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Bombora Integrated mWave
The mWave is a membrane-style wave energy converter featuring a series of air-inflated rubber membrane covered concave cells mounted to a structure below the ocean’s surface creating an air-filled volume. To maximize energy capture, the structure is arranged at an angle to the incoming waves. As waves pass overhead, air is pushed out of each cell through a series of valves into a one-way air-duct. Air delivery from the membrane pump into the delivery duct is controlled by check valves to create one-way air flow. Air is delivered into a unidirectional flow turbine coupled to a variable-speed generator which produces electricity. Electricity from the generator is transferred to the shore via a sub-sea cable. The air output from the turbine is recycled to reinflate the membrane pumps once the wave has passed. The aim of the integrated mWave system is to integrate the mWave technology with a wind turbine on a floating platform to increase seabed lease area capacity and output. Opportunity to share usage of offshore substation, grid connection and floating structure could drive down OPEX and LCOE. The integrated mWave system can produce up to 6 MW of power in 50+ m water depths.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
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
Air Turbine
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
6000 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 28 April 2025
4
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
26 May 2025
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“Bombora Integrated mWave.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Bombora_Integrated_mWave. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Bombora Integrated mWave." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Bombora_Integrated_mWave.
