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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Offshore wind turbine installation system and method

Номер: US20120000071A1
Автор: Peter Graham Harris
Принадлежит: Technip France SAS

The disclosure provides a method and system for installing components for an offshore wind turbine assembly independent of cranes and derricks. The components are stored in an offshore structure, such as a Spar. After transporting the offshore structure horizontally to a site, the structure can be uprighted to a vertical orientation. A variable ballast component coupled to a tower of the wind turbine assembly can reciprocally retract the tower into the offshore structure to lower the tower, and extend the tower away from the offshore structure to raise the tower until the full quantity of blades are assembled to a turbine coupled to the tower. When the blades are stored in a peripheral fashion around the tower, the method and system provides for automatic rotational indexing of the tower as the tower and turbine retract and extend, so the turbine is progressively aligned with each blade to be installed.

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Номер записи: 1
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Vessel adapted to be used as a moveable bottling plant for bottling liquid products

Номер: US20120031524A1
Автор: Kjartan Ragnarsson, Ómar Már Jónsson
Принадлежит: ICELANDIC WATER LINE Ltd

This invention relates to a vessel ( 100 ) adapted to be used as a moveable bottling plant for bottling liquid products, where means ( 112 a - 112 d ) for hosting liquid products and means for hosting empty receptacles ( 128 ) or ingredients adapted for producing such receptacles is provided. A communication means ( 102 ) is provided for receiving external orders ( 107 - 109 ) from external liquid buyer ( 104 - 106 ) for bottling the liquid into the receptacles. A liquid bottling line ( 122 ) is provided for bottling the liquid on board of the vessel in accordance to the received external orders.

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Номер записи: 2
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Offshore wind park

Номер: US20120043763A1
Автор: Gerlof Johannes De Boer
Принадлежит: Xemc Darwind BV

Wind farm comprising at least one buoyant structure having two corners provided with a wind turbine and a third corner comprising a mooring section, e.g., with a disconnectable mooring turret. The third corner does not carry one of the wind turbines. Shared facilities for the two wind turbines, such as a helideck and/or electrical equipment, such as a converter and/or transformer, can be located on or near the third corner.

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Device for floating wave power plant

Номер: US20120090313A1
Автор: Nils Severin Myklebust
Принадлежит: PONTOON POWER AS

The present invention pertains to a device of a floating wave power plant. More precisely, the invention pertains to a submerged frame structure with an attached ballast body as an element in a floating wave power plant. The frame structure and thereby the wave power plant is preferably anchored to the sea bottom. The wave power plant comprise several pumping cylinders ( 4 ) connected to buoyancy elements ( 5 ) via connecting elements, which buoyancy elements ( 5 ) under the action from waves move the pumping cylinders in full or partial pumping strokes. Furthermore, the pumping cylinders are connected to the submerged frame structure ( 3 ), and said frame structure is connected to one or more ballast bodies via a number of connecting elements ( 2 ).

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Номер записи: 4
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Articulated multiple buoy marine platform apparatus and method of installation

Номер: US20120090524A1
Автор: Jon E. Khachaturian
Принадлежит: Khachaturian Jon E

A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys of special configuration, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility) next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform.

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Номер записи: 5
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Novel formulation of meloxicam

Номер: US20120141548A1
Автор: Aaron Dodd, Adrian Russell, Felix Meiser, H William Bosvch, Marck Norret
Принадлежит: Fundacion Universidad del Norte Co

The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of meloxicam using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising meloxicam, medicaments produced using meloxicam in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam administered by way of said medicaments.

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Номер записи: 6
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Installation method for water-submersible platforms and installation vessel

Номер: US20120183359A1
Автор: Benjamin B. Ackers, Charles J. Nordstrom, William L. Moon, III
Принадлежит: GLOSTEN Assoc Inc

A method for installing a water-submersible platform is disclosed. The method includes lowering the platform in water from a vessel positioned above the platform while spuds connecting the vessel to the platform stabilize the platform during lowering. An assembly of the vessel and platform, and a vessel that is used to connect to the platform is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 7
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Device of a power plant

Номер: US20120261923A1
Автор: Nader Hassavari
Принадлежит: Individual

A power plant device for the production of energy in the waves by the use of float devices, the motion of which is used to power generator to produce energy, and means of conveyance of energy to further use, the device having a rig that is directed to float in the sea by means of a float supporting construction with the floats in the water line so that these may be affected by wave motion in the sea, and where the floats are arranged in a ring shape around the rig's circumference with spacing between the floats, which floats independently of each other are oriented to engage their respective generators via a transmission system, and the rig is anchored to the seabed via a cable.

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Номер записи: 8
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Pendular system for transporting a civil engineering structure in an aquatic medium

Номер: US20120279434A1
Автор: Erik Mellier, Jean-Daniel Lebon
Принадлежит: Soletanche Freyssinet SA

The invention relates to a method for transporting a civil engineering structure ( 1 ) comprising a mast ( 3 ) in an aquatic medium, the method comprising the following steps: associating the civil engineering structure ( 1 ) with at least one buoyancy unit ( 2 ) by a fastening means ( 10 ), moving the civil engineering structure ( 1 ) and the associated buoyancy unit ( 2 ) in the aquatic medium as far as a desired position, the fastening means ( 10 ) being located in a region of the civil engineering structure ( 1 ) that is situated above the centre of equilibrium of said civil engineering structure ( 1 ) associated with the buoyancy unit ( 2 ), and fastening means ( 10 ) being configured so as to uncouple the rotational movements of the buoyancy unit ( 2 ) and of the civil engineering structure ( 1 ) about at least one axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the mast ( 3 ) of the civil engineering structure ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 9
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Partially submersible wind turbine transport vessel

Номер: US20120308358A1
Автор: Anders Hynne, Torbjørn Mannsâker
Принадлежит: WINDFLIP AS

A partially submersible wind turbine transport vessel ( 10 ) is provided. The vessel includes a port-side wing tank ( 30 ) disposed on a port side of the hull ( 22 ) and a starboard-side wing tank ( 28 ) is disposed on a starboard side of the hull. Both wing tanks ( 28, 30 ) are positioned to be above a waterline (WL) of the vessel when the vessel is in a horizontal position, and below a waterline of the vessel when the vessel is in a vertical position. The vessel is configured to rotate, while afloat, about a lateral axis (L) of the hull, altering a pitch of the vessel in such a way as to completely submerge the stern and elevate the bow to a substantially vertical hull position. The floatable wind turbine can then be separated from the vessel and moored.

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Номер записи: 10
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Offshore heavy oil production

Номер: US20130008663A1
Автор: Donald Maclean, Johannes Christiaan Lanfermeijer
Принадлежит: Individual

A system is provided for the production of heavy crude oil from an undersea reservoir, and for the treatment of the crude oil to facilitate its transport. A floating body ( 12 ) which produces the heavy crude oil, carries a hydrocarbon cracking station ( 32 ) that cracks the heavy crude into light liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons, and that uses heat resulting from the cracking to produce pressured steam. The pressured steam is used to drive a steam-powered engine ( 72 ) (with pistons or a turbine) that drives an electrical generator ( 74 ) whose electricity powers the system.

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Номер записи: 11
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Floating Foundation for Mass Production

Номер: US20130019792A1
Автор: Alexander Zacharias, Jens JÄHNIG
Принадлежит: GICON WINDPOWER IP GMBH

A floating structure has an annular support as an underwater support with a buoyant body. A tower penetrates the annular support centrally and is connected to the annular support at a location underneath the annular support by slantedly outwardly ascending tension spokes and at a location above the annular support by slantedly outwardly descending tension spokes. Anchors on the ocean floor are connected by tension elements with the annular support. The structure is built by the steps of supporting by auxiliary devices the annular support on a floor of a basin that can be flooded; positioning the tower at the center of the annular support in vertical position; attaching the tension spokes at the annular support and at the tower; flooding the basin; towing the structure to its desired final position; and lowering and anchoring the structure in a submerged floating position.

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Номер записи: 12
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Amphibian island

Номер: US20130022405A1
Автор: Kobi Birnhack, Yoram Alkon
Принадлежит: Ocean Brick System Obs Ltd

An amphibian artificial island ( 100 ) adapted for habitation of humans and aquatic flora and fauna. The island is integrally configured and comprises : (i) an underwater portion ( 20 ) sitting on a seabed adapted to enable sea water (free) flow; (ii) an above-water platform ( 30 ); and possibly, (iii) recreation and/or accommodation facilities ( 40 ). The unified bi-functional artificial island enables both humans and aquatic flora and fauna coexistence.

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Номер записи: 13
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Wave power plant

Номер: US20130125541A1
Автор: Heikki Paakkinen
Принадлежит: WELLO OY

The invention relates to a wave power plant, comprising a floating body and means for converting the wave energy received by the body into electric power. The wave power plant comprises anchoring means arranged in the lower part of the body, the means including an anchoring mass suspended on a downwards extending elongated anchoring device. In connection with the anchoring mass are arranged transversely extending elongated anchoring devices which are connected to the bottom of the installation site of the wave power plant.

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Номер записи: 14
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Floatable Constructions

Номер: US20130199113A1
Автор: Carl Richard Nelson
Принадлежит: LIZZANO Ltd

A plurality of floatable constructions are provided, the constructions including a floating base for a building, the base having at least one buoyant basement unit defining a basement level, and a reinforced concrete transfer platform atop the basement unit. The basement level can provide habitable or functional space for the building, and the transfer platform has at least one access opening giving access to the basement level which is enhanced by windows for light and ventilation. Methods and means of tying modular components of the structures together, and materials suitable for manufacturing such ties, are also provided.

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Номер записи: 15
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Device for diminishing flow resistance in moon pool

Номер: US20130255561A1
Автор: In-Hwan SHIM, Young-Bok Choi
Принадлежит: Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co Ltd

A device for diminishing flow resistance in a moon pool is disclosed. The device includes a guide structure ( 16 ) having a lattice shape. The guide structure includes horizontal guide plates ( 20 ), guide ramps ( 22 ), longitudinal reinforcing beams ( 24 ) and a hinge axis (H). The horizontal guide plates are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of a hull and arranged in rows along a lateral direction of the hull. The guide ramps are arranged in rows along the lateral direction and coupled to the respective horizontal guide plates. Front ends of the guide ramps are inclined upwards towards a bow side of the hull and spaced apart from rear ends of the adjacent fore horizontal guide plates. The longitudinal reinforcing beams support the horizontal guide plates and the guide ramps. The lattice guide structure is rotated around the hinge axis towards a transit position or a working position.

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Номер записи: 16
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Asymmetric mooring system for support of offshore wind turbines

Номер: US20130276687A1
Автор: Christian Cermelli, Dominique Roddier
Принадлежит: Principle Power Inc

A mooring system for a semi-submersible platform includes buoyancy structures for providing buoyancy to the semi-submersible platform, mooring lines connected to the buoyancy structures, and anchors embedded in the sea floor that are connected to the mooring lines. At least one-half of the mooring lines are attached to one of the buoyancy structures. A ballast control system for a wind turbine platform includes a sensor that is configured to detect a rotation of a wind turbine and a controller that is configured to direct a transfer of ballast to correct the of the wind turbine.

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Номер записи: 17
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic stabilization of a floating structure

Номер: US20130277984A1
Автор: Samuel Roznitsky
Принадлежит: Individual

A floating platform including a plurality of pontoons providing buoyancy to the platform, and a ballast section imparting a spatial orientation to the platform. The ballast section includes a high density ballast being an aggregation of rocks, an aggregation of chunks of iron ore, or an aggregation of any other high density material. Further, the ballast section is permeable to a fluid medium in which the platform floats so as to cause a high friction between the high density ballast and the fluid medium.

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Номер записи: 18
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Yoke damping system

Номер: US20140014017A1
Автор: Jean-Robert FOURNIER, Pierre Balleraud
Принадлежит: Single Buoy Moorings Inc

A mooring system for a floating structure ( 1 ) in which a floating structure or fixed tower is provided with a turntable ( 80 ). A floating structure is moored to the turntable via at least one rigid arm ( 51,51 ′) and two tension members ( 41, 41 ′). The rigid arm is provided on one end with a ballast weight ( 61, 61 ′) and includes a damping system formed of least two separated liquid tanks ( 70, 70 ′) that are partly filled with liquids and placed at the same distance from the horizontal centre line ( 100 ). The tanks ( 70, 70 ′) are fluidly connected with each other so that liquid can be exchanged between the tanks damps a swinging yaw motion of the rigid arm ( 51, 51 ′) around the vertical axis of the turntable ( 80 ).

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Номер записи: 19
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Methods and systems for producing, trading, and transporting water

Номер: US20140014188A1
Автор: Allen Szydlowski, Ian Szydlowski, Mickey Fouts
Принадлежит: Allen Szydlowski, Ian Szydlowski, Mickey Fouts

Methods and systems for producing, trading, transporting, conveying, and storing non-salt water are disclosed. More specifically, methods and systems for producing, trading, transporting, and storing large quantities of water having specific characteristics are provided. Various transport systems are disclosed, including devices and methods for utilizing standard shipping containers on ships, oil tankers, barges, boats, trains, trucks, planes, and other modes of transportation. More particularly, this invention relates to delivering drinkable water to the water-poor regions of the globe using large bags or membranes in shipping containers, empty cargo holds, or empty oil tankers' cargo holds.

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Номер записи: 20
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Wind turbine stabilization

Номер: US20140017083A1
Автор: Isaac Pineda Amo
Принадлежит: Alstom Renovables Espana SL

System for stabilizing an offshore horizontal axis wind turbine having a tower, the system comprising sensors for generating signals representing detected movements of the tower, and gyroscopes. Each gyroscope has a spinning axis, an input axis and an output axis, and a flywheel rotatable about the spinning axis. The system further comprises an actuator for each gyroscope, said actuator being arranged with its related gyroscope in such a way that this actuator can apply a torque about the input axis of the gyroscope. The system also comprises a control unit for receiving the signals representing detected movements of the tower, and for providing the actuator with suitable control signals for said actuator to apply a torque about the related gyroscope input axis, said torque about the input axis producing a torque about the output axis of the same gyroscope that at least partly dampens the detected movements of the tower.

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Номер записи: 21
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Device and method for controlling floating structure

Номер: US20140020613A1
Автор: Do Young Woo
Принадлежит: Individual

Aspects of the present invention relate to a device and method for controlling a floating structure of a solar power generating device, which can generate electricity from solar power of incident light while tracking the position of the sun in a state in which it floats on the water.

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Номер записи: 22
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Installation and method for exploiting wind energy

Номер: US20140044541A1
Автор: Paul Dupin De La Gueriviere
Принадлежит: IDEOL

The invention relates to the field of methods and floating platforms for exploiting wind energy offshore. In particular, the invention provides a floating platform ( 1 ) anchored to at least one anchor point ( 7, 7′ ), including a wind turbine ( 2 ), and a shift device for shifting the wind turbine ( 2 ), which device is configured to shift the wind turbine ( 2 ) as a function of a set of parameters, including wind direction (V), in order to minimize the aerodynamic wake effects, and the invention also provides a method of exploiting wind energy by means of a set of floating platforms ( 1 ), each of which includes at least one wind turbine ( 2 ) and is anchored to at least one anchor point ( 7,7′ ). In this method, at least one wind turbine ( 2 ) of said set of floating platforms is shifted as a function of a set of parameters, including wind direction (V) in order to minimize the aerodynamic wake effects and in order to maximize the power generation of the set of wind turbines.

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Номер записи: 23
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Annular buoyant body

Номер: US20140060411A1
Автор: Thomas Choisnet
Принадлежит: IDEOL

The invention relates to the field of buoyant bodies, and more particularly to an annular buoyant body ( 1 ) including a central moonpool ( 2 ), configured such that, in water, with swell of a period substantially equal to a natural period of the buoyant body ( 1 ) while it is moving with heave motion, vertical forces exerted on the buoyant body ( 1 ) by a mass of water oscillating in the central moonpool ( 2 ) in phase opposition relative to the swell, compensate at least partially for the vertical excitation forces exerted on the buoyant body ( 1 ) by the swell. The invention also relates to a method of at least partially extinguishing heave motion of the buoyant body ( 1 ) at a natural period of the buoyant body ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 24
01-01-2015 дата публикации

FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

Номер: US20150000583A1
Автор: BERGUA Roger, Betran Palomas Jaume
Принадлежит:

A floating offshore structure comprises a buoyancy structure arranged such that in use it remains below the sea level and a tower, wherein the buoyancy structure is attached to a tower by a connecting structure, the connecting structure comprising one or more openings arranged such that in use they remain below the sea level, and the one or more openings being dimensioned such that sea water can flow into and out of the connecting structure with variations of the sea level. 1. A floating offshore structure comprising: a buoyancy structure arranged such that in use the buoyancy structure remains below sea level; and a tower , wherein the buoyancy structure is attached to the tower by a connecting structure , the connecting structure comprising one or more openings arranged such that in use the one or more openings remain below the sea level , and the one or more openings being dimensioned such that sea water can flow into and out of the connecting structure with variations of the sea level.2. The floating offshore structure of claim 1 , wherein the connecting structure further comprises one or more breathing orifices arranged such that in use the one or more breathing orifices remain above the sea level.3. The floating offshore structure of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the connecting structure that in use is at or below sea level is an open structure.4. The floating offshore structure of claim 3 , wherein the whole connecting structure is an open structure.5. The floating offshore structure of claim 3 , wherein the open structure is a lattice structure.6. The floating offshore structure of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of radially outwardly extending braces and a mooring line attached to each of the braces at one end and to a seabed at the other end.7. The floating offshore structure of claim 6 , wherein the braces are arranged such that in use the braces remain above sea level.8. The floating offshore structure of claim 6 , wherein the braces ...

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Номер записи: 25
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Arrangement for a self-propelled watercraft supported by articulated clusters of spar buoys for the purpose of providing a mobile, wave motion-isolated, floating platform

Номер: US20170001690A1
Автор: John S. Huenefeld
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile, wave motion-isolated, waterborne device having a platform with a plurality of support members extending beneath the platform configured to receive an articulated joint. The device further includes a plurality of corresponding clusters of spar buoys, wherein each spar buoy has an articulated joint at a first end of the spar buoy and a ballast operably configured at the second end. The articulated joint of each spar buoy within the cluster corresponds to a swivel footing configured to receive an articulated joint. The swivel footing itself includes an articulating joint. Each articulated joint of the swivel footing corresponds to one of the support members of the platform. The cluster of spar buoys can optionally move between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. An optional movable ballast may be used in place of a stationary ballast. The invention also includes optional thrust/propulsion, steering, and damping features.

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Номер записи: 26
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Array System and Method

Номер: US20180001975A1
Автор: Jaramillo Elliot
Принадлежит:

A system and method of providing, assembling and maintaining floating rows and/or arrays of photovoltaic solar panels and terrestrial or elevated based rows and/or arrays of photovoltaic solar panels. 1. A floating photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system for a body of water , the system comprising:A buoyant base assembly including a sealable internal volume;Means for mechanically connecting a photovoltaic panel to the buoyant base assembly;A spacer mechanically connecting the buoyant base assembly to an adjacent buoyant base assembly in a first row of buoyant base assemblies; andA channel forming linkage mechanically connecting the spacer to another spacer in a second row of buoyant base assemblies, where the channel forming linkage extends from the spacer and deflects downward so as to be submerged before connecting to the other spacer in the second row of buoyant base assemblies, the channel forming linkage maintaining a spaced relationship between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a submerged depth sufficient to permit flotation travel along a channel formed between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies.2. The photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a maintenance vessel having at least two spaced parallel flotation hulls claim 1 , where the flotation hulls are spaced a distance corresponding to a multiple of a distance between the channel formed between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a second channel formed between the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a third row of buoyant base assemblies.3. The photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system as set forth in claim 2 , where the maintenance vessel comprises an essentially level platform connected to the at least two spaced parallel flotation hulls claim 2 , where the platform ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR OFFSHORE ENERGY DEVICES

Номер: US20200001946A1
Автор: Cermelli Christian, Duarte Tiago, Godreau Cyril
Принадлежит: Principle Power, Inc.

A floating connector of an offshore energy device and a method for connecting the floating connector is provided. The floating connector includes a buoy having a tube, a bay, a joint box, and at least one cable for connecting to the offshore energy device. The buoy provides buoyancy to the floating connector and includes the tube and bay. The bay houses the joint box, which electrically couples the at least one cable to each other and to a switchgear of the offshore energy device. 1. A floating connector system of an offshore energy converter device , the system comprising:a buoy having a tube and bay, the buoy providing buoyancy to the floating connector system;at least one cable; anda joint box configured to provide an electrical connection between the at least one cable and a switchgear of the offshore energy device,wherein:the bay has an open configuration in which an interior space is accessible and an enclosed configuration in which access to the interior space is hindered;the joint box is provided within the interior space,the electrical connection between the at least one cable and the switchgear of the offshore energy device may be completed by connecting the at least one cable and the switch gear to the joint box, andwhen the at least one cable is connected to the joint box, the tube houses sections of the at least one cable.2. The floating connector system of claim 1 , further comprising a lifting pad eye disposed at the top of the buoy claim 1 , the lifting pad eye providing an attachment point to which a winch may attach in order to lift the floating connector system.3. The floating connector system of claim 1 , wherein the bay is in the enclosed configuration and contains pressurized air to control the buoyancy of the floating connector system.4. The floating connector system of claim 1 , wherein the bay is in the enclosed configuration and contains air pressurized to a level such that the floating connector system is fully submerged and floating at an ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-01-2020 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR INSULATED INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20200001951A1
Автор: Gross Warren J., McCarter Marcus C.
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A universal mounting system for insulated instruments includes a mounting plate which engages openings in mating parts of a self-supporting insulated enclosure. The plate supports the instrument and the enclosure independently and allows all connections to the interior of the enclosure to be made through the plate. The plate is bent to an L-shape, with one leg supported by a support structure and the other leg supporting the instrument and enclosure. A termination of a traced tubing system is housed in an enclosure mounted to an opposite side of the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes a collar, cutouts in mating sections of the enclosure fitting over the collar to mount the enclosure to the mounting plate. Illustratively, the mounting plate includes a mount plate portion connected to a supporting structure, and an instrument plate mounted to the instrument. 1. A support for a process instrument having at least one operative connection to a fluid-carrying tube and for an insulated enclosure surrounding the instrument , the support comprising a first portion sized and proportioned to be attached to a support structure and a second portion sized and proportioned to be attached to the instrument , the second portion comprising:at least one opening through the support,a first side of the support having a collar surrounding the opening, the collar being sized to engage at least two peripheral surfaces of the insulated enclosure,at least a first protrusion extending beyond the collar on one side of the collar and at least a second protrusion extending beyond the collar on a second side of the collar, the first and second protrusions being sized and spaced apart by a distance to engage an inner face and an outer face of the insulated enclosure.2. The support of wherein a second side of the support claim 1 , opposite the first side claim 1 , comprises at least one ear extending outward and sized and shaped to engage an insulative sleeve positioned to cover the ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ENERGY HARVESTING WATER VEHICLE

Номер: US20180003150A1
Автор: Singh Devendra
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An efficient energy harvesting (EEH) water vehicle is disclosed. The base of the EEH water vehicle is fabricated with rolling cylindrical drums that can rotate freely in the same direction of the water medium. The drums reduce the drag at the vehicle-water interface. This reduction in drag corresponds to an increase in speed and/or greater fuel efficiency. The mechanical energy of the rolling cylindrical drums is also transformed into electrical energy using an electricity producing device, such as a dynamo or an alternator. Thus, the efficiency of the vehicle is enhanced in two parallel modes: from the reduction in drag at the vehicle-water interface, and from capturing power from the rotational motion of the drums. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first drum having a first rotational coupling for attachment to a hull of a watercraft and configured to rotate in response to the flow of water around the drum;a gearbox mechanically coupled to the first drum to transfer rotational mechanical energy from the rotating drums or cylinders to a generator;wherein the generator receives the rotational mechanical energy from the gearbox and produces electricity.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum is attached to the hull of the watercraft claim 1 , and further comprising a second drum having a second rotational coupling and attached to the hull of the watercraft symmetrically to the first drum with respect to the centerline of the watercraft.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the generator comprises a dynamo claim 1 , an alternator claim 1 , or a rotary converter.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one battery electrically connected to the generator and configured to be charged by the generator.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum can be drawn into the hull of the watercraft.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum is cylindrical in shape.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum is spherical in shape. ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Offloading Hydrocarbons from Subsea Fields

Номер: US20210002965A1
Автор: Saeterdal Morten
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An offloading system for conveying hydrocarbons from a buoyancy-supported subsea riser to a surface tanker vessel comprises a flexible hose that hangs from the riser structure in a U-shape having first and second limbs. An upper end of the first limb communicates with the riser and an upper end of the second limb terminates in a pulling head for connecting the hose to the tanker. A clump weight acts on a lowermost bend of the hose between the limbs to maintain tension in the limbs. A subsurface holder fixed to the riser structure is arranged to hold the pulling head against the tension in the second limb of the hose when the system is in a standby state. The holder is offset laterally from a central longitudinal axis of the riser structure and a counterweight is positioned to a side of that axis opposed to the holder. 135-. (canceled)36. A subsea riser structure for offloading hydrocarbons , the structure comprising:a riser column;a subsurface buoy that supports the riser column; andan offloading system for conveying hydrocarbons from the riser column to a surface tanker vessel, that system comprising:a flexible hose hanging from the riser structure in a U-shape having first and second limbs, an upper end of the first limb communicating fluidly with the riser column and an upper end of the second limb terminating in a pulling head for connecting the hose to the tanker;at least one clump weight acting on a lowermost bend of the hose between the first and second limbs to maintain tension in the first and second limbs wherein the hose is movable along its length relative to the or each clump weight; anda subsurface holder fixed to the riser structure, the holder being arranged to hold the pulling head against said tension in the second limb of the hose when the system is in a standby state.37. The riser structure of claim 36 , wherein the holder is offset laterally from a central longitudinal axis of the riser column.38. The riser structure of claim 37 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-01-2019 дата публикации

TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED OIL RECOVERY

Номер: US20190003290A1
Автор: Krekel Marcus Hendrik
Принадлежит: Exmar Offshore Company

An improved oil recovery module may include a floating platform, one or more improved oil recovery pods disposed on the floating platform, and one or more injection assemblies fluidly connected to the one or more improved oil recovery pods and configured to be fluidly connected to one or more injection wellheads. 1. An improved oil recovery module comprising:a floating platform;two or more improved oil recovery pods disposed on the floating platform; andone or more injection assemblies each of the one or more injection assemblies fluidly connected to two or more of the improved oil recovery pods and configured to he fluidly connected to one or more injection wellheads,wherein each of the one or more injection assemblies comprises one or more inlets and an outlet, and wherein the one or more injection assemblies are each configured such that one or more improved oil recovery pods may he fluidly connected to the outlet.2. (canceled)3. The improved oil recovery module of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more improved oil recovery pod comprises: water injection equipment claim 1 , steam injection equipment claim 1 , vapor injection equipment claim 1 , gas injection equipment claim 1 , water alternating gas injection equipment claim 1 , or chemically treated water injection equipment.4. The improved oil recovery module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more improved oil recovery pods are individually removable from the floating platform.5. The improved oil recovery module of claim 1 , further comprising a connection assembly configured to fluidly connect the injection assembly to one or more injection wellheads.6. The improved oil recovery module of claim 1 , wherein the improved oil recovery module does not comprise equipment for receiving produced reservoir fluids.7. A system comprising two or more improved oil recovery modules of .8. An offshore oil production system comprising:an oil production facility; and a floating platform;', 'one or more improved oil recovery ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VESSEL-MOUNTED OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210003118A1
Автор: Cole Barry R.
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An offshore power generation system comprising: a floating portable platform having one or more OTEC heat exchange units, one or more turbine generators, a water intake and discharge system, a mooring system; and a fixed manifold having one or more cold water intake connections in communication with a cold water pipe, and one or more cold water discharge connections in communication with the water intake system of the floating platform via an intermediate cold water conduit, wherein each cold water discharge connection is detachable from the intermediate cold water pipe. 1. An offshore power generation system comprising: (1) one or more OTEC heat exchange units;', '(2) one or more turbine generators;', '(3) a water intake and discharge system;', '(4) a mooring system; and, '(a) a floating portable platform comprising;'} (1) one or more cold water intake connections in communication with a cold water pipe;', '(2) one or more cold water discharge connections in communication with the water intake system of the floating platform via an intermediate cold water conduit, wherein each cold water discharge connection is detachable from the intermediate cold water pipe;', '(3) one or more Warm Water discharge connections in communications with the water intake system of the floating platform via an intermediate warm water conduit, wherein each warm water discharge connection is detachable from the intermediate warm water pipe., '(b) a fixed manifold comprising2. (canceled)3. The system of wherein each OTEC heat exchange unit is connected to the water intake and discharge system to allow for substantially linear flow of cold water and hot water across the OTEC heat exchange unit.4. The system of wherein each OTEC heat exchange unit comprises a plurality of heat exchange plates positioned in the flow path of the cold water supply.5. The system of wherein each OTEC heat exchange unit comprises a plurality of heat exchange plates positioned in the flow path of the warm water ...

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Номер записи: 33
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Ultra large marine floating system

Номер: US20150007763A1
Автор: Nobuyoshi Morimoto
Принадлежит: Individual

A method to improve the safety and comfort of an ultra large marine floating system is provided. The ultra large marine floating system has a length of 350 to 550 m, a width of 45 to 80 m, and a depth of 25 to 35 m. The ultra large marine floating system has a tank zone and a plant zone that are visibly separated from one another. Additionally, the tank zone has LNG storage tanks, self-supporting spherical (MOSS type) tanks, a membrane tank arranged in a hold, and the plant zone includes a liquefied natural gas plant.

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Номер записи: 34
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEADING CONTROL OF A FLOATING LNG VESSEL USING A SET OF REAL-TIME MONITORED HULL INTEGRITY DATA

Номер: US20160009352A1
Автор: Cooper Steve John, Hartell William David
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A system for offshore production of LNG from an FLNG vessel includes a floating LNG vessel including a hull and a deck, a topsides hydrocarbon processing facility installed at or above the deck of the hull of the FLNG vessel, an FLNG vessel cargo containment system including one or more insulated FLNG vessel cryogenic storage tanks installed within the hull of the FLNG vessel, a dynamic positioning control system operatively associated with a system of thrusters onboard the FLNG vessel where the dynamic positioning control system maintains the FLNG vessel at a desired heading around a station keeping point during LNG production operations, and a computer processor for receiving a set of real-time monitored environmental data. 1. A system for offshore production of LNG from an FLNG vessel , which system is connected to a natural gas receiving system , the system comprising:a floating LNG vessel comprising a hull and a deck;a topsides hydrocarbon processing facility installed at or above the deck of the hull of the FLNG vessel;an FLNG vessel cargo containment system comprising one or more insulated FLNG vessel cryogenic storage tanks installed within the hull of the FLNG vessel;a dynamic positioning control system operatively associated with a system of thrusters onboard the FLNG vessel wherein the dynamic positioning control system maintains the FLNG vessel at a desired heading around a station keeping point during LNG production operations; and,a computer processor for receiving a set of real-time monitored environmental data, wherein the computer processer is programmed with a mathematical algorithm to:(i) compare the set of real-time monitored environmental data to a set of stored set points held in a data storage means;(ii) generate a heading control correction signal when the set of real-time monitored environmental data exceeds or falls below one or more of the set of stored set points for the FLNG vessel; and(iii) transmit the heading control correction signal ...

