GB2043789A - Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant - Google Patents
Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant Download PDFInfo
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- GB2043789A GB2043789A GB7907366A GB7907366A GB2043789A GB 2043789 A GB2043789 A GB 2043789A GB 7907366 A GB7907366 A GB 7907366A GB 7907366 A GB7907366 A GB 7907366A GB 2043789 A GB2043789 A GB 2043789A
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- 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
- F03B13/141—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 with a static energy collector
- F03B13/142—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 with a static energy collector which creates an oscillating water column
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- 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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Abstract
A large concrete cylindrical tower is erected on the sea bed and extends to above sea level and comprises an upper chamber "A" to which the sea has access through apertures C and a lower chamber "B" into which air is pumped through duct "F" as the water level rises in chamber "A". As the water level falls, check valve "E" closes and check valve "D" opens to admit ambient air. Pressurised air passes through pipe "G" to a turbine which drives an electrical generator. Surmounting the structure are living quarters, a heliport and a light-tower. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant
Technical Field
My invention relates to the generation of electricity by utilising the natural energy produced by ocean swell.
Location
In order that the invention is used to full advantage, it is essential that a suitable oceanic location is carefully chosen to meet with certain requirements which in the main would provide a consistent cyclic ocean swell of 10 to 1 5 metres of more, at several times per minute.
Constructional Example (Ref. Figs. 1,2,3) A large cylindrical tower of concrete or similar material, whose size is dependant upon available location and output demand, is erected on the sea bed and extending to well above the maximum sea-level.
The tower comprises two chambers:-- air compression A, and air reservoir B, water is allowed to enter and exit at the bottom of compression chamber A at each pressure cycle via the sea access apertures C, whilst air is induced from the atmosphere into pressure chamber A only via the one way air inlet valve D, pressurized air can only pass to the air reservoir B via the one way air outlet valve E and the air transfer duct F.
Mode
Fig. 1 Induction shows descending sea-level causing inlet valve D to open allowing atmosphere to enter compression chamber A, outlet valve E is held closed by back pressure from reservoir B.
Fig. 2 Compression shows ascending sea-level with the inlet valve D ciosed, compressing air in chamber A causing outlet valve E to open and thus pressurizing reservoir B.
Work air pressure is tapped from transfer duct F via delivery pipe G to automatic pressure regulator system in power house H (Fig. 3) and hence to low pressure turbo-generators.
Electric power at suitable voltages is fed via cables along the sea bed to shore for injection into the existing nationai grid.
Claim
I claim by way of my invention the novel way of converting sea energy to electrical energy by deriving a constant air pressure source for driving low pressure turbo-generators, by allowing periodic changes in sea-level to both induce air into a static chamber and then compress it into a second reservoir chamber from whence a relatively stable working air pressure can be tapped and directed via a constant pressure regulator system to turbines.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (1)
- **WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **.SPECIFICATION Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant Technical Field My invention relates to the generation of electricity by utilising the natural energy produced by ocean swell.Location In order that the invention is used to full advantage, it is essential that a suitable oceanic location is carefully chosen to meet with certain requirements which in the main would provide a consistent cyclic ocean swell of 10 to 1 5 metres of more, at several times per minute.Constructional Example (Ref. Figs. 1,2,3) A large cylindrical tower of concrete or similar material, whose size is dependant upon available location and output demand, is erected on the sea bed and extending to well above the maximum sea-level.The tower comprises two chambers:-- air compression A, and air reservoir B, water is allowed to enter and exit at the bottom of compression chamber A at each pressure cycle via the sea access apertures C, whilst air is induced from the atmosphere into pressure chamber A only via the one way air inlet valve D, pressurized air can only pass to the air reservoir B via the one way air outlet valve E and the air transfer duct F.Mode Fig. 1 Induction shows descending sea-level causing inlet valve D to open allowing atmosphere to enter compression chamber A, outlet valve E is held closed by back pressure from reservoir B.Fig. 2 Compression shows ascending sea-level with the inlet valve D ciosed, compressing air in chamber A causing outlet valve E to open and thus pressurizing reservoir B.Work air pressure is tapped from transfer duct F via delivery pipe G to automatic pressure regulator system in power house H (Fig. 3) and hence to low pressure turbo-generators.Electric power at suitable voltages is fed via cables along the sea bed to shore for injection into the existing nationai grid.ClaimI claim by way of my invention the novel way of converting sea energy to electrical energy by deriving a constant air pressure source for driving low pressure turbo-generators, by allowing periodic changes in sea-level to both induce air into a static chamber and then compress it into a second reservoir chamber from whence a relatively stable working air pressure can be tapped and directed via a constant pressure regulator system to turbines.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7907366A GB2043789A (en) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-03-02 | Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB7907366A GB2043789A (en) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-03-02 | Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant |
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| GB2043789A true GB2043789A (en) | 1980-10-08 |
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| GB7907366A Withdrawn GB2043789A (en) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-03-02 | Hydro-pneumo Electric Generating Plant |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2143284A (en) * | 1983-06-11 | 1985-02-06 | Anthony Michael Peatfield | Energy conversion apparatus |
| FR2579681A1 (en) * | 1985-03-29 | 1986-10-03 | Pillet Marcel | Improvements to devices of the bell type, intended for collecting wave energy |
| ES2235590A1 (en) * | 2003-01-24 | 2005-07-01 | Jose De Llopart-Mascaro De Arenzana | System for producing energy by using waves of sea, has opening provided with expansion valve for passing air through longitudinal internal conduit, and external driving unit connected to turbine |
| GB2423120A (en) * | 2005-02-09 | 2006-08-16 | Francis James Macdonald Farley | Hydraulic ram and resonant oscillator for wave power conversion |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2143284A (en) * | 1983-06-11 | 1985-02-06 | Anthony Michael Peatfield | Energy conversion apparatus |
| FR2579681A1 (en) * | 1985-03-29 | 1986-10-03 | Pillet Marcel | Improvements to devices of the bell type, intended for collecting wave energy |
| ES2235590A1 (en) * | 2003-01-24 | 2005-07-01 | Jose De Llopart-Mascaro De Arenzana | System for producing energy by using waves of sea, has opening provided with expansion valve for passing air through longitudinal internal conduit, and external driving unit connected to turbine |
| ES2235590B1 (en) * | 2003-01-24 | 2006-10-01 | Jose De Llopart-Mascaro De Arenzana | ENERGY CAPTURE SYSTEM FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEA. |
| GB2423120A (en) * | 2005-02-09 | 2006-08-16 | Francis James Macdonald Farley | Hydraulic ram and resonant oscillator for wave power conversion |
| GB2423120B (en) * | 2005-02-09 | 2010-07-21 | Francis James Macdonald Farley | Hydraulic ram and resonant oscillator for wave power conversion |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |