Ocean rafts for mining hydrogen

Abstract

These Ocean rafts for mining hydrogen consist of a variety of structurally connected modules that form seaworthy powered maneuverable floating ocean platforms for an on-board hydrogen mining and storage facility, as well as an oxygen, distillation, and mineral recovery operation. These operations shall be powered by synergistic clean energy systems consisting of: a photogalvanic solar array; wind turbines; perimeter wave action devices; and mechanisms that derive electrical energy from the variable tension on the anchor lines. There may also be a small on-board nuclear reactor to generate continuous additional electricity. Underwater propellers powered by fuelcells, capable of a full 360 degree rotation and located on the corners of the platform, will enable rotation and navigation of the entire assembly. Hydrogen, oxygen, distilled water, and ocean minerals shall be routinely unloaded near a storage facility, before returning to sea for a new cycle of mining; or routinely picked up by specialized ocean tankers.

1 . This invention is a system composed of structurally connected modules to form a variety of very large powered maneuverable ocean rafts that are designed to mine hydrogen from the ocean by means of electrolysis, along with oxygen, distilled water, and recovered minerals and salt, which are then stored on board until they are off-loaded; with all electrical energy being produced by the combined on-board synergistic clean energy systems consisting of: wind turbines, large solar arrays, perimeter wave action devices, sea anchor chain rode electrical generators, and lines dynamically attached to a generator and to the top and bottom of permanent concrete pylons in tidal areas; with the additional option of adding a small scale nuclear reactor for another substantial and consistent source of electrical power. 
     
     
         2 . Certain unique on-shore hydrogen mining electrolysis installations which are located near deep ocean trenches, may be permanently constructed on the sea bed with hydrogen and oxygen supply lines to shore, coupled with a return electrical supply line from shore, without the need for an Ocean raft for mining hydrogen.