A critical analysis and validation of the accuracy of wave overtopping prediction formulae for OWECs [PDF]
, 2018 The development of wave energy devices is growing in recent years. One type of device is the overtopping wave energy converter (OWEC), for which the knowledge of the wave overtopping rates is a basic and crucial aspect in their design. In particular, the
Gallach Sanchez, David +2 more
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A Planar Generator for a Wave Energy Converter [PDF]
, 2019 This article presents a permanent magnet planar translational generator which is able to exploit multiple modes of sea wave energy extraction. Linear electrical generators have recently been studied for the exploitation of sea wave energy, but, to the ...
Curto, Domenico +5 more
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Optimization of Wave Energy Converter Arrays by an Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm
Energies, 2018 Since different incident waves will cause the same array to perform differently with respect to the wave energy converter (WEC), the parameters of the incident wave, including the incident angle and the incident wave number, are taken into account for ...
Hong-Wei Fang, Yu-Zhu Feng, Guo-Ping Li
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Study of voltage fluctuations caused in a distribution grid by the connection of a wave energy converter and corrective actions based on reactive power compensation [PDF]
, 2016 Renewable energies, in general, have considerably increased their penetration in electrical power systems. However, they are intermittent energy sources, and large amounts of this power could create problems for the proper operation of the electrical ...
Martínez González, Sergio +2 more
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Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2017 This study proposes a multi-degree-of-freedom wave energy converter and introduces a 6-PSS (prismatic pair–spherical pair–spherical pair) power take-off mechanism.
Yizhi Ye, Weidong Chen
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Optimal Active Control of a Wave Energy Converter [PDF]
, 2012 -This paper investigates optimal active control schemes applied to a point absorber wave energy converter within a receding horizon fashion. A variational formulation of the power maximization problem is adapted to solve the optimal control problem.
Abraham, E, Kerrigan, EC
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Development of a Power Calculation Model of Hybrid-Sized Wave Energy Converter Arrays
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringBecause of its reliability, large reserves, and high safety standards, wave energy power generation has become an important part of the renewable energy industry. Hybrid-sized wave energy converter arrays consist of floats of different sizes.
Anru Fan +4 more
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Digital Twin for the Prediction of Extreme Loads on a Wave Energy Conversion System
Energies, 2022 Wave energy is a renewable energy source with the potential to contribute to the global electricity demand, but a remaining challenge is the survivability of the wave energy converters in harsh offshore conditions.
Eirini Katsidoniotaki +2 more
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Control systems for WRASPA. [PDF]
, 2009 The paper discusses the need for a wave energy converter (WEC) to sense and respond to its environment in order to survive and to produce its maximum useful output.
Aggidis, George A. +4 more
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Control of a Realistic Wave Energy Converter Model using Least-Squares Policy Iteration [PDF]
, 2017 PublishedThis is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers via the DOI in this record.An algorithm has been developed for the resistive control of a non-linear model of a wave ...
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