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The Tidal Pump
             Wave of the Future
What is Tidal Energy?
Power achieved by capturing energy
contained in moving water in tides and
open water current.
Energy is normally captured with the use
of a turbine driven by tidal action.
Why Tidal Energy?
All current developed renewable energy resources have a reliability
problem:

1. Wind generators do not work in calm or excessively windy
conditions

2. Solar generators don't work well in overcast conditions

3. Geothermal systems (heat pumps) don't work well in cold
conditions.

However, one renewable energy resource provides consistent prime
mover force 24/7, 365 days & all seasons - Tidal Energy.
How does this Tidal Pump work?
Our reciprocating tidal generation system does not require a tidal
river or estuary. In fact, it can be installed at any location where
tidal action is taking place.

The tidal pump is essentially a vertically oriented reciprocating pump
that draws water into the pump cylinder on the crest of a wave and
then forces the water out under pressure on the wave's trough. Water
is pumped to a turbine reservoir. One way valves steer the flow of
water appropriately. This operates similar to a hand water pump,
where the handle is attached to the floats that raise and lower with
tides.

The water under pressure may be piped to any suitable turbine which
can be installed insitu or at a remote location.
How this prototype is different
from conventional tidal pumps
Reciprocating tidal generation system
allows the pump to work anywhere a tide
exists, irrespective of flow velocity and
doesn't have to be placed at an estuary.
Challenges
High construction costs
Localized to coastal regions
Displacement of aquatic life
Commercial viability
Expensive transmission from place of
production to place of consumption.
Advantages outweigh Challenges
Inexhaustible Source of Energy
Environmentally friendly
Scope for Large scale productions
Non Polluting
Low maintenance costs
Higher efficiency as compared to geothermal, solar and wind power.
Reliable solution with consistent energy source.
Scalable - applicability to small farms and large cities.
Tidal Pump Prototype
Prospects for Tidal Energy
creation




Large number of world's population live in coastal areas
Prospective Customer
Questionnaire
How much do you spend on electricity now?

Are you open to an alternate form of energy in its beta phase?

On a scale of 1-10 how committed are you to alternate energy?
(1 being only if its cheaper/more convenient, 10 being I will do what is
best for the planet even if it cost me more and is less convenient)

What in your opinion is the most efficient form of energy?
(Options - Solar, Coal, Oil, Geothermal, Tidal)

How aware are you about the negative impacts that are caused by the
technology behind current sources of energy?
(Options - Not informed, Well informed, Environmentalist/Expert)

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The Tidal Pump - Wave of the Future

  • 1. The Tidal Pump Wave of the Future
  • 2. What is Tidal Energy? Power achieved by capturing energy contained in moving water in tides and open water current. Energy is normally captured with the use of a turbine driven by tidal action.
  • 3. Why Tidal Energy? All current developed renewable energy resources have a reliability problem: 1. Wind generators do not work in calm or excessively windy conditions 2. Solar generators don't work well in overcast conditions 3. Geothermal systems (heat pumps) don't work well in cold conditions. However, one renewable energy resource provides consistent prime mover force 24/7, 365 days & all seasons - Tidal Energy.
  • 4. How does this Tidal Pump work? Our reciprocating tidal generation system does not require a tidal river or estuary. In fact, it can be installed at any location where tidal action is taking place. The tidal pump is essentially a vertically oriented reciprocating pump that draws water into the pump cylinder on the crest of a wave and then forces the water out under pressure on the wave's trough. Water is pumped to a turbine reservoir. One way valves steer the flow of water appropriately. This operates similar to a hand water pump, where the handle is attached to the floats that raise and lower with tides. The water under pressure may be piped to any suitable turbine which can be installed insitu or at a remote location.
  • 5. How this prototype is different from conventional tidal pumps Reciprocating tidal generation system allows the pump to work anywhere a tide exists, irrespective of flow velocity and doesn't have to be placed at an estuary.
  • 6. Challenges High construction costs Localized to coastal regions Displacement of aquatic life Commercial viability Expensive transmission from place of production to place of consumption.
  • 7. Advantages outweigh Challenges Inexhaustible Source of Energy Environmentally friendly Scope for Large scale productions Non Polluting Low maintenance costs Higher efficiency as compared to geothermal, solar and wind power. Reliable solution with consistent energy source. Scalable - applicability to small farms and large cities.
  • 9. Prospects for Tidal Energy creation Large number of world's population live in coastal areas
  • 10. Prospective Customer Questionnaire How much do you spend on electricity now? Are you open to an alternate form of energy in its beta phase? On a scale of 1-10 how committed are you to alternate energy? (1 being only if its cheaper/more convenient, 10 being I will do what is best for the planet even if it cost me more and is less convenient) What in your opinion is the most efficient form of energy? (Options - Solar, Coal, Oil, Geothermal, Tidal) How aware are you about the negative impacts that are caused by the technology behind current sources of energy? (Options - Not informed, Well informed, Environmentalist/Expert)