FLOATING STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION FOR USING THE ENERGY OF THE SURGE OF THE WAVES, USING A FLOATING CATAMARAN WITH SEVERAL OSCILLATING WATER COLUMN CHAMBERS

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WO12117135

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The invention relates to a floating structure for using the energy of the surge of the waves, said structure comprising a plurality of aligned independent oscillating water column (OWC) chambers that are open at the bottom, each chamber (1) communicating with the atmosphere through the top part via a turbogenerator group formed by an air conduit (14) containing a valve for controlling the air flow (16) and a self-rectifying air turbine (15) connected to an alternator (17).

Countries:
Spain
Regions:
Cantabria
Centers:
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA, FUNDACION INST HIDRAULICA AMBIENTAL DE CANTABRIA, FUNDACION INSTITUTO HIDRAULICA AMBIENTAL DE CANTABRIA
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Sectors:
Energy
Subsectors:
Engines, pumps, turbines, Y02E10/30
TRL Level:
TRL 3 – experimental proof of concept
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