The innovation
Seabreath wave energy is a new high efficiency technology producing energy from the sea
It is a floating modular multi-chamber technology for wave energy conversion by oscillating water column (OWCs-WEC).
Its high efficiency and exploitation of a large portion of the wave, combined with other interesting features, make it a flagship in the industry.
The system produces a unidirectional, continuous air flow that allows the use of a single unidirectional hight efficiency turbine for all rooms (multi-chamber OWC), with approximately double efficiency compared to other systems using the oscillating water column with Wells turbines, without acceleration and deceleration and using a large portion of the wave. External compensation valves (not showed in the pics) increase efficiency of the device by up to a 30%.
It is anchored near to the coast, creating usable space, easily transportable, installable, modular, scalable and with virtually no environmental impact if not positive for fish restocking and for combating coastal erosion as a breakwater.
The structure is designed to be made from recycled containers, used both as an oscillating chambers and for transport.
It is extremely resistant to adverse weather conditions and has an automatic, non-electronic emergency system.
The noise pollution typical of other oscillating water column devices is practically reduced to a breath of the external valves, hence the name.
The project is starting TRL7 and needs a financial partner to design, build and sea-test the 1:1 scale prototype.
Notice: The pictures are only indicative and do not show the smart mooring system, the floating system, the emergency system, the supporting structure and other parts for protection of know-how.
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Working
The device is nearshore, resembling a floating pier with low environmental impact, and also serves for fish repopulation in the installation area.
In this way we have provided a solution to the major problems of the OWC given by: low efficiency of the turbine, concrete pouring on the coast and noise pollution from the whistle from the outgoing air, which in our case is reduced to a light hiss similar to breathing given by the external compensation valves
The project was born to follow up on the patent filed in 2008 and is an evolution of the oscillating water column (OWC) principle, a category of converters that has attracted the most interest from the scientific community in the wave energy generation sector due to its reliability.
Seabreath wave energy technology approximately doubles their efficiency, lowers costs, eliminates the weaknesses of this type of wave energy converters, adds new elements, and for the first time makes this type of renewable energy source competitive with wind and solar.
Advantages
Efficiency
Compared to other devices, the difference is the high efficiency and production level. The efficiency is about double that of other OWC systems.
Low Cost
The system is designed to have minimal implementation, transport, installation, uninstall and maintenance costs.
Versatility
high versatility of construction, shipping, assembly, installation and sizing according to the chosen site with very low costs.
Coast Protection
the device has Break-Water functions against the coast erosion.
Creation of usable space
The next scale realisations will look like a floating pier that can be used for different types of activities.
Enviromental Sustainability
The production of energy from renewable sources, the use of recycled or recyclable and non-polluting materials, the protection of the coastline and the repopulation function of the installation area for flora and fauna, and environmental sustainability are all aspects of this project.
The environmental impact is almost zero, if not positive. The noise is like a light breathing.
Survival to extreme conditions
The device has an emergency system, a very strong structure and is designed to survive to 30-metre waves
120 ft prototype
Contacts
Str. Val Parma 18 – 43124 Parma – ITALY
CF – PI: 02862900343
REA PR-272956
SDI: BA6ET11
Phone Number: +39 0521 645437
Email: info@seabreath.it