公开(公告)号：US09784386B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US15035325

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: DCNS

Inventor： Raphael Vambre

IPC: F16L11/02 ,  F16L11/04 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F16L11/08 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L1/15

CPC classification number: F16L11/02 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L11/042 ,  F16L11/085 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: This large flexible submarine conduit system (10) for a platform floating at sea includes: a flexible conduit (12) including a plurality of sheets (26A, 26B, 26C) linked together by a sliding closure (28) on each of the lateral sides of the sheets, the conduit (12) including elements for maintaining a circular cross-section of the conduit (12) that are both flexible and flattenable; and a device capable of being placed on the platform at the upper end of the conduit (12), allowing winding and unwinding of each of the sheets (26A, 26B, 26C) of the conduit (12), this device including a drum (14A, 14B, 14C) for each of the sheets (26A, 26B, 26C).

公开(公告)号：US09568133B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13828769

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Halkyard ,  John M. Montague

IPC: F16L27/111 ,  F16L1/23 ,  F16L27/108 ,  F16L27/02 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F16L27/08 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L27/10

CPC classification number: F16L27/111 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L1/23 ,  F16L27/02 ,  F16L27/0857 ,  F16L27/1012 ,  F16L27/108 ,  F16L27/1085 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: A flexible connection for use between a vertical, large diameter cold water conveying pipe and a floating platform that supports the cold water conveying pipe or another pipe to permit the pipe and the platform to rotate in roll and pitch directions relative to one another without imposing excessive bending moments or strain on the cold water pipe. The flexible connection also contains internal and external pressure across the connection. The flexible connection includes an articulation mechanism that interconnects the vertical cold water conveying pipe and the platform or a pipe on the platform, and a flexible, fluid impermeable bellows.

Abstract translation: 用于垂直，大直径的冷水输送管和支撑冷水输送管或另一管的浮动平台之间的柔性连接，以允许管和平台相对于彼此以滚动和俯仰方向相对旋转，而不施加过大的 弯曲力矩或应变在冷水管上。 柔性连接还包括连接处的内部和外部压力。 柔性连接包括将垂直冷水输送管与平台或平台上的管道相互连接的铰接机构以及柔性流体不可渗透的波纹管。

公开(公告)号：US09476411B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14577237

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Randy L. Gaigler ,  Matthew B. Ascari ,  Corey A. Fleischer ,  James A. Waicukauski

IPC: F16L1/16 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L1/10 ,  F16L1/09 ,  E02B17/02 ,  E02B17/04 ,  E02B17/08

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B2001/128 ,  B63B2009/067 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  E02B17/021 ,  E02B17/04 ,  E02B17/08 ,  F16L1/09 ,  F16L1/10 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L1/23 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: A cold water pipe assembly, and mechanisms for generating a cold water pipe assembly, are provided. A plurality of mooring lines are secured to a pipe end member. A pipe segment of a plurality of pipe segments is slidably coupled with respect to the mooring lines at a plurality of locations on a pipe wall of the pipe segment. The plurality of pipe segments is iteratively extended to form a pipe assembly of a desired length by joining a next pipe segment to a previous pipe segment to extend the pipe assembly, and lowering the pipe end member and the pipe assembly by extending the mooring lines. At least some of the next pipe segments are slidably coupled with respect to the mooring lines at a plurality of locations on a respective pipe wall of the at least some of the next pipe segments.

