Abstract: A system and method for generation of energy from renewable energy sources and consumption of said energy, where appropriate, to produce hydrogen. An overall systems approach improves efficiency by controlling electricity generation over a wider range of conditions, and by controlling the electric conversion to that required by the hydrogen converter much more efficiently, than a collection of independent systems. The approach employs an overall systems controller which dynamically optimizes the complete system to maximize the available inputs, such as renewable and stored energy, while providing the maximum desired outputs, such as power, hydrogen and income, taking into account the ultimate capacity of components along with historical, current and predicted future data.

Abstract: A steam generator includes a submersible burner compartment with at least one burner subassembly and an associated submersible primary ignition means. The burner subassembly also has an associated infrared primary flame monitoring subassembly. The primary flame monitoring system and primary ignition means are all housed within the burner compartment whereby when the burner compartment is filled with water, the burners are all submerged. The infrared flame monitoring subassembly is electronically coupled to a primary monitoring device and a fuel feed pipe is couple to the burner subassembly. A super heater compartment is coupled to and receives steam exhausted from the burner compartment. The super heater compartment has at least one burner subassembly located therein. An associated submersible secondary ignition means and an associated infrared secondary flame monitoring subassembly are provided for each burner subassembly.

Abstract: An air compression system for use on the ocean surface comprising an air compressor within a moveable float. The float also contains a drive rack engaged with a drive gear wherein the float moves substantially vertically up and down on the drive rack in response to ocean waves. The float also includes a retention spring to return the float vertically upward and a drive pulley connected to the drive gear moving in response to the float moving along the drive rack and powering the air compressor within the float. Also included is a method of utilizing wave motion to compress air comprising the steps of installing a float at the ocean surface wherein the float can move substantially up and down in response to wave motion and installing a drive rack within the float wherein one end of the drive rack is fixed to a beam that is relatively stable.

Abstract: The Philippians 419 Engine is a machine that produces kinetic energy by using the phenomenon of buoyancy and gravity. No fuel is consumed and no waste elements are produced thus, an inexpensive form of power generation is produced and the Earth can be left alone to heal. The Christian Bible in Philippians 4:19 states that GOD will meet all of our needs. This engine is one way HE is doing just that.

Abstract: A wave energy power generating apparatus includes a fixed base, a buoyant float unit and at least one gearing mechanism. The fixed base has a slide shaft mounted thereon for connecting with the buoyant float unit. The buoyant float unit includes a buoyant float slidably connected with the slide shaft, and at least one rack mechanism formed with a pair of rack members. The gearing mechanism includes a transmission shaft, and a pair of one-way gears connected with the transmission shaft and engaged with the rack members. The rack members can drive the one-way gears to rotate the transmission shaft in a single predetermined direction when an upward or downward movement of the buoyant float unit occurs.

Abstract: A system is described for converting the energy contained in each ocean wave into mechanical energy used to drive an electric generator. The system is built around a large weight that sits atop an air-filled raft inside a chamber that is partly open to the ocean on one side. Water from each incoming wave pushes the raft upward in the chamber. As the water level subsides, the weight exerts a pulling force onto a gear system that in turn drives a standard electrical generator. The system is simple in design, it is highly scalable and inexpensive to construct with off-the-shelve components and building materials.

Abstract: A WEC system embodying the invention includes a column and shell, arranged to move relative to each other, and a lever-like apparatus having an input end and an output end and an intermediate point, between the two ends, the intermediate point being rotatably connected to the column. The input end is connected to the shell and moves at the same velocity and in the same direction as the shell. The output end moves in the opposite direction and at a rate which is a multiple of the shell velocity. The multiple being a function of the ratio of the length of the intermediate point to the output and input ends. In systems embodying the invention, one of two components (a PMA or an ICA) of a linear electric generator may be attached to the shell and the other of the two components may be attached to the output end of the lever-like apparatus to produce high relative velocity between the two components resulting in higher amplitude and higher frequency output voltages.

Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for extracting power from a buoyant source within a contained column of liquid. It is comprised of an endless chain of movable buoyant objects, a means to convert the movement of the chain into useful work and a tank filled with a constant volume column of water. The buoyant objects comprising the chain sequentially enter the bottom of the water column, move up through the column and emerge at the surface. The emerging buoyant objects leave the tank and are directed to the tank bottom were each buoyant object repeats the cycle. As the chain of buoyant objects cycle through the water column, the volume of water remains constant, with one buoyant object of the chain entering the bottom of the water column as one is exiting at the top surface. The movement of the chain is a function of the buoyancy of the buoyant objects and the movement is converted to work by any conventional means using a rotary drive or linear escapement motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to active impedance matching systems (AIMS) and methods for increasing the efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) having a shaft and a shell intended to be placed in a body of water and to move relative to each other in response to forces applied to the WEC by the body of water. The system includes apparatus for: (a) extracting energy from the WEC and producing output electric energy as a function of the movement of the shell (shaft) relative to the shaft (shell): and (b) for selectively imparting energy to one of the shell and shaft for causing an increase in the displacement and velocity (or acceleration) of one of the shell and shaft relative to the other, whereby the net amount of output electrical energy produced is increased. The apparatus for extracting energy and for selectively supplying energy may be implemented using a single device capable of being operated bi-directionally, in terms of both direction and force, or may be implemented by different devices.

Abstract: A generating set formed so that a generator 70 connected to a rotary shaft 32 turning and supporting a conveyor 30 by utilizing the power by which a gas supplied by a supply means 60 into a bucket 50 positioned on a lower portion of the side of the conveyor 30 which is turned upward in the interior of a tower 10 is moved up with the bucket 50 in a liquid 20 stored in the interior of the tower 10 as the gas receives the buoyancy of the liquid. In this generating set, the supply means 60 is formed so as to turn compressed air into a plurality of bubbles of a very small diameter, send out these bubbles into the liquid 20 in the interior of the tower, and hold down to a low level the resistance occurring when the compressed air is sent out into the liquid 20 in the interior of the tower. An electric power energy value obtained from the generator 70 is increased with respect to a value of the energy consumed by the supply means 60.

Abstract: A conveyor (30) having a plurality of buckets (60) lined up in and fixed to an inner side of a frame (10) is supported so that the conveyor can be circulated in the shape of a loop and substantially horizontally in a substantially vertical plane via rotary shafts (20). The frame (10) is supported so that the frame can be slidingly moved in the vertical direction around guide rods (50) stood up on a river bottom. Gas-containing floats (40) are fixed to the frame (10) to float the frame on the surface of the river flowing water. The river flowing water is made to flow into the buckets (60) lined up on the outer surface of the lower circulating portion (32) of the conveyor, and the conveyor (30) is thereby circulated. A generator (70) connected to one of the rotary shafts (20) supporting the conveyor (30) is thereby rotated.

Abstract: A system and method for actuating a load by means of the conversion of hydraulic energy to reciprocating movement of a piston assembly within a chamber. The piston assembly includes a float, and the fluid within the chamber is alternately withdrawn into fluid conveying pipes or channels and returned to the chamber under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: A sealed-shaft gravity-buoyancy energy system and method of use thereof, wherein a wheel is powered by ball masses which fall under gravitational force, thereby causing the wheel to rotate. The ball masses are collected and inserted into a fluid shaft, wherein the fluid shaft comprises at least two separate columns having valves at the ends thereof to provide a sealing function, thereby preventing fluid loss. Buoyant force raises the ball masses to the top of the device, wherein the ball masses are deposited once again onto the wheel. A generator or other device utilizes the rotational force of the wheel to create energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for utilising wave energy. In the method, the reciprocating movement of a water mass (5) in the vicinity of the bottom (6) of a water basin is adapted to actuate a body (2) or its part attached to the bottom of the water basin, the kinetic energy of the body (2) or its part being recovered into an energy reserve (3), and the energy being transferred from the energy reserve to the object of application. The invention also relates to the apparatus (1) used in the method.

Abstract: A renewable energy power generating plant is disclosed. It uses the renewable energy of fluids according to Archmedes Principale. It includes a liquid-filled pool, an endless chain looping around lower and upper cogwheels, containers attached to chain links receiving compressed air in the bottom of the pool, gas under pressure from black smokers in the sea bottom, or highly compressed natural gas using only its excess pressure. The ascending containers are propelled by a growing buoyant force during their ascent. According to Boyle's law, the volume of compressed gas injected into each ascending container expands and displaces an increasing quantity of liquid at shallower depths due to lower pressures. The weight of the liquid displaced by gas in ascending containers creates a steady torque on the axle of the upper cogwheel. The resultant rotation is transformed into an abundant source of energy adaptable to a wide range of applications.

