SPERBOY Floating Wave Energy Converter
SPERBOY, developed and patented by Embley Energy, is a floating wave energy converter based on the 'oscillating water column' principle. Air displaced by the oscillating water column is passed through turbine-generators. Designed to be deployed in large arrays 8 to 12 miles off shore SPERBOYTM provides large-scale energy generation at a competitive cost. With a minimum number of moving parts, which are above the surface of the sea, maintenance requirements are minimised and energy is produced at a very competitive rate. Current research is looking to extend the life of the vessel to some 50 years and includes several initiatives to deliver higher levels of power. Consequently the device has considerable potential for further reducing the cost of delivered power. SPERBOYTMis a floating buoy Oscillating Water Column (OWC) device consisting of a buoyant structure with a submerged & enclosed column. Housed above the OWC on top of the buoy is all the plant, turbines, generators and associated system facilities. The principle of operation is similar to that of fixed OWC’s designed for shoreline and fixed installations. Except that a) The device is capable of deployment in deep water to maximize greatest energy source and, b) The entire body floats and maintains optimum hydrodynamic interactions for the prevailing and changing wave spectrum producing high energy capture at minimal cost. For more information, contact: Embley Energy Ltd Oakleigh Tockington Park Lane Almondsbury Bristol BS32 4JE UK E-mail: info@sperboy.com
Sector: Renewable Energy Technologies
Country: India
Area of Application: Tidal / Ocean Energy
Keywords: SPERBOY, Wave energy
Advantages: Large-scale energy generation at a competitive cost.
Environmental aspects: Energy efficiency
Development Status: Commercial Prototype
Legal Protection: Patent
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Transfer Terms: Consultancy , Equipment Supply
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Contact Person: APCTT (UNESCAP)
Address: Asian and Pacific Center for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) C-2, Qutab Instituational Area
City: New Delhi
Country: India
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