MEMBRANE-TYPE SEA WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER

Abstract

This invention relates to a device developed for generating mechanical energy by harnessing both the kinetic and potential energy of sea waves.

Description

1 TARIFF MEMBRANE-TYPE SEA WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER Technical Area 5 This invention harnesses both the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves. It relates to devices developed for obtaining mechanical energy by utilizing mechanical means. Previous Tech 10 Today, renewable energy sources are advantageous both in terms of environmental impact and... It is of great economic importance. Waves in the seas / oceans Wave energy is also used today as a renewable energy source. There are many different inventions for converting energy into electrical energy, and these inventions include 15 Energy conversion is carried out using different systems. For example, in invention US2016273512, a device placed in water is used to detect waves. by taking advantage of the changing water height (the potential energy of the wave) The air inside is expelled through the created mechanism, then the wave recedes and 20 When the water level decreases, air is drawn back into the system. This air... Energy is generated by rotating the Wells turbine during the circulation process. Generally, these are called OWC (Oscillating Water Column) converters. In these converters, the oscillation is caused by the rising and falling of sea waves. It occurs as a result of pressure changes. 25 In an OWC system, a channel or chamber is open to seawater. This channel is affected by the waves. It has an opening below the water level that allows water to enter and exit. When the wave rises, water fills the channel, forming a column of water. When the waves subside, the water recedes from the channel. The rise and fall of the waves affect the channel. This causes the water column inside to oscillate up and down. This oscillation creates wave 30. It occurs in sync with the movement. The upward movement of the water column (wave (as it rises) it compresses the air in the air chamber located at the top of the channel and the top It is expelled through an outlet located in the section. This is called the "exhaust phase". Water 2 The downward movement of the column (as the wave descends) creates a vacuum effect in the air chamber, and Air is drawn in from the outside and this is called the "absorption phase". These two phases are continuous in the waves. Due to its movement, it repeats periodically. The airflow created in the OWC system. It is used to rotate a turbine. The turbine is usually a Wells turbine. It is bidirectional air. It is a special turbine that can rotate in one direction despite the flow of air. In the exhaust phase, the air rotates the turbine in a 5 It rotates in one direction, but during the suction phase, although the airflow is in the opposite direction, the turbine rotates in the same direction. It rotates in one direction. The rotation of the turbine drives a generator, which in turn drives a mechanical turbine. It converts energy into electrical energy. In short, in OWC converters, oscillations and waves... It occurs as a result of pressure changes caused by rising and falling waves. This oscillation is a It creates airflow, and this flow is converted into electrical energy via a turbine-generator system. It is transformed. TÜRKPATENT application number 2012 / 12805 with publication number EP2162617B1. In the invention recorded with the title 'A fully submerged wave energy converter.' or converting wave motion into electrical energy with a completely different mechanism 15 has been provided. The amount of energy obtained from wave motion with the devices used today It remains limited. Furthermore, many of these systems have to be installed underwater. 20 Therefore, both installation costs and maintenance / repair costs are very high. Despite the high installation costs, the energy obtained... attempts to obtain energy from wave motion remain low Therefore, wave energy, one of the renewable natural energy sources, is limiting energy consumption. The use of energy is not reaching the desired capacities. 25 Purpose of the Invention: The aim of this invention is to harness both the kinetic energy and the potential energy of a sea wave. The aim is to enable the generation of mechanical energy by utilizing its energy. 3 The aim of this invention is to allow waves to pass through unimpeded, unlike OWC type converters. By being incorporated into the system, the kinetic energy they carry horizontally is also converted into mechanical and electrical energy. The goal is to ensure that it is converted into energy. The aim of this invention is to increase the energy efficiency obtained from wave motion. 5 to provide. The purpose of this invention is to be installed on the sea / ocean coast (shore). because it is available, installation costs and subsequent maintenance costs The aim is to ensure its reduction. 10 The aim of this invention is to enable multiple devices to be used together simultaneously. installation of the desired capacity depending on the needs and conditions, as determined by acquaintances. It is about providing an opportunity. The product subject to the invention is shown in the attached figures; Figure 1: Schematic view of the product subject to the invention. Figure 2: Appearance of the sealing curtain inside the cabin body. 20 Figure 3: Schematic of the airflow direction at the position where the wave enters the cabin body. display Figure 4: Schematic of the airflow direction at the position where the wave exits the cabin body. display Figure 5: Schematic view of the sealing curtain with the support body present. 25 Figure 6: Schematic view of the inventive product using multiple mechanisms. Figure 7: Schematic view of the invention product using multiple mechanisms. (from a different perspective) Figure 8: Schematic of the airflow direction at the position where the wave enters the cabin body. Representation (with different types of impeller turbines) 30 Figure 9: Schematic of the airflow direction at the position where the wave exits the cabin body. Representation (with different types of impeller turbines) Figure 10: Schematic view of a wheel turbine. 4 Explanation of References Used in Figures; 1. Cabin body 2. Sealing curtain 3. Air transfer duct 5 4. Wheel turbine 4.1 Wings 5. Air intake and exhaust duct 6. Connecting ropes / cords 7. Support body 10 Description of the Invention: Firstly, as explained and illustrated in the examples above, the mechanics of wave motion... It is evident that there have been many inventions related to the conversion of motion / electrical energy. 