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07/16/2012
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The first power generation in Brazil from sea waves was obtained in a prototype developed under the Program for Research and Development (P&D) of the National Agency of Electrical Energy (ANEEL). The generation occurred during 10 minutes on 24/06 and fed the auxiliary systems of the plant itself - lighting and air conditioning. The operation and testing continues, so that the plant is able to generate longer.
Located in the Port of Pecém, in São Gonçalo do Amarante (CE), the plant is part of the project P&D entitled "Implementation of Prototype Converter Waves Onshore in the Conditions of the Sea in Northeast Brazil", started in 05/03 / 2009. The project was Tractebel Energia SA as the company's proposal and Foundation Project Coordination, Research and Technology Studies, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPE) as the executing institution. The project has a duration of 36 months at a total cost of R$ 14.4 million.
The prototype that converts electricity from sea waves consists of two modules composed of float arm and pump, which are fixed on the breakwater, contribute to a single set of turbine, generator and hyperbaric chamber to generate 50 KW of electricity. The proposed converter was developed in the Submarine Technology Laboratory at COPPE. The advantage of it compared to other developed market is associated with the manufacturing facility, with great potential for the participation of domestic industry. Another advantage is its easy coupling to a desalination system by reverse osmosis process, which consists of a highly efficient process for obtaining potable water from seawater.
The generation though small initially represents a major advance, because the Brazilian coast has good conditions for this energy use, given its proximity to the consumer market consists of cities with high density demográfica. Moreover, the exploitation of marine resources presents perspectives promising due to factors such as extensive areas, worldwide distribution of the oceans, and especially high potential for power generation, the largest of all renewable sources.
The requirement in the application of resources in P&D is required by law and the concession contracts, while the regulatory agency investment in the program, monitor the implementation of projects and evaluate their results.
Source: ANEEL
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