A carpet of wave energy conversion (CWEC) device mechanically couples an absorber carpet to one or more energy converters, thereby allowing for wave energy extraction from passing waves. The absorber carpet may be flexible material of a composite material that has a low elastic modulus in a longitudinal direction (to allow for stretching), and a relatively higher elastic modulus in a transverse direction (to better couple energy from wave to converters). Such designs have minimal wave reflections and high efficiencies within a relatively short extent of deployment. The resultant converted useful energy is available as either: 1) mechanical power including direct desalinization or electrical production; or 2) hydraulic power for a number of applications (including hydraulically powered motors supplying power to powered devices including generators), or pumping of the wave medium under pressure to an alternate location for irrigation or energy storage.
申请公布号
WO2014176293(A3)
申请公布日期
2014.12.24
申请号
WO2014US35056
申请日期
2014.04.22
申请人
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA;ALAM, MOHAMMAD-REZA;LEHMANN, MARCUS;SHAKERI, MOSTAFA