Title :
The design of a palette-type wave energy converter system supported by Buoys
Author :
Buldu, Gül ; Canbolat, Hüseyin ; Tutar, Mustafa
Author_Institution :
Electr.-Electron. Eng. Dept., Mersin Univ., Mersin, Turkey
Abstract :
The oceans and seas contain a vast quantity of mechanical energy in form of surface waves and tides. The high density of oscillating water results in high energy densities, making it a favorable form of hydro power. The estimated sea wave energy potential in the world is about 1kW/m2. In this study, a prototype of a new palette-type sea wave energy conversion (SWEC) device supported by buoys, which is currently under construction in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Anamur in Turkey, is proposed and analyzed.
Keywords :
ocean waves; wave power plants; Anamur; Mediterranean Sea; SWEC device; Turkey; buoys; hydro power; mechanical energy; palette-type sea wave energy conversion device; palette-type wave energy converter system; surface waves; Energy conversion; Gears; Generators; Hydraulic turbines; Prototypes; Sea surface; Surface waves; buoys; mechanical energy; palettes; prototype system; surface waves; wave energy conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 2011 10th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8779-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEEIC.2011.5874594
