FR2436070A2 - Sea wave energy converter - uses semi-submerged hollow toroidal vessel contg. e.g. rotatable wheel driving electric generator - Google Patents

Sea wave energy converter - uses semi-submerged hollow toroidal vessel contg. e.g. rotatable wheel driving electric generator

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FR2436070A2
FR2436070A2 FR7826492A FR7826492A FR2436070A2 FR 2436070 A2 FR2436070 A2 FR 2436070A2 FR 7826492 A FR7826492 A FR 7826492A FR 7826492 A FR7826492 A FR 7826492A FR 2436070 A2 FR2436070 A2 FR 2436070A2
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wave energy
energy converter
sea wave
electric generator
wheel driving
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FR7826492A
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FR2436070B2 (en
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Priority claimed from FR7619856A external-priority patent/FR2356553A1/en
Priority claimed from FR7823543A external-priority patent/FR2435387A2/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B63B1/047—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull with spherical hull or hull in the shape of a vertical ring
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/107—Semi-submersibles; Small waterline area multiple hull vessels and the like, e.g. SWATH
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/12—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
    • F03B13/14—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy
    • F03B13/16—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem"
    • F03B13/20—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem" wherein both members, i.e. wom and rem are movable relative to the sea bed or shore
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B63B2001/044—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull with a small waterline area compared to total displacement, e.g. of semi-submersible type
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)

Abstract

The sea wave energy converter comprises a large, hollow toroidal vessel which is semi-submerged, and either anchored directly to the sea bed, or attached to an arm. Various methods are used to convert the kinetic energy to electrical energy, one employing a hydrodynamic magneto. Alternatively, liquid trapped in the toroid may be used to rotate a propeller driven generator.
FR7826492A 1976-06-30 1978-09-15 Sea wave energy converter - uses semi-submerged hollow toroidal vessel contg. e.g. rotatable wheel driving electric generator Granted FR2436070A2 (en)

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FR7826492A FR2436070A2 (en) 1976-06-30 1978-09-15 Sea wave energy converter - uses semi-submerged hollow toroidal vessel contg. e.g. rotatable wheel driving electric generator

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR7619856A FR2356553A1 (en) 1976-06-30 1976-06-30 TORIC SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE VESSEL
FR7823543A FR2435387A2 (en) 1976-06-30 1978-08-10 Semi-submersible wave energy converter - has toroidal vessel oscillating to generate hydropneumatic energy for electrical generator
FR7826492A FR2436070A2 (en) 1976-06-30 1978-09-15 Sea wave energy converter - uses semi-submerged hollow toroidal vessel contg. e.g. rotatable wheel driving electric generator

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FR2436070A2 true FR2436070A2 (en) 1980-04-11
FR2436070B2 FR2436070B2 (en) 1981-08-14

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2500887A1 (en) * 1981-02-27 1982-09-03 Dubois Yves DEVICE FOR USING WAVE AND WAVE ENERGY
WO1998032967A1 (en) 1997-01-29 1998-07-30 Applied Research & Technology Limited Wave energy converter
WO2009095651A1 (en) * 2008-01-28 2009-08-06 Adam Zakheos Method and apparatus for generating energy from waves

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2288029A1 (en) * 1974-10-15 1976-05-14 Rinaldi Victor Multi-purpose floating platform - has ring-shaped, underwater height adjustable housing wave powered and refrigeration circuit
FR2375463A1 (en) * 1976-12-22 1978-07-21 Scarpi Bruno SWELL ENERGY RECOVERY METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION DEVICE

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2288029A1 (en) * 1974-10-15 1976-05-14 Rinaldi Victor Multi-purpose floating platform - has ring-shaped, underwater height adjustable housing wave powered and refrigeration circuit
FR2375463A1 (en) * 1976-12-22 1978-07-21 Scarpi Bruno SWELL ENERGY RECOVERY METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION DEVICE

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2500887A1 (en) * 1981-02-27 1982-09-03 Dubois Yves DEVICE FOR USING WAVE AND WAVE ENERGY
WO1998032967A1 (en) 1997-01-29 1998-07-30 Applied Research & Technology Limited Wave energy converter
WO2009095651A1 (en) * 2008-01-28 2009-08-06 Adam Zakheos Method and apparatus for generating energy from waves

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