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MHD Wave Energy Converter
This is primarily a PTO that attaches to heave based systems. A shaft transfers wave motion to the MHD generator which is deep underwater (no wave motion). The shaft forces the conducting fluid through powerful permanent magnets. Low voltage/high current electrical energy is generated via the MHD interaction.
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
3
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Citation Formats
“MHD Wave Energy Converter.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MHD_Wave_Energy_Converter. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "MHD Wave Energy Converter." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MHD_Wave_Energy_Converter.
Last modified: 29 April 2025