Abstract:
A platform for exploiting the energy of waves operating in a marine environment and floating on the sea is disclosed. This comprises a submerged portion existing below a sea surface, an emerged portion existing above the sea surface, and a partially submerged wave power transfer mechanism portion including the sea surface and coupling the submerged portion and the emerged portion.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to a platform, and in particular to an island platform for marine use capable of self-leveling, self-propelling, self-stabilizing, self-positioning and remotely controlled by radio from a virtual dashboard for production of electricity, drinking water, and other products using double action wave power converter. 
         [0002]    A number of techniques have been developed over the past century which have attempted to harness energy stored in sea waves around the world, and cost effectively convert this stored energy into a low cost renewable energy. These wave energy conversion techniques can be divided into three very general classes that include submerged, floating, and so-called oscillating water column types. The first two types primarily exploit the Principle of Archimedes. In the first case a hollow cylinder is anchored to the bottom of the sea and moves vertically taking advantage of the change of hydrostatic pressure from the passing waves. In the second case, the cylinders float on the surface to exploit the amplitude of the waves, with said movement setting in motion hydraulic pistons connected to an electric generator. Finally, there are systems that use an oscillating water column which use the air compressed when the level of the water inside the cylinder rises and falls to activate a turbine which is usually located on the shore above water level in a separate unit. These can be more reliable and structurally more sound than the previous ones because they are usually formed from concrete or heavy steel and are partially submerged. Unlike the direct drive configuration of the turbine in the oscillating water column configuration, the others use a variety of mechanical components to transfer the motion of the waves through several moving parts (floats, pistons, levers, gears, etc.) to a generator of electrical energy. This requires a conversion of the alternating asymmetrical direction of the wave movement as well as accommodating changes in amplitude and frequency in order to produce a unidirectional and continual axial rotary motion for the subsequent coupling with electric generators which are typically axial. For each one of the aforementioned techniques, there are significant disadvantages. 
         [0003]    Wave Energy Conversion systems with submerged components, compared with the others, may have a relatively low environmental impact, but component and implementation costs are higher due to having to securely anchor them to the seabed in the open sea. Traditional systems with floating devices, in turn, have similar anchoring challenges along with the risk of damage caused by high waves, storms, tsunami, and typhoons. These have the potential to destroy the device or rip it from its mooring. Finally, the oscillating water column systems with shore mounted components are costly to build, and they are not always adaptable to the structure, substrate, and shape of the coastline where the intensity of waves ranges significantly, and where the compressed air produced, being much less dense than water, may not be sufficient to maintain the needed volume needed to activate the generator continuously. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    Embodiments of the present invention overcomes the problems listed above by providing a marine platform that is able to exploit the full range of wave motion including its movement in the rising stage, exploiting the principle of Archimedes, and during its falling stage using the forces of gravity. An embodiment of the present invention provides a semi-submerged floating structure that is not anchored to the bottom, but can sail to and remain in place through the use of submersible electric marine motors similar to those used in ships. These marine motors are powered by electricity produced by the waves and controlled from the control bridge or remotely controlled using GPS station keeping technology. Having a low center of gravity due to 95% of the weight being below the water line, the present invention acts much like an iceberg and can survive even the highest waves. A heavy gyroscope located low in the structure adds additional stability, and together enable the structure to remain in an upright position as it moves up and down in an unlimited range in the water column while continuing to produce electricity. 
         [0005]    An embodiment of the present invention is a free floating marine platform for the production of electricity, drinking water, and other products that use the energy of the wave motion. In an embodiment, the platform looks like a semi-floating island, complete with vegetation to improve the visual effect and environmental impact. The structure is formed from large discs which form chambers that above and below the water line. These are connected by load bearing double walled vertical columns arranged on the outer perimeter and a central column which also provides additional access to the lower chambers from the upper decks via stairs or lift. The emerged portion hosts electrical generators operated by the rise and fall of floats installed on vertical columns which move with the rise and fall of the waves. The floats are attached to toothed rack bars which interact with the special converters which transform the reciprocating, asymmetrical movement of the float into a continuous rotary motion required by the generators to produce electricity. The submerged chambers include the desalination units which produce potable water for platform use or export and other production solutions, which include but are not limited to, hydrogen production and minerals recovery, stabilization systems based on gyroscope motion, and a leveling solution based on the use of fixed and variable water ballast. The submerged chamber also houses the electricity storage systems and electric motors for sailing to, and remaining at, the designated location using geolocation systems, manned command bridge control and/or remote piloting. In an embodiment, the platform is also equipped with auxiliary power production facilities which include, but are not limited to wind, photovoltaic, and an auxiliary generator powered by diesel, LNG, or hydrogen which is integrated with the primary energy production from wave action and ensures the essential functions in case of prolonged absence of waves. 
