Ocean energy harvesting system

Details Ocean energy harvesting system Ocean energy harvesting system

2007-01-16

2010-10-26

Patel, T C (Department: 2839)

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

C290S043000, C290S042000, C290S054000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07821150

ABSTRACT:
An ocean energy harvesting system utilizes horizontal structural members that rotate in response to wave motion. The structural members are designed to capture energy in a line array that replicates the shape of the waves as they pass through the ocean. A generator platform is placed in the ocean environment or on the shore, and the structural members rotate under the platform or around a pivot post placed in proximity to the platform. The rotation drives a generator shaft due to direct attachment to the structural member or from a cable attached to a structural member some distance from the platform. The structural members can be of substantial length depending on the prevailing wave conditions at the site and the desired amount of energy capture. The system adjusts to differing water levels due to tidal shifts.

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