AN APPARATUS FOR POWER GENERATION FROM OCEAN TIDES / WAVE MOTION (SAGAR LEHAR VIDYUT SHAKTI)

摘要

Apparatus for power generation from ocean tides/waves to get electrical energy. The apparatus consists of several units, each unit has a float (A), which is guided by four pillars, two centrifugal pumps (E, F) to pump in or pump out water from the float (A), two counter weights (U) which are connected by two ropes to the float (A). The counter weights (U) slide in two railings (S, T) each mounted on either side of the four pillar structure. The up and down movement of the float (A) over the waves is transferred to a toothed rack (B) which moves a pinion gear (Z) of a turbine. The pinion gear (Z) is fixed to a horizontal shaft of a turbine. Three different types of turbines have been designed. Within each turbine are free-wheels, chain-loops (L) and gears so as to drive the shaft connecting the generator in one direction only as the float (A) moves up and down. For generating large amounts of power, a number of floats (A) are placed in a row.