         [0006]    In an embodiment, the semi-floating platform is not affected by tides, high waves, tsunami, or typhoons and produces clean renewable energy at a very low cost from an autonomous and transportable source which requires no anchoring or mooring. 
         [0007]    An embodiment of the present invention is a semi-floating island, formed from large discs emerged and submerged in the water, connected by vertical columns arranged on the outer perimeter. The top of the emerged area is planted with vegetation to reduce the visual and environmental impact. The island hosts electrical generators operated by the rise and fall of the waves which translate to vertical push and pull of the floats which are installed and move freely along vertical columns inside the structure. The floats are coupled to an electric generator using toothed bars and dual motion converters which transform the alternating and asymmetrical motion into a continuous rotary motion yielding constant power generation. In an embodiment, the island platform includes desalination plants to produce drinking water, and can also include electrolysis or other means to produce clean burning hydrogen, or other production components power by sea waves. It also includes stabilization and leveling systems for storing electricity, and for powering submersible electric motors which keep the island platform in position using geolocation systems, on-board piloting or remote piloting. The island platform is also equipped with an auxiliary power sources including, but are not limited to vertical wind generation and photovoltaic solar panels that are integrated with the primary production from wave and ensure the essential functions in case of prolonged absence of waves. 
         [0008]    In order to ensure efficient operations performance and production, the island platform is self-leveling, self-stabilizing, self-propelled and self-positioning. These features are accomplished through a series of dedicated technical systems. The properties of self-leveling are obtained through the use of a heavy fixed ballast of a predetermined mass for the features and configuration of the island platform and a variable ballast. This variable water ballast allows the island platform to maintain a level that is midway along the travel path of the floats. This is accomplished by filling an empty chamber with water to lower the island platform or emptying it to raise it. In one embodiment, the variable ballast can be used to raise the island platform to level where the ceiling of the generation room is out of the water for moving from one location or another or for lowering it in times of significantly adverse weather and wave conditions. 
         [0009]    The property of self-stabilization is guaranteed by a large gyroscope with a heavy mass positioned above the fixed ballast. It is powered by an electric motor which takes energy from the island platform. The gyroscope is enables the island platform to remain as vertical as possible, placing the floats in the best possible attitude to maximize travel with minimal resistance. This aspect affects the proper power transfer by reducing lateral forces that can disrupt the flow of the floats. 
         [0010]    The property of self-propulsion is obtained through submersible electric marine engines similar to those installed on oil platforms, which allow easily moving the platform and cruise ships. These motors are lowered into position after launch and can be raised to the emerged technical area for servicing as needed. Navigation and positioning are controlled by suitable GPS systems and electronics installed in an instrument panel positioned in the emerged section of the platform. The electric motors are able to propel the platform without fuel consumption, since the energy is produced by the island platform&#39;s wave energy conversion system. With the capability of rotating 360° in the orientation, they are also able to maintain the platform in position once the platform reaches the desired production location geolocation. 
         [0011]    In addition to the ability to be operated as a normal vessel, through the technologies of tele-presence and the satellite communications, the platform may be operated remotely with the aid of a virtual instrument panel without need of embarked personnel. If a crew is desired on board they can be housed within the staterooms in the emerged section. 
         [0012]    Electricity, water and other products produced by the present invention that are not used on board, are exported to underwater cables and pipes to shore or service vessel through an interconnect mounted on the side of the island platform. These connections can be dropped by remote control or from the command bridge in case of an emergency. 
