A risk-based approach to layout implementation of WEC array by addressing accidental constraints
Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy, 2019Wave energy converters (WEC) are reaching a pinnacle in their prototype phase. World leaders in the energy sector are looking for renewable energy sources to replace the expiry of fossil-fuel energy capacity. For WECs to become a viable solution to the fossil-fuel challenges, there is a need to have a deeper understanding of the associated costs and ...
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A performance assessment methodology for floating pitching WEC arrays
2017The advantage of producing energy via array of WECs and not via individual device has long been demonstrated [1]. The hydrodynamic analysis of wave energy converter arrays is relevant in productivity assessment. The goal of this work is to present an evaluation method of WECs’ dynamic response in array configuration and the analysis of the disturbed ...
SIRIGU, SERGEJ ANTONELLO +6 more
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The Pioneer Array and integration of a wave energy converter (WEC)
NETL CHRES Technical Forum - Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America - July - 2023, 2023Andrea Galvan, Gabriel Fuentes
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Computationally efficient optimisation algorithms for WECs arrays
2017In this paper two derivative-free global optimization algorithms are applied for the maximisation of the energy absorbed by wave energy converter (WEC) arrays. Wave energy is a large and mostly untapped source of energy that could have a key role in the future energy mix.
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Improving the Wave Energy Production Using Multi-Size WEC Arrays With Passive Control
Volume 7: Ocean Renewable EnergyAbstract One of the key aspects to consider before large scale deployments of wave energy converters (WEC), is to optimize the devices’ characteristics to improve wave power absorption. Typically, devices with passive control are designed to have the highest efficiency in wave power absorption/production in the range of the most frequent
Matias Alday G. +2 more
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Using WEC arrays to enhance the stability and power output of floating wind turbines
Proceedings of the European Wave and Tidal Energy ConferenceCo-locating renewable energy devices offshore enhances power extraction while minimising environmental impact. Integrating floating wind turbines (FWTs) with wave energy converters (WECs) offers such a potential, with WEC arrays absorbing wave energy and improving power output and structural integrity.
Diego Fernando Bernal Camacho +3 more
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Real-Time Modeling of WEC Array Control System on OPAL-RT Platform.
Proposed for presentation at the RT22: OPAL-RT's 14th Annual Conference on Real-Time Simulation held October 18-21, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec Canada, 2022Madelyn Veurink +3 more
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Sensitivity Analysis of WEC Array Layout Parameters Effect on the Power Performance
2015This study assesses the effect that the array layout choice has on the power performance. To this end, a sensitivity analysis is carried out with six array layout parameters, as the simulation inputs, the array power performance (q-factor), as the simulation output, and a simulation model specially built to deal with WEC arrays.
Ruiz, Pau Mercadé +2 more
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Energy conversion and beach protection: Numerical assessment of a dual-purpose WEC farm
Renewable Energy, 2023German Rivillas +2 more
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WEC Arrays with Power Packet Networks for Efficient Energy Storage and Grid Integration
OCEANS 2021: San Diego – Porto, 2021David G. Wilson +4 more
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