Underwater wing-kite system for energy generation and water circulation

Abstract

A marine energy system comprising: a torpedo housing; a wing housing coupled to and separated from the torpedo housing by a shaft; and an energy converter located within the torpedo housing, wherein the wing housing is configured to move through a fluid current to drive the energy converter. The energy converter may comprise a generator configured to produce electrical energy or a pump adapted to move fluid from a depth location to a shallow location. The wing housing may be configured to move in a figure-8 pattern through the fluid current at 4-8 times the speed of the fluid current. A propeller may be coupled to the wing housing and configured to drive the energy converter.

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