APC-PISYS

It works with two bodies (Surface buoy - Yellow / Submerged buoy of variable volume - Red). Both buoys are joined by stakes, which are tensed by buoyancy forces through windlass. With this pinwheel the linear movements become rotary, which are finally converted to a single direction. The buoys always move in opposite directions, increasing their forces and simultaneous races. The third buoy (green) maintains a constant depth through its moorings to the seabed. In this positioning buoy, the power control, generation and measurement systems are housed. The oceanographic measurement systems have a cabin located inside the surface buoy and specific external supports.

Technology Developer

Pipo Systems

Additional Information

Device Website

Device Status

Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Point Absorber

Power Take-Off

Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Direct Drive Generator

Max Rated Power Capacity

The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.

205 KW

Estimated TRL

Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 12 April 2022

3

Energy Resource

Wave

Water Column Position

Last Modified

2 June 2025

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“APC-PISYS.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/APC-PISYS. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "APC-PISYS." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/APC-PISYS.

PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/APC-PISYS

APC-PISYS

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