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Syphon Wave Generator
The syphon wave generator comprises: a horizontal pipe with one or more pipes at each end extending down below the water surface, a turbine and generator mounted inside the horizontal pipe and a means for filling the unit with water. The waves passing under the unit cause different water levels at different pipes creating a siphon. The water siphoning across the horizontal pipe spins the turbine and generator to create electricity.
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
Hydro Turbine
Surface ExpressionTrue
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
5 June 2025
Citation Formats
“Syphon Wave Generator.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Syphon_Wave_Generator. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Syphon Wave Generator." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Syphon_Wave_Generator.
