摘要 |
An apparatus for generating electrical energy, comprising a sealed container substantially filled with a substantially uncompressible liquid, pressure means for varying the pressure within the container, and a movable container disposed within the sealed container. The movable container is at least partially filled with a compressible fluid, and the movable container is arranged to have a positive buoyancy when the pressure within the container is below a threshold, and a negative buoyancy when the pressure within the container is above that threshold. The apparatus further comprises an electrical energy generator connected to the movable container. The electrical energy generator is arranged to convert the movement of the movable container in response to changes in the pressure within the sealed container into electrical energy. |