         [0013]    In an embodiment, the safety of the platform can be assured by its very low center of gravity created by the location of the fixed and variable ballasts. If additional weight or floatation is desired, auxiliary cylinders can be attached externally to the load-bearing columns. The platform being a semi floating and not bound to the seabed is free from problems associated with any tides, typhoons, or tsunamis. The power cables and pipes that connect the island to the seabed, can have sufficient slack to absorb a significant amount of variation in its position along all three axes. Safety systems required of all sailing vessels including; anti-collision radars, lighting, life boats, radios, emergency location transmitter, helipad, and personal safety gear are part of the island platform&#39;s standard equipment. A free telemedicine service is also provided for the best assistance to personnel in case of need. 
         [0014]    The present invention overcomes the problems listed above by providing a marine platform which is able to exploit the full range of wave motion including its movement in the rising phase, using the principle of Archimedes, and in its falling stage using the forces of gravity. The present invention does not require the use of a costly anchoring solution at a fixed location on the seabed or static infrastructure on the coast line with piers and breakwaters or offshore, such as offshore platforms. 
         [0015]    The present invention can produce nearly twice as much energy as similar solutions which employ the use of a floating, single-action conversion process. The present invention can be easily moved into place under its own power and remain on station without the need for an anchor or anchoring infrastructure. Additionally, since it is not anchored and 95% of the weigh is below the water much like an iceberg, it can survive and operate even in the highest waves, remaining in an upright position at its designated location under its own power while continuing to produce electricity. 
         [0016]    In terms of productivity, it is capable of sailing to, and operating in places that are most in need of electricity and drinking water. While the production of potable water is the primary use of the production chamber, this chamber can also be used to produce hydrogen, mineral water, and other products, as well as products like salt and other minerals which can be recovered from the desalination process, all with minimal environmental impacts and risks for sea. 
         [0017]    Embodiments of the present invention provide a cost effective renewable energy and potable water source. It is simple to manufacture at relatively low cost with high performance in terms of functional efficiency. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         [0018]    Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more evident from the following description of embodiments shown by way of examples in the accompanying Figures. 
           [0019]      FIG. 1  shows an outline of the overall structure of a platform according to the invention with the submerged and emerged part, peripheral structural columns, and floats required for energy production. 
           [0020]      FIG. 2  shows a submerged part of the platform and highlights the solid ballast, the variable water ballast used to level the platform, and the heavy disk that functions as the gyroscope. 
           [0021]      FIG. 3  shows the structure of a float of the present invention used for harnessing energy from wave motion. 
           [0022]      FIG. 4  shows the part of the platform the sits above the water level, having areas dedicated to different functions of energy production and storage as well as access to the generation and production chambers, control room and bridge. 
           [0023]      FIG. 5  shows an overall view of a platform according to the invention useful to explain its overall operation 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0024]    Referring to the drawings a description will be given of the embodiments of the present invention. 
         [0025]    In  FIG. 1 , an outline of the semi-floating structure of the island platform  1  is presented with respect to sea level  100  with the submerged, partially submerged, and emerged sections identified and described as follow. 
         [0026]    The island platform  1  has a structure in which a fixed ballast  2   a,  a variable ballast chamber  17 , a gyroscope chamber  20  and one or more production chambers  24  are stacked from the base in the submerged section. The submerged section is also formed by large circular disks constructed of reinforced concrete or similar construction material which forms fixed ballast  2   a,  the variable water ballast chamber ceiling  2   b,  gyroscope  3 , gyroscope chamber ceiling  4 , and production chamber ceiling  5 . The variable water ballast chamber ceiling  2   b  defines the top side of the variable ballast chamber  17  formed on the fixed ballast  2   a.  The chambers  17 ,  20  and  24  each are enclosed by a reinforced concrete chambers wall  6  and securely attached to peripheral structural columns  7  and central column  8 . Submersible electric marine propulsion motors  9  are attached with controllable mountings extending from the central column of each double-walled peripheral structural column  7  provide the thrust and steering to propel the platform forward or to maintain its assigned position. The motors  9  can be lifted to the generation chamber  14  for maintenance as needed. 
