ES1061258U

ES1061258U - Device to harness the energy of waves. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1061258U
Application number: ES200502115U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Pedro Bernal Dominguez
Original assignee: WORKS SEVILLA S C A AB; Works Sevilla Sca AB
Current assignee: WORKS SEVILLA S C A AB; Works Sevilla Sca AB
Priority date: 2005-09-28
Filing date: 2005-09-28
Publication date: 2006-01-16
Anticipated expiration: 2015-09-28
Also published as: ES1061258Y

Abstract

Device for harnessing wave energy characterized in that it comprises a tube (1) at the lower end of which incorporates a bell destined to be in contact with the sea, and in that said tube (1) has a bifurcation at the top in two sections, ( a) and (b) where the (a) is the outlet of the air that is driven by the wave and that sets in motion the turbine that is incorporated in the upper part of the tube sections when accessing through its gate # 2 being evacuated to the outside by means of gate # 5 of the turbine after having set it in motion. The section (b) is of admission or absorption of air caused by the descent of the wave by turning the turbine again by the impulse of the air from the outside that has access through gates no. 4 and 6 of the turbine, and the air enters again in the tube successively wave after wave. The axis no. 8 of the turbine is in charge of transmitting the force to the electricity generators that are coupled in it. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo para aprovechar la energía de las olas.Device to harness the energy of waves.

Object of the invention

La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo para el aprovechamiento de energía de las olas a partir del aire producido por éstas.The present invention relates to a device for harnessing the energy of waves from the air produced by these.

Concretamente, el objeto de la invención es conseguir un aprovechamiento de la energía eólica que producen las olas para convertirla posteriormente en energía eléctrica utilizable para diversos fines.Specifically, the object of the invention is get a use of wind energy produced by waves to later convert it into electrical energy Usable for various purposes.

Background of the invention

Actualmente existe una creciente necesidad de obtención y utilización de energías renovables que permitan un desarrollo sostenido, siendo respetuosos con el medio ambiente. A esto se suma el hecho de que las reservas de combustibles fósiles, utilizados hoy en día mayoritariamente, terminarán por agotarse, por lo que cada vez resulta más urgente la búsqueda de energías alternativas.There is currently a growing need for obtaining and using renewable energies that allow a sustained development, being respectful of the environment. TO this adds to the fact that fossil fuel reserves, used today, they will eventually run out, so the search for energies is increasingly urgent alternatives.

Por estos y otros motivos últimamente se han puesto en marcha diferentes sistemas de aprovechamiento de energías renovables como son la eólica, solar, etc., que ya están dando sus primeros frutos.For these and other reasons lately they have set up different energy utilization systems renewables such as wind, solar, etc., which are already giving their First fruits

Existen también sistemas que intentan obtener energía a través del mar, pero que hoy por hoy no han resultado viables económicamente dado su escaso rendimiento y la complejidad de las instalaciones.There are also systems that try to obtain energy across the sea, but that today have not resulted economically viable given its poor performance and complexity of the facilities.

Description of the invention

La invención que a continuación se describe resuelve de manera eficaz los inconvenientes señalados, constituyendo un dispositivo de fácil instalación y bajo coste que permite obtener altos rendimientos de cara a la producción de energía eléctrica a partir de la energía eólica producida por las olas.The invention described below effectively solve the problems indicated, constituting a device of easy installation and low cost that allows to obtain high yields for the production of electrical energy from wind energy produced by waves.

Para ello el dispositivo consta, básicamente, de una campana de absorción de las olas, situado siempre en contacto con el mar, en cuyo extremo superior se encuentra un tubo dividido en dos partes, una de las cuales constituye un canal de admisión o absorción de aire y el otro para la impulsión del mismo.For this, the device basically consists of a wave absorption bell, always in contact with the sea, at whose upper end is a divided tube in two parts, one of which constitutes an admission channel or air absorption and the other to drive it.

Este aire que se encuentra en el tubo será impulsado o absorbido por las olas que penetran en el y hará girar una turbina incorporada en la parte superior de la sección del tubo (1) cuyo eje en movimiento se encuentra conectado a uno o varios generadores de electricidad, los cuales estarán dimensionados en función del rendimiento del dispositivo, que a su vez estará determinado por sus dimensiones, multiplicaciones de revolución, etc.This air that is in the tube will be driven or absorbed by the waves that penetrate it and will spin a turbine incorporated in the upper part of the tube section (1) whose moving axis is connected to one or more electricity generators, which will be sized in device performance function, which in turn will be determined by its dimensions, multiplications of revolution, etc.

De esta forma, dichos generadores podrán ponerse en serie a lo largo de la porción deseada de costa para sumar la energía eléctrica obtenida y de esa forma alimentar cualquier tipo de instalación, para dar diferentes servicios o bien para alimentar a su vez a otros sistemas de aprovechamiento de energía, como puede ser de obtención del hidrógeno del agua a través de la electrólisis.In this way, these generators can be in series along the desired portion of coast to add the electrical energy obtained and thus feed any type of installation, to give different services or to feed turn to other energy utilization systems, as you can be to obtain hydrogen from water through the electrolysis.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as part member of that description, a set of drawings where with illustrative and non-limiting nature, what has been represented next:

La figura 1.- Muestra una vista general del dispositivo en donde puede observarse la posición de la campana respecto de la turbina, así como los elementos de la turbina.Figure 1.- Shows an overview of the device where the bell position can be observed regarding the turbine, as well as the turbine elements.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

Según una posible realización de la invención, el dispositivo para el aprovechamiento de la energía eólica producida por las olas se compone de un tubo (1) en cuyo extremo inferior incorpora una campana destinada a estar en contacto con el mar, y en donde dicho tubo (1) presenta una división en dos secciones. Una de impulsión (A) y otra de admisión (B). La longitud del tubo deberá ser tal, que impida que el agua alcance la turbina (3) interior.According to a possible embodiment of the invention, the device for harnessing the wind energy produced by the waves it consists of a tube (1) at whose lower end incorporates a bell designed to be in contact with the sea, and wherein said tube (1) has a division into two sections. A of impulsion (A) and another one of admission (B). Tube length It should be such that it prevents water from reaching the turbine (3) inside.

