KR20170030905A - Mooring apparatus for Floating Type Photovoltaic Generator - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
The present invention relates to a floating apparatus for a floating solar power generation apparatus, and more particularly, to a floating apparatus for a floating solar power generation apparatus for allowing a solar power generation apparatus installed on a water surface to float on a fixed point without being floated on a water surface To a mooring device for a power generation apparatus.
From the past industrialization to today, fossil fuels have been used as the most important energy source, and they have been an absolute contributor to the development of human society. However, due to the excessive use of fossil fuels, today's modern society is exposed to various environmental problems. In the 21st century, there has been a lot of damage in various regions with abnormal weather caused by global warming. Typhoons are getting stronger and damage from localized heavy rains is often reported. In addition, the sea currents are changing due to rising seawater temperature, and the Arctic glaciers and many islands are gradually disappearing.
In order to prevent or delay such global warming, countries around the world are making huge investments in the nation by taking the development of technology related to renewable energy as the competitiveness of the future society. Among them, photovoltaic power generation is a technology to convert sunlight directly into electric energy, and it is a power generation method using solar cells that generate electricity by photovoltaic effect when receiving sunlight. This study has been extended to the research for creating a large floating solar power generation facility on the water surface for more efficient use of the land in consideration of the real situation of the narrow country.
However, in order to construct a large-scale floating solar power generation facility on the water surface, there is a condition that the floating solar power generation facility should not be moved from external force such as water flow or wind influence. For example, when a solar cell module is designed without taking into consideration the influence of water flow or wind, collision between solar cell modules or structures becomes inevitable, and the efficiency of light collection I will be.
In addition, not only the effect of water flow or wind, but also the height of the water surface is an important factor for effective solar light condensation.
Therefore, considering the various complex factors, it is required to search for the best method to prevent floating solar energy generation facility from floating on the surface of water.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a floating solar energy generation facility, The present invention provides a floating apparatus for a solar photovoltaic apparatus.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mooring device for mooring a floating solar power generation device to a surface of a water, comprising: at least one water level sensor for sensing a water level; At least one drum portion connected to a wire fixed to an underwater fixture; And at least one winding unit for winding the wire by rotating the drum unit based on the sensed level information.
Here, the water level sensor unit, the drum unit, and the wind-up unit may be formed on the mooring device at each of upper, lower, right, and left corners, and may be formed in a plurality of groups.
The plurality of level sensors detect vertical level below the horizontal line, and when the level of the first level sensor unit of the plurality of level sensors is determined to be higher than the vertical level, Clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction so that the wire is loosened, and when it is determined that the water level in the vertical downward direction is lowered, the drum unit rotates in one of the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction, It can be rolled up.
The floating solar power generation device may further include: a body part supporting the solar cell module provided on the upper part; And a floating part provided below the body part to suspend the solar cell module and the body part on a water surface, wherein the water level sensor part, the drum part, and the winding part are provided on the base body part of the body part As shown in FIG.
The water level sensor according to the present invention may further include a direction determination unit for determining a geographical direction of the floating solar power generation apparatus, If it is determined that the direction has changed beyond the predetermined level, the detection of the water level can be resumed.
Further, the mooring apparatus according to the present embodiment further includes a light-condensing-rate determining unit for determining a light-condensing rate of the floating solar cell, wherein the at least one water- The detection of the water level can be resumed if it is determined that the light collection rate has been changed beyond the predetermined level.
Further, the mooring device according to the present embodiment may further include a light-condensing-rate determining unit for determining a light-condensing rate of the floating solar cell device; And a storage unit for storing the date and hourly light collecting rates by the date and time, and the at least one water level sensor unit calculates the difference between the pre-stored light collecting rate corresponding to the current date and the present time and the current light collecting rate, If it is determined that the set level is exceeded, the detection of the water level can be resumed.
Accordingly, it is possible to float the floating solar power generation facility without moving the solar power generation facility considering the moving direction of the water, the direction of the wind, and the watercraft.
1 is a perspective view of a floating solar power generating apparatus equipped with a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view for explaining an operation of a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 4 and 5 are views for explaining the operation of the mooring device when the number of vehicles is increased. Fig.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a water level resume procedure according to the light collection rate.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a procedure of resuming the water level detection using the stored stored water concentration data.
8 is a view for explaining a water level resume procedure according to a change in position.
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 is a perspective view of a floating solar power generating apparatus equipped with a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, the floating solar power generation apparatus according to the present embodiment is provided so as to generate sunlight by condensing solar light in a floating state. To this end, the floating solar power generation apparatus is provided with a solar cell module S for condensing solar light in the upper part, and a
A
FIG. 2 is a schematic view for explaining an operation of a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the floating solar photovoltaic device will be described in a simplified manner.
