Double-Action Turbogenerator.

Abstract

A double-action turbogenerator for providing energy using sinusoidal energy produced by ocean waves is proposed. First and second turbines are mounted on a common shaft and positioned in separate horizontal tubes. An air chamber, which is subjected to ocean waves, alternately applies pressure to one horizontal tube and then a vacuum to the other horizontal tube to drive the turbines. A pair of ratchet joints are provided to prevent the outputs of the two turbines from acting against one another. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 11, 1976
Accession Number
ADD003484

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Bosworth
  • Michael E. Mccormick
  • Robert L. Holt

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electric Generators
  • Energy Systems
  • Ocean Waves
  • Turbogenerators
  • Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).