On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices University of Dundee

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Context of   On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices project at University of Dundee

Submerged wave energy devices are desirable due to (i) protection from the impact of breaking waves, (ii) elimination of visual and surface disturbances, (iii) their consistent performance under waves with different directions, and (iv) their simple energy production mechanism. 

An oscillating submerged body consists of a submerged, horizontal disc that oscillates in the vertical direction due to the surface waves. 

A wave carpet is an elastic plate that deforms due to the wave loads, and it can potentially extract the entire wave energy. 

In both devices, the disc oscillations and its deformation are transferred into electricity by use of a power take-off system. These submerged devices also function as a wave breaker to mitigate the severe impact of ocean waves on coastal areas.