WO2006061652A1 - Water current powered generating apparatus - Google Patents

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WO2006061652A1
WO2006061652A1 PCT/GB2005/004775 GB2005004775W WO2006061652A1 WO 2006061652 A1 WO2006061652 A1 WO 2006061652A1 GB 2005004775 W GB2005004775 W GB 2005004775W WO 2006061652 A1 WO2006061652 A1 WO 2006061652A1
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Barry Johnston
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Scotrenewables (Marine Power) Ltd
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Priority to US11/792,193 priority Critical patent/US8272831B2/en
Priority to EP05818391A priority patent/EP1831544B1/en
Priority to CA2589965A priority patent/CA2589965C/en
Priority to AT05818391T priority patent/ATE516438T1/en
Priority to AU2005313122A priority patent/AU2005313122B2/en
Priority to BRPI0518375-8A priority patent/BRPI0518375A2/en
Priority to JP2007544993A priority patent/JP4813501B2/en
Priority to NZ555635A priority patent/NZ555635A/en
Publication of WO2006061652A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006061652A1/en
Priority to NO20072834A priority patent/NO338754B1/en

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/12—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
    • F03B13/26—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy
    • F03B13/264—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy using the horizontal flow of water resulting from tide movement
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/12—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
    • F03B13/14—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy
    • F03B13/22—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the flow of water resulting from wave movements to drive a motor or turbine
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F03B17/061—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head" with rotation axis substantially in flow direction
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/90—Mounting on supporting structures or systems
    • F05B2240/93—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a structure floating on a liquid surface
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/20—Hydro energy
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power generating apparatus suitable for use in extracting energy from the movement of water, particularly tidal movement. The apparatus comprises an elongate, generally circular in cross section, buoyancy vessel (1), having depending from its underside on a mounting means, rotatable rotor blades (2). The rotor blades are connected to a power generating means whereby in use of the apparatus movement of water across the rotor blades, drives them so as to generate power in the power generating means.

Description

WATER CURRENT POWERED GENERATING APPARATUS
The present invention relates to a power generating apparatus for use in extracting energy from the movement of water, particularly tidal movement or other water currents, such as rivers. The invention is particularly directed to a floating apparatus.
In recent years there has been a move towards so called renewable energy sources, such as wind and wave power, but wind turbines have a very high visual impact and are, of course, dependent on there being wind. Wave powered generating apparatus has proved difficult to realise effectively for a variety of reasons, not least the generally large costs associated with equipment required to withstand the power of extreme waves that occur during storms.
Tidal energy, on the other hand, is based on a guaranteed energy source, that of the movement of the tides. A great number of tidal powered generating apparatus have been proposed over the years including, for example, International Patent Publication No. WO 88/04632, US 3986787, DE 2648318 and US 3922012.
The devices of the prior art have generally consisted of very large constructions which have depending from their underside, propellers or turbines which are driven by the motion of tidal currents passing therethrough. Such devices may be floating devices, such as that described in WO88/04632 or submersed (on the seabed) devices such as that described in US 3922012. All of the prior art apparatus known to the inventor suffer from a number of inherent problems, including large and sophisticated designs which do not lend themselves to simple manufacturing techniques and which are prone to damage i.e. they have poor survivability in the sea; and/or are difficult to maintain/repair without the need for expensive handling or installation equipment; and/or required to be "piled" into the seabed.
It is an object of the present invention to avoid or minimise one or more of the foregoing disadvantages.
The present invention provides a power generating apparatus suitable for use in extracting energy from the movement of water, particularly tidal movement, comprising an elongate, generally circular in cross section, buoyancy vessel, said buoyancy vessel having depending from its underside on a mounting means, rotatable rotor blades connected to a power generating means, whereby in use of the apparatus movement of water across said rotor blades, drives said rotor blades so as to generate power in said power generating means.
