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M3 Wave DMP
The device is submerged and sits on the seafloor in shallow water depths, less than 100 ft. Sealed air chambers are connected to small bi-directional turbines as the PTO. When a wave is overhead, the pressure increase causes the bag to deflate, forcing the air through the turbine. As the wave passes, the pressure is reduced and air is allowed back into the bag via the turbine.
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
Air Turbine
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
500 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
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
7 May 2025
Citation Formats
“M3 Wave DMP.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/M3_Wave_DMP. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "M3 Wave DMP." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/M3_Wave_DMP.
