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Electrical Power Generation via the Movement of a Fluid Body

  • US 20100219640A1
  • Filed: 08/11/2009
  • Published: 09/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for utilizing movements of a fluid body to pressurize a pumping fluid for generating electrical power, the system comprising:

  • a pumping station positioned offshore and comprising;

    a housing comprising a reservoir containing a volume of pumping fluid; and

    at least one pumping mechanism, each pumping mechanism comprising;

    a moveable member extending at least partially from the housing and adapted to follow movements of the fluid body; and

    a fluid pump coupled to the moveable member and adapted to pressurize a pumping fluid in response to motion of the moveable member, the fluid pump comprising;

    a multi-chambered cylinder;

    a shaft extending through the multi-chambered cylinder and driven by the moveable member; and

    a plurality of pistons attached to the shaft, each piston disposed in a separate chamber of the multi-chambered cylinder, the plurality of pistons adapted to pressurize a pumping fluid in response to motion of the moveable member.

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