Prime-mover dynamo plants – Tide and wave motors
Patent
1986-04-01
1988-05-03
Shoop, Jr., William M.
Prime-mover dynamo plants
Tide and wave motors
290 42, 417332, 60495, F03B 1312
Patent
active
047422416
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for capturing a portion of the wave energy on the surface of a body of water and converting the captured energy to a usable form of power incudes a large array of flotation devices, each connected to one of a plurality of energy conversion devices such as piston pumps. The conversion devices are all secured to a common frame structure which is supported by the buoyancy of the flotation devices. The apparatus floats with a draft which is a function of the average wave height in the area covered by the array. The lateral dimensions of the apparatus are greater than the expected wavelength to maintain a generally horizontal disposition. The apparatus may be moored at virtually any marine location, and the energy produced is transferred to storage facilities by a submerged conduit. The moorings may include winching means to submerge the apparatus during storms and high seas. A plurality of such apparatus may be disposed to form a breakwater to protect a harbor, beach, or the like.
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Cohen Howard
Logan Sharon D.
Shoop Jr. William M.
Zimmerman Harris
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