Apparatus for harnessing tidal power
Patent
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OSTI ID:6519314
An apparatus for harnessing and extracting a portion of the power generated by the rise and fall of ocean tides is described. A tidal chamber is provided wherein the rise of the tide creates positive air pressure within the tidal chamber and the fall of the tide creates a partial vacuum within the tidal chamber. The pressure and partial vacuum are, through appropriate valving, used to drive a pair of reciprocating, fluid-coupled rod and float assemblies, the motions of which can be harnessed to operate an air compressor, crank shaft, flywheel or other suitable mechanical device.
- Assignee:
- TIC; EDB-79-024656
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4103490
- OSTI ID:
- 6519314
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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