         [0027]    The semi-submerged section consists of the area between the production chamber ceiling  5  and the generation chamber floor  10  which are securely attached to load bearing peripheral structural columns  7 , and to central column  8 . Float support columns  11 , securely attached to the production chamber ceiling  5  and generation chamber floor  10 , provide the shaft for floats  12  to move freely in alternating directions along its length. Pairs of rack bars  13  transfer to the movement of the floats  12  to energy converters  42 . The rack bars  13  provide the torque required to operate the generators  43  and produce electricity through the energy converters  42 . 
         [0028]    The emerged section consists of the generation chamber  14 , control room  15 , and the command bridge  16 . All ceilings and floors are constructed of aluminum. Structural columns  7  terminates at the top of generation chamber floor  10  of the generation chamber  14  with central column  8  terminating at the floor  44  of the command bridge  16 . 
         [0029]    In  FIG. 2 , details of the submerged part of the platform  1  are presented. It highlights the solid fixed ballast  2   a,  variable ballast  17  used to level the platform  1 , and the heavy disk that functions as the gyroscope  3 . 
         [0030]    Fixed ballast  2   a,  located at the lowest point on the platform  1 , provides a significant portion of the platform&#39;s mass to ensure a low center of gravity needed to maintain it in an upright position in the water. 
         [0031]    Variable ballast chamber  17  is located immediately above the fixed ballast  2   a.  The variable ballast chamber  17  can be automatically filled and emptied with sea water  18  to the desired height H from the bottom through appropriate pumps. Watertight doors  19  on structural columns  7  enable access to the variable ballast chamber  17  via spiraling stairs located between the inner and outer walls of the structural columns. 
         [0032]    Gyroscope  3  having a shape of disk is mounted horizontally in the center of gyroscope chamber  20 . A plurality of, for example three, gyroscope rollers  21  are located symmetrically about the rotational axis of the disk on the perimeter of the disk, provide stable support of the disk. Gyroscope drive shaft  22  located at the center of the disk of the gyroscope  3  connects the gyroscope  3  to the gyroscope drive motor  23  installed at floor level of the production chamber  24  through the central column  8 . Access to the production chamber  24  can be made through water tight doors  19 . 
         [0033]    Production chamber  24  includes the desalination systems  25  or other production system components. The production chamber  24  also houses the energy storage units  26 , auxiliary generator  27 , and fuel tank  29 . 
         [0034]    In  FIG. 3 , details of the semi-submerged section of the platform  1  are represented in two drawings.  FIG. 3 a    describes the floats system and external access components located between the production chamber ceiling  5  and the generation chamber floor  10 , while  FIG. 3 b    provides details of the float tracking components. 
         [0035]    Shock absorbers  29  and float support column flanges  30  are respectively installed on the base and at the top of float support column  11 . 
         [0036]    Floats  12 , constructed by one rolled aluminum sheet cylinder and two aluminum flat sheets having a central channel  31  also made aluminum travel up and down with the rise and fall of the wave along the float support column  11 . Referring to  FIG. 3 b   , float guide rollers  32  mounted on the top and bottom of the float  12 , insure the float  12  stays centered on the float support column  11 . Float alignment guide  33 , mounted along the vertical axis of float central channel  31 , and alignment key  34 , mounted on the float support column  11  and engaged with the float alignment guide  33 , ensure floats  12  remain in proper alignment with the float support column  11 . 
         [0037]    Pairs of toothed rack bars  13  are attached to flexible joints  35  which are connected to the top of the float  12 . Each pair of rack bars  13  are aligned along the top centerline of float  12  on opposite sides of float central channel  31 . Rack bar  13  extends upward through float support flanges  30  installed on the generator chamber floor  10 , and ceiling of the floor  10  above. 
         [0038]    Watertight door  19  is installed on the outside wall of each peripheral structural columns  7  one meter above the average water line to provide entry and egress to the island platform. Steps  38  installed facing the sea on the outer wall of the peripheral structural column  7  lead to a boarding platform  39  installed above the average water line. 
         [0039]    In  FIG. 4 , details of the emerged section of the platform  1  are presented. This figure highlights the generation chamber  14 , converter  42  and generator  43  in the generation chamber  14 , and the control room  15  and command bridge  16 . 
