Design Proposal and Feasibility Analysis for a Near-Surface Wave-Powered Profiling Float

Design Proposal and Feasibility Analysis for a Near-Surface Wave-Powered Profiling Float

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We propose a design for Facemask a float capable of harvesting wave energy while fully submerged.The proposed design could theoretically operate indefinitely without ever breaching the surface.We developed and validated design guidelines for the proposed float through a combination of tank testing and simulation.These design insights could be employed to build Oven Handle an operational float.

Our final proposed design utilizes a 1.13m heave-plate and six 0.28m turbines to generate 10 W across a range of simulated conditions.