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SeaDog Wave Pump

A single acting piston actuated by a buoyancy float inside of a chamber is used to pump high pressure seawater for desalination or electricity generation via a gravity fed turbine. Multiple units are designed to operate in parallel.

Technology Developer
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
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
Direct Use
Ocean Wave Icon.png Surface Expression
True
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 22 September 2023
6
Energy Resource
  • Wave
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary



Last modified: 2023-09-22