Wave energy converter (1), comprisinga floating unit (2) that floats on or near the fluid surface, wherein a piston (7) is movably arranged within the floating unit (2),a generator (26) that is assigned to the floating unit (2) and that is capable of producing electric energy when driven, anda subsea retardation unit (10) with a piston rod (12), extending from the subsea retardation unit (10) into the floating unit (2) and connected to the piston (7), wherein waves imparting motion on the floating unit (2) cause the floating unit (2) to move relative to the piston (7), thus generating a fluid flow capable of driving the generator (26).


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    Title :

    WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER


    Additional title:

    WELLENENERGIEWANDLER
    CONVERTISSEUR D'ÉNERGIE HOULOMOTRICE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-05-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F03B MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS , Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen oder Kraftmaschinen für Flüssigkeiten / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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