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Amplified Wave Energy Conversion System AWECS
Articulating barge design that uses three pontoons in series, oriented into the wave direction of travel. Heave flex motion of the device drives linear hydraulic actuators on the center barge. The high pressure hydraulic fluid can then be used to power a PTO or drive a desalination plant.
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
Hydraulic Generator
Surface ExpressionTrue
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
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
3 June 2025
Citation Formats
“Amplified Wave Energy Conversion System AWECS.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Amplified_Wave_Energy_Conversion_System_AWECS. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Amplified Wave Energy Conversion System AWECS." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Amplified_Wave_Energy_Conversion_System_AWECS.
