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The
Product
The
Atmocean pump converts kinetic energy of surface waves to upwelling.
The pump consists of a buoy and cable inside
of a flexible tube open at the top, both attached to a heavy rigid
base
and valve.
Stored, the
tube is “spooled up” on the buoy. The
pump is deployed by simply dropping in the ocean. The heavy rigid
base sinks and water pressure opens the valve, filling the tube.
A recovery cable is attached to the base. In some applications,
the pump is activated/deactivated by remote control. On wave down-slopes
the valve opens, and cold water enters the base. On wave up-slopes
the valve closes and cold water is pulled upward. Over time the
cold water reaches the top of the tube and merges with surrounding
water, providing the desired reduction in sea surface temperature
while delivering deep ocean nutrients to the surface.
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