| 摘要 |
A tidal energy system comprises three storage basins (reservoirs, lagoons) 10, 20, 30 connected in series via turbines. The seaward basin is connected to the sea via turbines. The basins fill and empty in response to tidal changes, thereby generating electricity. The use of three basins allows a lag between tidal changes and energy production, to smooth the power output. There may be additional reserve basins 101, 201, 301 connected to the main basins. The turbines may be eccentrically mounted in rotary mounts so that rotation of the mount changes the level of the turbine (figures 4 and 5). |
