S012 - Wave Energy 02

Описание: Wave Energy 02

QUESTIONS ✈

1. How does the movement of the hydraulic ram lead to the creation of electricity?

2. What method is employed to stop the platform and containers from swinging in a longitudinal direction?

3. How are the anchors and anchor cables arranged, and why are they arranged in such a fashion?

4. What is tethered to one of the anchors?

5. What will the wave sensor measure?

6. How will it be possible to control the natural rolling period of the ship?

7. What should the natural rolling period of the ship be synchronised with?

8. Why is it necessary for synchronisation to occur?

9. What is "h" in the diagram, and why is it necessary to calculate this?

10. What is the maximum energy which could be produced if the ship is rolling 40º?

11. Approximately, how much power can a land based wind turbine produce?

12. What is the maximum energy which could be produced if the ship is rolling 20º?

13. Where was the speaker thinking of locating such ships and what would be the problem with positioning these ships in that location?

14. Suggest two ways in which energy produced on such ships could be delivered ashore?