Wave Farm Power

This is a model of a Wave Energy Conversion device I have invented. The device would operate in nearshore areas in 10-15m of water and would be invisible. It would be approximately 5-6m diameter. At the moment I cannot say how energy much energy it could produce as I cannot afford testing time in a wave tank. Does anyone know how to calculate the surge energy available in the filmed tank conditions. The waves were 22mm high with a 1.35 second period. SWL was 195mm. The model produced 4.34mW in these conditions but I do not know for certain how to calculate the surge energy available. The model is 100mm diameter.

waveenergy.nualgi.com It is a floating device tethered with chains to piles driven to ocean bottom. The wave action raises the heavy partially buoyant piston that drives the overhead crankshaft by half turn. The receding wave drops the piston completing the balance half turn. One revolution is obtained for every wave. Using gear box and generator the current is produced continuously.