Abstract: A heat engine capable of significantly higher thermal efficiencies than existing heat engines operating within the same temperature ranges, wherein the heat engine can operate efficiently as either a forward heat engine or as a reverse heat engine at any given selected moment; thus, permitting the present heat engine to be utilized as an air conditioner or heat pump, or, alternatively, if a heat source is provided to the engine, as a forward heat engine producing a work output.

Abstract: A process for extracting energy from a compressed gas includes of submerging a piston-cylinder assembly to a first, lower position, holding the assembly in the lower position while introducing a predetermined amount of compressed gas into the assembly, and then releasing the assembly. Pontoons are positioned so as to engage the piston assembly when it reaches the lower position. As the assembly rises, it is mechanically engaged with an endless chain, thereby causing the endless chain to move. The energy is then recovered from the endless chain by a sprocket that is engaged with the chain at a position that is remote from the piston-cylinder assembly. The system can be positioned in a man made tank, or in an open body of water. It is efficient, inexpensive, and can be designed to effect energy conversion over an extended period of time with a minimum of maintenance.

Abstract: A system for moving fluid from a lower elevation to a higher elevation and then returning fluid to its original level, or alternatively to a level above its beginning lower elevation comprising a variable volume chamber with a weighted lower component upon which the effect of gravity is greater than the weight of fluid and other negative effects of the fluid in the fluid supply line, thus creating a vacuum and drawing material into the chamber which has an upper section and lower section connected by means of a flexible membrane, and such chamber is capable of retaining fluid.

Abstract: Apparatus for deriving energy from waves, the apparatus comprising a chamber (1) adapted to float in water but having a water plane area such that its vertical oscillating movement is substantially damped relative to the height of waves in the water in which it is floating, a chamber inlet port (5) at one end of the chamber adapted to face into a wavetrain, and vertical side plates (7A, 7B) delivering compressed air to a manifold and thence to an outlet port (9) and a baffle (8).

Abstract: A water power machine comprises a drive means and a drive output means which are interconnected by a lever drive assembly. The drive means comprises a motor operated by downward movement of water, the water being lifted again by a conveyor operated by power taken from the drive means, whereby the water power machine operates with a comparatively small amount of water by virtue of utilising a circulating amount of water.

Abstract: The invention discloses a portable hydroelectric apparatus which converts the kinetic energy of water caused by gravity into electrical energy. This conversion is accomplished without the presence of a river or stream. A new type of buoyancy motor is disclosed which is formed as a U-tube erected vertically. One leg and the curved portion at the bottom are filled with a series of separate air-filled tanks. The other leg is filled with water, with a suitable seal at the bottom of the leg through which are made to jut 1½ tanks so the seal prevents water from leaking downward into the air space of the curved portion of the U-tube. Suitable means prevent the water column in the one leg from pushing the series of tanks out of the U-tube. The leading as well as the succeeding tanks behind it are made buoyant in sequence. In rising through the water-filled leg of the U-tube water is pushed through a nozzle which is made to operate hydroelectric devices.

Abstract: A system and method for producing energy comprising an impoundment area having at least one buoyancy device positioned therein and extending from a pressurization assembly. The impoundment area is preferably positioned with respect to a lifting fluid source such that, by opening an inlet, lifting fluid will flow into the impoundment area to create a rising fluid level and will cause a motive fluid to flow into the pressurization assembly. The lifting fluid can then be removed from the impoundment area to cause the motive fluid to be pressurized. The pressurized motive fluid will preferably be delivered to a fluid turbine.

