Another Video tutorial performed by us !!

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First Home Experiment Paid off !!

The first task was to select such a method of artificial wave generation which could easily be applied to the tank and also generates the desired waves through which we can also control amplitude and wavelength of the wave.

So, this flap method we tried at home and hopefully we succeeded. !!

Pulley and buoy method of wave conversion

The picture shows easy transformation of electrical energy with equipment easily available. A counterweight is added to shft the balance of pulley in downward motion.

Project Progress

Methodologies Used For the project

What's in - What's out

Buoy Clapper Design- Wave energy Converter

 This is one of our proposed design for the wave energy converter. The buoy will move up and down with the wave strike, then connecting rod will push up which will turn a complete revolution of the shaft.

Improvements and Solutions

1)   UNI-DIRECTIONAL ROTATION:

To make the crank shaft rotate uni-directionally to maximize rotation at the end.  
2)   MAXIMIZING ROTATION:
To maximize rotation output hence leading to more power output.
 3) UTILIZATION OF BOTH MOTION :
The two opposite directed forces, the lift force and the gravity force, are unified to a one-way rotation of the flywheel system and the generator. It means that the converter absorbs energy twice in every wave period, which gives a fast and smooth rotation.
 4)FLAP METHOD:Flap Method of wave generation most suited for wave generation In the
 tank compared to the previous one applied to the system   ( turbine method).
 5)DEGREE OF FREEDOM:

Degree of flap movement leading to higher amplitude and desired wavelength of the waves.
 6)LUBRICATION: Proper lubrication of crank shaft and bearings for more fluent movement of the crankshaft.
 7)FOR DESIRED ROTATION:
Flywheel attachment to the shaft of the mechanical system giving desired rotation.

Cad Models of Wave tank apparatus

Testing of Artificial Waves in the tank manually through bottom hinged flap

It is seen that by moving flap which is hinged from the bottom we are creating artificial waves in the tank. The degree of freedom of the flap is an important factor in this aspect. We will keep it from 10 to 18 degrees both sides. You will observe the wave parameters in this i.t wavelength and amplitude. The higher the amplitude the higher will be our output generation.