Long distance transmission of offshore power
US10122218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for long distance transmission of offshore generated power. A turbine is located offshore. The turbine can be mechanically coupled to a generator. A guided surface waveguide probe is electrically coupled to the generator and configured to launch a guided surface wave on a terrestrial medium.
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