The figure illustrates the structure of the machine used for producing wave energy and its location. It depicts the structural components of the machinery and how they function based on the wave patterns and the associated construction considerations.
Whenever the wave direction fluctuates and enters the turbine, the water level inside it gradually rises. This change in water level creates an upward thrust on the airflow, causing the turbine to start rotating slowly within the upper chamber. The movement of air from the top part of the machine drives the turbine installed in the upper chamber. These turbine movements result in the production of wave energy, which is converted into electricity by the generator. Meanwhile, the air difference created by the rotation of the turbines in the two separate chambers is expelled from the upper chamber and drawn into the lower chamber, respectively. This increase in airflow thrust from the lower chamber to the upper chamber facilitates more turbine movement, ultimately leading to a higher energy yield.
The location of this machinery plays a vital role in determining the production cost ratio. Machines installed on higher ground require lower installation costs, but they generate minimal waves, resulting in lower energy yields. Conversely, machines placed on lower ground can harness larger waves, yielding higher amounts of wave energy, although the installation costs will be higher compared to those on elevated ground.