Energy device powered by the motion of water beneath waves

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1980-06-26

1983-02-01

Weldon, Ulysses

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Electric control

Tide and wave motors

60499, 60503, 60507, 290 53, F03B 1312

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043717888

ABSTRACT:
A device for extracting both kinetic and potential energy from the motion beneath waves over a considerable depth comprising a power member or sail guided to reciprocate with the movement of the water. The power sail is connected to and operates a power device such as an electric generator or pump. A second member, or sail, is located in geometric position relative to the power sail to reflect energy back to the power sail. Sensors, servo systems, and computers may be used to optimize power output. Multiple units can be arranged in "farms" to furnish megawatts of power.

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patent: 988508 (1911-04-01), Reynolds
patent: 3965365 (1976-06-01), Parr
patent: 4036563 (1977-07-01), Tornkvist
patent: 4048801 (1977-09-01), Tornabene

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