Hydroelectric plant
Patent
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OSTI ID:6705490
A hydroelectric plant operated by wave action is supported by the ocean floor and extends above the surface of the ocean. Connected to an outer edge of the plant structure above the surface of the ocean is a plurality of pivotally connected lever arms having floats connected on the ends thereof. The floats rise and fall with the ocean waves to cause pivotal motion of the lever arms. The lever arms connect through an adjustable crosshead and hydraulic cylinder to secondary levers. The secondary levers are pivotally attached to the plant structure and operate pump rods to move pistons the same stroke length regardless of the tide or the height of the waves. The movement of the piston may be used to pump water through a turbine, or to pressurize air, either of which may be used as a driving force for generating power.
- Assignee:
- TIC; EDB-78-113619; ERA-03-054894
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4092828
- OSTI ID:
- 6705490
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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