Según puede verse en la figura por la dirección de las flechas, una de las secciones del tubo (A) será el de impulsión de aire, que la ola ha provocado en el interior del tubo cuando va hacia arriba, mientras que la otra sección (B) del tubo será el de admisión, provocada por la ola cuando esta desciende.As can be seen in the figure by the address of the arrows, one of the sections of the tube (A) will be that of air drive, which the wave has caused inside the tube when it goes up while the other section (B) of the tube will be the admission, caused by the wave when it is comes down.

La turbina que se coloca en la parte superior del tubo tiene incorporadas las compuertas n° 2, 4, 5 y 6 que permiten la circulación del aire en el sentido adecuado para la producción de la energía por parte de la turbina (3).The turbine that is placed on top of the tube has built-in gates n ° 2, 4, 5 and 6 that allow air circulation in the right direction for production of the energy by the turbine (3).

Concretamente, cuando las olas entran en la campana éstas impulsan el aire del interior del tubo (1), el cual abrirá la compuerta n° (2) de la turbina que hará girar las palas (7) de la misma, en la dirección indicada por las flechas, saliendo posteriormente dicho aire al exterior a través de la compuerta n° 5 de la turbina.Specifically, when the waves enter the bell these drive the air inside the tube (1), which will open the gate (2) of the turbine that will rotate the blades (7) thereof, in the direction indicated by the arrows, leaving subsequently said air to the outside through gate No. 5 of the turbine.

Cuando la ola desciende se cierran las compuertas 2 y 5, abriendo simultáneamente la n° 6 y 4 dejando paso al aire del exterior por la absorción de las olas, impulsando de nuevo las palas de la turbina en el mismo sentido, por lo que dicho aire volverá de nuevo a entrar en el tubo (1).When the wave descends the floodgates close 2 and 5, simultaneously opening No. 6 and 4 giving way to the air from the outside by the absorption of the waves, driving again the turbine blades in the same direction, so that said air will re-enter the tube (1).

La turbina (3), cuenta además con un eje (8) que será el encargado de transmitir el movimiento al generador de electricidad, no representado.The turbine (3) also has an axis (8) that will be responsible for transmitting the movement to the generator of Electricity, not represented.

En una realización preferente, a los extremos de dicho eje (8) podrán acoplarse ruedas de contrapeso para regular y homogeneizar la velocidad de rotación de éste y conseguir así un rendimiento también más uniforme.In a preferred embodiment, at the ends of said axle (8) can be coupled counterweight wheels to regulate and homogenize its rotation speed and thus achieve a also more uniform performance.

Por último, los elementos que permiten el retorno de las diferentes compuertas de la turbina (2, 4, 5 y 6) a su posición de reposo, podrán ser elementos convencionales tales como muelles o similares.Finally, the elements that allow the return of the different turbine gates (2, 4, 5 and 6) to their resting position, may be conventional elements such as springs or similar.

Claims

1. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves characterized in that it comprises a tube (1) at the lower end of which incorporates a bell intended to be in contact with the sea, and because said tube (1) has a bifurcation in two sections, ( A) and (B) where (A) is the outlet of the air that is driven by the wave and that sets the turbine that is incorporated in the upper part of the sections of the tube into motion when having access through its gate No. 2 being evacuated to the outside by means of the gate n ° 5 of the turbine after having put it in motion. Section (B) is of admission or absorption of air caused by the descent of the wave by rotating the turbine again by the impulse of the outside air that has access through the gates No. 4 and 6 of the turbine, and the air it goes back into the tube successively wave after wave. The axis 8 of the turbine is responsible for transmitting the force to the electricity generators that are coupled therein.

2. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim one, characterized in that each of the turbine gates allows air circulation in the proper direction for energy production by the turbine (3).

3. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim two, characterized in that the section of the tube (A) allows the exit of the air that is driven by the wave that is introduced into the bell of the tube (1) causing the gate to open No. (2) of the turbine. And other gates n ° (6 and 4) that open when the waves go down, giving way to outside air by the absorption of the waves.

4. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim 2, characterized in that the turbine has the gate No. (5), which when the waves enter the hood lets the air escape to the outside after it has moved the turbine ( 3), and another gate (6 and 4) that lets in the outside air produced when the waves go down after it has moved the turbine (3) again.

5. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim one characterized in that at the ends of said axle (8) counterweight wheels are coupled to regulate and homogenize the rotation speed of the latter.

6. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim one characterized in that the gates (2, 4, 5 and 6) have elements that allow the return to its resting position.

7. Device for harnessing the energy of the waves according to claim one characterized in that any of the components of this device that can be changed or modified are included in this Patent.