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Номер записи: 35
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEADING CONTROL OF A FLOATING LNG VESSEL USING A SET OF REAL-TIME MONITORED CARGO CONTAINMENT SYSTEM STRAIN DATA

Номер: US20160009353A1
Автор: Cooper Steve John, Hartell William David
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A system for offshore production of LNG from an FLNG vessel includes a floating LNG vessel including a hull and a deck, a topsides hydrocarbon processing facility installed at or above the deck of the hull of the FLNG vessel, a FLNG vessel cargo containment system comprising one or more insulated FLNG vessel cryogenic storage tanks installed within the hull of the FLNG vessel, a dynamic positioning control system operatively associated with a system of thrusters onboard the FLNG vessel where the dynamic positioning control system maintains the FLNG vessel at a desired heading around a station keeping point during LNG cargo offloading operations, and a computer processor for receiving a set of real-time monitored environmental data. 1. A system for offshore production of LNG from an FLNG vessel , which system is connected to a natural gas receiving system , wherein the system comprises:a floating LNG vessel comprising a hull and a deck;a topsides hydrocarbon processing facility installed at or above the deck of the hull of the FLNG vessel;a FLNG vessel cargo containment system comprising one or more insulated FLNG vessel cryogenic storage tanks installed within the hull of the FLNG vessel;a dynamic positioning control system operatively associated with a system of thrusters onboard the FLNG vessel wherein the dynamic positioning control system maintains the FLNG vessel at a desired heading around a station keeping point during LNG cargo offloading operations; anda computer processor for receiving a set of real-time monitored environmental data, wherein the computer processer is programmed with a mathematical algorithm to:(i) compare the set of real-time monitored environmental data to a set of stored set points held in a data storage means;(ii) generate a heading control correction signal when the set of real-time monitored environmental data exceeds or falls below one or more of the set of stored set points for the FLNG vessel; and(iii) transmit the heading control ...

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Номер записи: 36
11-01-2018 дата публикации

A DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SUBMERSIBLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180009512A1
Автор: Doyle Thomas, Dunne Paul
Принадлежит: OPENHYDRO IP LIMITED

A displacement system for a submersible electrical system such as a tidal turbine system, the displacement system comprising a base for the turbine or related electrical components, a vessel having a buoyant body and at least three rigid legs each displaceable relative to the body between a raised and a lowered position, and in which the base is adapted to be secured to and displaceable by the three legs in order to allow the base to be deployed or retrieved from the seabed using the legs, which legs can also be utilised to raise the body of the vessel out of the water to provide a stable work platform above the deployment site. 1. A displacement system for a submersible electrical system , the displacement system comprising a base; a vessel comprising a buoyant body and at least three rigid legs each displaceable relative to the body between a raised and a lowered position; wherein the base is adapted to be secured to and displaceable by the three legs.2. A displacement system according to comprising a frame locatable intermediate the legs and the base.3. A displacement system according to in which the frame is adapted to limit displacement of the legs relative to one another.4. A displacement system according to in which the frame comprises couplings to establish a connection with a free end of each of the legs.5. A displacement system according to in which the frame comprises couplings for establishing a connection the base.6. A displacement system according to in which the frame comprises connectors for establishing a connection with a free end of each of the legs.7. A displacement system according to in which the base comprises three ground contacting feet positioned to each be coincident with one of the legs when the base is secured beneath the legs.8. A displacement system according to comprising a drilling system in operative association with at least one of the legs.9. A displacement system according to comprising a grouting system in operative association ...

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Номер записи: 37
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Eccentrically Rotating Mass Turbine

Номер: US20170009734A1
Автор: Vamvas Vassilios
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A turbine comprises a shaft (), a mass () eccentrically mounted for rotation about shaft (), having its center of gravity at a distance from the shaft () and a motion base (). Motion base () rigidly supports the shaft (), and is configured for moving the shaft () in any direction of at least two degrees of movement freedom, except for heave. 1. A turbine comprising:a shaft being vertical in non-operative position;a mass eccentrically and bearing mounted for rotation about and in a perpendicular plane to said shaft; said mass having a center of gravity at a distance of said shaft anda motion base rigidly supporting said shaft and said motion base, being configured for moving said shaft in any direction of at least two degrees of movement freedom of a pitch, roll and yaw rotational and a surge and sway translational degree of movement freedom.2. The turbine of wherein:said motion base comprises a shaft support for supporting said shaft, a fixed base and a plurality of actuators connecting said fixed base to said shaft support for supporting and providing motion to said shaft support, in relation to said fixed base.3. The turbine of wherein:said motion base comprises a universal pivoting shaft support for supporting said shaft, a fixed pivot base, universal joint means for universal joining of said universal pivoting shaft support with said fixed pivot base, at least one actuator connecting said fixed pivot base to said universal pivoting shaft support for pivoting in a pitch direction said universal pivoting shaft support and at least one actuator connecting said fixed pivot base to said universal pivoting shaft support for pivoting in a roll direction said universal pivoting shaft support.4. The turbine of further including:a floating vessel having a floor securely supporting said motion base, a roof enclosing entirely for protection said motion base, said shaft and said mass mounted for rotation, and being in communication with ocean waves anda floating tube ...

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Номер записи: 38
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE FLOATER, PARTICULARLY FOR A FLOATING WIND TURBINE

Номер: US20210009236A1
Автор: HOUMARD LE GURUN Anne
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Disclosed is a semi-submersible floater defining an operating state and a non-operating state, and including at least two outer columns, a central column for receiving a payload, and, for each outer column, a branch in the form of pontoon connecting the outer column to the central column and defining a branch axis oriented from the central column towards the outer column. Each branch is formed from a first portion and a second portion which extend successively along the corresponding branch axis, each one over at least 10% of the total extent of the branch, along the branch axis. In the operating state of the floater, the second portion of each branch is at least partially filled with a ballast material, and the first portion does not contain any ballast material. 1. A semi-submersible floater , in particular for a floating wind turbine , defining an operating state and a non-operating state , and comprising:at least two outer columns,a central column for receiving a payload, andfor each outer column, a pontoon-shaped branch connecting this outer column to the central column and defining a branch axis oriented from the central column towards this outer column,each pontoon-shaped branch is formed by a first portion and a second portion that extend successively along the corresponding branch axis, each one over at least 10% of the total extent said pontoon-shaped branch, along this branch axis,characterized in that wherein in the operating state of the semi-submersible floater, the second portion of each branch is at least partially filled with a ballast material, and wherein in that the first portion does not contain any ballast material.2. The semi-submersible floater according to claim 1 , wherein each outer column comprises a ballast able to be filled with a ballast material claim 1 , arranged in the extension of the pontoon-shaped branch connecting the central column to this outer column along the corresponding branch axis claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 ,in the ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Buoyant offshore structure

Номер: US20190009868A1
Автор: Gregory ALFORD, Rajiv KAMAL
Принадлежит: Shell Oil Co

A buoyant offshore structure, comprising a hull element (6a) having an inner space (10), a surface end (12) and an underwater end (14); and at least one storage tank (15a) for liquid, extending from the surface end (12) of the hull element into the inner space (10), wherein the storage tank is removable from the inner space by lifting from the hull element's surface end.

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Номер записи: 40
11-01-2018 дата публикации

HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION AND STORAGE FACILITY

Номер: US20180010312A1
Автор: Selwa Richard
Принадлежит: SLLP 134 LIMITED

A subsea fluids storage facility comprises a tank for holding and separating fluids which is equipped with ballast capacity and a separable base to be deployed upon the seabed in shallow or deep water, and the storage facility is connectable to a surface production facility, especially a buoy for processing fluids. In deep water the tank is held at a depth above the base for temperature controlled stabilization of produced oil in the tank. 1. A system for the treatment of production fluids from a subsea well , the system comprising:a production buoy having processing equipment adapted to treat production fluids received by the buoy via a first conduit from the subsea well; anda subsea storage facility comprising:a single subsea storage tank for holding and separating fluids, the subsea storage tank having a ballast capacity;a separable base;a second fluid conduit between the buoy and the subsea storage tank to transfer the treated production fluids to the subsea storage tank;wherein the base is deployed upon the seabed and the subsea storage tank is tethered to the base and submerged at a depth within the operational oil processing depth for temperature controlled stabilization of produced oil in the subsea storage tank.2. A system for the treatment of production fluids from a subsea well according to claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the subsea storage tank has protruding parts to mitigate vortex effects upon the subsea storage facility.3. A system for the treatment of production fluids from a subsea well according to claim 2 , wherein the protruding parts comprise continuous or discontinuous ribs claim 2 , fins claim 2 , strakes or ridges extending over the surface claim 2 , optionally in a curved path.4. A system for the treatment of production fluids from a subsea well according to claim 1 , wherein the subsea storage tank has surface portions selected from the group consisting of torispherical claim 1 , semi-ellipsoidal claim 1 , hemispherical claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 41
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Integrated offshore renewable energy floating platform

Номер: US20200010155A1
Автор: Georg Engelmann, Roy Robinson
Принадлежит: Excipio Energy Inc

Systems and methods are presented for deploying and using a floating platform using articulated spar legs used as a type of hull, each of the spar legs attached to the floating platform by an articulated connection. Each of the articulated spar legs being moveable from a horizontal to a vertical position, horizontal for transport and vertical for deployment of the floating platform. The articulated spar legs serve to support the floating position of the floating platform. The articulated spar legs are moved from horizontal to vertical position by controlling ballast imposed upon or within spar legs. Each of the articulated spar legs are moveable from a vertical to a horizontal position with a ballast changing method. Systems and methods are presented for extracting natural renewable energy from the environment surrounding the floating platform with energy capture devices modularly affixed to the platform and energy capture devices incorporated into the articulated spar legs.

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Номер записи: 42
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY USING GRID OF WIND AND WATER ENERGY CAPTURE DEVICES

Номер: US20180010580A1
Автор: Huang Stuart, Pitre John
Принадлежит: Natural Power Concepts, Inc.

A system for maintaining buoyant, energy-capture devices in general relative position in water in the presence of surface waves allows heeling of the energy capture devices while preventing collision. The system includes a grid of structural members that resists compression while permitting limited relative surface displacement between the first and second energy-capture devices. The structural members may be partially compressible and provide a restoring force, and they may allow heeling. Electricity from wave energy capture devices is combined in a way that smoothes variations inherent in wave action. Electricity from wind energy capture devices is combined with energy from wave energy capture devices for transmission to shore. 1. A system for maintaining buoyant , energy-capture devices in general relative position in water in the presence of surface waves , said system comprising a plurality of positioning members adapted for connection to energy-capture devices to form an array , each positioning member characterized by having:(A) a first attachment structure for connecting to a first energy-capture device;(B) a second attachment structure for connecting to a second energy-capture device; and(C) a connecting body between the first and second attachment structures that resists compression while permitting limited relative surface displacement between the first and second energy-capture devices.2. A system as in wherein positioning members allow limited compression between the first and second attachment structures claim 1 , thereby permitting limited surface displacement between energy-capture devices when attached to energy-capture devices attached near the water surface.3. A system as in wherein a positioning member develops a restoring force returning first and second attachment structures to nominal positions.4. A system as in wherein a positioning member develops the restoring force with a spring.5. A system as in wherein a positioning member develops the ...

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Номер записи: 43
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOATING DRUM TURBINE FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Номер: US20200011286A1
Автор: Najafian Shahriar
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A floating drum turbine is used for generating the electrical energy from the kinetic energy of a water stream (sea wave or river flow) that provides the mechanical energy needed to rotate an electrical generator for generating the electricity. The drum turbine is installed on a buoyant skid anchored to the seabed by some chains/ropes to keep it in a fixed position and direction along the water stream. The turbine is coupled to an electrical generator with a power transmission system, and generates the electricity that is transferred to the coast using a cable system floated on the water surface. 1. A floating drum turbine , which is used for generating the electricity from the kinetic energy of a water stream (sea wave , river/channel flow) , and transforming it into the mechanical energy to rotate an electrical generator (or mechanical pump) comprising:a drum turbine consists of some longitudinal-radial blades, side plates, and a central shaft to get the mechanical energy from the water stream;a buoyant skid consists of two hollow capsules, and two rafters that is placed below the bearing housings to float the said turbine on the water stream;two bearing housings placed on the ends of the said turbine shaft to ease the shaft rotation;two base frames installed on the hollow capsules to support the generator (or pump) and the counterweight box;an electrical generator coupled to the said turbine using a power transmission system to generate the electricity (the generator can be replaced by a mechanical pump to supply a pressurized fluid into a fluid circuit);a power transmission system (gearbox, belt/chain system) for coupling the said turbine to the said generator (or pump);a counterweight box (filled with sand or metal scrap) installed on the opposite side of the said generator (or pump) to balance the whole system;two or four chains/ropes for anchoring the said skid to the river/channel bankside or seabed to keep the skid in a fixed position and direction along ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY

Номер: US20220034291A1
Автор: Ferguson Frederick D.
Принадлежит: Waterotor Energy Technologies Inc.

A vertical twin rotor water turbine apparatus and method for extracting energy from a flow of water is described herein. The described apparatus delivers favorable performance by virtue the operation of a novel configuration of a plurality of central cores with at least one blade member extending from each core and flow directors to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of said device. 1. A blade for use with an energy-generating turbine , the turbine having a central rotating member , the blade having a ram surface and a lift surface , the blade comprising:an inner portion proximate the central rotating member;a central portion beginning at a distal end of the inner portion; and,an outer portion beginning at a distal end of the central portion and terminating in a sharp tip;wherein the central portion is curved to induced lift to the lift surface of the blade; andwherein a curvature of the outer portion at the tip substantially corresponds to a curvature of a circular path travelled by the tip of the blade during rotation of the central rotating member.2. The blade of wherein the blade is rotatable through a ram cycle and a non-ram cycle claim 1 , the blade further comprising a plurality of fluid flow-through mechanisms for alleviating pressure against the blade while rotating through the non-ram cycle.3. The blade of wherein the plurality of fluid flow-through mechanisms comprise a plurality of louvers.4. The blade of wherein the plurality of louvers are configured to close when the blade rotates through the ram cycle and to open when the blade rotates through the non-ram cycle. This application claims priority as a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/966,033, filed Jul. 30, 2020, titled “Systems and Methods for Generating Electrical Energy,” which is scheduled to issue as U.S. Pat. No. 11,162,471 on Nov. 2, 2021.The disclosure relates to the field of electrical energy generation, and more specifically to systems and methods of generating electrical ...

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Номер записи: 45
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator

Номер: US20180015989A1
Автор: Byeong Woo LEE, Chang Jo LEE, Do Hyun Lee, Heang Woo LEE, Jae An Lee, Jae Sang LEE, Ju Hee Lee, Si Hyun Lee
Принадлежит: Bk Energy Co Ltd

The present invention relate to a water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator, and more particularly, to a water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator which is easy to be manufactured by using a plurality of annular floating bodies; is economical; and is further favorable to rotation, the plurality of annular floating bodies consisting of synthetic pipes and being arranged to form a concentric circle on the basis of a main pillar, as a floating source for supporting solar photovoltaic generation equipment on the water.

