Wave power energy generation apparatus

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2006-03-15

2010-11-16

Ponomarenko, Nicholas (Department: 2839)

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

C290S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834474

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a wave energy conversion device (1), for use in relatively shallow water, which has a base portion (2) for anchoring to the bed of a body of water (6) and an upstanding flap portion (8) pivotally connected (12) to the base portion. The flap portion is biased to the vertical and oscillates, backwards and forwards about the vertical in response to wave motion acting on its faces. Power extraction means extract energy from the movement of the flap portion. When the base portion (2) is anchored to the bed of a body of water (6) with the flap portion (8) facing the wave motion, the base portion (2) and the flap portion (8) extend vertically through at least the entire depth of the water, to present a substantially continuous surface to the wave motion throughout the full depth of water from the wave crest to the sea bed. A plurality of devices can be interconnected to form one system. The distance between the plurality of flaps is dependent on the wavelength.

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EB Frond Wave Enemy Converter—Phase 2.
Technical & Economic Feasibility Study of a Frond Type Wave Power Generator.

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