What does OWC stand for?

Oscillating Water Column

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Samples in periodicals archive:

They are all different, although there are five generic types, with the oscillating water column (OWC) being the most common in use.

Australia: Australia sets sail on sea power

The researchers want to design a pilot-scale version of a facility called an oscillating water column (OWC) situated on or near the shore, which consists of a subsurface opening.

Scientists hoping to create clean energy along Portuguese coast

The offshore floating steel frame structures, which will be moored to the seafloor, will be made up of an oscillating water column and wave chamber, turbine and electric generator.

Company thinks big with energy project

Byline: kusumv03 WaveGen and npower have received consent for the Siadar wave energy project in Scotland using oscillating water column technology (OWC).

United Kingdom: Wavegen, npower gets approval for Siadar wave project