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Номер записи: 46
19-01-2017 дата публикации

OCEAN-GOING HYDROGEN GENERATOR

Номер: US20170016125A1
Автор: Leonard Ralph L.
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An ocean-powered hydrogen generator system includes: a transportable ocean-going vessel, the vessel is movable to a location with ocean kinetic energy; a generator for converting ocean kinetic energy into electrical energy, the generator is movable on the vessel between a transport position and a generating position; a dissociator for using the electrical energy to dissociate ocean water into hydrogen and oxygen, the dissociator is located on the vessel and operatively connected to the generator; and a container for storing the generated hydrogen and oxygen on the vessel, the container is in fluid communication with the dissociator. 1. An ocean-powered hydrogen generator system comprises:a transportable ocean-going vessel, the vessel is movable to a location with ocean kinetic energy;a generator for converting ocean kinetic energy into electrical energy, the generator is movable on the vessel between a transport position and a generating position;a dissociator for using the electrical energy to dissociate ocean water into hydrogen and oxygen, the dissociator is located on the vessel and operatively connected to the generator; anda container for the storing the generated hydrogen and oxygen on the vessel, the container is in fluid communication with the dissociator.2. The system of wherein the vessel is a single-hull vessel claim 1 , a multi-hull vessel claim 1 , a catamaran-type vessel claim 1 , or a barge.3. The system of wherein the vessel includes an anchor.4. The system of wherein the generator further comprises a turbine coupled with an electrical generator.5. The system of wherein the generator comprises a support for the generator.6. The system of wherein the support is pivotable between a first position claim 5 , when the generator is in the generating position and a second position claim 5 , when the generator is the transport position.7. The system of wherein the generator further comprises a rotator for moving the generator between the transport position ...

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Номер записи: 47
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOATING DOCKSIDE LIQUEFACTION OF NATURAL GAS

Номер: US20170016666A1
Автор: Hruska Martin A., McGeachie Kenneth Hugh, Norton Thomas M., Olsen Robert Tylor, Scott Edward, Watzak Michael Anthony
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System and methods for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas are described. A system for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas comprises a natural gas pretreatment facility located onshore proximate a dock, wherein the natural gas pretreatment facility is configured to process pipeline quality gas into pretreated natural gas, a floating liquefaction unit moored at the dock, wherein the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a natural gas liquefaction module on a deck, and an LNG storage tank for storing produced LNG below the deck, a pipeline coupling the onshore pretreatment facility to the dock, wherein the pipeline is configured to transport pretreated natural gas onto the dock, and a high pressure gas arm fluidly coupling the pipeline to the floating liquefaction unit, wherein the gas arm is configured to transfer pretreated natural gas to the floating liquefaction unit. 1. A system for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas comprising:a floating liquefaction unit moored at a sea island, wherein the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a natural gas liquefaction module and an LNG storage tank that stores produced LNG;a natural gas pretreatment facility located onshore proximate the sea island, the onshore natural gas pretreatment facility comprising storage for condensate removed from natural gas onboard the floating liquefaction unit;a pipeline extending at least partially below a surface of a water that transports pretreated natural gas from the onshore pretreatment facility to the sea island; anda natural gas conduit that delivers pipeline quality natural gas to the onshore pretreatment facility.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an LNG carrier that receives LNG from the LNG storage tank onboard the floating liquefaction unit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the LNG carrier is moored at the sea island.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the LNG carrier is moored side-by-side with the floating liquefaction unit. ...

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Номер записи: 48
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Continuous vertical tubular handling and hoisting buoyant structure

Номер: US20190016418A1
Автор: Nicolaas Johannes Vandenworm
Принадлежит: JURONG SHIPYARD Pte Ltd

A continuous vertical tubular handling and hoisting buoyant structure has a hull, a main deck, an upper neck extending downwardly from the main deck, an upper frustoconical side section, an intermediate neck, a lower neck that extends from the intermediate neck, an ellipsoidal keel and a fin-shaped appendage secured to a lower and an outer portion of the exterior of the ellipsoid keel. The upper frustoconical side section is located below the upper neck and maintained to be above a water line for a transport depth and partially below the water line for an operational depth of the buoyant structure. An automated stand building system mounted to the hull is in communication with a controller and configured to make up the marine risers, make up casing, and make up drill pipe.

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Номер записи: 49
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Multi-megawatt ocean current energy extraction device

Номер: US20150021919A1
Автор: Alexander FLEMING, James B. Dehlsen, James G.P. Dehlsen
Принадлежит: Aquantis Inc

An underwater apparatus for generating electric power from ocean currents and deep water tides. A submersible platform including two or more power pods, each having a rotor with fixed-pitch blades, with drivetrains housed in pressure vessels that are connected by a transverse structure providing buoyancy, which can be a wing depressor, hydrofoil, truss, or faired tube. The platform is connected to anchors on the seafloor by forward mooring lines and a vertical mooring line that restricts the depth of the device in the water column. The platform operates using passive, rather than active, depth control. The wing depressor, along with rotor drag loads, ensures the platform seeks the desired operational current velocity. The rotors are directly coupled to a hydraulic pump that drives at least one constant-speed hydraulic-motor generator set and enables hydraulic braking. A fluidic bearing decouples non-torque rotor loads to the main shaft driving the hydraulic pumps.

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Номер записи: 50
25-01-2018 дата публикации

PLATFORM DEVICE

Номер: US20180022426A1
Автор: SEEGER Thilo, SIEGMANN Goetz
Принадлежит:

A platform device includes at least one floatable platform, which is provided for supporting at least one energy generating unit at least partially above a water level. The at least one floatable platform comprises a plurality of tubes providing a buoyant force and comprises a carrier structure, which is fastened to the tubes. 1. A platform device with at least one floatable platform , which is provided for supporting at least one energy generating unit at least partially above a water level , whereinthe at least one floatable platform comprises a plurality of tubes providing a buoyant force and comprises a carrier structure, which is fastened to the tubes.2. The platform device according to claim 1 , comprising at least one first anchorage unit claim 1 , which is stationarily connected to the at least one floatable platform and comprises at least one anchor winch.3. The platform device according to claim 2 , comprising at least one second anchorage unit claim 2 , which is stationarily connected to the at least one floatable platform and comprises at least one anchor winch.4. The platform device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one anchorage unit comprises at least two anchor winches claim 2 , which are connected to at least two anchor points that are embodied spatially separate from each other.5. The platform device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one anchor winch of the at least one anchorage unit is supported rotatably with respect to the at least one floatable platform.6. The platform device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one anchor winch of the at least one anchorage unit is connected to an anchor point via a spring steel strip.7. The platform device according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one anchor winch of the at least one anchorage unit comprises at least one anchor wheel claim 6 , on which the spring steel strip can be wound at least partially.8. The platform device according to claim 1 , comprising a sun position ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-01-2018 дата публикации

TWIN-HULL OFFSHORE STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN INTERCONNECTING CENTRAL DECK

Номер: US20180022427A1
Автор: BRINKEL Theodorus Johannes Bernardus, WIJNGAARDEN Willem Cornelis
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A floating hydrocarbon processing/storage structure with a first and second assembly, each including a hull having side walls, one or more storage tanks and a deck structure, a connection structure interconnecting the hulls, processing equipment situated on the deck structures, at least one riser connected to a subsea hydrocarbon well and to the processing equipment and/or storage tanks, with a mooring system connecting the processing/storage structure to the sea bed, each hull including a hull deck structure bridging the side walls, the connection structure including a central deck extending at or near the height of the hull deck structures along at least 70% of the length of the hulls, the central deck supporting at least one of: risers vertically extending from the central deck between the hulls to the sea bed, fluid ducts horizontally supported on the central deck, and at least one drilling/work-over rig or crane. 1. A floating hydrocarbon processing and storage structure comprising: spaced-apart side walls,', 'a main hull deck structure bridging the side walls and having a width corresponding with a width of each of the hulls, and', 'one or more storage tanks accommodated therein;, 'a first assembly and a second assembly each comprising a hull having'} a plurality of vertically-extending risers vertically extending from the central deck between the hulls to the sea bed, along a length of at least one third of the length of the central deck,', 'a plurality of fluid ducts horizontally supported on the central deck along at least one third of the length of the central deck, and', 'at least one drilling or work-over rig or crane;, 'an interconnection structure interconnecting the first and second hulls and comprising a central deck extending at or near the height of the main hull deck structures along at least 70% of the length of the hulls, the central deck having a width corresponding with the distance between the hulls, the central deck supporting one or more of ...

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Номер записи: 52
26-01-2017 дата публикации

POWER GENERATION SAILING SHIP AND A HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170022976A1
Автор: OUCHI Kazuyuki
Принадлежит:

A power generation sailing ship has a sail provided on a deck, a water turbine connected to a front end of a shaft passing through a bow part outer hull and extending forward, a power generator disposed in a front body of the sailing ship and connected to a rear end of the shaft, and an energy storage device for directly storing electric energy generated by the power generator or converting the electric energy into energy of a substance and storing the substance. 1. A power generation sailing ship comprising a sail provided on a deck , a water turbine connected to a front end of a shaft passing through a bow part hull shell plate and extending forward , a power generator disposed in a front body and connected to a rear end of the shaft , and an energy storage device for directly storing electric energy generated by the power generator or converting the electric energy into energy of a substance and storing the substance.2. A power generation sailing ship comprising a pair of power generation sailing ships of disposed parallel to each other at a predetermined distance apart with their bows directed in the same direction claim 1 , wherein the pair of power generation sailing ships are connected to each other at upper decks.3. A power generation sailing ship of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrogen generator for electrolyzing water by electric power generated by the power generator claim 1 , storage tanks for storing aromatic compound and hydrogenated aromatic compound claim 1 , a hydrogenated aromatic compound generator for reacting aromatic compound with hydrogen claim 1 , a liquid feeder for feeding aromatic compound in a storage tank to the hydrogenated aromatic compound generator and feeding hydrogenated aromatic compound from the hydrogenated aromatic compound generator to a storage tank claim 1 , and an unloader for unloading the hydrogenated aromatic compound from the storage tank.4. A power generation sailing ship of claim 3 , wherein the aromatic compound ...

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Номер записи: 53
25-01-2018 дата публикации

A WIND POWER PLANT

Номер: US20180023542A1
Автор: NES Nils Asbjørn
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A wind power plant comprises a platform having a deck and a frame. The frame comprises a plurality of generator stations, each configured for receiving and supporting a respective removable wind turbine generator. Generator conveyance means are configured and arranged for moving a wind turbine generator between the deck and a generator station. The wind turbine generator comprises a housing in which a turbine is rotatably arranged. The turbine comprising a plurality of blades interconnected by a peripheral rim; and the rim comprises a plurality of magnets. The housing comprises a plurality of coils arranged in close proximity to the peripheral rim. The platform may be a floating platform, supported by at least a main hull, connectable to a seabed via turret mooring, whereby the power plant is allowed to weathervane. 110-. (canceled)11. A wind power plant , comprising:a platform having a deck and configured for supporting a frame, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of compartments, configured for receiving and supporting a respective removable wind turbine generator;generator conveyance system configured and arranged for moving a wind turbine generator between the deck and a compartment;the generator conveyance system comprising a generator conveyer vehicle which is releasably connectable to generator transportation mechanism on the frame, andthe generator conveyer vehicle is configured and arranged to hold, support and manipulate a wind turbine generator.12. The power plant of claim 11 , wherein the generator conveyor vehicle further comprises a tilting assembly configured to raise the wind turbine generator from a horizontal orientation to an upright orientation.13. The power plant of claim 11 , further comprising a carriage arranged for movement on the deck and for supporting the generator conveyer vehicle.14. The power plant of claim 11 , wherein the generator conveyer vehicle comprises an operator's cabin.15. The power plant of claim 11 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 54
24-01-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR-TYPE VERY LARGE FLOATING STRUCTURES

Номер: US20190023358A1
Автор: KATREDDY Rajesh Kumar Reddy, Nandigama Chaitanya Praveen, Vadassery Nelson
Принадлежит: Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd.

A floating structure based on the tensegrity principle is described. A planar closed loop structure () has a plurality of beams () and a plurality of beam adapters (). Each of the plurality of beams () is formed by coupling multiple n-strut twisted prism units. Each of the multiple n-strut twisted prism units includes n-sided planar polygonal surfaces on opposite sides through which the respective n-strut twisted prism unit is coupled to another n-strut twisted prism unit or a beam adapter. Each of the plurality of beam adapters () is an m-strut twisted prism unit having planar polygonal side faces for coupling to an n-sided planar polygonal surface of a beam (). 1170018001900210022002300. A floating structure comprising a closed loop tensegrity structure ( , , , , , ) including:{'b': 200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '100', '2', '106', '108, 'a plurality of beams (, , , , ), wherein each beam of the plurality of beams (, , , , ) is formed by coupling multiple n-strut twisted prism units (), n is an integer greater than , wherein each of the multiple n-strut twisted prism units includes n-sided planar polygonal surfaces (, ) on opposite sides through which the respective n-strut twisted prism unit is coupled to another n-strut twisted prism unit or a beam adapter; and'}{'b': 700', '900', '1100', '1200', '1500', '700', '900', '1100', '1200', '1500', '700, 'claim-text': [{'b': 710', '1102, 'm-sided planar polygonal top surface (, );'}, {'b': 712', '1104', '710', '1102, 'm-sided planar polygonal bottom surface (, ), opposite to the m-sided planar polygonal top surface (, ); and'}, {'b': 714', '1106, 'at least m number of side faces (, ) formed as planar polygons,'}, {'b': 202', '302', '402', '502', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600, 'wherein an n-sided planar polygonal surface (, , , ) of a beam of the plurality of beams (, , , , ) is coupled to a side face of a beam adaptor of the plurality of beam ...

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Номер записи: 55
24-01-2019 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FLOATING SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190024946A1
Автор: LI Duo, SONG Jinpeng, WANG Yukun, Wu Hao, XIAO Fuqin, XU Yimin
Принадлежит:

A photovoltaic module floating supporting structure according to the present application includes a floating body and a first supporting plate integrally formed with the floating body and configured to be connected to a connecting assembly, the first supporting plate has an upper surface smoothly connected to an upper surface of the floating body, and has a lower surface smoothly connected to a lower surface of the floating body. In use, the connecting assembly is installed on the first supporting plate and the photovoltaic module is installed on the connecting assembly. 1. A photovoltaic module floating supporting structure , comprising a floating body , and further comprising a first supporting plate integrally formed with the floating body and configured to be connected to a connecting assembly , wherein the first supporting plate has an upper surface smoothly connected to an upper surface of the floating body and a lower surface smoothly connected to a lower surface of the floating body.2. The photovoltaic module floating supporting structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a second supporting plate integrally formed with the floating body and configured to be connected to the connecting assembly claim 1 , wherein an inner support groove is defined by the second supporting plate and the upper surface of the floating body.3. The photovoltaic module floating supporting structure according to claim 2 , wherein the first supporting plate and/or the second supporting plate are solid structures.4. The photovoltaic module floating supporting structure according to claim 2 , wherein the upper surface of the first supporting plate is provided with a first connection positioning hole and a first drainage groove in communication with the first connection positioning hole;and/or, an upper surface of the second supporting plate is provided with a second connection positioning hole and a second drainage groove in communication with the second connection positioning ...

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Номер записи: 56
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FLOATING ISLAND HABITATS AND HEAT SINKS AND ROTATION SYSTEMS FOR COMBINED FLOATING ISLAND SOLAR ARRAYS

Номер: US20180026579A1
Автор: Kania Bruce G., Stewart Frank M.
Принадлежит: Fountainhead, LLC

Floating islands are provided which have a permeable and buoyant matrix base with a top surface and pores therein and one or more solar panels. The solar panels are fixedly mounted to the matrix such that they are located at or above a waterline of the floating island. A heat sink is attached to at least one of the solar panels. The heat sink is configured to transfer heat from the solar panels to water disposed within the pores of the matrix base such that the solar panels are cooled and the water in the matrix base is warmed. Floating islands may also have a rotation system configured to rotate the matrix base such that the solar panels are facing the sun. The rotation system includes a pivot post, a cable windlass, a first cable coupled to the cable windlass, and a second cable coupled to the cable windlass. 1. A floating island comprising:a permeable and buoyant matrix base having a top surface and defining pores therein;one or more solar panels mounted to the matrix base such that the solar panels are located at or above a waterline of the floating island; anda heat sink attached to at least one of the solar panels, the heat sink being configured to transfer heat from the solar panels to water disposed within the pores of the matrix base such that the solar panels are cooled and the water in the matrix base is warmed.2. The floating island of wherein the heat sink is attached to an underside of at least one of the solar panels and extends into the matrix base.3. The floating island of wherein the heat sink is a recirculating fluid system comprising a pipe forming a continuous loop.4. The floating island of wherein the heat sink is a fluid sprayer system comprising a water pump and a spray nozzle.5. The floating island of further comprising a circulation pump in fluid communication with the matrix base and configured to move water through the pores of the matrix base.6. The floating island of further comprising a rotation system configured to rotate the floating ...

