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Symphony WEC
Symphony Wave Power WEC is a technology that converts the internal pressure variation in a water wave into electrical, renewable energy. This device is a type of point absorber consisting of three main components: a core, a hull and a rubber membrane. The core is a cylindrical pipe that is anchored to the seabed. One side of the rubber membrane is connected to the core. The hull is a passive moving body with an inner cylinder connected to the outside of the membrane. Under a wave crest, the outside hull is pushed downwards compressing the air in the hull. Under a wave through, the air in the hull expands and pushes the hull upwards. This compression motion pressurizes the fluid in the rubber membrane which drives the hydraulic turbine, converting the wave energy absorbed into mechanical energy which is then used to drive an alternator to produce electrical energy.
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
Hydro Turbine
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
100 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 29 August 2024
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
“Symphony WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Symphony_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Symphony WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Symphony_WEC.
Last modified: 29 August 2024