EP3892529A1 - Station flottante d'approvisionnement en courant - Google Patents

Station flottante d'approvisionnement en courant Download PDF

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EP3892529A1
EP3892529A1 EP21157435.5A EP21157435A EP3892529A1 EP 3892529 A1 EP3892529 A1 EP 3892529A1 EP 21157435 A EP21157435 A EP 21157435A EP 3892529 A1 EP3892529 A1 EP 3892529A1
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power supply
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Stefan Herr
Ingo Kledewski
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B22/00—Buoys
    • B63B22/02—Buoys specially adapted for mooring a vessel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B22/00—Buoys
    • B63B22/24—Buoys container type, i.e. having provision for the storage of material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63J—AUXILIARIES ON VESSELS
    • B63J3/00—Driving of auxiliaries
    • B63J3/04—Driving of auxiliaries from power plant other than propulsion power plant
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63J—AUXILIARIES ON VESSELS
    • B63J3/00—Driving of auxiliaries
    • B63J3/04—Driving of auxiliaries from power plant other than propulsion power plant
    • B63J2003/043—Driving of auxiliaries from power plant other than propulsion power plant using shore connectors for electric power supply from shore-borne mains, or other electric energy sources external to the vessel, e.g. for docked, or moored vessels

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  • the present invention relates to a floating power supply station for providing electrical power, in particular for supplying power to ships.
  • a power supply for ships docking in ports is usually provided via shore power supply devices that supply the docking ships with electricity.
  • the ships' diesel engines which are polluting particulate matter, do not have to be active to supply the ships with electricity.
  • the surrounding air is therefore not polluted.
  • the object of the present invention to at least partially remedy the aforementioned disadvantages of known power supply devices.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a robust, reliable and always available power supply both for ships and for land vehicles in coastal regions.
  • a floating power supply station for providing power, in particular for berthing ships.
  • the floating power supply station according to the invention comprises a floating body to ensure that the power supply station can swim independently, a foundation for attaching the floating body to a bottom, in particular the bottom of a body of water, a mechanical connecting means for connecting the foundation to the floating body, an electrical conductor for electrically connecting the Power supply station with an electrical supply line and at least one connection for establishing an electrical connection with the power supply station, in particular with a berthing ship.
  • the floating power supply station can in particular be used to supply power to ships, but it is also conceivable to supply other means of transport, such as supplying flying objects or motor vehicles, in particular electric or hybrid vehicles.
  • a supply of stationary objects by means of the floating power supply station in question is also conceivable.
  • the power supply station according to the invention can function as a charging station and battery-operated Supply means of transport or battery-operated stationary objects with charging current to charge the batteries.
  • the current made available by the power supply station can also be provided for direct consumption, for example for lighting and operating other electrical loads on ships or the like.
  • a floating body is understood to mean a body which ensures that the power supply station is buoyant by generating buoyancy when the power supply station is arranged in the water.
  • the floating body can preferably be in the form of an at least partially spherical, at least partially conical or at least partially barrel-shaped body.
  • a foundation is understood in particular as a heavy, rigid and vibration-resistant body that is intended to attach the float, preferably to the bottom of a sea, a river, a canal or a lake, but possibly also on land, especially in coastal regions at risk of flooding .
  • the foundation can also be at least partially hollow-shaped and, for example, accommodate components, in particular electrical components, of the power supply station.
  • An electrical supply line for supplying power to the power supply station in question can also be designed in particular in the form of a high-voltage line, preferably in the form of a submarine cable. It is also understood that more than one connection for establishing an electrical connection with the power supply station can also be provided, which, for example, allows a number of current collectors to be connected at the same time.
  • the floating body is at least partially hollow-shaped, the floating body preferably being a material of high density arranged on the outside and at least one material or medium arranged in the interior less Having density.
  • the floating body can for example have a watertight, stable cover made of a high-density material, for example a metal material, arranged on an outside of the floating body, and the interior can be filled with air or a solid low-density material such as cork or styrofoam or the like.
  • a high density can in particular be understood to mean a density that is greater than that of water, i.e.> 1g / cm 3
  • a low density can be understood to mean a density that is smaller than that of water, i.e. ⁇ 1g / cm 3 is.
  • a floating body with a hollow structure can also be constructed in such a way that a high-density material arranged in the interior is enveloped by a water-tight, low-density material which has corresponding cavities.
  • the float is designed in such a way that at least 1/3 of the power supply station is located in the water , preferably at least 2/5 of the total height of the float is permanently arranged above the water surface.
  • the total height can be viewed in connection with the center of gravity of the float in the water, so that the maximum length or extension of the float perpendicular to the water surface when the float is arranged in the water can be viewed as the total height of the float in the context of the invention.
  • the float is designed to be water-tight so that no water can penetrate the float when it is used in water. This also enables the possibility of accommodating water-sensitive components of the power supply station, such as, in particular, all electrical components.
