Update on the design of an offshore wave powered desalination device

A novel offshore wave powered desalination device is currently being studied at the University of Edinburgh. The device is based on a modified version of the Edinburgh duck, a wave energy converter that has been extensively studied since the 1970's. This paper presents the design methodology applied to the concept, from the early numerical studies to the current experimental work. A review on the available similar concepts is also conducted. Details about the desalination process and results from several development stages are presented. The flexibility of the tests carried out allows the results to be useful also for the electricity production version.