摘要 |
In this small power station, which is suitable for simultaneous drive by sea waves, as well as currents of water and wind, the direction of waves and flow are of no importance. Moreover, with the aid of the float, this plant utilises the upwardly directed lifting pressure of approaching water waves, and subsequently the gravitational force of the float as it descends into the wave trough. During this up and down motion of the float, the central guiding spiral wave is caused to rotate to the right and left, and via a variable-speed transmission unit the torsional (torque) forces produced in the process are combined rotating in the same sense with the torsional forces of the carousel wave and used acting in consort to drive the generators. The electric current produced is consumed on land in the coastal zone. In addition to producing energy in flat water, a plurality of such small power stations set up in a row can also be effective as wave breakers. Connection by cable permits a uniform supply of current.
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