The recent few decades have witnessed growing interest in the environment- friendly
energy sources. Sea Wave Energy is considered as one of the energy sources in the
countries that are located on the seas and oceans. However, this energy source, ga
ined little
interest in Syria compared to sun and wind sources. The aim of this research is to
contribute to the body of research in this field, by developing and implementing an
experimental model of an oscillating water column system, which converts sea wave
energy into electrical energy.
Additionally, the research uses a set of true and false experiments to study the impact
of the technological variables of the system on its efficiency, hence on the number of
rotation of its Wells turbine. The results were represented graphically, and
recommendations and suggestions were provided for the possibility to apply this
technology in Syria.
This research includes designing and executing of an applied model for converting
the energy of the offshore sea waves into electrical power. The model runs according to
oscillating water column system (OWC) using air turbine, which rotates by the
air pressure
generated by the sea waves within the energy chamber.
The article studies the effect of technological changes on the efficiency of the model
and subsequently the number of its turbine's rotation, within the wave parameters under the
Syrian coast conditions. Results in form of clear curves and diagrams will be discussed.
They will also be analyzed and considered to achieve a suitable suggestion that can
improve the system in the future.
