Devices, systems, and methods for hydrogen generation, collection, and distribution
AssigneeOceana Energy Company
InventorsDaniel E. POWER, III, Mark E. WHALEN
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Abstract
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for generating hydrogen is provided. The method includes producing AC electric current from a hydroelectric turbine deployed under water at an offshore site. The method also includes converting the AC electric current into DC electric current and applying the DC electric current to an electrolyzer positioned above water at the offshore site of the hydroelectric turbine. The method further includes generating hydrogen via the electrolyzer.
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A method for generating hydrogen, the method comprising:
- producing AC electric current from a hydroelectric turbine deployed under water;
- converting the AC electric current into DC electric current;
- applying the DC electric current to an electrolyzer positioned above water at a site of the hydroelectric turbine;
- and
- generating hydrogen via the electrolyzer.
A method for generating and distributing hydrogen, the method comprising:
- coupling one or more autonomous surface energy collection vessels to a platform floating in a body of water, wherein each of the one or more autonomous surface energy collection vessels supports an electrical energy generation system and wherein the platform supports an electrolyzer;
- generating electrical energy via each electrical energy generation system of the one or more autonomous surface energy collection vessels;
- using the generated electrical energy to operate the electrolyzer supported by the platform;
- and
- generating hydrogen gas via the electrolyzer.
A system for generating, collecting, and distributing hydrogen, the system comprising:
- a platform configured to be deployed in a body of water and to support equipment above the body of water;
- an electrolyzer supported by the platform;
- and
- one or more autonomous surface energy collection vessels configured to couple to the platform via a cable configured to transmit electrical energy, each of the one or more autonomous surface energy collection vessels comprising an electrical energy generation system configured to generate electrical energy for transmission to the electrolyzer via the cable,
- wherein the electrolyzer is configured to generate hydrogen gas from the electrical energy.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.