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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.
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
Hydraulic Generator
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
2
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Citation Formats
“Orca Wave Energy System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, 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://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Orca_Wave_Energy_System.
Last modified: 10 October 2024