Olaer FCH offers a wealth of experience in the offshore industry dating back to the 1980´s and the advent of North Sea production.  This experience and ongoing investment in technology have been contributing factors in Olaer Fawcett’s selection as a supplier for the Pelamis P-750 Wave Energy Converter. Olaer FCH high pressure piston accumulator / gas backup modules and low pressure reservoirs were selected specifically for their proven reliability in corrosive and harsh environments and for their novel design allowing rapid installation in confined space.

Function:

The Pelamis has four main tube segments and three power conversion modules. Each power module houses the piston accumulators which attenuate flow variation to the hydraulic motors and the reservoir which supplies hydraulic fluid to the accumulators