connected to the feed device 16.

Le container 10 déconnecté est ensuite déplacé vers une position éloignée de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 par exemple au moyen des roues 50 du container 10 ou par un transpalette.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.

Par exemple le container 10 est déplacé vers une zone de recyclage pour être nettoyé et à nouveau rempli de particules 4.For example, the container 10 is moved to a recycling zone to be cleaned and again filled with particles 4.

Par exemple le container 10 est ensuite recyclé. Par exemple, le recyclage comprend un nettoyage du container 10, un contrôle du container 10 et une remise en état du container 10. Par exemple, lors de l'étape de nettoyage la qualité du produit 2 et des cendres associées est analysée ce qui permet un suivi qualité du container 10 et du produit 2. Les défaillances particulières d'un container 10 sont détectées grâce aux informations mesurées par le capteur d'humidité 42 et l'outil de mesure 44 et grâce aux informations transmises par le module de communication 34 du dispositif d'alimentation 16 au centre de gestion 35.For example, the container 10 is then recycled. For example, the recycling comprises a cleaning of the container 10, a control of the container 10 and a refurbishment of the container 10. For example, during the cleaning step 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.

A la fin du recyclage, la platine inférieure 68 est placée en position de fermeture et un nouvel opercule de maintien 72 est placé sur l'ouverture de vidage 72 du container. De plus, le couvercle supérieur 66 est placé dans la position de fermeture.At the end of recycling, 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. In addition, the top cover 66 is placed in the closed position.

Le procédé d'approvisionnement en produit 2 selon l'invention est fiable et optimisé.The product supply method 2 according to the invention is reliable and optimized.

En effet le passage de l'unité de raccord 12 de la configuration accouplé à la configuration désaccouplé est simple.Indeed the passage of the coupling unit 12 of the coupled configuration to the uncoupled configuration is simple.

En outre, chaque container 10 est à la fois une unité de stockage et d'approvisionnement. Un avantage de cette solution est que les manipulations des particules 4 sont limitées. Le produit 2 est ainsi préservé en qualité et en quantité.In addition, 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.

L'isolement du produit 2 dans le container 10 évite les contacts entre l'opérateur et le produit 2 et induit une réduction des risques associés à l'émission de poussières.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.

De plus, chaque container 10 est unique et traçable avec son étiquetage et son module de transmission 48, qui comprend par exemple une puce de type RFID. Le suivi de la qualité du container 10 et du produit 2 renforce la sécurité.In addition, 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.

Le container 10 est réutilisé après vérification et remise en état et nettoyage avant un nouveau chargement. Chaque container 10 effectue ainsi plusieurs cycles de vie. Le container 10 est réutilisable et durable.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.

Un deuxième système de production d'énergie 100 est représenté sur la figure 5. Le deuxième système de production d'énergie 100 diffère du premier système de production d'énergie 1 précédemment décrit en ce qu'il comprend un dispositif de transfert 102 des particules propre à activer le transfert des particules 4 depuis le container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16.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.

Le dispositif de transfert 102 comprend une vis sans fin 104 propre à mettre en œuvre le transfert des particules 4 du container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 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.

La vis sans fin 104 est disposée entre le premier élément de raccord 20 et le dispositif d'alimentation 16.The worm screw 104 is disposed between the first coupling element 20 and the feed device 16.

Avantageusement, le système de commande 28 est propre à contrôler le dispositif de transfert 102 pour imposer le débit des particules entrant dans l'unité de production d'énergie 14.Advantageously, the 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.

Par exemple, le système de commande 28 est propre à contrôler la vitesse de rotation de la vis sans fin 104.For example, the control system 28 is able to control the speed of rotation of the worm 104.

Un troisième système de production d'énergie 110 est représenté sur la figure 6. Le troisième système de production d'énergie 110 diffère du deuxième système de production d'énergie 100 précédemment décrit en ce que le dispositif de transfert 102 des particules comprend un mécanisme d'entrainement pneumatique 112 propre à mettre en oeuvre le transfert des particules 4 du container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16.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.

Le mécanisme d'entrainement pneumatique 112 comprend par exemple un mécanisme d'aspiration 114 propre à aspirer les particules du container 10 vers le dispositif d'alimentation 16. Par exemple, le mécanisme d'aspiration pneumatique 112 crée une dépression en aval de l'unité de raccord 112 par une bouche d'aspiration 116 dans le dispositif d'alimentation 16, lorsque l'unité de raccord 12 est dans la configuration accouplée.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. For example, 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.

