Harnessing of Wave Energy using Axially Magnetized Linear Generator with Data Logger using Gizduino Microcontroller

Abstract

This study focused on the design and construction of wave energy generation system. Wave energy is produced once the electric generators is placed parallel on the ocean surface and rides in different height of waves along the length of the device. It follows the concept of Faraday's law of induction in the linear generator which an alternating current is induced in the loops of copper wire whenever the magnet slides back and forth through it. Using Axially magnetic type linear generator that will utilized the horizontal forces brought by the waves and placed on a waterproof floating boat with a data logger using microcontroller. The wave converter is deployed in a controlled and uncontrolled environment to observe the behaviour of the prototype and compared the measured parameters such as voltage, current, power, and energy at different time and wave height.