Sea-Clam Wave Energy Converter

A. M. Peatfield; L. J. Duckers; F. P. Lockett; B. W. Loughridge; M. J. West; P. R.S. White

doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-025407-4.50032-6

Sea-Clam Wave Energy Converter

A. M. Peatfield, L. J. Duckers, F. P. Lockett, B. W. Loughridge, M. J. West, P. R.S. White

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Abstract

The SEA-Lanchester wave energy research group has been working on the development of the SEA-Clam wave energy converter since 1978 as part of the United Kingdom research programme. This floating device, designed to extract the energy from sea waves and convert it to electricity, has been shown to be an operationally viable device at a 10 MW rating as part of a 2 GW station. In a recent assessment the SEA-Clam was deemed to be the leading device with a potential for further development and early exploitation. This paper describes the concept of the device, its design development and the extensive model performance testing at 1/50th and 1/11th scale in indoor tanks and the natural environment of Scotland's Loch Ness.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Energy Developments: New Forms, Renewables, Conservation
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of ENERGEX '84, The Global Energy Forum, Regina
Publisher	Pergamon Press Ltd.
Pages	137-142
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	0080254071, 9780080254074
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-025407-4.50032-6
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1984
Event	ENERGEX '84 - Saskatchewan, Canada Duration: 14 May 1984 → 19 May 1984

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Conference	ENERGEX '84
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Saskatchewan
Period	14/05/84 → 19/05/84

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Sea-Clam Wave Energy Converter. / Peatfield, A. M.; Duckers, L. J.; Lockett, F. P.; Loughridge, B. W.; West, M. J.; White, P. R.S.

Energy Developments: New Forms, Renewables, Conservation: Proceedings of ENERGEX '84, The Global Energy Forum, Regina. Pergamon Press Ltd., 1984. p. 137-142.

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