Tide-powered electrical generator

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1974-09-19

1976-05-25

Schaefer, Robert K.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

60497, 417333, F03B 1312

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ABSTRACT:
A tide-powered electrical generator wherein the energy from successive rising tides is stored in the form of potential energy for selective conversion to electricity. A float is constrained to vertical motion and it raises on successive tides a weight by means of a jack bar to reach a maximum predetermined height on a stable support structure where the weight is supported until release for the generation of electricity. Provision is made for the prevention of damage to the generator by excessive tidal rises.

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