Wave Energy Converter — Oscillating Water Column (OWC)

Wave height H: 2.0 m Wave period T: 8 s OWC width: 8 m Turbine efficiency η: 0.70

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Wave Power Formula
P = ρg²H²T / 32π
ρ = 1025 kg/m³, g = 9.81 m/s²
OWC: wave → air column → Wells turbine → generator (bidirectional flow)

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