Optimization of an Invention Based on a Force Multiplier Mechanism for Wave Power Generation

Abstract:

The development and exploitation of new sources of clean energy that do not depend on traditional sources based on the use of fossil fuels, is the focus of this research, which starts with the optimization of an invention capable of transforming a reciprocating rectilinear motion into continuous circular motion in a very efficient way, to be used in the development of a Wave Energy Converter (WEC), capable of operating with low wave height and taking advantage of the oscillating movement of the waves both when rising, and when lowering, unlike other similar devices that harness it only in one way.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 507)
• Pages: 480-485
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.507.480
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Javier Aparisi, Jose González, Bernabé Hernandis
• Keywords: Alternative Energies, Clean Energies, Energy Equipments, Force Transformation, Motion Conversion, Wave Energy, Wave Energy Converter

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