Model Studies of Oscillating Water Column Wave-Energy Device
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 121, Issue 1
Abstract
A harbor oscillating water column wave-energy device has been selected for the Indian pilot wave-energy program. The site has a water depth of about 12 m and an average annual wave-power potential of 13 kW/m. Such sites are attractive locations for fishing breakwaters. Due to the relatively low power potential, these oscillating water column devices are intended to be modules of a multifunctional breakwater. The present paper highlights the results of the scale-model experiments carried out on a prototype wave-energy caisson.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 121 • Issue 1 • April 1995
Pages: 14 - 27
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1995
Published in print: Apr 1995
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