         [0040]    Generation chamber  14  is formed of rolled aluminum securely attached to generation chamber floor  10 , structural columns  7 , and central column  8 . Rack bars  13  pass through float support flanges  30  mounted on the generation chamber floor  10  and generation chamber ceiling  41  respectively. Structural columns  7  terminate at the generation chamber floor  10 , while central column  8  passes though the generation chamber floor  10  and generation chamber ceiling  41 . Watertight doors  19  provide overhead access to the generation chamber  14 . 
         [0041]    Energy converter  42  converts the reciprocating vertical motion of the rack bars  13  into continuous unidirectional circular motion, providing the torque required by generator  43  to produce electricity. In order to maintain the continuous unidirectional circular motion, a flywheel may be connected to the generator  43 . An example of an energy converter useful in embodiments of the present invention is described in Italian Patent Application No. GE2014 A000053 filed Jun. 6, 2014 and published on Dec. 10 2015, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, and Japanese Patent Application No. JP 2016-027866 filed on Feb. 17, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety and for which a corresponding US application is being filed concurrently herewith, which is also incorporated herein in its entirety. 
         [0042]    Control room  15  is formed of rolled aluminum sheet which is securely attached to generation chamber ceiling  41  and command bridge floor  44 , both of which are constructed of aluminum or other structural material that is both light in weight and strong. Central column  8  passes through the center of the control room  15  terminating on the command bridge  16  level. Watertight windows  60  are mounted in aluminum frames that are installed around the perimeter of the control room  15  and the command bridge  16 . The control room  15  houses the electronics supporting the day to day operations of the island platform, navigation, security, and other systems as well as the guest rooms and restrooms which support the onboard crew and visitors when needed. 
         [0043]    Command bridge  16  is also constructed of rolled aluminum sheet securely attached to command bridge floor  44  and command bridge ceiling  46 , both being constructed of aluminum. Acrylic watertight windows  60  encircle the sloping walls extending between the command bridge floor  44  and the command bridge ceiling  46 . Central column  8 , extending from the production chamber  24 , terminates in the center of the command bridge floor  44 . In addition to stairs  55 , a lift  61  is provided to assist in accessing the other chambers. A full complement of navigation, weather, communications, safety, and security instrumentation as well operational monitoring and control components of the present invention are located in the command bridge  16 . Command bridge ceiling  46 , constructed of reinforced aluminum also provides the structure required to support the PV solar cells  50  and helipad  51  above. 
         [0044]    In  FIG. 5 , a fully assembled view is shown. This shows the auxiliary power sources, safety equipment and vegetation used to improve the aesthetics of the island platform. The vegetation includes foliage  47  and trees  48 . 
         [0045]    Vertical wind generators  49  an auxiliary power source are securely attached to the generation chamber ceiling  41  in proximity of the rack bars  13  disposed along the outside edge of generation chamber ceiling  41 . Photovoltaic solar panels  50  are installed on top of the command bridge ceiling  46 . Together, these provide auxiliary sources of power for the electronics and ships motors during the infrequent times when there is insufficient wave height to power the island platform  1 . 
         [0046]    Safety fence  52  attached to the command bridge ceiling  46 , slopes upward and outward to avoid potential interference with helicopters landing or taking off from the helipad  51 . Lifeboat  53  slides down launching ramp  44  in case of an emergency. Navigation lights  59  are installed atop the wind turbines  49  to warn approaching sailors of the island platform 1&#39;s presence. 
         [0047]    Interconnect  56 , located on the outside wall of the production chamber  24 , provides the connection point for attaching submersible power cable  57  and water pipe  58  to the grid interconnects located on the seabed, submerged below the surface, or other transfer connection point as implemented. 
         [0048]    As shown in  FIG. 4 , crane  62 , installed on top of generation chamber ceiling  41 , is used to load/unload materials from visiting vessels, and to transfer products (salt and other minerals) to transport vessels. 
         [0049]    Further, the features of the present invention may be listed as follows. 
