Abstract



‘OCEAN ENERGY CONVERTER’

Abstract

We know that our earth is made up of water and oceans will never run out of waves it is important to extract this wave energy as alternative source of energy since the fossil fuels are becoming extinct and if it continues like this then it is definite that everything in one or the other day therefore it is very much important to think of the alternative sources of energy.

Here let us consider the device (OEC) that extracts the ocean wave energy. Generally there are three devices used they are

• Oscillating water column

• Ramped surge device

• Nodding float

Out of these three devices the Oscillating water column is the one which extracts the most power. So in this paper we are describing the OWC’s design, material required and the procedure followed.

Oscillating water columns moves water up and down inside a vertical cylinder when the waves pass by.  The oscillating water column is one of the most successful ocean wave energy converters.  They are the most modern wave energy converters and they are also known as OWC.  The water moving up and down inside acts like a piston inside a cylinder, moving the air forward and back through a turbine connected to a generator.  The air inside can only moves one direction at a time through the machine.  OWC are built in many different shapes, sizes, and designs.  Large ones are anchored out at sea in the ocean swells.  Medium ones are placed between the shore and far of the coast.  Some are even built on shore in skinny tapered channels that utilize the wave power to its full potential.

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