Title :
The Use of Ocean Energy -- A Hydrostatic Motor
Author :
Selwyn, S. ; McCoy, F.
Author_Institution :
Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, NY, USA
Abstract :
A device which utilizes the hydrostatic gradient at sea is described. The apparatus is currently configured to drive a deep-sea sediment sampler but could be used for virtually any power requirement. A simplified schematic diagram is presented to illustrate the working principle, and sample calculations of the power available are provided.
Keywords :
Cables; Explosives; Geology; Observatories; Oceanographic techniques; Oceans; Pistons; Pressure control; Sea surface; Sediments;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '78
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1978.1151094
