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Oscillating Wave Surge Converter

Pendulum that oscillates as waves pass by.

Oscillating wave surge converters typically have one end fixed to a substructure or the seabed while the other end is free to move. Energy is collected from the relative motion of the body, driven by the horizontal motion of waves (surge), to the fixed point. Oscillating wave surge converters often come in the form of floats, flaps, or membranes. Rotary motion at a hinge may drive a generator to produce electricity, or the moving body may be used to pressurize a fluid.

Photo: Aquamarine Power

Marine Energy Documents Related to Oscillating Wave Surge Converter

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Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
An Experience of Wave Power Generator through Tests and Improvement Masuda, Y. Book Chapter Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Field Data Performance
Progress on Edinburgh Ducks Salter, S. Book Chapter Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Mooring, Power Take Off
Dynamic Response and Input Adaptive Maximum Energy Converting Control of an Ocean Wave Energy Converter Masubuchi, M., Kawatani, R. Book Chapter Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Structural
The influence of projecting sidewalls on the hydrodynamic performance of wave-energy devices Count, B., Evans, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling
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