摘要 |
A wave energy conversion device 5 has first and second parallel support structures 10, 15 joined by joining sections 20 with at least one energy absorber 25 having a flexible working surface 35 which at least partially defines a chamber for receiving a working fluid e.g. air. The working surface 35 is displaced by pressure or force of wave action to drive the working fluid. The working surfaces 35 of the two support structures 10, 15 face in opposite directions. The support structure 10 facing the prevailing waves may be longer than the second support 15, and may have more wave energy absorbers 25. The energy conversion device may include a removable cassette comprising the working surface 35, a frame and/or clamp and/or saddle or limiting apparatus (figure 7). |