Design and fabrication of wave energy power plant using oscillating water column technique

Fossil Fuels are considered the major sources to fulfill the world energy demand but their harmful effect on our environment are the main source of concern. So it is the need of time to utilize the such energy resources which are sustainable and environment friendly. As we know that more than seventy percent portion of earth is covered by the ocean. This source of energy is present in the form of ocean´s water, the air above the ocean and the land beneath them. This paper presents a technique to extract the energy from ocean waves using oscillating water column chamber and self-rectifying impulse turbine. It also gives the brief introduction of oscillating water column used in the extraction of wave energy. Designing of oscillating water column is accomplished using Pro Engineer and CREO soft wares. The efficiency of this fabricated wave power plant is 35% and the rpms of shaft are 200. The research in this area will provide decentralized, sustainable and chemical emission free energy.