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Vertical Axis Pendulum Wave Energy Converters : Investigating Control Strategies and the Deployment of a Scaled Generic Prototype

Creator:

Boren, Blake C.

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Vertical Axis Pendulum Wave Energy Converters (VAPWECs) are thought to be both effective and robust at converting ocean wave energy into usable electricity. Seeking to build upon and investigate such potential, this work examines the merits of actively controlling a generic VAPWEC's pendulum for the purpose of increasing the converter's...

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Dissertation

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: Investigating Control Strategies and the Deployment of a Scaled Generic Prototype AN ABSTRACT OF THE
An approach to reduced-order modeling and feedback control for wave energy converters

Creator:

Shoori J., Hesam E.

Abstract:

Wave energy holds great promise to be part of the alternative energy portfolio that will provide independence from fossil fuels. As wave energy converter (WEC) technologies mature, designing effective control strategies to extract maximum energy, extend device life, coordinate WEC operation within an array, or mitigate negative impacts of a...

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Masters Thesis

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-Order Modeling and Feedback Control For Wave Energy Converters Abstract approved: Belinda A. Batten
On the modeling and control of horizontal pendulum wave energy converters

Creator:

Boren, Blake C.

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Presented is an investigation into the modeling, active control design, and simulation of a generic horizontal pendulum wave energy converter, known as a PWEC. A description is provided of the dominant attributes PWECs have, showcasing their promising potential as wave energy converters. Seeking to further promote this potential, an active...

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Masters Thesis

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Wave Energy Converters Abstract approved: Belinda A. Batten Presented is an investigation into the