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


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    Title :

    WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-05-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

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



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