         [0050]    Mobile and semi-floating island platform  1  for the exploitation of sea waves, characterized by a plurality of disks including disks functioning as a fixed ballast  2   a,  a variable ballast chamber ceiling  2   b,  a stabilizing gyroscope  3 , a gyroscope chamber ceiling  4 , a production chamber ceiling  5  and a generation chamber floor  10 , the fixed ballast  2   a  and the variable ballast chamber ceiling  2   b  defining the top and the bottom of a variable ballast chamber  17 , the variable ballast chamber ceiling  2   b  and the gyroscope chamber ceiling  4  defining the top and the bottom of a gyroscope chamber  20 , and the gyroscope chamber ceiling  4  and the production chamber ceiling  5  defining the top and the bottom of a production chamber  24 ; a chamber wall  6  provides the outside structure for the variable ballast chamber  17 , the gyroscope chamber  20  and the production chamber  24 ; the chambers  17 ,  20  and  24  are connected through dual-walled structural columns  7  and central column  8  having spiraling stairs  55  along their length with watertight doors  19  for access to each chamber; the generation chamber  14  defining the generation chamber floor  10  hosts the equipment used for the conversion and management of the energy produced by floats  12  which slide along float support columns  11  and transfer the power by means of rack bars  13  to an energy converter  42  which converts the alternate movement into continuous circular movement with sufficient torque to turn electric generator  43  which, in turn supplies energy to energy storage units  26  used to feed the platform  1  for propulsion, positioning and control of the platform  1  as well as energy needed by the desalination and other devices in the production chamber as well as provide the energy that can be distributed to connected devices at sea or to the an submarine power cable for distribution to a shore based power grid; control room  15  is used to house computers and quarters for personnel, while command bridge  16  provides a  360   o  view of the surrounding area and provides a complete range of instrumentation for the safe operation of the island platform  1  during movement and operation; solar PV and wind generators provide auxiliary power sources to feed the island platform during periods when wave movement is less than the minimum conditions required; safety equipment including lifeboat  53 , lights  59 , and safety fence  52  and other equipment required by naval regulations for a sailing vessel are located in the emerged section; connectivity to the grid or external devices for the distribution of electricity, potable water, or other commodities produced on the platform island are provided through interconnect  56 , power cable  58 , and water pipe  58 ; helipad  51  provides a landing platform for small helicopters ferrying personnel and equipment to the island platform  1 ; trees  48  and foliage  47  provide aesthetic components to improve the visual appeal of the island platform  1  from the shore. 
         [0051]    One of the underwater disks is a solid disk which functions as a fixed ballast  2   a  and by a large tank that functions as variable ballast chamber  17  which is filled and emptied automatically with sea water to level the structure and to keep the average level of the sea waves at the middle of the float support columns  11  regardless of the weather-marine conditions, and consequently allowing the floats  12  to have the maximum excursion to fully exploit the power of the waves. 
         [0052]    The gyroscope  3 , is a solid circular disk of heavy mass and having three rollers  21  attached to its periphery which rotate on the disk that also serves as the variable water ballast chamber ceiling  2 . The gyroscope  3  is attached at its center, to a central drive shaft  22  which in turn is connected to and rotated by electric gyroscope drive motor  23 . Through the rotation of this heavy mass, any rolling and pitching along a horizontal is neutralized, stabilizing the island platform and thus minimizing mechanical loss and maximizing the vertical sliding of the floats yielding the maximum transfer of energy. 
         [0053]    The floats  12  are compelled to slide along the vertical float support columns  11  facilitated by float guide rollers  32  locate at the top and bottom of the float along the perimeter of the float central channel  31 . To counteract potential turning, float alignment guide  33  and float alignment key  34  are attached along the length of the float central channel  31  and float support column  11  respectively. Heavy pads that serve as shock absorbers  29  are installed around the float support column  11  to protect the floats during extreme wave crests and troughs. Power is transferred from the floats  12  by way of pairs of rack bar  13  connected to flexible joints  35  at the float end that compensate for any horizontal movement. Rack bars connect to energy converter  42  which transform the alternate motion into continuous motion. Rack bars  13  are stabilized at their ends and when passing through the disks by float support flanges  30 . 
         [0054]    Said floats  12  are constructed of rolled aluminum sheets forming the walls, central channel, top, and bottom. Other materials such as carbon fiber, poly foam with supporting frame, or other material suitable for operation in a marine environment may be used (as described in Italian Patent Application No. GE2014A00054 filed Jun. 9, 2014 and published on Dec. 10, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein). These floats are designed as far as weight concern in such a way that they can transfer their power to the energy converters  42  during their rise based on Archimedes” principle and during their descent based on the force of gravity, always maintaining the proper weight and lift based on the torque needed by the generator. Floats are empty with internal separations, and they are filled with water to reach the needed weigh to generate the torque for the generators during the float&#39;s descent. 