15 The invention involves converting wave motion into mechanical motion / electrical energy. The transformation is achieved through a mechanism that is very different from existing systems. The product being invented is a device with the side facing the sea open and a certain part submerged in water. There is also a cabin body (1) that remains outside. The cabin body is usually 20 inches to half its length. submerged in water up to a certain point, and depending on the application conditions, more than half or less than half of it. Less of it may be submerged in water. The front part of the cabin body (1) is under the total wave. It is open in a way that allows entry. The open front part of the cabin body (1) A sealing curtain (2) is placed in the mouth section. The sealing curtain (2) is flexible. It is made of and is airtight, and comes in 25 different types suitable for the purpose, such as tarpaulins and membranes. It can be produced from materials. The sealing curtain (2) is generally used for insulation purposes. Since it is made of membrane material, it can also be called a membrane body. The sealing curtain (2) is placed on the top and sides of the open mouth of the cabin body (1). It is attached to the edges in a way that prevents air from passing through. The lower edge, which remains underwater, requires 30... empty so that sand and solid waste that could get inside does not accumulate. The inward-extending edges of the watertight curtain (2) will be left in contact with the water surface. and is left long enough so that there is no gap. The wave returns from the cabin body (1) In order to prevent the curtain from being pulled out by dragging it, the sealing curtain (2) has many The tie ropes / cords (6) are attached to the opposite walls of the cabin body (1). the movement of the sealing curtain (2) as the connection rises and falls with the wave It is made in a way and length that will not restrict. The watertight curtain (2) is in the water. The lower side edges also connect to the side walls of the cabin body (1) at certain points. by being secured so that the seal and closure remain intact and the 5 formed inside This prevents it from opening by causing it to inflate outwards during high pressure. In the product subject to the invention, the air transfer channel (3) 10 is on the upper side of the cabin body (1). It is located. The air transfer channel (3) is connected to the paddle turbine (4). Paddle turbine (4) It also has an air inlet and outlet channel (5). A wave formed on the surface of water (in the sea / ocean) has kinetic and potential waves of 15. When energy enters the cabin body (1), the pressure created inside air strikes the blades (4) of the wheel turbine (4) via the air transfer channel (3) (by hitting at a right angle) the turbine (4) is made to rotate and air is expelled from the inlet-outlet channel (5) goes out. In the product subject to the invention, the wave entering the cabin body (1) is pulled back. the sealing curtain (2) will be in contact with the water surface as the water level drops low-pressure zone (vacuum) inside the cabin body moving downwards It consists of this vacuum and the sucking of air from the air inlet-outlet channel (5). Since this air is drawn in, it hits the blades (4) of the wheel turbine (4) and the blades 25 It makes it rotate in the same direction. In the product subject to the invention, the sealing curtain (2) is in continuous contact with the water surface. Because of this, the air is prevented from escaping through the open mouth of the cabin (1). Thus, both the pressure force created during the entry of the wave and the exit of the wave are 30 The vacuum force created during the process is maintained. Sealing curtain. (2) because it closes the mouth of the cabin body in a sloping manner from top to bottom The impact of the wave occurs smoothly and without obstruction. Again, it's not leak-proof. Because of the soft and flexible nature of its curtain (2), without any mechanical stress, 6 air without the use of gears or bearings, and without the need for breakdowns or maintenance By ensuring a watertight seal, a large portion of the wave's kinetic energy is transferred to the turbine. It can be transferred. In the product subject to the invention, the sealing curtain (2) during wave motion is both water both for smooth and uninterrupted contact with the surface and for sealing. the bulging outwards of the free part of the curtain (2) due to pressure to prevent leakage curtain (2) down from the free edges remaining on the inside Cabin 10 with connecting ropes / cords (6) so as not to hinder its upward movement It is attached to the body. Furthermore, the product that is the subject of the invention utilizes pressure and vacuum created by wave motion. during the leakage curtain (2) on the upper surface and on the water To prevent bulging on the remaining side surfaces, a hard 15 sealing curtain (2) is applied. A support body (7) made of a grid or similar material can be used. A certain percentage of hardened rubber as a sealing curtain (2) material When membranes or curtains are used, there is no need to use a support body (7). It may not remain. The invention involves the parallel operation of wave motion, depending on the needs and conditions. mechanical energy / electrical energy by using more than one cabin body (1) It can be rotated. When multiple mechanisms are used, a single-wheel turbine It is used and since each mechanism operates independently, blowing and suction occur at different times. By doing this, it ensures that the gear turbine rotates in the same direction. For example, a four-gear 25 When a structure is formed, in three of them due to the wave entering the cabin body with the pressure created, the air inside the cabin body (1) in the air transfer channel (3) is made to advance and rotate the blades (4) of the wheel turbine (4) while vacuum (4.1) is made to rotate In the fourth setup, which passes to the next stage, it draws in air not from the inlet-outlet channel (5) but because it draws air from the other three mechanisms, the blown air is more intense. 30 This contributes to the blowing of air, creating a stronger moment of rotation on the wings (4.1). It helps in its creation. This also provides additional energy production. The invention When more than one device is used from the product in question, the blades of the wheel turbine (4) (4.1) depends on the number of mechanisms to ensure that it rotates at maximum efficiency 7 as well as the entry points and angles of the air transfer channels (3) to the wheel turbine (4) adjustable. The wheel turbine (4) to be used in the product subject to the invention is circular around a center. It consists of wings arranged as shown (4.1). The wings do not meet at the center. kept short in dimensions and with a gap in the center to allow airflow. This allows the air hitting the wings to pass through gaps and the wings (4.1) Passing through it, one can go outside or to other cabins. The turbine (4) Its length varies depending on the number of cabin bodies (1) to be used. And again, the turbine (4) The diameter is calculated to be of an appropriate value according to the amount of energy to be produced. 10 The purpose of using a paddle turbine in this invention is to bring together many independent units into a common... It is intended to be used in the turbine-generator system. Also, hitting the blades (4.1) Because the air strikes at the steepest possible angle, it is much more efficient than a Wells turbine. is able to work. 15 25

