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Oscillating Wave Surge Converter
These devices typically have one end fixed to a structure or the seabed while the other end is free to move. Energy is collected from the relative motion of the body, driven by the horizontal motion of waves (surge), to the fixed point. Oscillating wave surge converters often come in the form of floats, flaps, or membranes. Rotary motion at a hinge may drive a generator to produce electricity, or the moving body may be used to pressurize a fluid. For more information, refer to the PRIMRE/MRE Basics information on Oscillating Wave Surge Converters.
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Last modified: 2025-05-19