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AWS-III
A multi-cell array of flexible membrane absorbers which covert Wave to pneumatic power through compression of air within each cell. The cells are inter-connected, thus allowing interchange of air between cells in anti-phase. Turbine-generator sets convert the pneumatic power to electricity. A typical device will have an array of 9 cells, each measuring about 16m wide by 8m deep, arranged around a catamaran hull-structure. The AWS-III will be slack moored in water depths of around 100m using standard mooring spreads.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
Technology Type
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.
2400 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 12 April 2022
9
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
2 June 2025
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“AWS-III.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/AWS-III. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "AWS-III." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/AWS-III.
