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Wave intensification for seaside power

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  • Dooley, James L.

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Wind driven ocean waves appear to be an ideal means of concentrating some of the sun's energy to provide man with power, but even wind driven waves coming from a long ocean reach still require equipment to harness them for the generation and storage of useable power. The wave intensifier analyzed here shows that the intermittent low hydraulic head energy from these wind driven seas against a shoreline can be increased in pressure and stored for use in a standard small hydroelectric plant to supply power when needed. This system is simple, practical, environmentally benign and within the economic capabilities of many poor nations that are literally awash with unused power. Small installations in the 100 kW range can be made for about $500 per kilowatt of peak output--larger units are even more economical.

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  • Dooley, James L., 1984. "Wave intensification for seaside power," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 16(2), pages 147-161.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:16:y:1984:i:2:p:147-161
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