The transducer swell of this wave energy converter , directly converts (the one & only) the kinetic energy of
the swell into a continuous rotating motion.
It posseses the following advantages.
- It is a floating system , it is not affected by the varying tides.
- It is a surface based system & it harnesses the wave energy of the swell on the surface , where the kinetic energy of the swell is the maximum.
- It transforms directly (in a single operation) the kinetic energy of the swell into a continuous rotating motion avoiding intermediate phases like the compression of a fluid & turbine conversion, its yield is maximum compared to any other existing experimental system. This system is currently the only system that achieves energy conversion in a single operation.
- It is also the only unique system that optimises the swell’s amplitude , it oscillates with an amplitude that is greater by 30% to 100%
- It requires a very minimal civil infrastructure (supported by mooring bouys connected with dead weights )
- The entire structure that is in contact with the sea & sea spray can be constructed in polyester or composite material that is unalterable & non-oxidizing, it does not undergo any corrosion.
- All the mechanical portions of the generator are isolated in a sealed & pressurized container thus protecting it from water & sea spray (zero corrosion , no penetration of sea air because of the low pressure inside the container )
- The mechanics of the kinetic energy conversion of the swell in rotating motion is very simple, it is extremely reliable & needs very little maintenance.
- The ensemble can be manufactured on an industrial scale at a very low cost.
- It does not cost much to install ( supporting civil structure )the ensemble .
- The power of each wave energy converter is 10 times more powerful than the most powerful offshore wind turbines (the mechanism develops a very significant torque )
- Several wave energy converters can be coupled together to constitute a chain of wave energy converters or farms.
- The wave energy farms occupy 100 times less the surface area than offshore wind farms of the same capacity .
- The civil structure installation costs of these wave energy converters are 100 times less costly than the civil structure installation costs of the offshore wind farms of the same capacity.
- Situated on the surface with a very little protrusion , these farms have no impact on the environment.
- There is a high probability that this system will become popular with respect to existing Wave energy converters , in the same manner that the three blade propeller became popular in the wind energy industry.
- This system will obtain a world leadership status for its manufacturer in the wave energy industry.
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