Patent ID: 8049354
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A wave surge power converter comprising: a plurality of openings each disposed on an incline at an elevation to receive wave surge water when a wave surges up the incline; a storage chamber coupled to one or more of the ramp openings for capturing wave surge water received thereby and retaining the captured water; within one or more of the ramp openings, a check valve disposed to permit water flow into the storage chamber responsive to a hydraulic pressure difference across the check valve; a discharge duct defining a cross-sectional flow area (A) and having a length (L) disposed to hydraulically couple the storage chamber to an exit; and a generator for producing electrical power from a flow of captured water in the discharge duct arising from a hydraulic pressure difference between the storage chamber and the discharge duct exit.