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jace

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List the basic parts of a point absorber power generating system and explain how it produces electrical power.
 
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Explain the difference between a microhydroelectric system and a picohydroelectric system.
 
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dellikani2015

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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Point absorber units move by wave action with respect to a fixed submerged reference. The motion can be used to drive a hydraulic motor and generator to create electricity. Because they are axially symmetrical, point absorbers can work with waves moving in any direction.

Answer to Question 2

The difference is in the size of the generator. A microhydroelectric system produces less than100 kilowatts (kW) of electricity. A picohydroelectric system has a generator that is smaller than 5kW.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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