         [0055]    At the lower end of the structural columns  7  there are some electric propulsion motors  9  with 360° movement which allows the navigation and the positioning of the platform. The motors are positioned in a cylinder that slides in the inner column and can be lifted to the generation chamber  14  for possible maintenance. 
         [0056]    The island platform  1  has an energy storage unit  26  which is used to stabilize output of generators  43  and auxiliary power sources including wind turbine  49  and PV solar panels  50  located in the emerged section of the platform  1  and the auxiliary generator  27  located in the submerged section. 
         [0057]    The island platform  1  has a production chamber  24  located in the submerged section that includes the desalination units needed to produce potable water for rinsing the rack rear bar  13 /energy converter  42  interface, staff consumption, and irrigating the vegetation on the emerged section of the island platform and commercial distribution. It also houses the energy storage units  26 , auxiliary generator and fuel tank and other production equipment such as those used to produce mineral water, hydrogen or the recovery of brine, salt, manganese and other minerals from the discharge from the desalination units which can be distributed commercially. Cables and pipes carrying electricity, potable water and other products for external distribution are connect to an interconnect  56  on the wall of the production chamber and which in turn, enables external submersible power cables  57  and water pipes  58  to be connected. Interconnect  56  is equipped with an emergency quick disconnect which activates when too much stress is placed on the attached cable and pipe. Disconnection can also be activated from the command bridge or from the remote operations center. 
         [0058]    The island platform  1  has a generation chamber  14  formed of rolled aluminum sheets and securely attached to the generation chamber floor  10  and ceiling  41 . Energy converters  42  and generators  43  are located between structural columns  7  with water tight doors  19  providing access to other floors below. Watertight doors  19  are also located above the generators to provide overheat access. Rack bars  13  supported by float support flanges  30 . Crane  62 , installed on top of generation chamber ceiling  41 , is used to load/unload materials from visiting vessels, and to transfer products (salt and other minerals) to transport vessels 
         [0059]    The island platform  1  has a control room  36  located above the generation chamber  14  in the emerged section of the island platform  1 . This chamber is constructed of aluminum and has series of acrylic watertight windows around its periphery. In addition to housing the computers radar, 360° video instrumentation and GPS equipment used to navigate the platform and other electronic equipment that can be controlled by the onboard crew from the command bridge  16  or remote operations. This area also includes rooms, showers, kitchen, and infirmary with telemedicine assistance and restroom facilities for crew and visiting personnel. 
         [0060]    The island platform  1  has a command bridge  16  located above control room  36  at the topmost level of the island platform l′s emerged section. This area provides a  360   o  view of the surrounding area. This chamber is constructed of aluminum and has series of acrylic watertight windows  60  around its periphery. Central column  8 , extending from the production chamber  24  to this level and terminating in the center of the bridge area, is accessed by stairs  55  and lift  61  which is also used to move equipment between chambers. A full complement of navigation, weather, communications, safety, and security instrumentation and electronic displays as well as operational monitoring and control components are located in this area. Command bridge ceiling  46 , constructed of reinforced aluminum, provides the sturdy structure required to support the PV photocells  50  and helipad  51  above. The command bridge telecommunication system also provides telemedicine assistance to the infirmary through another patented system of the same inventor, with audio/video/data connection to the International Radio Medical center that supplies free medical consultancy to all Ships in navigation and remote islands. 
         [0061]    All safety equipment required by naval regulations for commercial vessel operation are present on the island platform  1 . These include, but are not limited to lifeboat  53 , launching ramp  54 , navigation lights  59  installed on the tops of vertical wind turbines  49 , and outward sloping safety fence  52  surrounding helipad  51 , and all safety devices required for unlimited navigation, enabling the island platform  1  free to navigate in all international waters. 
         [0062]    The island platform  1  presenting an aesthetically appealing appearance, foliage  47  and trees  48  are installed above the generation ceiling. Artificial trees having a hollow trunk may be used to hide the rack bars  13  from view. Irrigation for the live vegetation is provided by the water produced by the desalination system  25 . 
