摘要 |
The invention relates to a system for utilization of energy in water waves, comprising at least one float (1) connected with counterweight (3) and means for transfer of the vertical movement of the floats to mechanical, electrical energy or potential energy. Each float (1) is fastened to one end of a connecting line (2) which in its other end is connected to a counterweight (3) placed in a vertical chamber (4) in such a way that the counterweight (3) partly submerges the float (1). Means for transfer of energy from the floats are placed in air filled hollow spaces or channels (6) in connection to the chambers (4), as the chambers (4) and the channels (6) are underground or built together in a unit placed on the seabed. Wave energy can be transferred to pumps (5) placed in the channel (6) and a series of such pumps (5) transfer the energy from a series of floats (1) to a central turbine/generator system in a power plant (8) which can be placed in the underground in connection to the channel (6) or ashore. The system in connection to the channel (6) may comprise an underground channel (7) for cars/trains or for pipelines for transportation of oil or gas. |