En variante ou en complément le mécanisme d'entrainement pneumatique 112 comprend un mécanisme de soufflerie 118. Par exemple, le mécanisme de soufflerie 118 est propre à injecter de l'air ou de l'azote dans le volume interne 18 à une pression avantageusement supérieure à 1 bar par une entrée de pressurisation 120. En outre, le mécanisme d'entrainement pneumatique 112 comprend avantageusement un mécanisme de blocage 112 de la soupape de ventilation 56 afin d'autoriser temporairement une surpression dans le volume interne 18.Alternatively or additionally the pneumatic drive mechanism 112 comprises a blower mechanism 118. For example, 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. In addition, 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.

Un quatrième système de production d'énergie 130 selon l'invention, est représenté sur la figure 7.A fourth power generation system 130 according to the invention is represented on the figure 7 .

Le quatrième système de production d'énergie 130 diffère des système de production d'énergie 1, 100, 110 précédemment décrit en ce que le système de production d'énergie 130 comprend une pluralité de containers 10, l'équipement de production d'énergie 8 étant propre à être connecté à chaque container 10 par une unité de raccord 132, 134.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.

Dans l'exemple représenté, le dispositif d'alimentation 16 comporte deux ouvertures d'entrée 136, 138, chaque ouverture d'entrée 136, 138 comprenant un premier élément de raccord 20 propre à être connectée à un container 140, 142 différent.In the example shown, 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.

En variante, le dispositif d'alimentation 16 comporte une nourrice apte à être connectée à plusieurs containers en même temps. Le dispositif d'alimentation 16 présente alors plusieurs ouvertures d'entrée comprenant chacune un premier élément de raccord 20, par exemple trois ouvertures, ou plusIn a variant, 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

Ainsi, une même unité de production d'énergie 14 est par exemple apte à être alimentée en produit par plusieurs containers 140, 142 en parallèle ou successivement.Thus, the same power generation unit 14 is for example able to be supplied with product by several containers 140, 142 in parallel or successively.

Le système de commande 28 est propre à commander indépendamment le débit de transfert des particules 4 correspondant à chaque container 10.The control system 28 is able to independently control the transfer rate of the particles 4 corresponding to each container 10.

Le procédé diffère du procédé précédemment décrit en ce que la déconnection d'un container 10 connecté et la connexion d'un container 10 rempli sont effectués en temps masqué, c'est-à-dire sans interruption de l'approvisionnement de l'unité de production d'énergie 14.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.

Le procédé comprend une étape de branchement pour chaque container 140, 142.The method comprises a connection step for each container 140, 142.

Chaque container 140, 142 est ainsi connecté au dispositif d'alimentation 16 de l'équipement de production d'énergie 8. Chaque volume interne 18 est mis en communication avec le dispositif d'alimentation 16 de sorte que les particules 4 soit transférables du volume interne 18 au dispositif d'alimentation 16.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.

Avantageusement, le système de commande 28 conserve au moins un container 142 actif, c'est-à-dire qu'il conserve un des organes d'obturation 32 dans la position relevée. Par exemple, l'autre container 140 est inactif tel que représenté sur la figure 6, c'est-à-dire que son organe d'obturation 32 dans la position d'obturation.Advantageously, the 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. For example, 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.

Le niveau du container actif 142 est suivi par l'outil de mesure 44. Le changement de container actif est asservi au niveau de particules 4 dans le container actif.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.

Lorsque le niveau de particules 4 dans le container actif 142 est en dessous d'un seuil prédéterminé, le système de commande 28 donne des instructions pour changer de containeur actif 142, c'est-à-dire ralentir ou interrompre les transferts de particules 4 en provenance de ce container 142 et des instructions pour accélérer ou établir un débit à partir de l'autre container 140.When the level of particles 4 in the active container 142 is below a predetermined threshold, the 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.

Ainsi, l'approvisionnement en particules 4 de l'unité de production d'énergie 14 n'est pas interrompu et ne subit pas d'à-coup.Thus, the supply of particles 4 of the power generation unit 14 is not interrupted and does not undergo a jerk.

De même, lorsque le niveau d'humidité dans le container actif 142 est en dehors d'une gamme de tolérance, le système de commande 28 donne des instructions pour ralentir ou interrompre les transferts de particules 4 en provenance de ce container 142 et des instructions pour accélérer ou établir un débit à partir de l'autre container 140.Likewise, when the humidity level in the active container 142 is outside a tolerance range, the 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.

En variante, le changement de container actif 142 peut être effectué manuellement par un utilisateur à la lecture des indications de niveau de particules 4 ou de niveau d'humidité dans le container actif 142.Alternatively, 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.

Un cinquième système de production d'énergie 150 est représenté sur la figure 8. Le cinquième système de production d'énergie 150 diffère du troisième système de production d'énergie 110 en ce que le mécanisme de soufflerie 118 du mécanisme d'entraînement pneumatique 112 est propre à injecter de l'air ou de l'azote dans l'embout de raccord 40 à une pression avantageusement supérieur à 1 bar par une entrée de pressurisation 152.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.

