The Results of the Model Experiment on the Influence of Environment by Mighty Whale Weve Energy Converter

Abstract

The Mightyt Whale wave energy converter is a floating device to extract the energyfrom sea waves and convert it a nesessary form of energy. If wave energy could be completely absorbed by energy converter device, waves surrounding the device would disappear completely, resulting in a calm sea. Accordingly, it is possible to combine the use of wave energy and utilization of offshore area, the value of wave energy converter would be greatly increased. This paper deals with the influence of environment by Mighty Whale, particularly waves and wave induced nearshore current around a model of Mighty Whale on inclined bottom comparing with those around a model of detached breakwater.