Question

True or false: the oscillating water column a device used to capture the power in waves operates by waves entering a shaft, compressing the air in the shaft, turning a turbine, which generates electricity

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation: Oscillating wave surge converters extract energy from wave surges and the movement of water particles within them. The arm oscillates as a pendulum mounted on a pivoted joint in response to the movement of water in the waves.

Answer 2

Answer: True

Step-by-step explanation:

Oscillating water columns (OWC)

helps to harness energy from water and wind. Electricity is generated from the wave-driven rise and fall of water in a shaft.

The SHAFT-COLLECTED air is driven inside and upwards the top of the shaft due to the rising and falling water. Thus, powering the installed turbine, and GENERATING electricity.