L'embout de raccord 40 comporte, par exemple, un siphon 154 entre l'extrémité amont 76 et l'extrémité aval 78 au voisinage de l'extrémité amont 76. L'entrée de pressurisation 152 débouche dans un bord latéral du siphon 154. Par exemple, l'entrée de pressurisation 152 est au voisinage de l'extrémité amont 76, à distance du fond du siphon 154.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. For example, the pressurizing inlet 152 is in the vicinity of the upstream end 76, away from the bottom of the trap 154.

Dans une variante, le système de production d'énergie 1, 100, 110, 130, 150 comprend une pluralité d'équipements de production d'énergie 8. Chaque équipement de production d'énergie 8 comprend un dispositif d'alimentation 16 en produit 2 sous forme de particules 4. Chaque dispositif d'alimentation 16 comprend un premier élément de raccord 20 tel que précédemment décrit.Alternatively, 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.

Par exemple, chaque container 10 est apte à alimenter n'importe quel équipement de production d'énergie 8 de la pluralité d'équipement de production d'énergie 8.For example, each container 10 is able to feed any power generation equipment 8 of the plurality of power generation equipment 8.

Dans une variante, l'unité de production d'énergie 14 est une chaudière individuelle ou collective, un équipement de production de vapeur industrielle, et d'électricité ou autre.In a variant, 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. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) comprising:
    - an energy production device (8) comprising an energy production unit (14) for producing energy from a product (2) in the form of particles (4), and a supply device (16) for supplying the production unit (14),
    - a container (10) defining an internal volume (18) for receiving the product (2) in the form of particles (4),
    - at least one removable connection unit (12) comprising at least one first connection element (20) connected to the energy production device (8) and at least one complementary second connection element (22) connected to the container (10),
    the connection unit (12) having a coupled configuration in which the first connection element (20) cooperates with the complementary second connection element (22) and the internal volume (18) communicates with the supply device (16) so that the particles (4) can be transferred from the internal volume (18) to the supply device (16), and an uncoupled configuration in which the two connection elements (20, 22) are separated, and when the connection unit (12) is in the uncoupled configuration, the container (10) is movable relative to the energy production device (8) between a close position and a remote position,
    characterised in that
    the energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) comprises a plurality of containers (10), the supply device (16) being capable of being connected to each container (10) by a connection unit (12).
  2. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to claim 1, wherein the connection unit (12) comprises a centring device (86).
  3. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to either claim 1 or claim 2, comprising a locking device (24) capable of holding the connection unit (12) in the coupled configuration.
  4. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container defines an opening for passage of the particles and the container comprises a flap, the flap being movable between a position for closing the opening for passage of the particles and an open position, the passage of the connection unit (12) into the uncoupled configuration causing the passage of the flap into the closing position and the passage of the connection unit (12) into the coupled configuration causing the passage of the flap into the open position.
  5. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control system (28) capable of modifying the rate of transfer of particles (4) by way of the connection unit (12).
  6. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a pneumatic drive mechanism (112) capable of carrying out the transfer of the particles (4) from the container (10) to the supply device (16).
  7. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transfer of the particles (4) from the container (10) to the supply device (16) through the connection unit (12) is by gravity.
  8. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an endless screw capable of carrying out the transfer of the particles (4) from the container (10) to the supply device (16).
  9. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of energy production devices (8), each energy production device (8) comprising a supply device (16) for supplying product (2) in the form of particles (4), each energy production device (8) comprising at least one first connection element (20) capable of cooperating with the second connection element (22) of the container (10), so that the particles (4) can be transferred from the internal volume (18) to each supply device (16).
  10. Energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the supply device (16) is capable of supplying the energy production unit (14) directly, without intermediate buffer storage of the particles (4).
  11. Method for supplying product (2) to an energy production device (8), comprising the following steps:
    - providing an energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the container (10) having particles (4) in its internal volume (18),
    - connecting the connection unit (12) between the container (10) and the supply device (16),
    - transferring particles (4) from the internal volume (18) of the container (10) to the supply device (16),
    - disconnecting the connection unit (12),
    - moving the container (10),
    wherein the energy production system (1, 100, 110, 130, 150) comprises a plurality of containers (10), and the energy production device (8) comprises a plurality of first connection elements (20).
  12. Supply method according to claim 11, comprising a step of monitoring the level of particles (4) in the container (10).
  13. Supply method according to claims 11 and 12, comprising a step of changing the active container (10), the change of active container (10) being initiated by the control system (28) when the level of particles (4) in the active container (10) is below a predetermined threshold.
  14. Supply method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the product (2) is a fuel comprising organic material of plant, animal or fungal origin, especially wood.
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