Patent ID: 7932619
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A system composing a structurally connected enclosed modules ocean barges that are permanently suspended between high and low tide levels for the conversion of tidal potential energy into electrical energy for production of hydrogen through electrolysis at an HHO factory on shore, or on man-made island, said modules include the following elements: an array of support columns and foundations permanently attached to the sea floor, with a modular system of stacking foundation components that sit on foundations; with integral adjustable extendable steel columns and bearing plates and an anchoring system, an adjustable watertight control gate or gates to allow the interconnected modules to capture and release large amounts of sea water, a single, or a series of bidirectional water turbines and watertight generators located adjacent to the control gates and at all water connection points between the adjoining modules a bidirectional air turbine and watertight generator on the air pressure relief vent, an external protective barriers and water flow diverters, a programmable operating system for turbine gate control, an optional system to include a programmable module vertical adjustment control, an additional system to store electrical energy for use between cycles using hydrogen fuel cell technology or storage battery and inverter technology.