wave energy converter Articles
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A novel particle swarm optimisation self-regulating stand-alone wave energy conversion scheme
The paper presents a novel stabilisation scheme system for a wave energy converter (WEC) using permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) connected to a six-pulse diode rectifier. The proposed controller of WEC-battery renewable energy system is based on multi-objective particle swarm optimisation (MOPSO) technique. The optimisation algorithm is implemented to control a novel low cost dynamic AC ...
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A binary ACO for controlling all–electric power take off system in wave energy converters
This paper describes a metaheuristic algorithm for controlling all–electric power take off (PTO) system of wave energy converters. It provides optimal parameter values to the controller following the instantaneously changing sea state. The output of the algorithm is used to tune the electrical control systems in the PTO system in order to provide sufficient time for the point absorber to achieve ...
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Unique Full-Scale PTO System Bi-Directional Wind Tunnel Test Facility - Case Study
Wave energy converters are generally placed in a very harsh environment and are hard to access due to their location and/or unfavorable weather conditions. With this in mind a full-scale wind tunnel test facility capable of simulating a variety of wave heights and wave periods has been built to fully test and validate Aquanet's full-scale 1MW rated capacity Power Take-Off system (PTO). The unique ...
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Research and development in ocean energy technologies
The volatile fuel prices for electricity generation, elevated concerns about global warming and energy security has prompted countries to look for alternative energy sources. One of the alternative energy sources is ocean energy. Currently, there is few ocean energy technologies that are commercially available to harness electrical energy from ocean despite the fact that ocean covers more than ...
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Transformational low carbon subsea project showcased at industry event
A successful showcase of the renewable remote power and communications system for the Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) project was held this month in Dyce, Aberdeen. Hosted by Verlume and supported by project partners Baker Hughes, Mocean Energy and Transmark Subsea AS, the event was an opportunity for around 30 invited guests from across the subsea sector to see the onshore commissioning of ...
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The Economic Tide of this Renewable Resource is Rising
In the early 1970s, various types of wave energy converters were proposed as concerns surrounding the 1973 oil crisis began to rise. Since then, R&D of wave energy has been growing as more and more investors and engineers have acknowledged the resource’s environmental and economic benefits. According to a 2020 Market Research Report, the global wave energy market is projected to reach ...
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AOPS Are Going to Help Transform the Ocean Economy, but What are They?
From electric vehicle charging stations appearing everywhere to the drones Amazon is using to deliver packages in some markets, it is easy to see the electrification transformation that’s occurring on land. But the ocean is out of sight and out of mind, which is why many people don’t know what’s happening in the busy, multitrillion dollar economy operating out there. ...
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Santa Fe company aims to turn motion of waves into electricity
A Santa Fe company plans to turn ocean waves into electricity off Peru’s coast in the spring. Atmocean is run by Philip Kithil, an entrepreneur and inventor. Chris White, a native Santa Fean, works as the project administrator, and both understand the ocean and waves better than most landlocked New Mexicans. “There are a lot of exciting advantages here versus traditional ...
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