         [0063]    The global mandate for countries around the world is to increase their use of renewable energy in order to reduce the use of fossil fuels which in turn, will reduce the amount of greenhouse gases and harmful pollution. The present invention uses the massive amount of untapped energy stored in the sea waves to create low cost, clean, renewable energy that will provide a significant contribution to this global mandate. Where solar energy generation ceases when the sun is not in view and wind generation requires the presence of wind which typically drops at night, and output from tidal flow generation solutions vary with the level of changing tides and with periods of inactivity during tidal change; ocean waves are always present and offer an uninterrupted source of potential energy. The present invention, with its dual action wave conversion technology, provides the most efficient means of capturing this energy and converting it to electricity which can then be connected to the public power grids through undersea power cables. This supply of energy can also be used to power desalination systems on board the island platform which can produce large amounts of potable water and electrolysis systems used for hydrogen generation and complementary compression systems which can produce large amount of clean burning hydrogen fuel. The power can also be used to process the discharge water from the desalination system, enabling the retrieval of salt brine, salt, soda, chlorine, magnesium, and other minerals for commercial use. Embodiments of the present invention can be easily configured, scaled, and tailored to meet the needs of a broad range of customers anywhere in the world where there are sea waves and a need. 
         [0064]    Embodiments of the present invention presented by way of examples, may be adapted to numerous fields of application in which a system for the production of mobile energy, potable water and other products may be employed usefully while maintaining the same advantages and without departing from the scope of the present invention. Additionally, details of structures and dimensions may be varied in a manner appropriate and consistent with the present invention. Variations, may include but are not limited to, changes in the scale and geometry of the general structure, support columns, ballasts, disks and chambers, gyroscope and propulsion motors. The same goes for the transmissions and power components such as floats, bearings, rods, shafts and gears where changes are in line with the principle of operation. 
         [0065]    Modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein by those in the art without departing from the ambit of the invention. Although the invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, some components shown can be combined with each other as one embodiment, and/or a component can be divided into several subcomponents, and/or any other known or available component may be added. The operation processes are also not limited to those shown in the examples. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived therefrom, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. This Specification, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, along with the full range of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter can be referred to herein, individually and/or collectively, by the term “invention” merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept if more than one is in fact disclosed. 
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           1 . Island platform 
           2   a.  Fixed ballast 
           2   b.  Variable ballast chamber ceiling 
           3 . Gyroscope 
           4 . Gyroscope chamber ceiling 
           5 . Production chamber ceiling 
           6 . Chambers wall 
           7 . Peripheral structural column 
           8 . Central column 
           9 . Electric propulsion motor with controllable mounting 
           10 . Generation chamber floor 
           11 . Float support column 
           12 . Float 
           13 . Rack bar 
           14 . Generation chamber 
           15 . Control room 
           16  Command bridge 
           17 . Variable ballast chamber 
           18 . Sea water 
           19 . Watertight door 
           20 . Gyroscope chamber 
           21 . Gyroscope rollers 
           22 . Gyroscope drive shaft 
           23 . Gyroscope drive motor 
           24 . Production chamber 
           25 . Desalination system (or other production systems) 
           26 . Energy storage unit 
           27 . Auxiliary generator 
           28 . Fuel tank 
           29 . Shock absorber 
           30 . Float support flange 
           31 . Float central channel 
           32 . Float guide rollers 
           33 . Float alignment guide 
           34 . Float alignment key 
           35 . Flexible joint 
           38 . Steps 
           39 . Boarding platform 
           41 . Generation chamber ceiling 
           42 . Energy converter 
           43 . Generator 
           44 . Command bridge floor 
           45 . Command bridge ceiling 
           47 . Foliage 
           48 . Trees 
           49 . Vertical wind turbine 
           50 . PV solar cells 
           51 . Helipad 
           52 . Safety fence 
           53 . Lifeboat 
           54 . Launching ramp 
           55 . Spiraling stairs 
           56 . Interconnect 
           57 . Power cable 
           58 . Water pipe 
           59 . Navigation lights 
           60 . Acrylic watertight window 
           61 . Lift 
           62 . Crane