Intuitive LTI energy-maximising control for multi-degree of freedom wave energy converters: The PeWEC case
Energy-maximising wave energy conversion control strategies are commonly based upon
direct optimal control theory, where the control problem is discretised and transcribed into a …
direct optimal control theory, where the control problem is discretised and transcribed into a …
[HTML][HTML] On the influence of mooring systems in optimal predictive control for wave energy converters
Wave energy conversion systems have a massive potential in securing a reliable renewable
energy mix. In their development, a crucial role is that of optimal control (OC) algorithms …
energy mix. In their development, a crucial role is that of optimal control (OC) algorithms …
A wave forecasting method based on probabilistic diffusion LSTM network for model predictive control of wave energy converters
Y Lei - Applied Soft Computing, 2024 - Elsevier
Accurate long-term prediction of wave excitation forces is critical for optimizing wave energy
converters, enabling enhanced control, and improving energy absorption efficiency …
converters, enabling enhanced control, and improving energy absorption efficiency …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical interactions modeling of inertial wave energy converters
F Carapellese, N Faedo - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2024 - Elsevier
Numerous technological solutions for wave energy converters (WECs), referred as inertial
reaction mass (IRM) systems, incorporate a reacting mass within the floater, coupled with a …
reaction mass (IRM) systems, incorporate a reacting mass within the floater, coupled with a …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment and validation of wave excitation force estimators in operative conditions
For a reliable development of energy-maximising optimal control strategies in wave energy,
wave excitation force estimators are fundamental components in the control loop, since the …
wave excitation force estimators are fundamental components in the control loop, since the …
A sliding mode-based tracking observer for excitation force estimation in wave energy systems
Accurate excitation force estimation is essential for wave energy control. Over the past two
decades, multiple proposals have been developed, ranging from linear to nonlinear …
decades, multiple proposals have been developed, ranging from linear to nonlinear …
Energy-maximising model predictive control for a multi degree-of-freedom pendulum-based wave energy system
Renewable energy sources can be a solution for the recent pollution increasing scenario
and the need for diversification of the energy market. Among such alternative sources, wave …
and the need for diversification of the energy market. Among such alternative sources, wave …
Experimental validation of data-driven reactive control strategy for wave energy converters: A Gaussian process regression approach
J Umeda, T Taniguchi, T Katayama - Ocean Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Wave energy is a renewable energy source that can generate electricity without emitting
carbon dioxide using wave energy converters (WECs). WECs face several challenges, such …
carbon dioxide using wave energy converters (WECs). WECs face several challenges, such …
Experimental assessment of an unknown-input estimator for a nonlinear wave energy converter
In the wave energy field, one of the main challenges towards commercialisation of wave
energy devices is the development of suitable control laws, able to maximise the absorbed …
energy devices is the development of suitable control laws, able to maximise the absorbed …
Accommodating sensor faults in wave energy optimal control
Wave energy constitutes a crucial player in the future renewable energy mix. Within this
field, model-based optimal control strategies have a fundamental role in minimising the …
field, model-based optimal control strategies have a fundamental role in minimising the …