Thus with a power generating apparatus according to the present invention the realisation of a simple yet effective means of generating power in tidal locations can be realised. Preferably said rotor blades are connected through said mounting means by means of a hinged joint in a keel section of said vessel, so as to be movable from a first, or stowed position, immediately below the vessel to a second deployed condition facing the direction of tidal currents. With the rotor blades in said stowed position the present invention is advantageously significantly easier to manoeuvre and handle as the elongate cylindrical nature of the vessel allows for the vessel to be "rolled over" so as to permit maintenance of the rotor blades/power generating device without the need for large and expensive barges/cranes. Moreover the ability to stow the rotor blades immediately under the vessel means that the whole apparatus can be readily towed into harbours for maintenance as described above.
The generally cylindrical (in cross section) shape of the vessel is an essential feature of the present invention for a number of reasons, including the fact that a cylindrical vessel is inherently extremely strong and has substantial structural integrity thereby giving improved "survivability" in adverse weather conditions. Moreover the cylindrical vessel means that wave loading and water resistance (drag) is minimised. This again provides for improved survivability.
Preferably there are two rotor blades which, in said stowed or retracted position, may be arranged so as to be parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vessel. This arrangement further facilitates the handling, particularly the towing of the apparatus.
Desirably said rotor blades are mounted in said deployed condition so as to be as close to the vessel as possible as the maximum tidal flow occurs close to the surface of a body of water on which the apparatus is floated.
As the apparatus is not totally submersed it will be appreciated that at least a significant portion thereof will be visible above the surface of the sea and thus visible to seafarers. Desirably the apparatus may be fitted with warning lights or warning devices to alert seafarers to its presence.
The apparatus is designed as a free floating arrangement so that it is independent of vertical tidal displacements.
The apparatus is provided with means, for example mooring means formed and arranged for securing the apparatus to the seabed or other fixed point. Desirably the mooring configuration, preferably a yolk arrangement, allow for remote "quick" release and connection.
Preferably the vessel is provided with ballast tanks, desirably front and rear, and preferably an automatic ballasting system formed and arranged to keep the apparatus in a more or less level orientation depending on the intensity of tidal flow and forces associated with the movement of the rotor blades.
Preferably there are provided means, for example hydraulic rams energised by constantly charged hydraulic accumulators, formed and arranged to lift the rotor blades from the deployed "in use" position to the stowed retracted position for transportation or in the event of adverse weather conditions or system failure.
Preferably said vessel is provided with a bow portion formed and arranged to allow the movement of water to pass around the vessel, for example a conical / frustoconical nose portion. Further preferred features and advantages of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figs. 1, 2a and 2b show, respectively, a perspective view and a side view in operation and a side view in transportation of a power generating apparatus according to the invention.
An apparatus for extracting power from tidal energy is shown in Figs 1, 2a and 2b. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical buoyancy tube 1 which has depending from its underside dual counter-rotating rotors 2 which are driven by rotor blades 3 which rotate, about a rotor hub 4, by the action of tidal water (not shown) passing across the rotor blades 3.
In more detail the cylindrical buoyancy tube 1 comprises a hollow main section, consisting of a multi-celled structure constructed from steel plate (or reinforced concrete) , with a streamlined front section 12 and a sloped rear section 13 bonded to form one unit. The cylindrical buoyancy tube 1 may contain components such as transformers and possibly power conversion equipment (not shown) . Access to within the body 1 is achieved utilising watertight hatches (not shown) .
Hydrodynamic support keel sections 8 are attached to the cylindrical buoyancy tube 1, providing, if required, variable longitudinal-positioning of the lower rotor arm- section 6 which supports the subsea nacelle 5, rotor hub 4 and rotor blades 3. The keel section 8 consists of a multi-celled structure likely manufactured of steel. The lower rotor arm-section 6 supporting the subsea nacelle 5, rotor hub 4 and rotor blades 3 is rotated about the hinged rotor arm joint 7 to allow it to be locked in position vertically in the operation mode (Fig 2a) or horizontally in the transport mode (Fig 2b) after rotation in the direction of arrow λA' . The lower rotor arm- section 6 is operated hydraulically (not shown) .
Rigidly connected to each lower rotor arm-section 6 is the subsea nacelle 5 which supports the rotor hub 4 and rotor blades 3. There are two rotor blades 3, (which may be fixed or variable pitch) on each rotor hub 4. Fixed pitch blades may be set in position or alternately a variable pitch system may be used. A variable pitch system allows automated control of the blade pitch angle in order to optimise performance.