Abstract: This hydropneumatic wave power generator, converts the waves, vertical surface displacements into usable electrical or mechanical energy. A fixed cylinder with an open bottom is suspended above the ocean floor in a fixed position. The cylinder top is tightly enclosed except for a “T” shaped air tube opening into the cylinder chamber. This “T” tube houses an intake unidirectional valve on one arm and an exit valve on the other. An intake air tube open to the air and passing through a flywheel equipped air turbine connects to the intake arm of the “T” tube. An exit air tube connected to the exit arm of the “T” tube is likewise connected to the same turbine before it exits to the atmosphere. Air within the wave chamber, above the water, is pushed by a rising wave through the exit valve into the exit tube, which drives the turbine blades to which it is connected.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting energy contained in surface waves on a body of water to useful energy comprises a float from which is suspended a fully or effectively fully submerged inverted cup-shaped member having a closed top end and an open bottom end. Disposed within the top space is a compressible fluid separated by a flexible membrane from a column of water filling the bottom open end of the submerged member. Passing surface waves cause pressure variations at the bottom end of the member causing changes in the water column height and corresponding changes in the buoyancy of the member. The buoyancy changes induce vertical oscillations of the member relative to the float and known means are used for converting the relative movements of the float and submerged member to useful energy. Preferably, the float vertically oscillates in synchronization with the passing waves, and the vertical movements of the float increase the relative movements between the float and the submerged member.

Abstract: A turbine power plant utilizing buoyant force is disclosed. This turbine power plant includes a turbine wheel having a vane, wherein the turbine wheel is rotatably attached to a shaft, wherein the vane includes a housing having a chamber for receiving air to propel the at least one turbine wheel, wherein the shaft is operatively attached to an electrical generator for producing electricity through rotation of the shaft. Although the preferred design for the turbine wheel is a quad vane, e.g., fin, design, a wide variety of other vane designs may suffice including dual fin and wing designs. Preferably, there is a weighted portion located within the housing of a fin for the turbine wheel for pulling the turbine wheel downward to facilitate rotation. Moreover, a duct is preferably located within the chamber of the fin to assist the air to rise to the top of the chamber and increase the effectiveness of the buoyant force supplied by the air.

Abstract: There is thus provided, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a system for conversion of wave energy in a body of a fluid using electromagnetic coupling (by moving a magnetic device inside a coil, or a coil inside magnetic field) driven by the linear motion due to either a buoy on a liquid or a linear movement induced by any mechanical means driven by a fluid, including: (a) a stationary support element mounted to the floor or to the floor of the body of the fluid in the form of a magnet or a coil; (b) a moving or buoyancy apparatus, for liquid fluids, including a buoy portion having formed therewith wave energy collection apparatus in the form of a floating device containing a magnet, or a coil; (c) coupling apparatus for connecting the moving or buoyancy apparatus to the stationary support element so as to be pivotal in a generally vertical plane with respect to the stationary support element; (d) at least a set a cables to allow for the flow of the electric current to a control/regula

Abstract: Every mass in motion possess energy. If huge amount of water is in motion, it means that this amount of water possess huge amount of energy. Described method explains how to movement of water (tide or waves) transfer to the movement one object at the one point. From that point is easy to take energy, and use for any purpose.

Abstract: A hydraulic buoyant force engine is composed of a track assembly and several expansion floats. The track assembly contains two track ways forming into V structure. Two transmission chains are equipped at the outer side of each track way to carry the expansion floats. When this apparatus is immersed in a water tank filled with water, the float located at the widely apart portion between the two track ways is expanded to fill with the air such the it floats up and causes the chains to move. As soon as the expanded float approaches the narrowly apart portion between the two track ways, it is squeezed by the track ways to release the air inside and is flattened to sink down along with the movement of chains. By such a continuous motion the mechanical power is produced.

Abstract: A power generating machine having a frame provided with a first support, a second support and a third support laterally and adjustably mounted between the first and second supports. A bellows is mounted under the third support and between the first and second supports. The bellows has a buoy mounted at a bottom of the bellows to adapt to be flush with sea level so that sea waves are able to drive the bellows to move up and down reciprocally. A first tube is mounted to communicate with the first tube and so as to allow air to be sucked in the first tube when the bellows extend. A second tube is communicated with the first tube so as to allow air flowing only to a tank connected to and communicating with the second tube to drive a pneumatic generator to generate electricity.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting energy contained in surface waves on a body of water to useful energy comprises a float from which is suspended a fully or effectively fully submerged inverted cup-shaped member having a closed top end and an open bottom end. Disposed within the top space is a compressible fluid separated by a flexible membrane from a column of water filling the bottom open end of the submerged member. Passing surface waves cause pressure variations at the bottom end of the member causing changes in the water column height and corresponding changes in the buoyancy of the member. The buoyancy changes induce vertical oscillations of the member relative to the float or, alternatively, relative movements of parts within the member. Known means are used for converting the relative movements of the float and submerged member, and the member parts, to useful energy.

