Similar to offshore structures, devices used for energy production in the sea are divided into two groups: floating structures and fixed-base structures. Both types are used to generate electrical power from tides, waves, wind, and currents, while power plants are typically used for salinity gradient and temperature purposes. Fixed structures can be anchored to the seabed for current generation and serve as bases for upper devices, such as wind generators. Floating structures, on the other hand, are used to harness tidal effects from water level changes and for wind generation purposes. A brief schematic view of these concepts is illustrated in the accompanying figure.
Extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, leading to numerous innovative ideas for harnessing ocean energy. However, despite the progress, there is still a need for new ideas and research. Zone I, in particular, has not received as much attention due to its coastal human use. Therefore, this research focuses on exploring new feasible ideas for zone I, introducing their possibilities and features.
Although extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, and many applicable ideas have been introduced, it appears that the ocean energy sector needs to evaluate and develop new concepts for utilizing ocean energy in zone I. This oversight may be due to the predominant use of coastal areas for other purposes, leading to a lack of focus on this part of the sea. The primary source of ocean energy in zone I is wave phenomena, which exhibit both high heights and high energy as water depth decreases toward the shore. Consequently, this article will now focus on exploring this phenomenon.
Similar to offshore structures, devices used for energy production in the sea are divided into two groups: floating structures and fixed-base structures. Both types are used to generate electrical power from tides, waves, wind, and currents, while power plants are typically used for salinity gradient and temperature purposes. Fixed structures can be anchored to the seabed for current generation and serve as bases for upper devices, such as wind generators. Floating structures, on the other hand, are used to harness tidal effects from water level changes and for wind generation purposes. A brief schematic view of these concepts is illustrated in the accompanying figure.
Extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, leading to numerous innovative ideas for harnessing ocean energy. However, despite the progress, there is still a need for new ideas and research. Zone I, in particular, has not received as much attention due to its coastal human use. Therefore, this research focuses on exploring new feasible ideas for zone I, introducing their possibilities and features.
Although extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, and many applicable ideas have been introduced, it appears that the ocean energy sector needs to evaluate and develop new concepts for utilizing ocean energy in zone I. This oversight may be due to the predominant use of coastal areas for other purposes, leading to a lack of focus on this part of the sea. The primary source of ocean energy in zone I is wave phenomena, which exhibit both high heights and high energy as water depth decreases toward the shore. Consequently, this article will now focus on exploring this phenomenon.
Similar to offshore structures, devices used for energy production in the sea are divided into two groups: floating structures and fixed-base structures. Both types are used to generate electrical power from tides, waves, wind, and currents, while power plants are typically used for salinity gradient and temperature purposes. Fixed structures can be anchored to the seabed for current generation and serve as bases for upper devices, such as wind generators. Floating structures, on the other hand, are used to harness tidal effects from water level changes and for wind generation purposes. A brief schematic view of these concepts is illustrated in the accompanying figure.
Extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, leading to numerous innovative ideas for harnessing ocean energy. However, despite the progress, there is still a need for new ideas and research. Zone I, in particular, has not received as much attention due to its coastal human use. Therefore, this research focuses on exploring new feasible ideas for zone I, introducing their possibilities and features.
Although extensive research has been conducted for zones II and III, and many applicable ideas have been introduced, it appears that the ocean energy sector needs to evaluate and develop new concepts for utilizing ocean energy in zone I. This oversight may be due to the predominant use of coastal areas for other purposes, leading to a lack of focus on this part of the sea. The primary source of ocean energy in zone I is wave phenomena, which exhibit both high heights and high energy as water depth decreases toward the shore. Consequently, this article will now focus on exploring this phenomenon.