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Номер записи: 57
28-01-2021 дата публикации

WIND TURBINE WITH IMPROVED MAST ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210025368A1
Автор: Barber Gerald L.
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A wind turbine including a mast assembly having an upper support structure hingably attached to a lower support structure wherein the mast assembly has an installation position and an operational position. A wind turbine wheel is mounted to the mast assembly having a circular rim disposed at its perimeter and having an axle structure. An electrical generator is supported by the mast assembly and configured to engage with the turbine wheel for generating electricity in response to the rotation of the turbine wheel. A plurality of hydraulic lifts are provided in contact with the upper support structure when the mast assembly is in the installation position and configured to transition the upper support from the installation position to the operational position and wherein at least one hydraulic lift loses contact with the upper support structure during the transition. 1. A wind turbine assembly for generating electricity , comprising:a mast assembly having an upper support structure hingably attached to a lower support structure wherein the mast assembly has an installation position and an operational position;a wind turbine carried by the mast assembly;a first hydraulic lift in contact with the upper support structure when the mast assembly is in the installation position and configured to transition the upper support from the installation position to the operational position and wherein the first hydraulic lift is configured to lose contact with the upper support structure during the transition;a second hydraulic lift in contact with the upper support structure disposed adjacent to the first hydraulic lift when the mast assembly is in the installation position and configured to transition the upper support from the installation position to the operational position and wherein the second hydraulic lift is configured to lose contact with the upper support structure after the first hydraulic lift loses contact with the upper support structure during the transition; and ...

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Номер записи: 58
28-01-2021 дата публикации

OFFSHORE WIND-SOLAR-AQUACULTURE INTEGRATED FLOATER

Номер: US20210025369A1
Автор: Li Yi, ZHENG Huadong, ZHENG Xiangyuan
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An offshore wind-solar-aquaculture integrated floater is provided, including vertical-axis wind turbine systems, solar photovoltaic panels, and a cube aquaculture cage. Four vertical-axis wind turbine systems are respectively rigidly connected to four corners of the cage; solar photovoltaic panels and a living and working quarter are located on cage deck; and side frames of the cage are equipped with tensile nets, the bottom frame of cage is equipped with a bottom net, and columns of the cage are equipped with lifting rails. This floater has good stability, sea-keeping performance and high strength. Utilizations of offshore wind and solar energy above the cage are high and they complement each other in power generation. This disclosure manages to exploit ocean resources to an unprecedentedly large extent, while resolving the issue of combing power generation with marine aquaculture in moderate and deep seas. 1. An offshore wind-solar-aquaculture integrated floater suitable for moderate and deep seas , sequentially comprising , from top to bottom , vertical-axis wind turbine systems , wind turbine towers , a living and working quarter , solar photovoltaic panels , a cage , and a mooring system , whereinthe cage is a cube, four vertical-axis wind turbine systems are respectively rigidly connected to four corners of the cage through corresponding wind turbine towers, and electricity generators of vertical-axis wind turbine systems are placed inside the main columns of the cage; the living and working quarter is constructed on the deck of the cage; the solar photovoltaic panels are arranged on the deck of the cage; and the mooring system is connected to the cage, and is designed to moor the offshore wind-solar-aquaculture integrated floater to sea floor, to keep a position of the offshore wind-solar-aquaculture integrated floater on predetermined water surface; andfour side frames of the cage are equipped with tensile nets, a bottom frame is equipped with a bottom net, ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Water intake system and floating vessel equipped with such a system

Номер: US20180029684A1
Автор: Douwe Barend PORTIER, Joost Wouter VAN SONSBEEK
Принадлежит: Single Buoy Moorings Inc

Disclosed is a water intake system for a floating vessel in a body of water, which includes within the hull of the vessel an intake compartment for taking in water from the body of water and a distribution compartment for distributing and supplying the water to one or more consumer units within the floating vessel. The intake compartment is arranged below a lowest operational draught of the vessel and has an inlet in a bottom region of the intake compartment. The intake compartment is coupled by a conduit to the distribution compartment for allowing water to flow into the distribution compartment. The water intake system further includes a water lift hose that is connected to the inlet and is extendible below the hull of the vessel.

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Номер записи: 60
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Energy conversion system

Номер: US20220048600A1
Автор: Robert Zimmermann
Принадлежит: Individual

According to the invention an energy conversion system, in particular a solar park, is proposed, which is configured to be arranged floating on a body of water, with at least three floating units (48a, 48b) and with at least one connection device (66), wherein the connection device (66) connects at least two floating units (48) in a rigid manner and/or at least two floating units (48a, 48b) in a movable manner.

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Номер записи: 61
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Floating facility mounted with power plant

Номер: US20140116314A1
Автор: Young Man Lee
Принадлежит: DSEC Co Ltd

This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed in a central portion within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in both sides of the power generator room.

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Номер записи: 62
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SPREAD MOORED BUOY AND FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190031296A1
Автор: Grodal Evert Olaus, Opsahl Hans Emil
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An offshore production and storage system includes a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers, wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto, and wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly couple to the floating vessel via the riser buoy. 1. An offshore production and storage system , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and directly couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto; andwherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly couple to the floating vessel via the riser buoy.2. An offshore production and storage system , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly coupled to the floating vessel via the riser buoy; andwherein the mooring buoy is configured to couple to the floating vessel apart from the riser buoy coupling and the riser fluidic coupling.3. The offshore production and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the riser buoy couples into an internal cavity of the floating vessel.4. An offshore production and storage system claim 1 , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed ...

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Номер записи: 63
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Device For Transforming Kinetic Energy Of Water Flowing In A Horizontal Direction Into Another Kind Of Energy

Номер: US20190031301A1
Автор: DE HAAS Pieter
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a device for transforming kinetic energy of water flowing in a horizontal direction into electric energy, comprising a semi-submerged, frame extending perpendicular to the direction of flow, comprising at least two vertical struts, a number of energy converters connected to said frame, the energy converters comprising a propeller on a propeller shaft in the direction of flow and a generator coupled to the propeller shaft and mooring means, wherein the frame comprises a horizontal connecting structure connecting the vertical struts at their lower ends and having a cross section with a surface area which is equal to or greater than the surface area of the cross section of the vertical struts and wherein the energy converters are connected to the frame by arms between the frame and the energy converters, the cross section of the arms being smaller than the cross section of the frame. 1. Device for transforming kinetic energy of water flowing in a horizontal direction into another kind of energy , the device comprising:a buoyant semi-submerged, at least partially hollow frame of which the main plane extends perpendicular to the direction of flow, the frame comprising at least two substantially vertical struts; anda number of energy converting units connected to said frame, each of the energy converting units comprising a propeller mounted on a substantial horizontal propeller shaft extending in the direction of flow and an energy converter of which the rotor is coupled to the propeller shaft,characterized inthat the frame is substantially U-shaped,that each of the energy converting units is connected to the frame by an arm extending between the frame and the energy converting units,that each arm connects a single energy converting unit to the frame, andthat the cross section of the arms is smaller than the smallest cross section of the frame.2. Device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the frame comprises two vertical struts and two ...

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Номер записи: 64
02-02-2017 дата публикации

FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING FLOATING STRUCTURES

Номер: US20170033732A1
Автор: KIM Seung Seop
Принадлежит: W SOLAR CO., LTD.

Floating structures for a floating photovoltaic system fixed to fixing blocks or fixing means fixed to the bottom of water, each floating structure having one or a plurality of solar modules disposed thereon, the floating structures comprising: a plurality of ropes or a plurality of connection members having fixing hooks for connecting the floating structures with each other so as to restrain the movements of the floating structures; and connecting and fixing parts disposed below the surface of water under the floating structures in such a manner as to be connected to the ropes or the connection members having the fixing hooks, whereby the ropes or the connection members having the fixing hooks are located below the surface of water to restrain the movements of the floating structures. 1. Floating structures for a floating photovoltaic system fixed to fixing blocks or fixing means fixed to the bottom of water , each floating structure having one or a plurality of solar modules disposed thereon , the floating structures comprising:a plurality of ropes or a plurality of connection members having fixing hooks for connecting the floating structures with each other so as to restrain the movements of the floating structures; andconnecting and fixing parts disposed below the surface of water under the floating structures in such a manner as to be connected to the ropes or the connection members having the fixing hooks,whereby the ropes or the connection members having the fixing hooks are located below the surface of water to restrain the movements of the floating structures.2. The floating structures according to claim 1 , further comprising movement restraint means disposed on the connecting and fixing parts or the connection members to restrain displacements and rotations like pitch claim 1 , roll and yaw of the floating structures.3. Floating structures for a floating photovoltaic system disposed on the surface of water together with buoys in such a manner as to be ...

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Номер записи: 65
30-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Converting Mechanical Energy Produced by Ocean Currents into Electric Power

Номер: US20200032766A1
Автор: Johnson Larry Alva
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A system for converting the mechanical energy produced by the flow of ocean currents into electric power including a first and second floating structure, a first pulley device supported on the first and second structure, and a second pulley device supported on the first and second structure. A first continuous cable is configured to be suspended from the first pulley device supported on said first and second structure. A second continuous cable is configured to be suspended from the second pulley device supported on the first and second structure. A sail implement is configured to collect mechanical energy from the ocean currents, and wherein the sail implement is operable for transmitting the mechanical energy to the first continuous cable and the second continuous cable. A generator device is operable for transforming the mechanical energy from the continuous cables into electrical power. 1. A system comprising:a first structure, wherein said first structure comprises at least one of a first stationary structure;a second structure, wherein second first structure comprises at least one of a second stationary structure;a first pulley device, in which said first pulley device comprises at least one or more pulleys supported on said first and second structure;a second pulley device, in which said second pulley device comprises at least one or more pulleys supported on said first and second structure;a first continuous cable, wherein said first continuous cable is configured to be suspended from said first pulley device supported on said first and second structure;a second continuous cable, wherein said second continuous cable is configured to be suspended from said second pulley device supported on said first and second structure;a sail implement, wherein said sail implement is configured to collect mechanical energy, and wherein said sail implement is operable for transmitting said mechanical energy to said first continuous cable and said second continuous cable;a ...

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Номер записи: 66
01-02-2018 дата публикации

EDGE PROTECTION FOR A FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180034408A1
Автор: Baikie Robert, Greise Mark, Hunt Thomas P., Julian Dominico, Pelman Todd A., Schmaelzle Philipp H.
Принадлежит:

An edge protection member for positioning in a waterbody adjacent to a plurality of photovoltaic (“PV”) modules of a PV array that floats on the waterbody to protect the PV array from external forces includes a surface barrier. The surface barrier blocks flotsam on a water surface of the waterbody from floating into the PV array. 1. An edge protection member for positioning in a waterbody adjacent to a plurality of photovoltaic (“PV”) modules of a PV array that floats on the waterbody to protect the PV array from external forces , the edge protection member comprising:a surface barrier to block flotsam on a water surface of the waterbody from floating into the PV array; anda wind barrier connected to the surface barrier and configured to extend below the water surface when the edge protection member is positioned in the waterbody, wherein the wind barrier creates a windscreen that extends down below the water surface when the surface barrier is lifted off the water surface to reduce an incidence of wind getting under the PV array and lifting portions of the PV array off the waterbody.2. The edge protection member of claim 1 , wherein the surface barrier comprises an elongated float claim 1 , or a series of elongated floats claim 1 , for extending an entire length of at least one side of the PV array claim 1 , wherein the surface barrier has a freeboard that extends above the water surface.3. The edge protection member of claim 2 , wherein the elongated float claim 2 , or each of the series of elongated floats claim 2 , comprises an inflatable float claim 2 , a solid core float claim 2 , or a rigid body air cavity float.4. The edge protection member of claim 1 , further comprising:a ballast connected to the wind barrier to aid in keeping at least a portion of the wind barrier below the water surface.5. The edge protection member of claim 4 , wherein the wind barrier comprises a flexible skirt that extends from a bottom side of the surface barrier claim 4 , and ...

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Номер записи: 67
17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN OFFSHORE INSTALLATION

Номер: US20220052513A1
Автор: Soerensen Johnny
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A method for installing an offshore installation is provided, the method including: a) providing a pipe for connecting the offshore installation with another offshore installation or an onshore installation; b) arranging an electrical cable inside the pipe; c) determining a level at or above the seabed, wherein the pipe includes a first portion arranged below the determined level and a second portion arranged above the determined level, and wherein the electrical cable is arranged inside the pipe so as to form a gap with an inner wall of the pipe along the first and second portion; d) determining an amount of cooling liquid such that, when the cooling liquid has a first temperature, the cooling liquid fills the gap along the first portion of the pipe, wherein the second portion of the pipe is free of the cooling liquid, and when the cooling liquid cools the electrical cable. 1. A method for installing an offshore installation , the method comprising:a) providing a pipe for connecting the offshore installation with another offshore installation or an onshore installation;b) arranging an electrical cable inside the pipe;c) determining a level at or above the seabed, wherein the pipe comprises a first portion arranged below the level and a second portion arranged above the determined level, and wherein the electrical cable is arranged inside the pipe to form a gap with an inner wall of the pipe along the first portion and second portion;{'claim-text': ['when the cooling liquid has a first temperature, the cooling liquid fills the gap along the first portion of the pipe, wherein the second portion the pipe is free of the cooling liquid, and', 'when the cooling liquid cools the electrical cable and has a second temperature higher than the first temperature, it is expanded from the first portion into the second portion, filling the gap along the first portion and the second portion of the pipe and; and'], '#text': 'd) determining an amount of cooling liquid such that;'}e) ...

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Номер записи: 68
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Systems, devices, controllers, and methods for use in a floating production storage and offloading vessel

Номер: US20180037301A1
Автор: Aimcharoenchaiyakul Manit
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Embodiments relate generally to a turret system for use in a floating vessel. The turret system may comprise a turret body and windlass subsystem. The turret system may comprise top and bottom surfaces, first and second mooring line storage sections, and first and second mooring line channel sections. Each mooring line storage section may include an opening and cavity. Each opening is operable to receive a mooring line. The first and second mooring line channel sections may be separate elongated passageways for first and second mooring lines, respectively, to be directed through the turret body and an exterior of the floating vessel without coming into contact with one another. The windlass subsystem may comprise a rotatable member, and configured to be transportable between locations. When the windlass assembly is configured to be secured to the turret body, the windlass assembly is configurable to control a movement of a mooring line. 1. A turret system for use in a floating vessel , the floating vessel having a hull and a moon pool opening , the turret system comprising: a top surface;', 'a bottom surface opposite to the top surface;', 'a first mooring line storage section, the first mooring line storage section including a first opening in the turret body top surface and a first cavity formed between the turret body top surface and turret body bottom surface, wherein the first opening is operable to receive a first mooring line, and wherein the first cavity is operable to house at least a majority length of the first mooring line;', 'a first mooring line channel section formed through the turret body between the turret body top surface and turret body bottom surface, the first mooring line channel section being an elongated passageway for the first mooring line to pass between an exterior of the floating vessel and the first mooring line storage section;', 'a second mooring line storage section, the second mooring line storage section including a second opening ...

