Orca Wave Energy System
The system converts wave energy from the nearly unlimited world-wide resources of the open ocean to gasoline, diesel fuel, or jet fuel, while at sea. Fleets of ocean going vessels are coupled together in longitudinal rows, and transversal columns which operate in unison to convert wave motion to electricity. Essentially an articulating barge set-up, where resonance is sought using control algorithms. The articulating motion is used to drive hydraulic pumps which are then used for electricity generation. Means are provided to optimize the wave energy conversion process to accommodate changes in wave direction, wavelength, amplitude and phase. Designated vessels are self-powered for off shore or inland waterway navigation. Fully articulating stern thrusters are used for dynamic position keeping as an alternative to anchoring, and for propulsion in the delivery of the product to ports of call.
Surface Expression- Wave
Citation Formats
“Orca Wave Energy System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Orca_Wave_Energy_System. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Orca Wave Energy System." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Orca_Wave_Energy_System.
