Apparatus for generating energy from the rise and fall of tides

Details Apparatus for generating energy from the rise and fall of tides Apparatus for generating energy from the rise and fall of tides

1979-12-10

1981-09-15

Ostrager, Allen M.

Power plants

Pressure fluid source and motor

Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature

60497, 137132, 290 53, F16D 3300

Patent

active

042889855

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is disclosed which is capable of producing usable energy as a result of the rise and fall of ocean tides. A second reservoir is connected to a natural reservoir such as the ocean by means of a duct system wherein the duct openings in the two reservoirs are established at levels which will constantly be submerged. Upon charging the duct system with water, the siphon principle will urge the flow of water back and forth through the duct system between the two reservoirs as the water in the second reservoir seeks a level of equilibrium with that of the ocean. A turbine is mounted in the duct system and is driven by the substantially continuous flow of water back and forth through the system thereby producing a source of useable energy.

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