Besides bringing an alternative source of energy, the conversion process also creates the sea water at high pressure can be used for desalination and supply of clean water for people in coastal areas.Many organizations around the world are seeking the methods of extraction of sea waves energy making renewable energy. However, the organization does not yet apply the method of extraction from the seabed as the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Recently, they have developed a system called "sea floor mats" idea from the seabed mud layer in order to exploit the potential energy from the waves.New technology helps harness energy from waves on the sea bottomSeabed mud is known for the ability to absorb the shocks of the waves under the ocean. When a violent storm struck the Gulf of Mexico, the fishermen here know that the ocean floor covered with mud that will play a role as an extra, softer surface to help reduce the impact of waves and storms.Get ideas from this phenomenon, the research team from UC Berkeley have devised a system in which the energy of the waves are absorbed not only but also be converted into useful energy.The system consists of a large rubber mats are placed above the hydraulic transmission, cylinder and pump to accept the motion of the waves. When moving up and down, the carpet to create water pressure in the cylinder and this pressure be directed backwards into the banks to convert into useful energy.The experiment was done at UC Berkeley to see carpet capable of absorbing more than 90% of the wave energy. According to the researchers, a carpet has an area of 1 m2, can generate enough electrical energy for 2 standard House in America. Meanwhile, a 100 m2 of carpet will be able to provide the energy equivalent of a football pitch is covered by solar panels with an area of 6400 m2.New technology helps harness energy from waves on the sea bottomReza Alam-associate professor from mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley, said: "we have planned to test this system in the sea within 2 years and hope that 10 years after the system will be ready to commercialize."The research group also emphasized on the durability and flexibility of the system. Was developed based on the idea of the sea floor, built from plastic materials do not corrode and aim installed at the coastal shallow water at a depth of 18 m, the system can withstand large momentum of the seas. The group said the system can be transported easily and form fitting design of modules allows to adjust the ratio of the width depending on the environment and energy needs.New technology helps harness energy from waves on the sea bottomBesides bringing an alternative source of energy, the conversion process also creates the sea water at high pressure can be used for desalination and supply of clean water for people in coastal areas.After successful testing in the laboratory at Berkeley, the research group has put the project up Experiment page to raise funds from the community to bring the project to progress to the next stage. If the target was reached, the research team will develop a larger prototype to test the performance and testing of material suitable for practical applications.
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