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Harnessing Energy from the OceanFrom Marine Science Today on March 7th
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Why?
What?
How?
Good?
Future?
Why the Ocean?
Increasing global energy demand
Ocean – a large, renewable energy source
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What is the Wave Carpet?
A wave energy converter designed by researchers at UC Berkeley
Inspiration from muddy seafloors
Fully underwater
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What can Wave Carpet do?
Ability to cancel waves can: Absorb and convert wave energy
Create safe zones in the ocean
Prevent erosion
Protect harbors
Ability to create high pressure water can be used to: Generate electricity
Desalinize sea water
Distribute fresh water
How does it work?
A flexible, synthetic seabed carpet placed over a network of vertical oriented pumps
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Advantages
Able to survive and even works better in stormy seas
flexible and durable
Easy to set up and move
Low maintenance costs
High absorption efficiency
Easy to adjust height and width
No visual pollution to the ocean surface
No collision danger to boat and sea life
Long-term Goal
Meet the growing energy demand in the future
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Question #1
In the following, which one is NOT what the Wave Carpet can do?
A. Absorb wave energy
B. Generate electricity
C. Protect harbors
D. Protect seafloor marine life
E. Create safe zone in the ocean
Answer: _______
Question #2
Which description about the Wave Carpet is true?
A. It was developed by researchers from UCLA.
B. The inspiration of creating the wave carpet comes from the ability of rocky shore to break waves.
C. We can see the wave carpet when enjoying sunbath on the beach.
D. Relocation and maintenance cost much time and money.
E. It is durable enough to survive stormy weather.
Answer: _______
References
Marine Science Today: http://marinesciencetoday.com/2014/03/07/harnessing-energy-from-the-ocean/
TAF Lab: http://taflab.berkeley.edu/uc-berkeley-ocean-wave-energy-converter/
