Share reportNovel Wave Energy Converter
The Novel WEC programme aimed to enhance the power performance of truly novel WEC systems which have not been investigated previously, or existing systems which proposed substantial innovations.
Lead contractor
Joules Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
Sub-contractor(s)
University of Edinburgh
FloWave TT Ltd
RPS Consulting Engineers
Overview
The WaveTrain device is an array of linked floating inclined oscillating water column power modules. Each module consists of an inclined inertia tube, open at the bottom but closed at the free surface by a canopy that houses a pneumatic turbine power take-off system.
Power modules are arranged line-astern, spaced approximately half a typical wavelength apart, with an ‘A’ frame coupling member connecting the lower end of the inertia tubes to the underside of the canopy of the preceding power module..
Stage 1
June 2017
NWEC stage 1 project summary report for the Joules Energy Efficiency Services WaveTrain project. Includes a description of the technology, scope of work, achievements and recommendations for further work.
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