Essays about: "wave energy generator"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words wave energy generator.

  1. 1. Design and Development of a Data Acquisition and Communication System for Point Absorber Tracking

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Balakrishnan Kannan; [2021]
    Keywords : Data Acquisition System; Raspberry Pi; Controller; Processor; Wave buoy; Lysekil; wave energy; measurements; IMU; GPS; Strain gauge; force; Solar energy; Battery; communication; 4G; internet; Remote tracking; Shell; Python;

    Abstract : The recent trend in generating energy from the waves has led to several advancements in the methods and the various research is conducted across the world, to study the behaviour of point absorbers on the waves. The point absorbers such as wave buoys are designed to move according to the waves and the generator that is mechanically coupled with the buoys, generate electricity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Simulating wave energy converter with twin generator torque converter in COMSOL

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Mashhur Billal; [2021]
    Keywords : Twin generator converter; dual generator; COMSOL; Savin; torque converter;

    Abstract : Uppsala University has been spending a lot of time and resources in developing wave energy converters. In the test site of Lysekil, a full-scale point absorbing buoy with its associated components have been tested. From the test, various new information were discovered. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Modelling the Dynamics and Forcesof Wave Energy Converters using WEC-Sim

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomiUppsala 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

  6. 5. Hardware-In-the-Loop simulation of a small scale prototype of a Wave Energy Converter

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Anton Magnusson; [2020]
    Keywords : Hydrodynamics; Hardware-In-the-Loop; WEC-Sim; Wave Energy Converter; NEMOH; Hydrodynamik; Hardware-In-the-Loop; WEC-Sim; vågenergikonverterare; NEMOH;

    Abstract : Renewable energy sources are a hot topic, both when it comes to climate change and the constant increase in demand of electricity due to population growth and a more electrified society. One such energy source is wave energy - an energy source with great potential but still relatively new with the need for further development. READ MORE