Wave Energy Converter OWC

Product Description

Wave Energy Converter OWCWave energy converters use the energy from continuous wave movements for the environmentally friendly production of electricity. They can supply electrical energy along the coast, in particular to remote locations. Structurally they are easy to integrate into moles, harbour walls and coastal protection systems.It is a laboratory-scale wave energy converter consisting of a wave generator, a wave flume and the OWC wave energy converter with turbine unit.Learning Objectives And Experiments Familiarisation with operating principles of a wave energy converterUnderstanding of energy generation from wave motionMeasurement of wave motionsFamiliarisation with design and operation of a Wells turbineOptimisation of operating behavior Specification Wave energy converter consisting of: wave generator, wave flume and wave energy converterWave generator with control unit, AC motor with adjustable frequency and adjustable lift of displacerWave height measured by ultrasoundBaffle plate for guiding the wave into the chamberWave energy converter with oscillating water column, chamber and turbine unitTurbine unit with rotor and generatorPressure measuring points to determine the flow velocity in the turbineTurbine load: DC motor for starting up the turbine, switches to generator for electricity production upon reaching the target speed