[HTML][HTML] Geometric optimisation of wave energy conversion devices: A survey
Unlike more established renewable energy conversion technologies, such as wind turbines,
wave power systems have reached neither commercial maturity, nor technological …
wave power systems have reached neither commercial maturity, nor technological …
[HTML][HTML] Empowering wave energy with control technology: Possibilities and pitfalls
With an increasing focus on climate action and energy security, an appropriate mix of
renewable energy technologies is imperative. Despite having considerable global potential …
renewable energy technologies is imperative. Despite having considerable global potential …
A compact mechanical power take-off for wave energy converters: Design, analysis, and test verification
Power Take-off (PTO) is one of the most critical components in the field of ocean wave
energy conversion. This paper introduces a novel compact mechanical PTO using a ball …
energy conversion. This paper introduces a novel compact mechanical PTO using a ball …
[HTML][HTML] A numerical study of a taut-moored point-absorber wave energy converter with a linear power take-off system under extreme wave conditions
Probably the biggest challenge for wave energy is to ensure survival in harsh offshore
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
Optimization of hydraulic power take-off system settings for point absorber wave energy converter
Ocean wave renewable energy is becoming a key part of the renewable energy industry
over the recent decades. By develo** wave energy converters (WECs), their power take …
over the recent decades. By develo** wave energy converters (WECs), their power take …
Wave energy control: status and perspectives 2020
JV Ringwood - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2020 - Elsevier
Wave energy has a significant part to play in providing a carbon-free solution to the world's
increasing appetite for energy. In many countries, there is sufficient wave energy to cater for …
increasing appetite for energy. In many countries, there is sufficient wave energy to cater for …
On the assessment of numerical wave makers in CFD simulations
A fully non-linear numerical wave tank (NWT), based on Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD), provides a useful tool for the analysis of coastal and offshore engineering problems …
(CFD), provides a useful tool for the analysis of coastal and offshore engineering problems …
[HTML][HTML] Reactive control of wave energy devices–the modelling paradox
The implementation of energy maximising control systems (EMCSs) in wave energy
converter (WEC) devices is an important step towards commercially viable operation of …
converter (WEC) devices is an important step towards commercially viable operation of …
Validation of a CFD-based numerical wave tank model for the power production assessment of the wavestar ocean wave energy converter
CFD-based numerical wave tank (CNWT) models, are a useful tool for the analysis of wave
energy converters (WECs). During the development of a CNWT, model validation is vital, to …
energy converters (WECs). During the development of a CNWT, model validation is vital, to …
A critical comparison of excitation force estimators for wave-energy devices
The implementation of energy-maximizing control systems (EMCSs) can significantly
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …