A Study of Float Wave Energy Converter (FWEC) Model

Abstract

Ocean wave energy is a renewable energy that is abundant on Earth. It is a concentrated form of solar energy where differential heating on Earth generate wind which transfer their energy into open water in form of waves. In relation to atmospheric emission, wave power is less environmentally degrading than most other form of power generation. The fluctuating wave contains potential and mechanical energy which can be converted into electrical energy. A special device needs to be developed to harness the energy which is called Float Wave Energy Converter (FWEC). The purpose of this project is to design, fabricate and test the experimental model of FWEC. The efficiency of the model will be analysed based on wave power and power generated. The model are capable to generate power for small devices with low power consumption. The power generated from designated FWEC will be depends on several parameters which is wave amplitude, diameter ratio and shape of the model. This parameter would be used to determine the best design for FWEC.