Giovanni Cannata

Jun 2, 2024 | mdpi.com | Giovanni Cannata |Francesco Biondi |Marco Simone

1. IntroductionIn coastal regions, gravity wave motion can be an important alternative renewable source for the production of electric energy. Among the simplest devices for the conversion of wave energy to electric energy are bottom-fixed oscillating water columns (OWCs) [1]. The main structural element of these devices is a semi-submerged chamber fixed to the bottom, with three closed sides and one open side oriented toward the direction of prevailing waves.