Harnessing the Green Energy from Oceanic Perpetual Waves

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to create an easily manufactured solenoid generator system in order to generate clean-renewable energy with the propagation of ocean waves with the application of Lentz's Law. Methods/Materials Magwires were wounded onto a non-conducting plexi tube in three different sections, equally separated by spacers. Two wires were soldered onto each solenoid respectively and brought out to a test point. Place the magnets in a plexi tubes with spacers in the following configurations with opposite polarities: north/south, south/north. Two methods were used to test the efficiency of the solenoid generator: free-fall and using Hooke's spring constant. A buoyancy-regulated platform was created out of PVC and ABS pipes and connectors. An ABS cross fixture contained the solenoid generator. The oscilloscope probes were attached to the test points of the solenoid generator. By dropping the magnetic rod through the center of the solenoid generator, alternating current voltage was observed with the sinusoidal graphs. Results The mean power generated by the five magnets is 1.06 Watts in 250 milliseconds. The strength of the magnets was relatively weak and also the gauge of the coils was thin. There are ten peaks, five crests and five troughs. By analyzing each crest and trough, the minimum power measured in Watts in 0.26, the mean is 1.06 Watts, and the maximum is 1.47. Conclusions/Discussion The designed system of the tethers, solenoid generators, solar panel impregnated dome, and buoys provide an ecologically beneficial system, which will have minimal to no impact on aquatic life. In order to protect the solenoid generator from being affected by the ocean waves, a dome impregnated with solar panels will dissipate the rouge ocean waves. Moreover, wind turbines may be integrated into the platform instead of the using tethers. The action-reaction principle will be dependent on the platform of the systems. Gear-like systems may be implemented to adjust the height of the system based on the solar interactions to maximize production. Implementing Faraday's Cage among the multiple solenoid generators will prevent electromagnetic interference between the solenoid generators.

Competition history

• CSEF 2011 Electronics & Electromagnetics · Entry S0916

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