EP0052103A1 - Method and device for converting wave energy - Google Patents
Method and device for converting wave energyInfo
- Publication number
- EP0052103A1 EP0052103A1 EP81900414A EP81900414A EP0052103A1 EP 0052103 A1 EP0052103 A1 EP 0052103A1 EP 81900414 A EP81900414 A EP 81900414A EP 81900414 A EP81900414 A EP 81900414A EP 0052103 A1 EP0052103 A1 EP 0052103A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- vanes
- longitudinal axis
- energy
- disposed
- wave energy
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
- F03B13/16—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"
- F03B13/18—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" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore
- F03B13/1805—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" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem
- F03B13/1825—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" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem for 360° rotation
- F03B13/184—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" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem for 360° rotation of a water-wheel type wom
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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
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method and a device for converting wave energy into a form of energy that can be used in practice, particularly for convert ⁇ ing wave movement into a rotational movement.
- the object of the invention is achieved by a method of converting wave energy into a form of energy which can be used in practice, with the features which appear from claim 1.
- the invention also provides a device for converting wave energy into a form of energy which can be used in practice, compris ⁇ ing an elongated, preferably cylindrical body which is provided along the periphery with longitudinal vanes, this device having obtained the features according to claim 3.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a device according to the invention, anchored floating on the surface of a sea or lake,
- FIG. 2 is a side view of part of the device in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is an end view of the device in FIG. 1 , FIGS. 2 and 3 being shown on a larger scale.
- the device for carrying out the method according to the invention is designated generally by reference 1 and is shown floating on the surface of a sea or a lake where waves occur.
- the device is anchored by means of the bottom footings A and B and ropes a and b connected thereto, with the longitudinal axis sub ⁇ stantially in the surface of the water and at an angle to the prevailing direction of the wave fronts.
- the mooring forces are small while at the same time the device tends to adjust itself in a favourable working position in relation to the direction of the waves. It may suffice to provide an anchoring device at one end only and not at both ends as shown here.
- the device 1 comprises a cylindrical body 4 with vanes 2 which extend axially along the body and project therefrom at an angle to the radial direction, the outer portions of the vanes being bent at an angle.
- the vanes may, however, also be arranged flat and/or curved. They can also be arranged with a pitch along the outer sur ⁇ face ' of the body, which is particularly advantageous if the device according to the invention is intended to work in breaking waves, since a device constructed in this manner permits conversion of some of the "horizontal" kinetic energy of the wave into rotational movement.
- Partitions 3 are arranged radially and extend peripherally round the body axially spaced. They may,
- the reaction forces during the rotation of the device can be taken up by a floating platform anchored stationary or by a construction fixed to the bottom.
- the stator of an electrical generator is then disposed on the platform or the construction fixed to the bottom, while its rotor is connected to the rotating body. It is also possible to connect two bodies adapted to rotate in opposite directions. In such a case, the stator of the generator is connected to the one body and its rotor to the other body.
- Holes 5 may be provided in the vanes 2, as shown in FIG. 3, through which air can .pass in under the vanes at the side 2a when the device moves upwards. As a result of the fact that air passes in through the vanes, these release more easily the water which is present at the ' bottom side of the vanes. Otherwise, this water can exert a braking force on the rotating device. Water, however, does not pass through the holes 5 as easily as air and in this manner the openings act as non-return valves. Nevertheless, the openings 5 may also be provided with valve bodies which are open in the upward-moving part of the device but which close when they come into the downward-moving part 2b, FIG. 3, of the device. These valve bodies may consist of some form of flap.
- the device according to the present invention thus consists of a simple movable body to which an electric generator, for example, can be connected directly or through a simple transmission.
- the device can be given an uncomplicated shape, which provides a simple and sturdy construction with great stiffness, suitable for the manufacture of large series from cheap material .
- the device according to the invention can also be de- signed so that it can stand up to storms and even is able to take up energy from storm waves.
- the device can be mounted in a construction fixed to the bottom with the longitudinal axis of the body . substanti al ly in the surface of the water.
- the body does not necess ⁇ arily have to be a floating body. Nor does it need to be a body of revolution but may have a polygonal shape
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- Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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SE8001125 | 1980-02-13 | ||
SE8001125 | 1980-02-13 |
Publications (1)
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EP0052103A1 true EP0052103A1 (en) | 1982-05-26 |
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EP81900414A Withdrawn EP0052103A1 (en) | 1980-02-13 | 1981-02-13 | Method and device for converting wave energy |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0052103A1 (da) |
JP (1) | JPS57500202A (da) |
DK (1) | DK452981A (da) |
NO (1) | NO813441L (da) |
WO (1) | WO1981002329A1 (da) |
Families Citing this family (7)
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EP0134382B1 (en) * | 1983-09-07 | 1988-03-02 | Marino Sbrizzai | Hydraulic machine |
UA62659A (en) * | 2003-04-23 | 2003-12-15 | Artem Valeriovych Madatov | Unit for transforming the waves on the water surface energy into mechanical energy |
GB2435494A (en) * | 2005-12-13 | 2007-08-29 | David Adrian | Floating marine current mill |
WO2008053293A2 (fr) * | 2006-11-03 | 2008-05-08 | Artem Valeriyovich Madatov | Dispositif permettant de convertir l'énergie des vagues de la mer en énergie mécanique |
CN101970856B (zh) * | 2008-02-06 | 2016-09-28 | 维普托斯股份有限公司 | 将波能转化成机械能的装置 |
EP2282049A1 (en) * | 2009-07-31 | 2011-02-09 | Padraig Molloy | Rotating wave energy capture system and method |
CN102536612B (zh) * | 2012-02-29 | 2014-05-07 | 吕伟雄 | 一种装载式海浪发电装置 |
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GB1014196A (en) * | 1961-11-24 | 1965-12-22 | Ryokuseisha Kk | Buoy devices for utilising wave energy |
DE2446980A1 (de) * | 1974-10-02 | 1976-04-15 | Weineck Albert Hans Joachim | Schwimm-wasserrad als kraftanlage zur stromerzeugung |
JPS5840033B2 (ja) * | 1975-08-22 | 1983-09-02 | エンカク オサム | ハロウエネルギ−ニヨリ カイテンスルスイシヤソウチ |
DE2555663A1 (de) * | 1975-12-11 | 1977-06-30 | Georg Weiss | Kombinierte wiesen- und flussbereinigung bzw. regulierung mit schwimmstromaggregat |
DE2730735A1 (de) * | 1977-07-07 | 1979-01-25 | Hermann Schaefer | Schwimmendes wasserkraftwerk zur stromerzeugung durch nutzung der laufwasserenergie in fluessen |
DE2743201A1 (de) * | 1977-09-26 | 1979-05-03 | Willi Blask | Vorrichtung zur erzeugung elektrischer energie |
US4224793A (en) * | 1979-07-09 | 1980-09-30 | Gutsfeld Anton F | Stream-powered turbine vanes |
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1981
- 1981-02-13 EP EP81900414A patent/EP0052103A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1981-02-13 WO PCT/SE1981/000036 patent/WO1981002329A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1981-02-13 JP JP56500684A patent/JPS57500202A/ja active Pending
- 1981-10-13 DK DK452981A patent/DK452981A/da not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1981-10-13 NO NO813441A patent/NO813441L/no unknown
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NO813441L (no) | 1981-10-13 |
WO1981002329A1 (en) | 1981-08-20 |
DK452981A (da) | 1981-10-13 |
JPS57500202A (da) | 1982-02-04 |
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