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Float Wave Electric Power Station (FWEPS)
The module of FWEPS is an oblong axisymmetrical capsule-float which is located on the sea surface. Inside the capsule there is a mechanical wave energy converter, consisting of an oscillatory system and drive, and an electric generator and energy accumulator. Under the wave effect the capsule-float and inner oscillatory system of the mechanical converter are in continuous oscillatory motion, while the drive engaged with the system provides a continuous turn for the electric generator. Depending on the requirements, it is possible to develop both a single modular FWEPS for output power from units of watts up to 50 kW and multi-modular installation in a grid form. A powerful FWEPS can be assembled out of a large number of ten – fifty kW modules with a total capacity of up to dozens of megawatts.
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
Direct Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
50 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 18 August 2022
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
19 August 2022
Citation Formats
“Float Wave Electric Power Station (FWEPS).” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Float_Wave_Electric_Power_Station_(FWEPS). Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Float Wave Electric Power Station (FWEPS)." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Float_Wave_Electric_Power_Station_(FWEPS).
