A breaker-zone wave energy converter

Authors

  • M. Negri Author
  • F. Clerici Author
  • S.Malavasi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj11.348

Keywords:

Wave energy, point absorber, nearshore, breaker-zone, heave, surge

Abstract

In this work we present a preliminary study on a laboratory model of a breaker zone wave energy converter (WEC). It is a heave-surge point absorber, composed by two distinct elements, a buoy and a paddle, which allows the conversion of the wave energy in near-shore region, just before waves break. The model was tested in an experimental wave flume, on a mild slope beach, with different waves breaking on the beach. We found efficiency ranging from 20 to 40 % with respect to the power of the oncoming wave.

Author Biographies

  • M. Negri

    D.I.I.A.R. 
    Politecnico Di Milano 
    Campus Leonardo – Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano (Italy) 

  • F. Clerici

    D.I.I.A.R. 
    Politecnico Di Milano 
    Campus Leonardo – Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano (Italy) 

  • S.Malavasi

    D.I.I.A.R. 
    Politecnico Di Milano 
    Campus Leonardo – Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano (Italy) 

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Articles