  • the float is at least partially made of a corrosion-resistant material, preferably at least partially made of stainless steel, in particular at least partially made of V2A or V4A steel.
  • the floating body can be provided with a protective layer, in particular a protective lacquer or the like.
  • the foundation in the form of an at least partially metal-containing material preferably in the form of a Metal framework is formed with a concrete cladding, in particular in the form of reinforced concrete.
  • the foundation is additionally attached to the ground, in particular to the bottom of a sea or another body of water.
  • the mechanical connecting means for connecting the foundation to the floating body is in the form of a chain, preferably a link chain.
  • other forms of connecting means would also be possible, for example wire ropes, in particular steel ropes.
  • more than one mechanical connecting means for connecting the foundation to the float for example at least two connecting means, can be provided, the connecting means then preferably being attached on opposite sides of the float.
  • the connecting means can then also be fastened on opposite sides of the foundation.
  • only one, then preferably centrally arranged, fastening point can also be provided on the foundation.
  • the mechanical connecting means for connecting the foundation to the floating body is designed and attached to the foundation in such a way that the electrical conductor at a maximum expansion of the mechanical connecting means as a result of buoyancy of the float has not yet reached its maximum expansion in order to minimize the mechanical tensile stress on the electrical conductor.
  • the electrical conductor is protected from wear and tear caused by undesirable tensile stresses.
  • the connecting means can either be significantly shorter than the electrical conductor or be attached to the foundation in a correspondingly decentralized manner.
  • the electrical conductor is formed in the form of a flexible conductor, preferably in the form of a stranded conductor.
  • the training of full leaders or Busbars or the like can be provided which, for example, can have flexible elements to ensure the necessary flexibility.
  • the electrical conductor can be connected to the foundation, preferably at least partially arranged within the foundation.
  • the electrical conductor can be connected to the electrical supply line within the foundation, for example. In this case, for example, one connection or several connections for connecting the electrical conductor to the electrical supply line can be provided within the foundation.
  • the electrical conductor can, for example, also be passed through the foundation and be connected to the electrical supply line at a different position outside the foundation.
  • the electrical conductor is made of a material with a specific electrical conductivity ⁇ of more than 20. 10 6 S / m, preferably at least partially from an aluminum material, in particular at least partially from a copper material.
  • the conductors in question should preferably be insulated with high-performance and wear-resistant insulators, for example based on polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyester or the like.
  • the electrical conductor enables a current transmission capacity of more than 10 kW, preferably of more than 100 kW, in particular of more than 250 kW.
  • connection is in the form of a charging socket for inserting a charging plug, the connection preferably being a flap for closing the connection, the flap in particular having a pretensioning element which holds the flap in a closed state.
  • the connection is in the form of a charging socket for inserting a charging plug, the connection preferably being a flap for closing the connection, the flap in particular having a pretensioning element which holds the flap in a closed state.
  • a holding device for supporting the float, the holding device preferably having an opening for receiving the holding device, the opening in particular corresponding to the shape of the float Shape of the floating body is formed.
  • the holding device can in particular be fixed to the foundation, preferably firmly connected to the foundation.
  • the floating body can then preferably be stored in the holding device when the water level is low. If the water level then rises, the power supply station can swim in the water via the buoyancy of the floating body, so that the power supply station is conveyed out of the holding device.
  • the holding device can, for example, have recesses for the penetration of water.
  • the holding device could also be formed as a ramming protection in front of berthing ships.
  • the holding device could, for example, be made of a robust or partially elastic material. It would be conceivable, for example, to have an elastic collar arranged along the opening of the holding device, which could function as a ram protection or the like.
  • a holding device for fixing the power supply station, the holding device preferably having a holding element for fixing, the holding element being in the form of a fastening eyelet.
  • the holding device preferably having a holding element for fixing, the holding element being in the form of a fastening eyelet.
  • berthing ships can be fixed to the power supply station during a charging process or while a power is being tapped from the power supply station.
  • other forms of holding devices can of course also be provided, for example handles or holding loops or the like.
  • the power supply station has a housing for accommodating the electrical components, the housing preferably being designed to be watertight.
  • the housing can preferably be arranged within the floating body.
  • the housing can also be arranged at least partially in the foundation or on the floating body.
  • the floating body can be arranged in a ring around the housing and firmly connected to it and have the effect that the housing does not sink when placed in the water, but rather floats. It is also conceivable that the floating body itself represents the housing and can accommodate individual components, in particular the electrical components of the power supply station.
  • a disconnection device for separating the electrical connection between the power supply station and a electrical supply line is provided, wherein the separating device is preferably arranged within the foundation.
  • the separating device can also be provided remote from the power supply station at a connection point between the electrical conductor and the supply line.
  • a ram protection is provided for protection against an impact with pantographs
  • the ram protection preferably in the form of at least partially elastic bodies is formed, which are arranged in particular around the floating body.