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Номер записи: 69
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Wave Energy Conversion Apparatus

Номер: US20170037828A1
Автор: Haaheim Øyvind
Принадлежит: HAAHEIM INVENT

The present invention relates to a wave energy conversion apparatus for converting wave energy into a power output, comprising a floatable compliant vessel having a plurality of linear generators having ends which are interconnected at a plurality of pivot joints to provide a compliant frame structure, the plurality of linear generators being configured to produce a power output by being respectively compressed and elongated changing the relative positions of the pivot joints, an outer flexible membrane supported by and enclosing the compliant frame structure thereby defining an inner space of the floatable compliant vessel, and a power circuit arranged within the inner space and operationally connected to the linear generators to receive the power output generated by the linear generators. 231. A wave energy conversion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the spring back means is provided by at least some of the plurality of linear generators comprising a spring back mechanism () forcing the linear generators towards their neutral position.3. A wave energy conversion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner space of the floatable compliant vessel is substantially air tight and depressurised whereby the compliant frame structure is subject to a compression force by the outer flexible membrane urging the linear generators into a neutral position.4. A wave energy conversion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the linear generators are connected with multiple other linear generators at the pivot joints to provide a repetitive closed compliant frame structure.5300. A wave energy conversion apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the linear generators are linear hydraulic pumps () generating a power output in the form of a circulating claim 1 , pressurized hydraulic fluid which is fed into the power circuit claim 1 , and the wave energy conversion apparatus further comprising a power conversion system adapted to convert the pressurised ...

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Номер записи: 70
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Wind Turbine with Floating Foundation and Position Regulating Control System and Method Thereof

Номер: US20170037832A1
Автор: FRIEDRICH Michael, Rubak Rune
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The present invention relates to a wind turbine structure comprising a wind turbine tower with a nacelle arranged on the top to which a rotor hub with one or more rotatable mounted wind turbine blades are mounted which form a rotor plane. A floating foundation is mounted to the bottom of the wind turbine tower and the pitch and/or yaw system are used to regulate the position of the wind turbine structure. A control unit detects the relative movement of the wind turbine structure in two axial directions and activates the pitch or yaw system to move the wind turbine structure into an equilibrium position. This reduces the directional movement of the wind turbine structure so that it remains in a stable equilibrium position. This also reduces the oscillating movement and tension forces in the anchor chains. 114-. (canceled)15. A wind turbine structure comprising:a wind turbine tower having a top and a bottom,a nacelle arranged on top of the wind turbine tower,a rotor hub rotatably mounted to the nacelle,one or more pitchable wind turbine blades with a tip end and a blade root mounted to the rotor hub,a floatable foundation having an upper section mounted to the bottom of the wind turbine tower, wherein the foundation comprises a buoyant body configured to be installed at an offshore position,a mooring system having a plurality of catenary mooring lines, the mooring system being connected to the foundation and to at least one anchor arranged on a seabed,wherein the wind turbine structure comprises at least one control unit connected to at least a pitch system configured to pitch the wind turbine blades and at least one measuring unit connected to the at least one control unit, the at least one measuring unit is configured to measure an axial movement of the wind turbine structure along at least one axis in a horizontal plane, whereinthe at least one control unit is configured to detect the relative movement of the wind turbine structure relative to a predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 71
04-02-2021 дата публикации

FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL INSTALLATION STRUCTURE AND BUOYANCY BODY FOR INSTALLATION OF FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL

Номер: US20210036653A1
Автор: LEE Hyo, LEE Kang Hwa, PARK Noh Joon, PARK Young Choul
Принадлежит: SEMI LED CO., LTD.

Disclosed are a floating photovoltaic panel installation structure and a buoyancy body for the installation of the floating photovoltaic panel, which may have excellent strength and buoyancy performance even while having light-weight characteristics, and stably support a photovoltaic panel on the water even during the flowing of a water surface due to waves. In the floating photovoltaic panel installation structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as the floating photovoltaic panel installation structure including at least one unit floating type structure for supporting a photovoltaic panel on the water, the unit floating type structure includes a plurality of buoyancy bodies arranged to be spaced apart from each other, a photovoltaic panel support structure supported on the plurality of buoyancy bodies, a triangular bracket coupled with a plurality of photovoltaic panel support structures, a ball joint hinge apparatus for connecting the plurality of photovoltaic panel support structures, and at least one photovoltaic panel supported by the photovoltaic panel support structure. At least one buoyancy body among the plurality of buoyancy bodies is made of a material in which Polyethylene and Waste Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics have been blended. For maintaining stable position and posture, the buoyancy body may include a cylindrical body having both side surfaces protruded convexly, and both side surfaces of the cylindrical body may be designed to have a shape in which a curvature radius of an upper area is smaller than a curvature radius of a lower area including a portion positioned below the water surface. In order to stably support the photovoltaic panel against the movement of waves, adjacent unit floating type structures may be connected in a joint structure by the ball joint hinge apparatus of a plastic material connected to the end portion of square tubes of the photovoltaic panel support structure. 1. A floating photovoltaic panel ...

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Номер записи: 72
08-02-2018 дата публикации

FLOATING POWER SUPPLY FOR A BODY OF WATER AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20180041068A1
Автор: HUI ANDREW, Hui Wing-kin, Hui Wing-tak
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A floating power supply for a body of water has a flotation unit. A power supply circuit housed within the flotation unit, wherein the power supply circuit provides power to a device within the body of water while untethered to a power source external of the body of water. 1. A floating power supply for a body of water comprising:a flotation unit; anda power supply circuit housed within the flotation unit, wherein the power supply circuit provides power to a device within the body of water while untethered to a power supply source external of the body of water.2. The floating power supply of claim 1 , wherein the power supply circuit comprises:a control panel attached to the flotation unit;a controller coupled to the control panel and housed with the flotation unit;a power supply circuit coupled to the controller and housed within the flotation unit; andan outlet coupled to the power supply circuit and attached to the flotation unit;wherein an output of the outlet is regulated by the power supply circuit.3. The floating power supply of claim 2 , wherein the outlet is waterproof.4. The floating power supply of claim 2 , wherein the power supply circuit comprises:a rechargeable battery;a solar panel attached to a top surface of the flotation unit; andan output regulator coupled to the controller and the outlet regulating the output of the outlet.5. The floating power supply of claim 4 , wherein the power supply circuit comprises:a charging port formed on the control panel; andan AC/DC converter coupled to the charging port and the rechargeable battery.6. The floating power supply of claim 1 , wherein the flotation unit comprises:a housing having a sub-housing extending down from a bottom section of the housing;a cover positioned over the sub-housing forming a watertight seal;a flotation device formed around a perimeter of the housing;a tubular member extending down from the housing and in communication with an interior of the housing; anda securing device attaching ...

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Номер записи: 73
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Near-Shore Floating Methanol Conversion Ship and Export Terminal

Номер: US20210046399A1
Автор: Ji Hongjun Henry, Luo Yanning, Zhang Simon
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There is disclosed a near shore floating vessel for large scale production of methanol (capable of producing at least 4000 tons per 24-hour day) from natural gas (methane) and for export shipment. More specifically, the near shore floating vessel obtains methane from an on-shore methane stream or pipeline. The disclosed near-shore floating vessel provides several environmental and commercial advantages to move methane export to a near shore instead of an on-shore location. 14-. (canceled)6. The near shore floating methanol conversion system of claim 5 , further comprising a mooring system having a natural gas termination line from an on-shore location.7. The near shore floating methanol conversion system of claim 6 , wherein the mooring further comprises access to electrical power.8. The near shore floating methanol conversion system of claim 5 , wherein the reformer system comprises a steam reformer (SMR) or a SMR connected to an ATR (autothermal reformer) to produce syngas from input of natural gas and steam to the steam reformer and oxygen to the ATR.9. The near shore floating methanol conversion system of claim 8 , wherein the oxygen input to the ATR comprises an ASU (air separation unit) air to generate pure oxygen and avoid nitrogen input into the reformer system. This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62/621,318 filed 24 Jan. 2018.The present disclosure provides a near shore floating vessel for large scale production of methanol (capable of producing at least 2000 tons per 24-hour day) from natural gas (methane). More specifically, the near shore floating vessel obtains methane from an on-shore methane stream or pipeline. More specifically, the present disclosure provides several environmental and commercial advantages to move methane export to a near shore instead of an on-shore location.Methanol production from methane sources has been done on smaller scales as the process begins to satisfy economic and environmental ...

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Номер записи: 74
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOATING DOCKSIDE LIQUEFACTION OF NATURAL GAS

Номер: US20160046354A1
Автор: Hruksa Martin A., McGeachie Kenneth Hugh, Norton Thomas M., Olsen Robert Tylor, Scott Edward, Watzak Michael Anthony
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System and methods for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas are described. A system for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas comprises a natural gas pretreatment facility located onshore proximate a dock, wherein the natural gas pretreatment facility is configured to process pipeline quality gas into pretreated natural gas, a floating liquefaction unit moored at the dock, wherein the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a natural gas liquefaction module on a deck, and an LNG storage tank for storing produced LNG below the deck, a pipeline coupling the onshore pretreatment facility to the dock, wherein the pipeline is configured to transport pretreated natural gas onto the dock, and a high pressure gas arm fluidly coupling the pipeline to the floating liquefaction unit, wherein the gas arm is configured to transfer pretreated natural gas to the floating liquefaction unit. 1. (canceled)2. The system of claim 5 , wherein the pretreated natural gas is near-LNG quality and the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a final gas processing unit onboard configured to bring the near-LNG quality natural gas to LNG quality prior to liquefaction.3. The system of claim 5 , further comprising an LNG carrier configured to receive LNG from the LNG storage tank onboard the floating liquefaction unit.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the LNG carrier is a regasification vessel.5. A system for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas comprising:a natural gas pretreatment facility located onshore proximate a dock, wherein the onshore natural gas pretreatment facility processes pipeline quality gas into pretreated natural gas;a floating liquefaction unit moored at the dock, wherein the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a natural gas liquefaction module on a deck, and an LNG storage tank for storing produced LNG below the deck;a pipeline coupling the onshore pretreatment facility to the dock, wherein the pipeline is transports pretreated ...

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Номер записи: 75
18-02-2021 дата публикации

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT

Номер: US20210047944A1
Автор: RADZI Nor Fadilah Ahmad, SASSEN Wouter
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A floating vessel equipped with a power plant includes a hull and a process deck arranged on a portion of the hull above compartments within the hull. The power plant includes a fuel source and at least one electrical power generator driven by a gas turbine; the fuel source arranged for providing fuel to the gas turbine. Per gas turbine, the floating vessel is equipped with a steam production unit coupled to the gas turbine exhaust for receiving heat to produce pressurized steam. Per each steam production unit, the floating vessel is equipped with at least one secondary power generator driven by a steam turbine, which is coupled to the steam production unit for receiving steam. Each gas turbine and steam production unit are positioned on the process deck, and each secondary power generator and steam turbine are positioned under the process deck in the one or more compartments. 1. A floating vessel equipped with a power plant and comprising a hull and a process deck arranged on a portion of the hull above one or more compartments within the hull ,the power plant comprising a fuel source, and at least one electrical power generator driven by a gas turbine; the fuel source arranged for providing fuel to the gas turbine of the at least one power generator, whereinthe fuel source is a fuel gas source comprising at least one LNG storage tank for storing LNG and a regasification unit coupled to the at least one LNG storage tank for producing a stream of regasified natural gas from stored LNG,andper one or more gas turbine, the floating vessel is equipped with a steam production unit coupled to an exhaust of the gas turbine for receiving heat to produce pressurized steam;per each steam production unit, the floating vessel is equipped with at least one secondary power generator driven by a steam turbine, which is coupled to the steam production unit for receiving produced steam;each gas turbine and steam production unit are positioned on or above the process deck, andeach ...

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Номер записи: 76
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Wave Power Generation Unit Suitable For Large-Scale Application and System Thereof

Номер: US20210047993A1
Автор: Zhong Sheng
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A wave power generation unit suitable for large-scale application and a system thereof are disclosed. The wave power generation unit includes at least two types of water platforms that dynamically differ from each other under the effect of waves: stationary floating platform and movable floating platform. The two types of floating platforms are paired to form a functional unit, and the difference between the two floating platforms caused by waves causes interactions between the two floating platforms. The movable floating platform converts wave energy into mechanical energy, and the stationary floating platform converts machinery energy into electrical energy. The dynamic features of the floating platform are adjusted by a sink and float control device or a peripheral lifting device, and the adjustment effect is enhanced by a large-mass flywheel. Multiple wave power generation units form a wave power generation system. 1. A wave power unit suitable for large-scale application , comprising at least a stationary floating platform and a moveable floating platform , wherein ,one stationary floating platform and one movable floating platform are paired to form a functional unit, with plural said functional units being combinable into a power generation system;the stationary floating platform and the moveable floating platform are configured to dynamically interact in response to wave action to convert wave energy into mechanical energy to at least a power generation device to generate power;the floating platform is an all water platform with a sealed space for accomodating mechanically operating devices away from water;the stationary floating platform comprises an elongated structure configured to extend into the water;the moveable floating platform comprises a flat structure configured to be disposed on the water surface;the stationary floating platform is configured as a carrier to assist in conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy; andthe moveable floating ...

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Номер записи: 77
19-02-2015 дата публикации

DEPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY VESSEL FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE FOR SEISMIC SURVEY

Номер: US20150047546A1
Автор: BRIZARD Thierry, DOWLE Robert, Grimsdale Jonathan, HERVÉ Alice, POSTIC Erwan
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Method and vessel for performing marine acoustic survey of a subsurface. The vessel includes a launching module configured to deploy an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) underwater; a recovery module configured to recover the AUV; a homing device mounted on the recovery module and configured to guide the AUV to the recovery module; and a management module connecting the launching module to the recovery module and configured to transport the AUV. 1. A vessel for performing a marine acoustic survey of a subsurface , the vessel comprising:a launching module configured to launch an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in water;a recovery module configured to recover the AUV from the water;a homing device mounted on the recovery module and configured to guide the AUV to the recovery module while in the water;a management module connecting the launching module to the recovery module and configured to transport the AUV while on the vessel; andan acoustic system configured to determine a location of the AUV and configured to activate the AUV when a time to return to the surface arises.2. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the management module is mounted on a deck of the vessel.3. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the management module comprises:a transportation system configured to transport the AUV in a vertical position while on the vessel.4. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein an end of the launching module and an end of the recovery module are underwater.5. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the recovery module includes a body having a triangular-like cross-section that matches a cross-section of the AUV.6. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the recovery module includes guidance rollers configured to rotate in a desired direction for transporting the AUV from the water toward an upper part of the vessel.7. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the launching module includes a body having a triangular cross-section that matches a cross-section of the AUV.8. (canceled)9. The vessel of claim ...

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Номер записи: 78
16-02-2017 дата публикации

WAVE POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE SAME

Номер: US20170043843A1
Автор: Jiang Xiaoning, Lin Yan, PEI Fei, YU Yanyun, ZHANG Zhikang
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A wave power generation device, including a power generation assembly, a mooring system, a floating platform, floating towers, control cabins, a connecting member, and anti-sway plates. The floating platform is a square floating box. The power generation assembly includes a swing plate, a hydraulic cylinder, an energy accumulator, a hydraulic motor, a generator, a battery, and a power generation and distribution device. The floating platform includes a main deck. The main deck includes a manhole and a support for supporting the swing plate. The swing plate is connected to the support via a first hinge. One end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the swing plate, and another end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to a floating platform. The mooring system includes four anchor windlasses. A method for operating and maintaining the wave power generation device is also provided. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is a truss structure claim 1 , and comprises a plurality of longitudinal rods claim 1 , transverse rods claim 1 , and diagonal rods; cross sections of the longitudinal rods claim 1 , the transverse rods claim 1 , and the diagonal rods are circular claim 1 , and a joint of the diagonal rods is a spherical structure.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein one end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the swing plate via the second hinge claim 2 , and another end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the floating platform via a third hinge or to the longitudinal rods of the truss structure via a fourth hinge.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the floating towers each comprise a pump room claim 1 , a windlass room claim 1 , a chain locker claim 1 , and a ballast tank; the pump room and the windlass room are disposed above a safety deck claim 1 , and the anti-sway plates are disposed on an underwater part of the floating towers and face waves; each floating tower comprises a first diagonal bracing which is disposed between the ...

