METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEEP OCEAN POWER GENERATOR TURBINE

Abstract

A method for generating power using a device in deep ocean is disclosed comprising a power generator, a hollow tube turbine platform configured to achieve a desired depth in the deep ocean, a submerging device attached to the turbine platform, a plurality of turbine blades assembly, and at least one power transmission-and-distribution cable.

Claims

1. A deep ocean power generator turbine, comprising: (a) a power generator for converting kinetic energy generated from deep ocean current into electrical energy; (b) a turbine for driving the power generator, and (c) at least one power transmission and distribution cable transmitting electrical energy which is generated from the power generator to the electrical power conversion equipment, and connecting to a land substation.

2. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 1, wherein the turbine comprises a hollow tube turbine platform.

3. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 2, wherein the hollow tube turbine platform comprises a plurality of turbine blades removably attached to the hollow tube turbine platform.

4. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 1, wherein the turbine comprises a submerging device mounted on the platform.

5. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 4, wherein the submerging device is a submarine valve.

6. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 2, wherein the turbine blades further comprise a plurality of turbine flaps removably attached to the turbine blade by hinge pins.

7. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 1, wherein the turbine consists of vertical-axis turbine.

8. The deep ocean power generator turbine of claim 1, wherein the power generator is driven by a hydraulic system which is produced by the turbine.

9. A method for deep ocean power generator turbine using the device of claim 1, comprising following steps: (a) injecting water into the hollow tube turbine platform; (b) submerging the hollow tube turbine platform to achieve a desired depth via the submerging device which includes the submarine valve; (c) anchoring the turbine; (d) setting the turbine and the power generator stably on a seabed; and (e) producing power.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the step of injecting water into the hollow tube platform further comprises steps of: (a) opening the submarine valve; and (b) regulating the turbine platform to let the turbine sink to a suitable depth level undersea.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the power generator turbine device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 2 is a top view of the power generator turbine device;

[0021] FIG. 3 is a side view of the power generator turbine device; and

[0022] FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the power generator turbine device.

[0023] FIGS. 5A & 5B are turbine blades at close and open positions.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the turbine flap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] The following description includes the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of describing the general principles of the invention. The scope of the invention should be determined with reference to the claims.

[0026] It is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that are relevant for a clear understanding of the present invention, while eliminating, for purposes of clarity, many other elements found in typical hydrologic power generation systems. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other elements are desirable and/or required in order to implement the present invention. However, because such elements are well known in the art, and because they do not facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, a discussion of such elements is not provided herein.

[0027] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention takes advantage of submarine principles to submerge the device 10 to a depth sufficient to take advantage of the increased pressure at deeper ocean levels. When the submarine valve 80 is opened, water will be filled in the hollow tube turbine platform from the top pontoon 70 to the side pontoon 20 ending at the bottom pontoon 50. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the pertinent art that such a submerging system, and the turbine which is turned by the water flow being in contact with turbine blade 40, will be such that their use will be enabled in deep ocean waters, without the formation of fissures or excessive corrosion.

[0028] Still in FIGS. 1 and 2, the turbine blade 40 includes multiple moving turbine flaps 30. These flaps 30 open and shut in unison on the turbine blade 40. When each turbine blades front side is in contact with the ocean current flow during rotation, the turbine flaps 30 rotate around the center shaft 90 as shown in FIG. 2 in unison to the closed position. In this closed position of the turbine flaps 30, the full force of the ocean current pushes the turbine blade 40 as no water current flow passing through the turbine blade 40. When the turbine blades rotate 40, the power generator 60 is driven to generate electricity power.

[0029] FIG. 3 shows the turbine flaps 30 in closed positions wherein the full force of the ocean current pushes the turbine blade to rotate to drive the power generator 60.

[0030] The center shaft, as illustrated in FIG. 4, has mounted turbine line attachment lines 120 alongside a vertical side of the shaft cylinder 90. The turbine blades 40 may preferably be mounted in a sufficiently rigid manner such that the intense pressure of deep ocean waters will not bend or break the turbine blades 40. The passing of ocean water current may then generate kinetic energy through any method known to those skilled in the art, such as by forcing the rotation of the turbine blades around the generator driveshaft 110. The turbine may, in turn, drive a power generator, and the generated electricity may be brought to the surface by a cabling known to those skilled in the art, such as standard submarine cabling.

[0031] As further illustrated in FIGS. 5A-5B, the turbine blades 40 may take advantage of pressure of the ocean water current on the turbine flaps 30 when the turbine flaps 30 are fully closed.

[0032] FIG. 6 shows the turbine flap 30 wherein the hinge pin 30 is rotably attached to the turbine blade 40 via a hinge pin 130.

[0033] Known methodologies that employ similar pump and pressurized seawater systems operate using water that is at significantly lower pressure than deep ocean water. Consequently, the deep ocean water of the present invention, and more precisely the pressure under which such deeper ocean water is, will allow for significant multiples of power to be generated by the present invention over those power generations made available in the prior art.

[0034] Having illustrated and described the principles of the present invention in a preferred embodiment, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiment can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from such principles. Any and all such embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.