POWER FROM WAVES - 1
V. Ryan © 2005 2009
The power of the waves can be used to produce
electricity. Most systems concentrate on creating electricity directly
from the force of water. However, the system below shows how air
pressure is used to drive turbines, producing electricity. This is
called an ‘Oscillating Water Column’. As the wave enters the lower
chamber, it forces air into the upper chamber and this causes the
turbines to rotate. |
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