Technology Developer
PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Healy WEC
From Open Energy Information
< PRIMRE | Databases | Projects Database | Devices
Healy WEC
The Healy wave energy converter (HWEC) is under development using a scale-up approach incorporating numerical modeling, wave tank testing, and open-ocean testing of a full-scale prototype designed for maximum reliability. It is based on a two-body structure and consists of a flotation buoy (A) rigidly connected to a long vertical inertial tube (B) which is open at the top and the bottom.
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
Air Turbine
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 5 October 2022
3
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
--------------------------------------------
Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
--------------------------------------------
Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
2 June 2022
Citation Formats
“Healy WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Healy_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Healy WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Healy_WEC.
