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A detailed review of the works carried out in connection with wave energy extraction devices are presented in this chapter. Although, there are a few methods of extracting the energy from waves, the emphasis is laid on Oscillating water column (OWC) devices due to its’ more attractive, simple, and proven technology. The classification of the OWC devices based on location, its principle and the different options for its installation is made. If one works out the cost-benefit ratio, it is rather not encouraging to plan for a device to extract energy. Hence, the possibilities of merging OWC with breakwaters would be more viable and cost-effective too. Here again, one should consider the purpose of the breakwater as it may be either for development harbor or coastal protection. With this background, the different options of multi-purposed wave energy devices and, in specific, the conceptual design of integrating the breakwater and OWC are presented in this chapter.
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Sundar, V., Sannasiraj, S.A. (2022). Wave Energy Convertors. In: Samad, A., Sannasiraj, S., Sundar, V., Halder, P. (eds) Ocean Wave Energy Systems. Ocean Engineering & Oceanography, vol 14. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78716-5_2
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