Energy Harvesting Eel

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Abstract:

Ocean Power Technologies OPT team is developing a new power generating technology that focuses on the generation of electrical power from the flow energy of water in streams, currents, or pipes. The generating systems that are developed will be eel-like structures made from piezoelectric polymers. The program will develop an energy harvesting unit to supply electrical power that enables small military devices to have an indefinite life when operating in a site with a flowing water energy resource.

Author(s):
Taylor, George W.
Author Organization(s):
OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES INC TRENTON NJ
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002252.
Pagination:
0005

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-98-C-0286
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRIC POWER, *POWER SUPPLIES, *UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT, CURRENTS, GENERATORS, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, OCEANS, PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS, POLYMERS, RESOURCES, STREAMS, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), WATER FLOW
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Marine Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
*EEL(ENERGY HARVESTING EEL), OPT(OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES)
Report Date:
1998 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2011 Nov 30