A SEMINAR REPORT ON

Generation of Electricity from Ocean Waves

Submitted by

ROHITH RAJ
Reg. No. 15153088

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
In
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Toc H INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ARAKKUNNAM, ERNAKULAM – 682 313.
OCTOBER 2017
 INSTITUTE VISION

To become a globally recognized institution that develops professionals with integrity who excel in
their chosen domain making a positive impact in industry, research, business and society.

INSTITUTE MISSION

 To provide the ambience necessary to achieve professional and technological excellence at the
global level.
 To undertake collaborative research that fosters new ideas for sustainable development.
 To instill in our graduates ethical values and empathy for the needs of society.

DEPARTMENT VISION

To be recognized as a department of excellence with global standards producing professional

mechanical engineers having thrust in innovation, entrepreneurship and research in relevant fields, to
further contribute effectively to the advancement of human kind with high moral values.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

1. Impart quality education to the students by inculcating interest for research and development.
2. Enhance the skills of the students to make them globally competent engineers.
3. Produce Engineers with High Moral and Ethical Values
4. Inculcate the values of teamwork in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
5. Produce graduates possessing entrepreneurial and innovative skills.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
(L3)

PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences,
and engineering sciences. (L4)

PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations. (L5)

PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions. (L5)

PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with
an understanding of the limitations. (L6)

PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
professional engineering practice. (L3)

PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for
sustainable development. (L2)

PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice. (L3)

PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. (L3)

PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions. (L3)

PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. (L3)

PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. (L3)
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The graduates will be able to:

1. Design engineering systems that are based on principles of science and engineering,
considering quality, reliability, safety, cost effectiveness, aesthetics and sustainability.
2. Meet societal needs through multidisciplinary research, innovation, entrepreneurial skills and
leadership with a global outlook.
3. Conduct ethically as a professional engineer and exhibit good competency in their work
culture.
4. Work effectively in any team.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

A graduate of Mechanical Engineering Program will demonstrate:

 PSO1: Modeling & Analysis: The ability to adapt in the areas of design and development
using latest software for modeling and analysis.
 PSO2: Recommend Solution: The ability to recommend solutions for the challenges and
requirements of industry or in any other sectors where they are employed.
 PSO3: Futuristic Progress: The ability to make use of acquired technical knowledge for
qualifying in competitive examinations for a successful career upholding high moral and ethical
values or to pursue higher studies or research.
Course Outcomes (CO)

Semester: VII

Course Code: ME 17L3

Course Name: Seminar

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be Able to:

CO1: Utilize technical resources for selecting a topic of current relevance. (L3)
CO2: Prepare a technical presentation citing relevant references. (L3)
CO3: Develop technical reports adhering to international standards. (L3)
CO4: Develop effective communication skills. (L3)
CO5: Discover the knowledge, facts and techniques in the related area. (L4)

Mapping of Course outcomes with Program Outcomes

CO/PO Seminar
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - -
CO2 - - - - - 3 - - - - - -
CO3 2 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO4 - - - - - - - - 3 - -
CO5 2 - - - - - 1 - 1 - -

Mapping of Course outcomes with Program Specific Outcomes

CO/PO Seminar S7
PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1 - 2 3
CO2 - 2 3
CO3 - - -
CO4 - - -
CO5 - 2 3
 Toc H INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Arakkunnam P.O, Ernakulam District, KERALA – 682 313
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE
Certified that seminar work entitled “Generation of Electricity from Ocean Waves ” is a bonafide
work carried out in the seventh semester by “ ROHITH RAJ ( 15153088 ) ” in partial fulfilment
for the award of Bachelor of Technology in “ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ” from Cochin
university of science and technology 2017-2018.

SEMINAR CO-ORDINATORS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

KIRAN CHRISTOPHER BABU JOHN

Asst. Professor, Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology,
Arakkunnam, Ernakulam- 682 313 Arakkunnam, Ernakulam- 682 313
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To the grace and generous blessing of God Almighty, I attribute the successful completion of my
seminar. It is my duty to respectfully offer my sincere gratitude to all the people who have kindly offer
their valuable support, guidance and support.

I would like to extend my heartiest thanks to the Management of our college, who provided me with
necessities for the completion of the seminar.

I feel highly privileged in making a mention of Prof. Dr. Preethi Thekkath (Principal, TIST) and
Prof. Dr. R. Ravindran Nair (DEAN, Academics & Students Affairs) for the inspiration inculcated
in me and for the apt guidance.

I deeply and wholeheartedly thank Prof BABU JOHN (HOD, ME) for her extreme valuable advice
and encouragement.
It would be a grave error if I forget to take a mention of my seminar coordinator Asst. Prof. whose
constant persistence and support helped me in the completion of my seminar.

Before I culminate I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers and staff of
department of mechanical, TIST for their co-operation and support.

Last but not the least; I thank all others and especially my family members and my classmates who in
some way or other helped me in successful completion of this work.
 ABSTRACT

Electricity has now become the fourth basic need of humans. In this paper it is discussed that how
electricity can be generated from wave power using a combination of an offshore buoyant moored
device and an overtopping system. The buoyant moored device basically is a floating type device
which uses the rise and falls of the swells to drive the pumps and is responsible for the conversion of
energy in ocean waves to electrical energy. An overtopping system uses the pumped fluid to fill the
reservoir at a level higher than surrounding ocean.

The potential energy thus available in the reservoir is captured by the low head turbines which further
generates the electricity. The discussion covers the design, assembly and performance calculation of
the buoyant moored device along with overtopping system. This paper comprises the working and
information of the main components of the system.

Ocean energy has many forms, encompassing tides, surface waves, ocean circulation, salinity and
thermal gradients. This paper will considers two of these, namely those found in the kinetic energy
resource in tidal streams or marine currents, driven by gravitational effects, and the resources in wind-
driven waves, derived ultimately from solar energy. There is growing interest around the world in the
utilization of wave energy and marine currents (tidal stream) for the generation of electrical power.
Marine currents are predictable and could be utilized without the need for barrages and the impounding
of water, whilst wave energy is inherently less predictable, being a consequence of wind energy. The
conversion of these resources into sustainable electrical power offers immense opportunities to nations
endowed with such resources and this work is partially aimed at addressing such prospects. The
research presented conveys the current status of wave and marine current energy conversion
technologies addressing issues related to their infancy (only a handful being at the commercial
prototype stage) as compared to others such offshore wind.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT viii
LIST OF FIGURES x

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO.

1. 0 INTRODUCTION 1
SI.NO
2.0 LITERATURE SURVEY 2
3. 0 BUOYANT MOORED DEVICE 3

3.1 OVERTOPPING SYSTEM 3

4.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS 5

4.1.
3.2 PISTON
. . . . . . .PUMP
...... 5
4.2 RESERVOIR TANK 5
4.3 TURBINE 5
4.4 GENERATOR 6
4.5 BATTERY 8
5.0 ADVANTAGES 10
6.0 DISADVANTAGES 11
7.0 CONCLUSION 12
REFERENCE 13
 LIST OF FIGURES

SL NO. FIGURE PAGE NO.

3.1 BUOYANT MOORED DEVICE 03

3.2 OVERTOPPING SYSTEM 04

4.1 PELTON WHEEL TURBINE 06

4.2 PERMANENT MAGNET BRUSHED MOTOR(Front) 07

4.3 PERMANENT MAGNET BRUSHED MOTOR(Back) 07

4.4 SEALED LEAD – ACID BATTERY 09