Essays about: "point absorber"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 31 essays containing the words point absorber.

  1. 6. Model Predictive Contorol of a Wave Energy Converter -3DOF

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Anders Brandt; Piotr Zakrzewski; [2021]
    Keywords : Model predictive control; Wave energy converters; Real-time implementation; WecSim; Point absorber;

    Abstract : There is a demand for renewable energy in today’s society. Wave energy is a nearly untapped source of renewable energy. Ocean Harvesting Technologies AB (OHT) is currently developing a device that can be used to convert wave energy into electricity. The device is a Wave Energy Converter of the type point absorber. READ MORE

  3. 7. Device Resonance Response in a Wave Energy Converter : Investigation of Surge Resonance in a Heaving Point Absorber

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

    Author : Lykke Östbom; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Wave power possesses vast potential to become a considerable energy contributor. The main challenge for wave power to become competitive on the energy market is to minimize the delivered energy cost simultaneously as designing a wave energy converter (WEC) strong enough to survive extreme sea conditions. READ MORE

  4. 8. Wave Energy Concept Benchmarking

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Petter Larsson; Gustaf Rudbeck; [2021]
    Keywords : Budal K; Linear waves; Oscillating water column; Point absorber; Wave energy; Budal K; Linjära vågor; Oscillating water column; Point absorber; Vågenergi;

    Abstract : Denna rapport ämnar undersöka de vanligast förekommande typerna av teknologier för vågkraftverk (eng. Wave Energy Converter, WEC) teknologier för att jämföra de olika konceptens förmåga att absorbera vågenergi. Koncept som undersöks är punktabsorbatorer och oscillerande vattenkolumner. READ MORE

  5. 9. Comparison of control strategies for Peltonturbines in Wave Energy Converters

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : PHILIP HAMILTON; ANDREAS SJÖGREN; [2021]
    Keywords : Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator; Synchronous Motor; Wave Energy Converter; Pelton Turbine; Velocity Control Strategies; Dead-time Strategies; Cascaded Control; Permanentmagnetgenerator; Synkrongenerator; Synkronmotor; Vågenergiomvandlare; Peltonturbin; Hastighetskontrollstrategier; Mellantidsstrategier; Kaskadreglering;

    Abstract : Wave energy is a promising renewable resource with a higher energy density than both wind and solar. Waves can travel thousands of kilometers with minimal energy loss, making them more reliable than the previously mentioned alternatives. A device that utilizes wave energy to generate electricity is calleda Wave Energy Converter. READ MORE

  6. 10. Modelling the Dynamics and Forcesof Wave Energy Converters using WEC-Sim

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : David Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : WEC-Sim; Uppsala Point Absorber; peak line force; model; irregular waves;

    Abstract : The waves traveling on the surface of the world’s oceans carry atremendous amount of energy. The ability to convert this energy forhuman use has the potential to help solves the worlds energy problem. READ MORE