A review of wave energy technology from a research and commercial perspective
Although wave energy prototypes have been proposed for more than 100 years, they have
still not reached full commercialisation. The reasons for this are varied, but include the …
still not reached full commercialisation. The reasons for this are varied, but include the …
[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] A review of point absorber wave energy converters
There are more than thousands of concepts for harvesting wave energy, and wave energy
converters (WECs) are diverse in operating principles, design geometries and deployment …
converters (WECs) are diverse in operating principles, design geometries and deployment …
[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 …
Efficient nonlinear hydrodynamic models for wave energy converter design—A sco** study
J Davidson, R Costello - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review focuses on the most suitable form of hydrodynamic modeling for the next
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …
[HTML][HTML] Towards data-driven and data-based control of wave energy systems: Classification, overview, and critical assessment
Currently, a significant effort in the world research panorama is focused on finding efficient
solutions to a carbon-free energy supply, wave energy being one of the most promising …
solutions to a carbon-free energy supply, wave energy being one of the most promising …
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 …
[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 …
Nonlinear constrained optimal control of wave energy converters with adaptive dynamic programming
In this paper, we address the energy maximization problem of wave energy converters
(WEC) subject to nonlinearities and constraints, and present an efficient online control …
(WEC) subject to nonlinearities and constraints, and present an efficient online control …
A high-fidelity wave-to-wire simulation platform for wave energy converters: Coupled numerical wave tank and power take-off models
Performing rigorous technical and commercial assessment of wave energy converters
(WECs) numerically, before engaging in expensive wave tank and open ocean tests, is vital …
(WECs) numerically, before engaging in expensive wave tank and open ocean tests, is vital …