Power plants – Pressure fluid source and motor – Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
Patent
1978-06-26
1980-06-10
Geoghegan, Edgar W.
Power plants
Pressure fluid source and motor
Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
60497, 60505, 405 76, 417330, E02B 908, F03B 1312
Patent
active
042066018
ABSTRACT:
A novel tidal and wave-power collection apparatus is disclosed which is well suited for oceanic installations. In the preferred embodiment, a matrix of power collection units is easily assembled at sea, each being bridged and reinforced by catwalks extending therebetween which form trilateral power collection modules having such units at each of the corners thereof. Each power collection unit comprises a central tubular pilaster embedded in the ocean floor around which is disposed a toroidal float which moves up and down with the waves and tide and which acts to drive an air compressor while rising and falling. The output of the air compressor, i.e. compressed air, is stored in the float's chamber and is transmitted through conduits in the bridging structure to a remote power consumption site. The apparatus is efficient, economical and capable of capturing and storing large quantities of power which may be utilized to satisfy peak load power demands.
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Benasutti Asst., Ltd.
Geoghegan Edgar W.
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