On a new wave energy absorber |
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| Authors: | Paolo Boccotti |
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| Institution: | OKEANOS Laboratory, Department of Mechanics and Materials, University of Reggio, Calabria, Italy |
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| Abstract: | It is a commonly held opinion that only a forced resonance is possible between random wind-generated waves and wave energy absorbers; the forced resonance being pursued by means of devices for phase control. We show, instead, that it is possible to obtain an impressive natural resonance between random wind-generated waves and a new kind of absorber beneath the sea level. The proof is given through a small scale field experiment. This finding should enable us to defend coasts with a very low environmental impact and to use breakwaters for converting large quantities of wave energy into electric power. |
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| Keywords: | Wave energy conversion Shore protection Caisson breakwaters |
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