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Номер записи: 79
24-02-2022 дата публикации

INTER-ARRAY CABLE FOR FLOATING PLATFORMS

Номер: US20220060009A1
Автор: Edy Aurélien Lorenzo, Godreau Cyril Gilles Emile, Ibrahim Moustafa Wagdy Ibrahim Mohamed
Принадлежит: Principle Power, Inc.

Inter-array cable (IAC) assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed in which a conductive cable between two floating platforms, e.g., floating wind turbine platforms, is suspended below the sea surface and above the seabed. One or more buoyancy sections are included in the cable, which reduces the static tension on the connection at the floating platform by reducing the suspended cable weight, and which provides geometric flexibility, allowing the IAC to comply with platform motions. 1. A cable assembly for conducting power from a first floating platform to a second floating platform while maintaining the cable assembly off a seabed and reducing tension at cable to platform connections , comprising:a cable; anda first buoyant section joined to the cable, wherein:the first buoyant section is configured to provide buoyancy such that, when the cable is connected to the first and second floating platforms, the first buoyant section is submerged below a sea surface and the cable does not contact the seabed.2. The cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the first floating platform includes a first floating wind turbine platform; andthe cable includes an insulated conductive cable dimensioned to conduct a power production of at least the first floating wind turbine platform.3. The cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the first buoyant section is configured to provide buoyancy such that, when the cable is connected to the first and second floating platforms, the cable does not contact the seabed and the first buoyant section floats submerged such that the first buoyant section is convex toward the sea surface.4. The cable assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the first buoyant section includes a first plurality of buoyant modules, each module connected to the cable and the first plurality of buoyant modules distributed along a first section of the cable.5. The cable assembly of further comprising a second buoyant section joined to the cable with a second section of the cable between ...

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Номер записи: 80
15-02-2018 дата публикации

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGING KINETIC ENERGY BETWEEN A FLUID AND A STRUCTURE MOVEABLE RELATIVE TO THE FLUID

Номер: US20180045169A1
Автор: VAN BRIEMEN Johannes Willem
Принадлежит: HTP TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

An apparatus for exchanging kinetic energy between a fluid and a structure moveable relative to the fluid and connected to the apparatus, including a channel enclosed by a channel wall connected with the structure, and adapted to guide the fluid, at least four identical blades moveable within the channel and being connected to an energy converter coupled with the structure. 116-. (canceled)17. An apparatus for exchanging kinetic energy between a fluid and a structure moveable relative to the fluid and connected to the apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a channel enclosed by a channel wall connected with the structure, the channel wall being adapted to guide the fluid;at least four substantially identical blades extending within the channel, being moveable within the channel and being connected to an energy converter coupled with the structure, the blades each comprising two substantially identical blade parts, separated by a hinge, extending in a radial plane in each position of the blades;wherein:the blades are adapted to perform a recurrent movement,in the flow direction with the main plane of the blades extend substantially perpendicular to the flow direction, andagainst the flow direction with the main plane of the blades extend substantially parallel to the flow direction, wherein between each pair of adjacent blades a wall joint is connected to the channel wall;a hinge joint being located in the centre of each hinge;a rod extends between each wall joint and the two adjacent hinge joints; andthe two blade halves adjacent to a wall joint extend orthogonal in each position of the blades.18. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the channel has a symmetrical cross section at the location of the blades claim 17 , the blades have been arranged symmetrically in the channel and that the wall joints are evenly distributed over the circumference of the cross section of the channel.19. The apparatus as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the blades halves each ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Geostationary floating platform

Номер: US20220063773A1
Автор: Per Andreas Vatne
Принадлежит: Pav Holding As

A system is demonstrated for heave neutralisation of semisubmersible platforms that can be built into any conceivable configuration of such platforms. That the system is also conceivably active and predicatively can be controlled can be concluded by analysing the appended calculation models. As an example FIG. 18 , column E, is mentioned, wherein the water volume increments in the rise canister are 37 cubic metres for each half metre of wave height, so that, with reference to column A, from H=10.5 m to H=12 m is 4×37 148 cubic metres more than 150 tonnes—simultaneously with the air pressure, shown in column K, increasing from 123.86 to 131.05 kPa, a difference of just 6.19 kPa (0.0619 bar or 61.9 millibars). Large ballast volumes can be moved out and in of the system at small pressure changes and short response time.

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Номер записи: 82
03-03-2022 дата публикации

OFFSHORE SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING A WIND TURBINE AND OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL ENERGY PRODUCTION FACILITY

Номер: US20220063774A1
Автор: Leon, Marie, SAUVAGE Pierrick Yvan
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An offshore semi-submersible platform includes: at least three stabilizing columns; a truss structure securing the at least three stabilizing columns to one another; for at least one of the stabilizing columns, a substantially horizontal perforated plate and a fastening arranged for fastening the substantially horizontal perforated plate to the stabilizing column at least in a working position below a bottom surface of the stabilizing column, creating a wave load attenuation chamber being defined between the substantially horizontal perforated plate in the working position and the bottom surface of the stabilizing column.

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Номер записи: 83
03-03-2022 дата публикации

FLOATING PLATFORM FOR HIGH-POWER WIND TURBINES

Номер: US20220065226A1
Автор: AYLLON MARTINEZ Victor, BALLESTER MUÑOZ Francisco, CEREZO LAZA Marcos, GONZALEZ PATIÑO Noelia, GUANCHE GARCIA Raúl, LOSADA RODRÍGUEZ Iñigo Javier, MARTIN DIAZ Elena, ORTOLANO GONZALEZ José María, PEREZ CALDENTEY Alejandro, RICO ARENAL Jokin, VAZQUEZ ROMERO Miguel
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A floating platform for high-power wind turbines, comprising a concrete substructure, said concrete substructure forming the base of the platform, which remains semi-submerged in the operating position, and consisting of a square lower slab on which a series of beams and five hollow reinforced concrete cylinders are constructed, distributed at the corners and the center of said lower slab; a metal superstructure supported on the concrete substructure and forming the base for connection with the wind turbine tower, said tower being coupled at the center thereof; and metal covers covering each of the cylinders, on which the metal superstructure is supported and to which vertical pillars are secured, linked together by beams, which join at the central pillar by an element whereon the base of the wind turbine tower is secured. 1. A floating platform for high-power wind turbines , of the type including a resistant base , which has a mooring line at each corner through which it is anchored to the seabed , being maintained in a semi-submerged position , on the base of which a central cylinder and at least four outer cylinders are constructed , all of them made of reinforced concrete , the central cylinder of which extends vertically in the wind turbine tower , wherein the floating platform comprising:a concrete substructure, forming the base of the platform, and consisting of:a square lower slab forming the base of the platform;a series of beams providing structural stiffness to the slab, being attached to and above the same, at the same time that they brace the cylinders from below, by remaining embedded in them;five hollow reinforced concrete cylinders distributed at the corners and the centre of the lower slab, executed by means of sliding from the slab, once this has been executed and stiffly joined forming a single body with said slab and with beams which join them; anda metal superstructure, which supports a concrete substructure and forms the base for connection ...

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Номер записи: 84
25-02-2021 дата публикации

USING PLASTIC TO CREATE A FLOATING PLATFORM

Номер: US20210053658A1
Автор: Paoletti Patrizio, Scavo Damian
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Example implementations include a system and method of using plastic from bodies of water and creating a floating platform by collecting plastic from a body of water, cleaning the collected plastic, melting and compacting the plastic, molding a plurality of hexagonal blocks from the compacted plastic, stacking the plurality of hexagonal blocks, wherein a system of springs and an energy storage device is provided between each of the plurality of hexagonal blocks, and coating the stacked blocks with a non-toxic material. Through the use of various onboard functionalities, energy may be generated to regulate temperature and provide electricity, oxygen may be supplied, and water may be purified. 1. A floating platform comprising:a plurality of hexagonal blocks made from compressed plastic collected from a body of water;a non-toxic coating covering the plurality of hexagonal blocks;a system of springs coupled to an energy storage system, wherein the system of springs are located between each block comprising the plurality of hexagonal blocks;a plant cultivation system located at the bottom of each block comprising the plurality of hexagonal blocks;a photoelectric coating covering the top and sides of each floating platform; anda computer configured to control a direction and speed of travel, determine an optimal path of travel, and control a plastic collector drones and plastic compactor for compressing the plastic collected from the body of water.2. A method of manufacturing a floating platform , the method comprising:collecting plastic from a body of water;cleaning the collected plastic;melting and compacting the plastic;molding a plurality of hexagonal blocks from the compacted plastic;stacking the plurality of hexagonal blocks, wherein a system of springs and an energy storage device is provided between each of the plurality of hexagonal blocks; andcoating the stacked blocks with a non-toxic material. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. ...

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Номер записи: 85
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE SUPPORT PLATFORM AND POSITIONING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190048548A1
Автор: Kuo Chung Hsuan, Kuo Fang Sheng
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A semi-submersible support platform and a positioning method thereof are disclosed. The semi-submersible support platform, used for operations at sea after sailed to a certain position of a sea surface, includes an upper deck and a lower pontoon. The upper deck and the lower pontoon are connected by a plurality of upright columns. Each upright column is provided with a support leg that is longitudinally inserted through the upright column. The lower pontoon has a plurality of chambers for receiving water therein. The support leg has a compartment for receiving water therein. Each upright column includes a leveling mechanism therein. When the support leg sinks to reach the seabed, the leveling mechanism in each upright column is combined with the support leg to support the support leg. The leveling mechanism can drive the upper deck to move up or down along the support leg. 1. A semi-submersible support platform , used for operations at sea after sailed to a certain position of a sea surface , comprising an upper deck and a lower pontoon , the upper deck and the lower pontoon being connected by a plurality of upright columns , each upright column being provided with a support leg that is longitudinally inserted through the upright column , the lower pontoon having a plurality of chambers therein , the chambers being configured to receive water therein so that the lower pontoon can sink downwardly when the water is introduced into the chambers or float upwardly when the water is drained out , the support leg having a compartment , the compartment being configured to receive water therein so that the support leg can sink downwardly when the water is introduced into the compartment or float upwardly when the water is drained out; each upright column including a leveling mechanism therein , wherein when the support leg sinks to reach the seabed , the leveling mechanism in each upright column is combined with the support leg to support the support leg , the leveling ...

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Номер записи: 86
22-02-2018 дата публикации

MOORING SYSTEM FOR DRIFTING ENERGY CONVERTERS

Номер: US20180050764A1
Автор: Moffat Brian Lee, Sheldon-Coulson Garth Alexander
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A system that maintains the relative and/or absolute geographical positions of two or more buoyant devices floating in a body of water. A plurality of formation restoring tethers are disclosed which permit the unrestricted vertical movement of networked buoyant devices, while resisting increases in their lateral separations by providing restoring forces to oppose such separations. Tensioning mechanisms incorporated into the tethers generate the resistance to the lateral separations of two or more entities by transforming such separations into an increase in the potential energy stored within such tensioning mechanisms, the potential energy of which is released in the process of restoring the original separations and/or positions of the displaced buoyant devices. 1. A formation-restoring system for drifting Motion-To-Electrical Energy Transforming Devices (MTEETDs) , comprising:a plurality of drifting MTEETDs connected by separation restorative tethers, the separation restorative tethers each incorporating a tensioning mechanism, and the separation restorative tethers each characterized by a Critical Distance between its respective connected drifting MTEEDTS, such that:at a separation less than the Critical Distance, no biasing force is applied to the respective connected drifting MTEEDTS by the separation restorative tether; andat a separation greater than the Critical Distance, a biasing force is applied by the associated separation restorative tether on the respective connected drifting MTEEDTS to bias said respective connected drifting MTEETDs to a separation less than the Critical Distance;wherein a relative movement of connected drifting MTEETDs that leads to a separation exceeding the Critical Distance of the associated separation restorative tether, horizontally expands the tensioning mechanism to transition the tensioning mechanism from an inert state having a neutral horizontal applied force to an energized state having a net horizontal applied force, the ...

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Номер записи: 87
22-02-2018 дата публикации

FLOATING WIND TURBINE PLATFORM STRUCTURE WITH OPTIMIZED TRANSFER OF WAVE AND WIND LOADS

Номер: US20180051677A1
Автор: Aubault Alexia, Cermelli Christian, Lahijanian Alireza, NARAYANAN Sriram, Roddier Dominique, Yu Bing Bin
Принадлежит: Principle Power, Inc.

A structure of a floating, semi-submersible wind turbine platform is provided. The floating wind turbine platform includes three elongate stabilizing columns, each having a top end, a keel end, and an outer shell containing an inner shaft. Each stabilizing column further includes a water entrapment plate at its keel cantilevered in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stabilizing column. The floating wind turbine platform also includes three truss members, each truss member including two horizontal main tubular members and two diagonal tubular members. The truss members connect the stabilizing columns to form a triangular cross-section. An elongate wind turbine tower is disposed over the top end of one of the three stabilizing columns such that the longitudinal axis of the tower is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stabilizing column. 1. A floating , semi-submersible wind turbine platform comprising:three elongate stabilizing columns, each of the three stabilizing columns having a top end, a keel end, and an outer shell containing an inner shaft, each of the three stabilizing columns having a water entrapment plate at its keel end, each water entrapment plate being cantilevered in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stabilizing column;three truss members, each truss member including two horizontal main tubular members and two diagonal tubular members, each of the horizontal main tubular members having a first end for connecting to the inner shaft of one of the three stabilizing columns and a second end for connecting to the inner shaft of a different one of the three stabilizing columns such that the interconnected three stabilizing columns and three truss members form a triangular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the three stabilizing columns, where the three sides of the triangular cross-section are the three truss members and the three vertices of the triangular cross-section ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Electricity generating module and electricity generating method

Номер: US20220069738A1
Автор: Keon Jung Kim, Seon Jeong Kim, Sung Min Kim, Tae Jin Mun
Принадлежит: Industry University Cooperation Foundation IUCF HYU

Provided is an electricity generating module. The electricity generating module comprises: a cylinder; a piston that reciprocates inside the cylinder; and a power generating fiber of which one end is fixed to the piston and the other end is fixed to the cylinder, and of which the length varies according to the reciprocating of the piston, wherein, as the length of the power generating fiber varies, a potential value of the power generating fiber varies, and electricity is generated by using the varied potential value of the power generating fiber.

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Номер записи: 89
23-02-2017 дата публикации

FLOATING HYBRID COMPOSITE WIND TURBINE PLATFORM AND TOWER SYSTEM WITH SUSPENDED MASS

Номер: US20170051724A1
Автор: Dagher Habib J., Goupee Andrew J., Viselli Anthony M.
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A wind turbine platform configured to float in a body of water and support a wind turbine thereon includes a buoyant hull platform. A wind turbine tower is centrally mounted on the hull platform and a wind turbine is mounted to the wind turbine tower. An anchor is connected to the hull platform and to the seabed, and a weight-adjustable mass is suspended from the hull platform. 1. A wind turbine platform configured to float in a body of water and support a wind turbine thereon , the wind turbine platform comprising:a buoyant hull platform;a wind turbine tower centrally mounted on the hull platform;a wind turbine mounted to the wind turbine tower;an anchor connected to the hull platform and to the seabed; anda weight-adjustable mass suspended from the hull platform.2. The wind turbine platform according to claim 1 , wherein the anchor is connected to the hull platform by a mooring line.3. The wind turbine platform according to claim 2 , wherein the mooring line is a catenary mooring line.4. The wind turbine platform according to claim 1 , wherein the mass is suspended from the hull platform by a plurality of cables.5. The wind turbine platform according to claim 4 , wherein the cables are formed from one of steel rope claim 4 , steel cable claim 4 , steel chain segments claim 4 , synthetic rope claim 4 , and composite tendons.6. The wind turbine platform according to claim 1 , wherein the mass has a weight between about 10 metric tons and about 1500 metric tons.7. The wind turbine platform according to claim 1 , wherein the mass is formed from one or more of rocks claim 1 , pieces of concrete claim 1 , and pieces of steel.8. The wind turbine platform according to claim 1 , wherein the mass is suspended within a container.9. The wind turbine platform according to claim 8 , wherein the container is one of a net and a bucket.10. A wind turbine platform configured to float in a body of water and support a wind turbine thereon claim 8 , the wind turbine platform ...

