@inproceedings{4d519f1aca4c45c9887beeeb1da398aa,
title = "Introduction of an innovative wave energy converter: SPA-OWC",
abstract = "A new type of the wave energy converter called a submergible point absorber using oscillating water column (SPA-OWC) is presented. SPA-OWC is an axisymmetric device consisting basically of a submerged vertical tail tube open at both ends, fixed to a lid having an open bottom to the sea. It seems to be quite similar to the spar-buoy. However, the air chamber of the SPA-OWC is not exposed to the atmosphere so there is no restriction of the installation location. That is, this device can be floating or submerged. Furthermore, the body of SPA-OWC is not necessary to move essentially in heave. Therefore, easy access for maintenance is guaranteed, and it may be free to choose an installation method among the tight-mooring, slack-mooring, or standing on a sea-bed. The dynamics of SPA-OWC is analyzed in the frequency domain and the theoretical performance is computed using ANSYS AQWA to prove its feasibility.",
keywords = "Heave, Oscillating water column, Point absorber, Wave energy",
author = "Song, {Seung Kwan} and Park, {Jin Bae}",
year = "2014",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781880653913",
series = "Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference",
publisher = "International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers",
pages = "561--567",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE Busan",
address = "United States",
note = "24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan ; Conference date: 15-06-2014 Through 20-06-2014",
}