There are a number of possible options (not shown) to take the power from the rotor blades 3 and deliver it at an appropriate shaft speed required to drive an electrical generator. The preferred option involves the use of a direct-drive generator contained within the watertight subsea nacelle 5. This eliminates the need for a gearbox, thereby reducing the number of rotating components and shortening energetic paths, resulting in less wear and tear, and leading to less maintenance requirements and longer life expectancy. Another option involves a gearbox and electrical generator arrangement contained within the watertight subsea nacelle 5. In both cases, the electrical energy would then be carried through cabling to a transformer located in the cylindrical buoyancy tube 1 and finally the export power cable would be routed along with a mooring yolk 10 and then to the seabed and ultimately to shore for connection to the electricity grid network. Alternatively the direct-drive generator, or gearbox and generator arrangement, may be contained in the cylindrical body 1 and connected to the rotor hub 4 through a direct perpendicular drive.
Other methods of power transmission from the rotor to electrical generator may also be used. For example, the rotor blades could drive through a hydraulic transmission generating means, wherein said generating means is preferably located within the vessel. Desirably the generator, and associated transformer means, control systems, hydraulic accumulators and the like are enclosed within the cylindrical buoyancy tube 1.
The system may also be used to create useful forms of energy other than electrical, for example hydraulic energy.
The simple passive mooring configuration, which allows the system to freely yaw into the local tidal direction, consists of a mooring joint 11 and a mooring yolk 10 connected via mooring arm hinged joints 9 to the cylindrical buoyancy tube 1. The mooring joint 11 is connected to a seabed anchor (not shown) by a single mooring line (not shown) .
An automated ballasting system (not shown) may be installed within the front conical section 12. This may be automatically controlled for constantly keeping the apparatus level depending on the intensity of the tidal flow and the associated force on the rotor blades. Various other modifications may be made to the above described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power generating apparatus suitable for use in extracting energy from the movement of water, particularly- tidal movement, comprising an elongate, generally circular in cross section, buoyancy vessel (1) , said buoyancy vessel (1) having depending from its underside on a mounting means, rotatable rotor blades (2) connected to a power generating means, whereby in use of the apparatus movement of water across said rotor blades, drives said rotor blades so as to generate power in said power generating means.
2. A power generating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said rotor blades (2) are connected through said mounting means by means of a hinged joint (7) in a keel section (8) of said vessel (1) , so as to be movable from a first, or stowed position, immediately below the vessel (1) to a second deployed condition facing the direction of tidal currents.
3. A power generating apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein there are two rotor blades (2) each mounted on its own mounting means on the underside of said vessel which, in said stowed or retracted position, are arranged so as to be parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vessel (D .
4. A power generating apparatus as claimed in claims 2 or 3 wherein said rotor blades are mounted in said stowed condition so as to be as close to and immediately below the vessel (1) .
5. A power generating apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 fitted with warning lights or warning devices to alert seafarers to its presence.
6. A power generating apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 provided with mooring means (10, 11) formed and arranged for securing the apparatus to the seabed or other fixed point.
7. A power generating apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the vessel (1) is provided with ballast tanks.
8. A power generating apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 provided with an automatic ballasting system formed and arranged to keep the apparatus in a more or less level orientation depending on the intensity of tidal flow and forces associated with the movement of the rotor blades (2) .
9. A power generating apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 8 provided with lifting means formed and arranged to lift the rotor blades (2) from the deployed "in use" position to the stowed retracted position.
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US11/792,193 US8272831B2 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Water current powered generating apparatus
EP05818391A EP1831544B1 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Water current powered generating apparatus
CA2589965A CA2589965C (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Water current powered generating apparatus
AT05818391T ATE516438T1 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 GENERATOR DEVICE POWERED BY WATER CURRENT
AU2005313122A AU2005313122B2 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Water current powered generating apparatus
BRPI0518375-8A BRPI0518375A2 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 water-powered generator set
JP2007544993A JP4813501B2 (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Power generation device by water flow
NZ555635A NZ555635A (en) 2004-12-11 2005-12-12 Water current powered generating apparatus
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