Power generation in a tubular structure by way of electromagnetic induction

A system configured for generating electrical power by way of electromagnetic induction through oscillating linear translation driven by flow of a fluid being transported by a tubular structure, the system comprising:

• a power generation apparatus disposed at a position along a tubular structure, having a longitudinal axis with substantially parallel sides, the power generation apparatus comprising:
• a conductive coil disposed along a length of the tubular structure such that the conductive coil encircles the tubular structure, the conductive coil being in a fixed position relative to the tubular structure, the conductive coil being electrically coupled to an electrical load and/or a power storage apparatus, the electrical load and/or the power storage apparatus being disposed at a remote position;
• a linear translation apparatus disposed radially inward from the conductive coil, the linear translation apparatus being attached to the tubular structure in a slidable manner such that it is able to move linearly and parallel to a longitudinal axis and substantially parallel to the sides of the tubular structure and within the conducting coil;
• a fluid motion capture apparatus affixed to the linear translation apparatus and connected to a controller, the fluid motion capture apparatus comprising an actuating mechanism, wherein the actuating mechanism comprises a mechanism that moves the fluid motion capture apparatus between at least two states when actuated by the controller:
• a) a disengaged state, and
• b) an engaged state, where the fluid motion capture apparatus is positioned further towards the radial center of the tubular member than when in the disengaged state;
• and
• one or more magnets affixed to the linear translation apparatus.