Wave Power Calculations at Coos Bay, Oregon
Hydraulic Point AbsorberOPT PB500 PowerBuoy (still in development)
Maximum sustained output of PB500 = 500kw Assumed float diameter = 36.1 ft = 11.0 m 60. Kw/m *11.0 m = 660 kw per wave Assume 37.5% efficiency 660kw * 0.375 = 248 kw per wave Each PB500 expected to generate ~ 250 kw per wave (average) |
Linear Induction Point AbsorberAssumed float diameter = 36.1 ft = 11.0 m
60. Kw/m *11.0 m = 660 kw per wave Assume 46.9% efficiency (37.5% * 1.25) 660kw * 0.469 = 310 kw per wave Each linear induction point absorber expected to generate ~ 310 kw per wave (average) |