Researchers from Anna University in India have created an innovative device: Kinocil. It is a floating wave energy converter that turns the energy from the sea waves into electricity.
The best part is that it does it in a simple, efficient, and inexpensive way. Learn how they came up with the idea and how it works.
How Kinocil works, the device based on Pascal’s law
This system, designed by the Kinowave team, is based on Pascal’s law, which states that the pressure exerted on a fluid in a closed container is transmitted equally in all directions.
Thus, the movement of the waves generates a dynamic flow inside the tanks, allowing the sea energy to be harnessed without the need for complex anchoring to the seafloor.
This is the model: easy to install and practical
The design of Kinocil uses a floating structure composed of vertical tanks connected by horizontal tubes. As the waves go up and down, the fluid inside the tanks moves efficiently, creating kinetic energy.
This energy is captured by floaters and Wells turbines and is ready for distribution.
This high-efficiency technology converts the movement of the waves into electricity, achieving up to 65% efficiency in initial tests. It surpassed other existing systems in the market.
One of the main advantages of Kinocil is its ease of installation. Unlike other wave energy converters, which require complex fixed structures on the seafloor, Kinocil is floating and can be quickly installed in various coastal locations.
Additionally, the system has a modular design that allows for combining other sources of renewable energy, such as solar panels, increasing its versatility and efficiency.
Future expectations with Kinocil
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The Kinowave researchers plan to continue developing the project with the goal of generating 100 watts in their first prototype and increasing its capacity to 10 kW in the next two years.
According to the creators, this could supply energy to five homes. It represents a renewable and accessible solution for coastal communities.
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