Abstract: There is provided, an embodiment, a machine and a method for utilizing the roll of on imbalanced seesaw-like system to obtain useable power. A buoy 11 filled with air is immersed in water inside a container 13, at each end of rolling seesaw. One buoy 11 displaces water outwards, by the force of its buoyancy, in one container 13, while another buoy 11 displaces water inward, by derivative force acting on it in an outwards direction, in the other container 13. The buoys 11 are connected by a pipe 10, which moves the buoys, back and forth, in the containers 13. During the roll, one container 13 becomes heavier than the other and always on the same side of the rolling path, which keeps the seesaw rolling in one direction.

Abstract: There is provided, an embodiment, a machine and a method for utilizing the roll of an imbalanced seesaw-like system to obtain useable power. A buoy 11 filled with air is immersed in water inside a container 13, at each end of rolling seesaw. One buoy 11 displaces water outwards, by the force of its buoyancy, in one container 13, while another buoy 11 displaces water inward, by derivative force acting on it in an outwards direction, in the other container 13. The buoys 11 are connected by a pipe 10, which moves the buoys, back and forth, in the containers 13. During the roll, one container 13 becomes heavier than the other and always on the same side of the rolling path, which keeps the seesaw rolling in one direction.

Abstract: The wave force machine as such is constructed in such a way that it is capable of utilizing the upward force from the waves with (FIG. 1) the force from float (1) and rocker arm (3) via rocker pipe (4), wherein 1 or more lock bearings are provided, which transfer the upward force causing the driving force shaft (8) to rotate in the same direction. On each driving force shaft (8) may be one after the other of mounted float, rocker arm and rocker arm pipe with lock bearings after the other, and several driving force shafts (FIG. 6) (6.7,8 and 9) may be interconnected both horizontally and vertically to toothed wheel (1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) shown here with 4 driving force shafts, but in principle any number of shafts may be interconnected. The total force from the driving force shafts may be brought to gearbox and electric generator and used in electricity production. 3 wave force machines may e.g. be interconnected to form e.g.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using, converting and/or generating energy comprises disposing a second fluid adjacent at least one receiver and allowing the at least one receiver to rise with respect to a first fluid, the at least one receiver being connected to an output member. The apparatus includes at least one receiver disposed within the first fluid, a second fluid, and an output member connected to the at least one receiver.

Abstract: The rack is connected to a frame which is secured to the bottom of an ocean or lake with high waves which move up and down with high frequency. Pawls enable the up and down motion of the buoyant rack to turn the driving shaft of a pump. This invention combines the rack and pinion concept with the pawl and ratchet concept, thereby converting the up-and-down motion of the reciprocating rack into the rotation of the shaft which drives the pump. Wster is pumped up, by the pumps, to generate hydroelectric power.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the method and installation to apply ocean energy to power generation. It is consisted of the floater, lever, chain, ratchet wheel, flywheel, generator, cable, etc. It is characterized by the fact that the float and weight fixed to it move up and down with the motion of wave, which drive the strength enlargement mechanism made up of a number of levers to travel alternately and pull the heavy flywheel to rotate constantly. By this way, the generator runs and yields electricity. The present invention has simple structure and high efficiency and can easily increase or decrease the enlargement mechanism according to the capacity of generation. This installation with low cost can be widely utilized for pollution-free power generation in the coast.

Abstract: A power plant for producing electricity utilizing the buoyancy of a liquid. A first and second expandable chamber are each place in a liquid filled shaft are coupled together with a cable so that when one of the expandable chambers is raised, the other one is lowered. The cable is couple to a pulley for turning a generator for producing electricity. An electrode and electrolyte are placed within each expandable chamber for generating heat and steam to expand the expandable chamber when the expandable chamber is at the bottom of the liquid filed shaft. The increased volume of the expandable chamber causes it to rise in the liquid filled shaft at the same time as the other expandable chamber is reduced in volume and caused to be lowered into the other liquid filed shaft. A valve in the expandable chamber releases the steam causing the volume of the expandable chamber to be reduced. The released steam may be used to power a turbine or enter a heat exchanger.

