| 摘要 |
An energy-converting apparatus is provided, which is capable of converting water current energy into usable energy. The apparatus is typically submerged in a body of water, where at least some of the water is moving as a water current. The apparatus includes at least one energy-converting module that is pressurized at a pre-determined internal pressure sufficient to offset the external pressure of the body of water in which the energy-converting module is submerged. In addition, the energy-converting module includes at least one turbine, at least one exit port, and at least one intake system. The intake system includes an entrance end and an exit end, where the water flowing in the water current enters the entrance end of the intake system. Thereafter, the water is accelerated as the water travels from the entrance end to the exit end of the intake system. The exit end directs the accelerated water onto an extension of the turbine causing the turbine to rotate and produce mechanical energy. Subsequently, the mechanical energy produced is derived from the kinetic energy of the water.
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