Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Electric power generation and storage buoy
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Abstract:
A system includes a fuel burner disposed within a buoy, and at least one fuel tank coupled to the fuel burner. The fuel tank preferably contains ethanol or propane. The system comprises either a thermoelectric generator or an electrical generator mechanically coupled to a heat engine. The ethanol or propane is burned to generate electric power. At least a portion of the electric power that is generated is stored in a battery system so that the system can provide peak levels of electric power consumption that are relatively large. The system can be used in autonomous marine applications.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
14 Aug 2019
Issue date:
2 Mar 2021