Abstract translation: 提供冷水管组件和用于产生冷水管组件的机构。 多个系泊绳固定到管端部件上。 多个管段的管段在管段的管壁上的多个位置处相对于系泊线可滑动地联接。 多个管段被迭代地延伸以通过将下一管段连接到先前的管段以延伸管组件而形成期望长度的管组件，并且通过延伸系泊管来降低管端构件和管组件。 至少一些下一个管段在至少一些下一个管段的相应管壁上的多个位置处相对于系泊线可滑动地联接。

公开(公告)号：US09385574B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14314391

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: Ever Source Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sheng Heng Xu

IPC: B60L11/02 ,  B61C9/38 ,  H02K7/18 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F24J3/08 ,  F25B7/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/02 ,  B60L1/20 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L2270/46 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G6/005 ,  F03G7/04 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24T10/00 ,  Y02E10/10 ,  Y02E10/34 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: A power generator apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heat absorber configured to absorb heat and provide the absorbed heat to a first heat transferring fluid. The first heat transferring fluid is then circulated to an evaporator. The evaporator is configured to: receive the first heat transferring fluid; facilitate heat exchange between the first heat transferring fluid and a second heat transferring fluid; and return the first heat transferring fluid to the heat absorber. The apparatus further includes a compressor configured to compress the second heat transferring fluid and use the compressed second heat transferring fluid to generate electricity. A heat recovery is used to retrieve heat and liquefy the second heat transferring fluid, and an expansion valve is used to regulate pressure of the second heat transferring fluid received from the heat recovery unit and return the second heat transferring fluid to the evaporator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电机装置。 该装置包括吸热器，其被配置为吸收热量并将吸收的热量提供给第一传热流体。 然后将第一传热流体循环到蒸发器。 蒸发器构造成：接收第一传热流体; 促进第一传热流体和第二传热流体之间的热交换; 并将第一传热流体返回到吸热器。 所述装置还包括压缩机，所述压缩机构造成压缩所述第二传热流体并使用所述压缩的第二传热流体发电。 使用热回收来回收热量并液化第二传热流体，并且使用膨胀阀来调节从热回收单元接收的第二传热流体的压力并将第二传热流体返回到蒸发器。

公开(公告)号：US20160047362A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14457778

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: Ideal Innovations Incorporated

Inventor： Glen Dunham ,  Loran Ambs

IPC: F03G7/05 ,  F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  F03G7/06 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: A phase-change device for use in a volume of fluid, comprising a pressure vessel; a displacement cylinder; a displacement piston; a drive cylinder containing a phase-change material; a drive piston; and a gas spring. As the device sinks and experiences cooler fluid temperatures, the phase change material reduces in volume, causing the drive cylinder to move relative to the drive piston and thereby exert an outward force on the displacement piston. The displacement piston is pulled away from the displacement cylinder, increasing the overall displacement of the device. The increase in displacement increases the buoyancy of the device, thereby causing the device to rise in the fluid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于流体体积的相变装置，包括压力容器; 排量缸; 位移活塞; 包含相变材料的驱动圆筒; 驱动活塞; 和气弹簧。 当装置下沉并经历较冷的流体温度时，相变材料体积减小，导致驱动气缸相对于驱动活塞移动，从而在位移活塞上施加向外的力。 位移活塞从位移缸拉出，增加了设备的整体位移。 位移的增加增加了装置的浮力，从而使装置在流体中升高。

公开(公告)号：US20150322928A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14802474

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: The Abell Foundation, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Rekret ,  Henry Sibenaller ,  William Schulz

IPC: F03G7/05 ,  F16L9/22

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  F16L1/15 ,  F16L9/22 ,  Y02E10/34 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.

Abstract translation: 一种海上发电结构，包括具有热交换部分，发电部分，冷水管和冷水管连接的浸没部分。 冷水管包括多个偏移的第一和第二台阶部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150211497A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14424367

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: Charles M. GRIMM

Inventor： Charles M Grimm

IPC: F03G7/05 ,  F24J2/00 ,  F24J2/04 ,  F01K15/00 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K3/02 ,  H02S10/10 ,  F01K17/04

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  F01K3/02 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K15/00 ,  F01K17/04 ,  F03G6/003 ,  F24S10/17 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S20/70 ,  F24V50/00 ,  H02S10/10 ,  Y02E10/34 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system having a turbine with an upstream side and a downstream side. Warm water under a partial vacuum is converted into a vapor, the vapor being supplied to the upstream side of the turbine at a pressure controlled by the temperature of the warm water. A condenser is situated on the down-stream side of the turbine to cause the vapor, after passing through the turbine, to undergo a phase change back to a liquid, which can be used as potable water. The condenser is coupled to a source of a cooling liquid, and the pressure of the vapor on the downstream side of the turbine is determined by the temperature of the cooling liquid. A flexible floating solar collector supplies the warm liquid to the upstream side at a temperature higher than normal ambient temperature.

