Wave energy converter

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1981-04-07

1984-08-07

Rubinson, G. Z.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Electric control

Tide and wave motors

290 53, 60501, 60506, 417332, F03B 1312

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044645783

ABSTRACT:
A wave energy converter comprising a float group including at least two floats connected by elongated rigid links disposed at a right angle to the direction of incidence of waves, which floats are free from the coastal ground and sea bed and allowed to heave, to sway, and to roll. A dynamic system of the converter absorbs the wave energy through the relative movements between the floats and the links and between the adjacent links while the natural frequency of this system is approximately tuned to the frequency of the incident wave. In this way, the reflected waves and transmitted waves caused by this system are suppressed substantially since the energy of the incident wave is virtually absorbed. The wave energy converter may be provided with some air chambers and air turbines or one-directional rotating means actuated by this dynamic system so as to drive electric generators coupled thereto.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4098084 (1978-07-01), Cockerell

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