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T1 - Preliminary investigation of a novel breakwater combining coastal defence and energy generation for near shore environments
AU - Hillmann, Mark
AU - Quayle, Stephen
AU - Li, Ming
PY - 2011/11/15
Y1 - 2011/11/15
N2 - This paper presents the concept and initial tank testing of a novel low profile floating breakwater incorporating energy generation. The breakwater is intended to be anchored parallel to the coast with a beach at the front of the device to rotate the incoming waves towards collector tubes. The water hammer principle is used to harvest the high water particle velocities, charging a rear mounted high pressure reservoir which is then used to drive a conventional turbine for electrical energy production. The ability to provide breakwater benefits in smaller wave climates should open areas where combined protection and generation give competitive economic returns.
AB - This paper presents the concept and initial tank testing of a novel low profile floating breakwater incorporating energy generation. The breakwater is intended to be anchored parallel to the coast with a beach at the front of the device to rotate the incoming waves towards collector tubes. The water hammer principle is used to harvest the high water particle velocities, charging a rear mounted high pressure reservoir which is then used to drive a conventional turbine for electrical energy production. The ability to provide breakwater benefits in smaller wave climates should open areas where combined protection and generation give competitive economic returns.
M3 - Conference paper
T2 - ICE Coastal Management 2011
Y2 - 15 November 2011 through 16 November 2011
ER -