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8 REQUESTS 1- It is a sea wave energy converter; its feature is: -a side open to the sea / ocean, with part of it submerged in water and partly... The cabin body remaining outside (1), - flexible structure placed in the mouth section of the open front part of the cabin body (1) and airtight sealing curtain (2), - Air transfer duct (3) located on the top of the cabin body (1), - the impeller turbine (4) to which the air transfer channel (3) is connected, 10 - Air inlet and outlet channel (5) also located on the wheel turbine (4), It is characterized by its inclusion. 2- The sea wave energy converter (transformer) in Claim 1 has the following characteristics; -a wave formed on the surface of water (in the sea / ocean) has kinetic and potential waves of 15 When energy enters the cabin body (1), the pressure created in the cabin body directing the air inside to the air transfer channel (3), - the wave, with its kinetic and potential energy, enters the cabin body (1) When it enters, the watertight curtain (2) must remain in constant contact with the water surface. by ensuring that the pressure created by the wave entering the cabin body (1) is maintained, 20 - compressed air directed to the air transfer channel (3) to the impeller turbine (4) hitting the wings (4.1) (hitting at a right angle) and turning the turbine (4), - then the air is expelled through the air inlet-outlet channel (5), It is characterized by... 3- The sea wave energy converter (transformer) is either in Claim 1 or 2 and its characteristics are: -the wave entering the cabin body (1) is pulled back while the sealing curtain (2) the wave moving downwards in contact with the water surface Due to the receding water level, the water level drops, resulting in low pressure inside the cabin body. creation of a zone (vacuum), 30 - Air is drawn in through the air inlet and outlet channel by means of this vacuum created, - the sucked air hits the blades (4) of the wheel turbine (4.1) and the blades move in the same direction ensuring its rotation, It is characterized by... 9 4- Is it a sea wave energy converter (transformer) as in claim 1 or 2 or 3? Its feature is the use of a single-wheel turbine (4) when multiple devices are used. And since each mechanism operates independently, it blows and sucks at different times. It is characterized by the wheel turbine (4) rotating in the same direction. 5 5- Sea wave energy converter (transformer) in Claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 Its characteristic is that when more than one device is used, the wave is detected in at least one device. Due to the pressure created by the entry into the cabin body, 10 located inside the cabin body (1) the air moves through the air transfer channel (3) and the blades of the wheel turbine (4) (4.1) while being rotated, a different apparatus that passes into the vacuum phase is pulled air blown from the other arrangement instead of the air inlet-outlet channel (5) By pulling, the air is blown more forcefully, and the wings (4.1) It is characterized by the creation of a stronger torque on it. 15 6- Sea wave energy converter in claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5. (converter) and its feature is; the sealing curtain (2) is smooth and even on the water surface. so that it can make contact without interruption and the sealing curtain (2) is free To prevent the section from bulging outwards due to pressure, a seal is installed. 20 the up and down movement of the curtain (2) from the free edges remaining inside a connector that allows the cabin body to be attached in a way that will not obstruct the connection. It is characterized by containing ropes / cords (6). 7- Sea wave energy in claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 is 25 It is a converter whose feature is; pressure caused by wave motion and on the upper surface of the flexible sealing curtain (2) during vacuum and water To prevent bulging on the remaining side surfaces, the sealing curtain (2) with the inclusion of a support body (7) made of hard material used on it It is characterized by 30

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