Abstract: A rigid cylinder structure is vertically positioned at sea bottom,so that the top of the cylinder's surface is at a depth of 300 meters below sea surface. This surface constitutes the upper face of a piston which moves within the cylinder,when it is exposed periodically by way of a shiftable opening & closing valve,which is located at the top of the cylinder,it intervenes,then exposes the piston at regular intervals to sea water pressure of 30 atm. Being basically a Pascal Hydrolic system,this pressure is transmitted through a pipe to a larger area piston,but in addition to the Pascal system, the multiplied pressure is in turn is used to pressurize a gas above it & compresses it to {fraction (1/9)} of it's initial volume. The result of compression is a 14 fold temperature increase-adiabatic. The high pressure & high temnperature as is then contained in a closed cycle second upper volume,which has just the exact dimensions for the gas which is compressed to {fraction (1/9)} of its initial volume.

Abstract: We prove that we can get sustainable clean energy by taking advantage of electric energy created by buoyancy of cylindrical, spherical elliptical drum which has several light density gases in it, put in liquid by fixed axis. We can give outer energy by buoyancy solids in water tube. We can reform it by microwave irradiation thermoeffect. We can create thermoenergy, can transfer electric generating power.

Abstract: Apparatus converting ocean wave motion energy to electric power is comprised of a combination of prior art devices floating on catamaran-type pontoons (40) fastened by cables (44) to the floor of a body of water. An auger-type helical member (20) rotates around a horizontal shaft-pipe axle (70) at the water's surface by the force of incoming waves near shore. A multiple-blade impeller (30), with radial blades perpendicular to the shaft-pipe axle, is placed at various points on the same shaft-pipe axle simultaneously with the helical impeller. The blades of the multiple-blade impeller (32a & b) are shaped for maximum conversion of wave energy to boost the rotation of the shaft-pipe axle in high volume, low pressure waves. The common shaft-pipe axle is coupled to gear devices (50) to drive energy conversion devices (50) such as electrical generators.

Abstract: A simple math model was used to estimate the energy requirements of a water vortex generator, followed by another model constructed for fluid mechanical analyses of water surface resistance and friction of a modified buoyancy engine. The final results demonstrated the feasibility of converting the potential energy of buoyancy into kinetic energy using floatation of conveyer mounted airtight containers, through which ultimately free energy can be acquired. Physical reasons were provided for the power saving in the high volume air transport using convergent air/water vortex generators, for which applicable designs were disclosed. Several criteria were identified for the optimum design of air bubble/stream release. To reduce water resistance and friction the generic buoyancy engine was modified by installing flow smoothing skirt panels on the containers to provide smooth continuous surfaces.

Abstract: Motion-converter apparatus for converting bidirectional rotary movements to unidirectional rotary movements includes: an input shaft for inputting the bidirectional rotary movements; an output shaft for outputting the unidirectional rotary movements, the output shaft having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the input shaft; a drive bevel gear coaxial with, and driven bidirectionally by, the input shaft; a pair of driven bevel gears coaxial with the output shaft and meshing with the drive bevel gear on opposite sides of the axis of the drive bevel gear so as to be driven bidirectionally thereby but in opposite directions with respect to the output shaft; and a pair of one-way clutches coupling the driven bevel gears to the output shaft such that both one-way clutches are effective to drive the output shaft only in one direction. Various applications of such apparatus are also described, including wave and tide motors, wind turbines and bidirectional-movement measuring devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatuses used in several interdependent energy transducing [energy] passageways. Each passageway uses [at least one] flow generators such as mechanical compressors, direct and indirect gravity [upon the generative fluid], condensing, [means and] heating [means], absorption [means], adapted turbo-jet engines, [flow] generation and storage of hydrogen and oxygen; uses vehicles [means] to control and direct the generative fluid such as pipes, valves, a liquid medium, nozzles, hoods, channels, etc.