As shown, the floating solar power generation apparatus is provided in a floating state on the water surface. A plurality of
Each
When one side of the wire w is fixed to the underwater fixture c and the
That is, in a state where the wire (w) is loosely loosened, there is a possibility that the floating solar power generation device may drift or move indiscriminately on the surface of the water, so that the floating solar power generation device is prevented from moving in a fixed direction And then floated.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mooring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The
The water
The water level measured by the water
The
The
The light-condensing-
The
The
The
Figs. 4 and 5 are views for explaining the operation of the mooring device when the number of vehicles is increased. Fig. For convenience of explanation, the shape and operation of a three-dimensional actual mooring apparatus will be described with reference to a two-dimensional plane.
As shown in Fig. 4, when the wire w2 on the right side is in a loose state for any reason, it means that the right hand side is in a lowered state. Thus, in a state in which the right hand side is lowered, the right side portion of the mooring device can move indiscreetly up or down or right and left.
Accordingly, the water
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the
As described above, the period during which the water
6 is a view for explaining the procedure of resuming the water level according to the light collection rate.
The light collection rate is obtained by the light collection
Accordingly, the
That is, the light-condensing rate is rapidly changed because the water level suddenly drops or becomes high due to the sudden change in the water level. Therefore, the
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a procedure of resuming the water level detection using the stored stored water concentration data.
As shown in the figure, if the light collection rate on July 14, 2014 is 50, and the light collection rate on July 14, 2015 is 30, which is one year later today, even though the date is the same, Can be judged to be too low.
Accordingly, the
That is, when the light-condensing rate is suddenly decreased, there is a possibility that the water level suddenly drops or becomes higher due to the sudden decrease in the water level, so that the
8 is a view for explaining a water level resume procedure according to a change in position.
As described above, the floating solar power generation device and the mooring device refer to a device that maintains the floating state in the watercourse and continually attempts and performs solar power generation. Therefore, the floating solar power generation device or the mooring device is installed so that it does not need to move without any particular reason.
Nevertheless, if floating solar power generation equipment or mooring equipment is moved due to sudden currents or sudden changes in the weather, it is highly likely that the wire is stretched or loosened, and the solar power generation efficiency is greatly affected .
The
That is, if the direction is changed, there is a possibility that the water level suddenly drops or becomes high due to the sudden change in the water level, so that the
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. will be. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention and the accompanying drawings are intended to illustrate and not to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments and the accompanying drawings . The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of the claims should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.
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200: Body part 300: Mooring device
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330: winding section 340: light-condensing rate judging section
350: storage unit 360: control unit
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At least one water level sensor for sensing a water level;
At least one drum portion connected to a wire fixed to an underwater fixture; And
And at least one winding unit for winding the wire by rotating the drum unit based on the detected level information.
Wherein the water level sensor portion, the drum portion,
Wherein the plurality of mooring units are grouped in each of upper, lower, left, and right corners on the mooring device.
Wherein the plurality of level sensors comprise:
Detecting the vertical level below the horizon,
Wherein the first water level sensor unit of the plurality of water level sensor units comprises:
The drum is rotated in either the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction to release the wire, and when it is determined that the water level in the vertical downward direction is lowered, Direction and the counterclockwise direction so that the wire is rolled up in the counterclockwise direction.
In the floating solar power generation device,
A body part supporting the solar cell module provided on the upper part; And
And a floating portion provided at a lower portion of the body portion to allow the solar cell module and the body portion to float on the water surface,
Wherein the water level sensor portion, the drum portion,
Wherein the upper part of the base body part constitutes the lower plate of the body part.
Further comprising: a direction determination unit for determining a geographical direction of the floating solar power generation apparatus,
Wherein the at least one level sensor unit comprises:
And restarts the detection of the water level when it is determined that the geographical direction determined by the direction determination unit has changed beyond a predetermined level.
Further comprising a light-condensing-rate determining unit for determining a light-condensing rate of the floating solar cell device,
Wherein the at least one level sensor unit comprises:
Wherein the control unit resumes the detection of the water level when it is determined that the light collection rate determined by the light collection rate determination unit exceeds a predetermined level.
A light-condensing rate judging unit for judging a light-condensing rate of the floating photovoltaic device; And
Further comprising: a storage unit for storing date and time-
Wherein the at least one level sensor unit comprises:
And restarts the detection of the water level when it is determined that the difference between the pre-stored light collecting rate corresponding to the current date and the present time and the current light collecting rate exceeds a predetermined level, .
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