Development and Optimization of Press Fit Model between the Novi Ocean Upper Cylinder Section and Lower Float Body

Abstract: About 3/4th percentage of Earth’s surface is covered with water, the demand for harnessing energy from the ocean is increasing periodically. This form of energy conversion is Wave Energy. This method is practised all around the world, Novi-Ocean by Novige AB is one of its kind where they aim to build a wave energy converter. The main component of the device is the oating platform above the sea level and powertake-o (cylinder) below the sea level. The motion of waves makes the platform to move vertically up and down thus creating a lift force 450 tons. The force is experienced at the interface of platform and cylinder attachment. Therefore, a conceptual design for distributing the force along the length of the shaft is necessary. Also, suitable bearing for the marine application needs to be selected. For the application mentioned relevant research is made on understanding the types of the wave energy converter and their working principles. The product development methodology is carried out to generate a conceptual design. Next, simulations were performed to decide the diameter of the shaft at the interface. A numerical and FEA model analysis of press- t is performed to check the contact pressure.