Abstract translation: 具有具有上游侧和下游侧的涡轮机的海洋热能转换（OTEC）系统。 在部分真空下的温水转化为蒸气，蒸气以受温水温度控制的压力供给涡轮机的上游侧。 冷凝器位于涡轮机的下游侧，以使蒸气在通过涡轮机之后经历相变到可以用作饮用水的液体。 冷凝器与冷却液源连接，涡轮下游侧的蒸气的压力由冷却液的温度决定。 灵活的浮动太阳能集热器在比正常环境温度高的温度下将温热的液体供应到上游侧。

公开(公告)号：US20150135710A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14490478

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: The Abell Foundation, Inc.

Inventor： Laurence Jay Shapiro ,  Barry R. Cole ,  Jonathan M. Ross ,  Russ Krull

IPC: F03G7/05

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F01K25/10 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: A combined OTEC and steam system having an OTEC power generation system including a multistage condensing system in fluid communication with a cold water system and a steam system comprising a steam condenser, wherein the steam condenser is in fluid communication with the cold water system.

Abstract translation: 具有OTEC发电系统的组合OTEC和蒸汽系统包括与冷水系统流体连通的多级冷凝系统和包括蒸汽冷凝器的蒸汽系统，其中蒸汽冷凝器与冷水系统流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US08991182B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US12857546

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: Roy E. McAlister

Inventor： Roy E. McAlister

IPC: F03G7/04 ,  B60K16/00 ,  F24J2/50 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G7/05

CPC classification number: F01D15/10 ,  F01K5/02 ,  F03B13/14 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G6/003 ,  F03G6/067 ,  F03G7/05 ,  F05B2220/70 ,  Y02E10/34 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: A system and method for increasing the efficiency of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system is described. In some examples, the system collects thermal energy using a solar collector, warms ocean water located within the solar collector, and provides the warmed water to an OTEC system, such as to a vaporizer of a heat engine. In some examples, the OTEC system provides electricity and other energy to another system, creating a cycle of sustainable economic development of energy and resources.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提高海洋热能转换（OTEC）系统的效率的系统和方法。 在一些示例中，系统使用太阳能收集器收集热能，加热位于太阳能收集器内的海水，并将温水提供给OTEC系统，例如加热发动机的蒸发器。 在一些例子中，OTEC系统为另一个系统提供电力和其他能源，创造了能源和资源可持续经济发展的循环。

公开(公告)号：US20150052894A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14349082

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES

Inventor： David Teixeira ,  Claude Mabile

IPC: F03G7/05

CPC classification number: F03G7/05 ,  F01K7/22 ,  F01K19/02 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: The invention is an ocean thermal energy conversion method and a system in which a motive fluid having predetermined characteristics is circulated in a closed loop between a cold source in cold deep ocean water and heat sources in warm surface water. The motive fluid is compressed between the cold source and a first primary warm water heat source resulting in the motive fluid being substantially totally vaporized at an outlet of the warm water heat source. The motive fluid is heated downstream from the primary heat source by a secondary heat source. The thermal energy of the heated motive fluid is recovered from a turbine and the motive fluid is condensed in the cold source.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种海洋热能转换方法和一种具有预定特性的运动流体在冷深海洋中的冷源和温暖的地表水中的热源之间的闭环中循环的系统。 运动流体在冷源和第一主要温水热源之间被压缩，导致运动流体在温水热源的出口处基本完全蒸发。 运动流体通过二次热源从一次热源的下游加热。 加热的运动流体的热能从涡轮机回收并且运动流体在冷源中冷凝。