Abstract: A buoyancy engine is mounted on the sea floor above a natural gas vent. The engine captures emitted gas in a ring containing gas holding spaces. The gas imparts buoyant energy which is converted into rotational force as the gas ascends thru the apparatus, and the ring rotates. The ring is attached to a driveshaft mounted on bearings in the walls of the apparatus, and turns an electric generator.

Abstract: A submerged reciprocating electric generator is placed below the ocean surface and creates electric power from the surface ocean swells. The generator coil reciprocates linearly in response to an external force acting on a float by passing ocean swells. A cable connects the float on the ocean surface with the reciprocating coil of the submerged generator. A magnetic field is focussed through the coil as it reciprocates, creating an electromotive force in the coil. The magnetic field is created in such a manner as to provide uniform field of a single magnetic orientation throughout the entire length of motion of the reciprocating coil. The generator includes a base formed on the ocean floor supporting magnetic core having a generator coil movably mounted therein and connected to a float with a cable passing through cable alignment bearings. Electromagnetic windings are mounted at the closed end of the generator magnetic flux core.

Abstract: A hollow shaft (10) supporting a plurality of buoyancy legs (18) equally spaced about the periphery of the hollow shaft (10). One end of each buoyancy leg (18) is connected to the shaft (10) in a water tight manner while the opposite end of each buoyancy leg (18) supports a buoyancy chamber (22). A piston (38) is located within the buoyancy chamber (22) and is movable from a fully retracted state to a fully extended state by operation of a weight (44). The buoyancy chamber (22), when in a fully retracted state, being substantially full of water and providing a balanced state for the shaft (10). The piston (10), when in a fully extended state, providing a buoyant state of the buoyancy chamber (22) which impart rotational torque on the shaft (10).

Abstract: A hydro-buoyant electrical power generating plant is provided which generates electricity from a source of hydraulic pressure. The energy that pressurizes the hydraulic fluid is derived from movements of a crane-like class II lever that has its fulcrum fixed to a stationary land mass so that the fulcrum's position is fixed relative to the lever's opposite "movable" end where the applied load is established. The movable end of the lever is attached to an "applied force vessel" that alternatively can be filled with water (or other liquid) so as to sink due to gravity, and then can be evacuated of water so as to rise due to buoyancy. When the applied force vessel is at its position of greatest elevation, the interior chamber of the vessel initially would be filled with air, typically at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric power generator apparatus that generates electrical power from the tidal movements of a body of water by employing multiple energy producing systems. Those energy producing systems include: (1) a moveable tank system associated with hydraulic cylinders in which the upward and downward movements of the tank relative to the tide are used to generate electrical power; (2) an enclosure system in which the controlled inflow and outflow of water between the enclosure and the surrounding body of water is used to generate electrical power; (3) a bellows system in which the effects of the tidal movements are used to force water from the bellows tank through a generator thereby producing electrical power; and (4) a buoyant mass-actuated piston system in which the movement of floating objects (such as docked ships) relative to the tide is used to generate electrical power.

Abstract: A system for extracting useful energy from two masses of matter having polarized hot and cold temperatures operates in its primary embodiment with a looped circulation passageway having a condensing phase, an expansion phase and s working generally gaseous circulating generative fluid or gas that circulates through the loop. The expansion phase of the generative fluid includes means to heat at least the generative fluid and a relatively standing liquid through which the generative fluid is allowed to buoy up and drive gas pressure turbines, in this case multi-wheeled flotation turbines composed of closable tube segments. The rest of the loop defines a return path that includes the condensing phase in which the expanded gas released by the turbine is condensed before being heated and re-exposed for expansion through said gas turbines again, in a continuous cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for generating electric power by use of wave force.According to the invention, it is possiblke to obtain the required power using the floatation bladders rising and falling repeatedly with waves as a power using the floatation bladders rising and falling repeatedly with waves as a power source and the rotation force of gears connected to the floatation bladders through ropes. The invention has advantages in that the construction of the power generating means and its supporting means are simple, execution of work is easy, a kinetic energy is convertable into an electric energy using the floatation bladders regardless of the magnitude of waves, and even in the deep sea, the base frame is not installed on the sea bed, but in a fixed depth under the mean sea level, and thereby the maintenance and repair of device is carried out without any difficulty.