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Номер записи: 90
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Floating Solar System

Номер: US20210058022A1
Автор: Forrest Kenneth Roy
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A floating solar system comprising a grid comprising a plurality of rod-cables, at least some of the rod-cables comprising fiber reinforced polymer, the grid providing a support structure for the floating solar system. The floating solar system further including a plurality of solar floats to provide buoyancy, each solar float coupled to the grid, the plurality of solar floats not providing structural support. The floating solar system designed to support a plurality of solar panels, each solar panel coupled to a corresponding solar float, the solar panel providing shade for the corresponding solar float. 1. A floating solar system comprising:a grid comprising a plurality of rod-cables, at least some of the rod-cables comprising fiber reinforced polymer, the grid providing a support structure;a plurality of solar floats to provide buoyancy, each solar float coupled to the grid, the plurality of solar floats not providing structural support;a plurality of frames attached to the plurality of solar floats, the frames designed to support solar panels, each solar float including two frames, wherein the solar panel is designed to provide shade for the corresponding solar float.2. The floating solar system of claim 1 , wherein the grid comprises:a plurality of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rods extending in a first direction; anda second plurality of fiber reinforced polymer rods a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; andclamps at intersections of the FRP rods in the first direction and the FRP rods in the second direction.3. The floating solar system of claim 2 , further comprising:a removeable walkway designed to be supported by the grid and the clamps, the removable walkway configured to be placed temporarily to service the floating solar system, and removed when not needed.4. The floating solar system of claim 1 , further comprising: a plastic body having a top and a bottom;', 'a first set of two grooves in the top of the solar float into which two ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Floating Wave Energy Conversion Island Platforms

Номер: US20190055914A1
Автор: Noia Giampaolo Francesco, Schaffner Edwin Kendall
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A platform for exploiting the energy contained in 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 generation mechanism portion including the sea surface and coupling the submerged portion and the emerged portion. 1. A platform for marine use floating in a sea , comprising:a submerged portion existing below a sea surface, the submerged portion including a ballast for the platform maintaining an upright position in a water and a plurality of chambers sequentially stacked on the ballast;an emerged portion existing above the sea surface; anda wave power generation mechanism portion including the sea surface and coupling the submerged portion and the emerged portion, the wave power generation mechanism portion further including a plurality of floats floating on the sea surface and traveling along float support columns between the submerged and emerged portions, the emerged portion including a generation chamber housing a converter for converting upward and downward movements of the plurality of floats propelled by waves into a continuous unidirectional circular movement and a generator for generating power by the continuous unidirectional circular movement.2. The platform of wherein the ballast includes a fixed ballast the weight of which is fixed and a variable ballast the weight of which can vary by changing an amount of sea water filled therein.3. The platform of wherein the variable ballast is configured as a variable ballast chamber the bottom of which is defined by the fixed ballast.4. The platform of wherein a gyroscope chamber is stacked on the variable ballast chamber claim 3 , the bottom of the gyroscope chamber being defined by the ceiling of the variable ballast chamber and the gyroscope chamber housing a disk functioning as a gyroscope.5. The platform of wherein one or more ...

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Номер записи: 92
03-03-2016 дата публикации

FLOATING WIND TURBINE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160061192A1
Автор: GUYOT MARC
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A floating wind turbine structure comprising: a rotor carrying at least one blade, at least two support arms supporting a nacelle, said at least two support arms comprising upper and lower portions, said upper portions being associated with the nacelle and said lower portions being associated with means in the shape of floats, at least one support arm located upstream from the rotor relative to the wind direction, at least one support arm located downstream from the rotor relative to the wind direction, characterised in that the rotor is provided with a hollow shaft arranged to rotate about the nacelle. 1. A floating wind turbine structure comprising:a rotor bearing a blade,two support arms of a nacelle, the two support arms comprising upper and lower parts, the upper parts are associated with the nacelle and the lower parts are associated with means in the form of floats,a support arm located upstream of the rotor relative to the wind direction,a support arm located downstream of the rotor relative to the wind direction,characterised in that the rotor is provided with a hollow spindle arranged to rotate around the nacelle.2. A floating wind turbine structure as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that the upper parts of the support arms are rigidly connected together.3. A floating wind turbine structure as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a mooring point claim 1 , characterised in that the mooring point is located upstream of the centre of sail force relative to the wind direction.4. A floating wind turbine structure as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that one of the support arms is streamlined or profiled so as to limit the aerodynamic disturbances on the blade.5. A floating wind turbine structure as claimed in claim 1 , the hollow spindle of the rotor having a bore of revolution claim 1 , characterised in that the ratio between the diameter of the bore and the maximum outer diameter defined by the end of the blade upon rotation of the rotor about the ...

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Номер записи: 93
20-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION AND STORAGE BUOY

Номер: US20200055574A1
Автор: Sarokhan Joseph
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A system includes a fuel burner disposed within a buoy, and at least one fuel tank coupled to the fuel burner. The fuel tank preferably contains ethanol or propane. The system comprises either a thermoelectric generator or an electrical generator mechanically coupled to a heat engine. The ethanol or propane is burned to generate electric power. At least a portion of the electric power that is generated is stored in a battery system so that the system can provide peak levels of electric power consumption that are relatively large. The system can be used in autonomous marine applications. 1. A system for generating and storing electrical power in marine environments , comprising:a buoy having a flotation line;a fuel burner disposed within the buoy;means for converting a temperature difference into a voltage, wherein said means comprises a thermoelectric generator having a hot side and a cold side, or electrical generator mechanically coupled to a heat engine having a hot side and a cold side; anda battery system electrically coupled to said means,wherein the hot side is located inside the buoy in thermal contact with the fuel burner, andwherein the cold side is located outside the buoy below the flotation line, or wherein the cold side is thermally coupled to a heat pipe or heat exchanger, with the heat pipe or heat exchanger including a portion located outside the buoy below the flotation line.2. The system of wherein the fuel burner comprises an electronic ignition and a flame-out detector.3. The system of further comprising a controller programmed to operate said means such that a temperature of the cold side is approximately between sixty and eighty degrees Celsius.4. The system of further comprising:a combustion chamber in which the fuel burner is located; anda pump assembly configured to drain liquids out of the combustion chamber.5. The system of further comprising:a combustion chamber in which the fuel burner is located; andan intake system configured to force ...

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Номер записи: 94
02-03-2017 дата публикации

GOING ON LOCATION FEASIBILITY

Номер: US20170058476A1
Автор: Grasso Barton D., Melkowits Mason Corey, Strachan Frank, Vazquez Jose H.
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Techniques and devices to assist an offshore unit in going on location and coming off location. A device may include an interface configured to receive a signal indicative of motions of an offshore unit. The device may also include a memory configured to store a set of values corresponding to acceptable motions of the offshore unit, as well as a processor configured to determine if a measured motion of the offshore unit exceeds at least one value of the set of values and generate an indication that going on location by the offshore unit can be undertaken when the processor determines that the measured motion of the offshore unit is less than or equal to the at least one value. 1. A device , comprising:an interface configured to receive a signal indicative of a sensed condition affecting an offshore unit;a memory configured to store a set of values corresponding to acceptable levels of conditions affecting the offshore unit; and determine if the sensed condition of the offshore unit exceeds at least one value of the set of values; and', 'generate an indication to trigger movement of at least one leg of the offshore unit in a direction relative to a seafloor below the offshore unit when the processor determines that the sensed condition of the offshore unit is less than or equal to the at least one value., 'a processor configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit a control signal to a jacking system of the offshore unit in response to generation of the indication to control an aspect of operation of the jacking system.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit a control signal to a jacking system of the offshore unit in response to generation of the indication to control operation of the jacking system in conjunction with a coming off location operation.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a metocean condition as the sensed condition affecting the offshore ...

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Номер записи: 95
02-03-2017 дата публикации

FLOATING POWER PLANT WITH PADDLE WHEELS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY

Номер: US20170058859A1
Автор: Konstantinov Tsonyu Mihaylov, Mihaylov Mihail Tzonev
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A floating power plant with paddle-wheels for the production of electricity, which will be utilized in the hydro power industry and mainly in the production of electricity from flowing waters, rivers, and channels. The created facility is a pontoon-type “trimaran”, including three floating bodies with vertical sides and in the shape of two mirror curvatures which connect to each other with a straight portion, and where the two end floating bodies are identical and symmetrical to the middle floating body. Each end body is half the size and shape of the middle floating body. Between the floating bodies there are two identical grooves, each groove holding a paddle-wheel. The three floating bodies are connected by a common deck, on which an electric generator is placed, coupled with a reduction gear, and connected to the major axis of each of the paddle-wheels. 1. A floating power plant for the production of electricity from flowing waters , comprising:a hauled floating pontoon-type “trimaran,” comprising:at least two paddle-wheels; between the three floating bodies are two identical grooves, each holding at least one paddle-wheel; and wherein', 'the three floating bodies are connected by a common deck, on which an electric generator is placed; said electric generator coupled with a reduction gear; said reduction gear connected to the major axis of each of the at least one paddle-wheels., 'three floating bodies comprising vertical sides and in the shape of two mirror curvatures which connect to each other with a straight portion; and wherein two of the three floating bodies are located on either end and identical and symmetrical to the middle floating body, each end body being half the size and shape of the middle floating body; and'}2. The floating power plant of claim 1 , wherein each of the two grooves comprises a length (L) and width (B) claim 1 , and further defined as the distance between the bows of the three floating bodies claim 1 , so that L is two times ...

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Номер записи: 96
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Stabilisation system, in particular for a floating support, comprising at least three interconnected liquid reserves

Номер: US20190061884A1
Автор: Christophe COUDURIER, Olivier Lepreux
Принадлежит: IFP Energies Nouvelles IFPEN

Stabilization system (1) for a system subjected to external stresses, in particular for a floating support structure, the stabilization system comprising at least three liquid reserves (2) and at least three connecting tubes (3). The liquid reserves are spatially distributed. Furthermore, the connecting tubes provide circulation of the liquid between all the liquid reserves. The invention further relates to a floating support structure comprising such a stabilization system.

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Номер записи: 97
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Modular Floating Microgrid Energy Platforms

Номер: US20190061885A1
Автор: BARO Anthony, Fagan Chris
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A floatable energy platform including a buoyant structure capable of floating on water, at least one source of renewable energy carried by the structure, and power transfer equipment capable of recharging at least one type of electric-powered vehicle. Modular platforms can be readily transported and interconnected to provide different energy generation and storage capabilities. 1. A floatable energy platform comprising:a buoyant structure capable of floating on water;at least one source of renewable energy carried by the structure, the at least one source of renewable energy including at least one panel of photovoltaic cells that are at least one of (i) flexible or (ii) configured to withstand the weight of at least one human; andpower transfer equipment capable of recharging at least one type of electric-powered vehicle.2. The platform of wherein the structure includes at least one inflatable chamber.3. The platform of further including at least one of: (1) integrated communications equipment capable of data transfer to remote command and control centers; (2) integrated connectors and wireless charging devices; (3) integration of vertical wind power claim 1 , wave energy claim 1 , tidal power claim 1 , and/or thermal power generation sources and devices; (4) integrated energy storage claim 1 , battery charging management systems claim 1 , power conversion and inverters; (5) integrated water sensing devices to measure a selected parameter including at least one of temperature claim 1 , salinity claim 1 , density and turbidity; (6) integrated autonomous navigation system and capabilities; (7) integrated electric marine propulsion systems; (8) integrated water desalination systems; (9) integrated water remediation systems; (10) integrated sustainable materials; and/or (11) integrated data and communication equipment for wireless signal services.4. A portable floating energy platform to generate and distribute renewable energy claim 1 , comprising:a structure made of ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-03-2022 дата публикации

FLOATING WIND TURBINE SUPPORT

Номер: US20220081072A1
Автор: Bauduin Christian Raymond, BODOT Benjamin, BONNAFFOUX Guillaume, DUCARIN Morgan, FOURDILIS Nicolas, LE COTTY Antoine, MELIS Cecile, MOINARD Alexis
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Floating support for a wind turbine including a central support member, and at least three buoyancy assemblies, each connected to the central support member via a radial connector beam and mutually interconnected via a transverse connector beam, wherein each buoyancy assembly includes a connector body having two radial sides, an outward and an inward transverse side, wherein two transverse connector beams and a radial connector beam extend away from the inward transverse side of the connector body, an anchor is provided at or near the outward transverse side of the connector body and the radial sides of the connector body are each connected to a respective buoyancy element. 1. Floating support for a wind turbine comprising a central support member , and at least three buoyancy assemblies , each connected to the central support member via a radial connector beam and mutually interconnected via a transverse connector beam , wherein each buoyancy assembly comprises a connector body having two radial sides , an outward and an inward transverse side , wherein two transverse connector beams and a radial connector beam extend away from the inward transverse side of the connector body , anchoring means are provided at or near the outward transverse side of the connector body and the radial sides of the connector body are each connected to a respective buoyancy element.2. The floating support according to claim 1 , wherein the connector bodies carry at or near their outward transverse side at least one pivoting chain connector.3. The floating support according to according to claim 2 , comprising a chain tensioning device attached to the central support member claim 2 , a substantially straight line chain tensioning path extending from the chain connector claim 2 , between the buoyancy elements to the tensioning device.4. The floating support according to claim 1 , wherein the central support member comprises a vertical section claim 1 , an angled radial interconnecting beam ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-03-2022 дата публикации

PORTABLE FOLDABLE HOUSE FOR PETS AND HUMANS

Номер: US20220081079A1
Автор: Omidi Rayan
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A house is provided. The house includes a base and a roof. The roof is attached to the base. The base has sufficient buoyancy to enable the house to float on water. 120-. (canceled)21. A floatable house comprising:a buoyant base, wherein the buoyant base is configured to be made of a closed-cell foam that has a lower density of water to enable the house to float on water;a roof, wherein the roof is attached to the base; and{'claim-text': ['a propeller;', 'one of a hand operated arm and a pedal or both the hand operated arm and the pedal, wherein the one of the hand operated arm and the pedal or both the hand operated arm and the pedal is in operative connection with the propeller, wherein the one of the hand operated arm and the pedal or both the hand operated arm and the pedal is configured to be operated by a user to cause rotation of the propeller to move the house along the water; and', 'a driveshaft, wherein the driveshaft operatively connects the hand operated arm and the pedal or both the hand operated arm and the pedal to the propeller, wherein the one of the hand operated arm and the pedal or both the hand operated arm and the pedal is configured to be operated by a user to cause rotation of the driveshaft, wherein rotation of the driveshaft causes rotation of the propeller.'], '#text': 'a manually powered system, wherein the manually powered system comprises:'}22. The floatable house of claim 21 , wherein the manually powered system includes both the hand operated arm and the pedal claim 21 , wherein the hand operated arm and the pedal are in operative connection with the propeller claim 21 , wherein the hand operated arm and the pedal are configured to be operated by a user to cause rotation of the propeller to move the house along the water claim 21 , wherein the driveshaft operatively connects the hand operated arm and the pedal to the propeller claim 21 , wherein the pedal is configured to be operated by the user to cause rotation of the driveshaft ...

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Номер записи: 100