Biomorphic wave energy collector
OwnerGary Rossinventor
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An apparatus utilizing wave energy to capture ocean water and send it to shore for hydroelectricity, hydrodynamic energy conversion or desalination. The submerged device is located offshore and is preferably oriented orthogonal to the shoreline or the incoming water surges. Responding to underwater wave surges, a deformable bladder filled with sea water is compressed and the seawater contained therein is expelled and sent to shore. A one-way valve responds to the differential in water pressure inside the empty bladder as compared to outside the bladder and permits seawater to enter and refill the bladder. The bladder may have any of several forms including that of a bellows. The present invention discusses several ways by which the bladder may be compressed and several ways by which it can sense and respond to underwater wave surges.
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
A biomorphic wave energy collector apparatus for submerged installation adjacent a coastal shoreline for receiving input seawater and wave surges, the apparatus comprising:
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