| 摘要 |
A wave energy converting apparatus (44) and its associated tension moorin g system (50) is described. The wave energy converting apparatus (44) compri ses an elongate support structure (45) designed to extend above a mean water level in the ocean. The support structure (45) has a submerged member (46) provided in connection therewith below the mean water level. A float member (48) of positive buoyancy is slidably mounted on the support structure (45) so as to be movable in a vertical direction. The apparatus (44) also compris es a linear electric generator (49) having a stator provided in connection w ith the support structure (45) and a translator integrated into the body of the float member (48). Differential motion of the float member (48) relative to the support structure (45) results in the generation of electrical power by the linear electric generator (49). The tension mooring system (50) comp rises a cable (51) extending from a ballast means (52) to a counterbalancing means (53) adapted to be suspended from the submerged member (46) via a pul ley mechanism (54). The tension mooring system (50) allows the apparatus (44 ) to be "tuned" to the prevailing ocean conditions.
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