In-Sea Power Generation for Marine Seismic Operations
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1. A seismic survey system for use in a marine environment having sea waves, the system comprising:
- at least one streamer carrying an electrically powered device; and
means for generating electricity from movement of the sea waves, the generating means functionally connected to the electrically powered device.
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Abstract
A method for conducting seismic operations includes the steps of deploying a seismic streamer carrying an electrically powered device from a vessel into water having waves, providing an in-sea generator in electrical connection with the device, producing electricity from the in-sea generator by harvesting mechanical energy from the waves, and providing the produced electricity to the device.
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1. A seismic survey system for use in a marine environment having sea waves, the system comprising:
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at least one streamer carrying an electrically powered device; and means for generating electricity from movement of the sea waves, the generating means functionally connected to the electrically powered device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for conducting seismic operations, the method comprising the steps of:
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deploying a seismic streamer from a vessel into water having waves, the streamer carrying an electrically powered device; providing an in-sea generator in electrical connection with the device; producing electricity from the in-sea generator by harvesting mechanical energy from the waves; and providing the produced electricity to the device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for conducting marine seismic operations, the method comprising the steps of:
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deploying a seismic streamer from a vessel into water having waves, the streamer carrying an electrically powered device and a buoy; providing an in-sea generator carried by the buoy and in electrical connection with the device, the in-sea generator including a generator and a mass moveably connected to the generator such that movement of the mass relative to the generator actuates the generator to produce electricity; producing electricity from the in-sea generator by harvesting mechanical energy from the waves; and providing the produced electricity to the device.
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