  • the ram protection can be in the form of air-filled buoys or the like, which are arranged around the floating body.
  • a control device for controlling the delivery of a current and sensors are provided for recording current transmission-specific parameters, the control device being set up to control a current transmission on the basis of the parameters recorded by the sensors.
  • Power transmission-specific parameters can in particular be a current amount of electricity, a current electricity tariff, a current electricity availability, an electricity provider, a current temperature, a current demand or the like.
  • the arrangement of a control device is particularly relevant for a version with more than one charging connection in order to control the simultaneous charging of several customers.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a sectional view of a floating power supply station 2 according to the invention for providing power in dry storage according to a first embodiment.
  • the floating power supply station 2 comprises a floating body 4 to ensure that the power supply station 2 can float independently, a foundation 6 for fastening the floating body 4 to a bottom 8, in particular to the bottom 8 of a body of water, a mechanical connecting means 10 for connecting the foundation 6 to the floating body 4, an electrical conductor 12 for electrically connecting the power supply station 2 to an electrical supply line 14 and at least one connection 16 for establishing an electrical connection with the power supply station 2, in particular with a berthing ship.
  • the floating body 4 is at least partially hollow-shaped and has a watertight, stable shell made of a metal material arranged on the outside and an inner, air-filled core.
  • the float 4 is also designed in such a way that the power supply station 2 is permanently arranged above the water surface for at least 1/3 of the total height H of the float 4 when it is arranged in the water, in order to protect the connection 16 from the ingress of water.
  • the mechanical connecting means 10 is in the present case in the form of two elastic ropes fastened on opposite sides of the floating body 4, so that the floating body 4 can swim when it is arranged in the water by generating the buoyancy on the water surface.
  • the mechanical connecting means are here also attached to opposite positions of the foundation 6 and in particular designed in such a way that even with maximum tensile stress on the connecting means 10, no mechanical tensile stress acts on the electrical conductor.
  • the electrical conductor 12 which is largely arranged within the housing 22, is here (as cannot be seen here) wound in the housing 22 on a corresponding receiving device, so that the entire length of the electrical conductor 12 is significantly longer than that of the elastic mechanical connecting means 10 and in particular is designed to be variable.
  • the electrical conductor 12 is here in the form of a stranded conductor made of an aluminum or a copper material and insulated with wear-resistant waterproof insulators, for example based on polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyester.
  • connection 16 for inserting a charging plug also has a flap 16 'for closing the connection 16, which comprises a pretensioning element that keeps the flap 16' in a closed state outside of operation in order to protect the connection 16 from splashing water and dirt.
  • the floating body 4 is arranged within a holding device 18 for mounting the floating body 4, which is fastened to the foundation 6 in a central position.
  • the holding device 18 also has on the underside (not visible in the present case) recesses for the ingress of water, which, if the power supply station 2 floods, ensure that the floating body 4 is conveyed upwards by the penetrating water and the power supply station 2 is at least partially on the Water surface floats.
  • Fig. 1 It is also off Fig. 1 to recognize the holding device 20 arranged next to the connection 16 for fixing the power supply station 2, which preferably has a holding element for fixing so that, for example, docking ships can be fixed to the power supply station 2 during a charging process or while a current is being tapped from the power supply station 2.
  • a separating device 24 is also provided for separating the electrical connection between the power supply station 2 and the electrical supply line 14, which is intended to ensure rapid separation of the power supply station 2 from the supply network in the event of a detected fault current or the like.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of a sectional view of a floating power supply station 2 according to the invention for providing power in the floating state when stored in the water 26 according to a second embodiment.
  • the mechanical connecting means 10 are in the present case in the form of chains which are attached to opposite sides of the floating body 4 and to the outer ends or the edge of the holding device 18 and which hold the floating body 4 on the foundation 6.
  • the electrical conductor 12 in the present case waterproof cladding of the housing 22, the electrical components of the power supply station 2 are safely protected against the ingress of water, while the power supply station 2, in particular the floating body 4 of the power supply station 2, floats in the water 26 in such a way that the connection 16 is always above the water surface 26 'and is accessible to ships at all times. In this way, a power supply for ships can be made available at any time, even when there is a great need or when the water level is shallow.
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of a front view of a floating power supply station 2 according to the invention for providing power in dry storage according to a third embodiment.
  • the power supply station 2 according to the invention is designed in the form of a charging station, which can be set up, for example, in coastal areas with flood or storm surge risk, so that a sufficient distribution of charging stations can also be ensured in these high-risk areas.
  • the housing 22 is only partially arranged within the floating body 4, which in the present case is formed from a total of three floating rings 4 ′, which are arranged around the housing 22 from the outside and are fastened to it.
  • the floating body 4 ensures that the power supply station 2 according to the invention drifts on the surface in the event of flooding or arrangement in the water and it is therefore to be expected that no major damage will occur to the power supply station 2 in the event of flooding .

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