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On the design, modeling, and testing of ocean wave energy converters

Creator:: Bosma, Bret
Abstract:: Ocean wave energy converter technology continues to advance and new developers continue to emerge, leading to the need for a general design, modeling, and testing methodology. This work presents a development of the process of taking a wave energy converter from a concept to the prototype stage. A two body...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: On the Design, Modeling, and Testing of Ocean Wave Energy

Comparison of Direct Drive Hydraulic and Dual-Stator Spoke Array Vernier Permanent Magnet Machines For Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

Creator:: Azam, Ridwan
Abstract:: Recently, there has been peaked interest in developing high energy producing and optimized power take-off topologies for Wave Energy Converters (WEC). As large as the potential of the oceans may seem, harnessing that energy and effectively converting it to electricity in significant amounts is a challenge. Currently, there are no...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ., 2000. [18] U. Korde, “Efficient Primary Energy Conversion in Irregular Waves,” Ocean Engineering, vol

Development of two-variable maximum power point tracking control for ocean wave energy converters utilizing a power analysis and data acquisition system

Creator:: Amon, Ean A.
Abstract:: Ocean wave energy shows great potential as a developing form of renewable energy. However, challenges arise in maturing this technology to achieve cost-effective energy conversion. Development and testing of wave energy converters can be problematic due to the harsh environment in which they are operated. To promote development of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Ean A. Amon for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering presented

Development of adaptive damping power take-off control for a three-body wave energy converter with numerical modeling and validation

Creator:: Zhang, Zhe
Abstract:: The performance of the power take-off (PTO) system for a wave energy converter (WEC) depends largely on its control algorithm. This paper presents an adaptive damping control algorithm that improves power capture across a range of sea states. Validation for the numerical model was performed using data from two sources;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering presented on December 9, 2011

Calibration, characterization, and linear quadratic Gaussian estimation of sensor feedback signals for a novel ocean wave energy linear test bed

Creator:: Haller, Christopher A.
Abstract:: Continual growth of the world's energy consumption and the demand for long-term clean renewable energy resources has led to the development of ocean-based wave energy technologies. Emerging technologies are advancing potential solutions to the complex problem of energy generation in the harsh and corrosive ocean environment. To develop these technologies,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: engineering and from the sociological study of ocean energy effects on people. 6 Chapter 2 – Wave Energy

A novel linear generator for wave energy applications

Creator:: Ernst, Steven George
Abstract:: With the increasing effort to identify alternative methods of energy generation, extraction of ocean energy has gathered a large interest. Research and industry have begun considering wave energy as the next new alternative energy. The unique challenges of ocean energy requires a wave energy converter to be both robust and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science presented on May 22

A linear test bed for characterizing the performance of ocean wave energy converters

Creator:: Hogan, Peter M.
Abstract:: Determining the performance characteristics of various ocean wave energy converters (OWEC) has proven to be difficult due to problems replicating a baseline motion profile in the ocean or wave tank to compare these devices. The linear test bed seeks to mechanically simulate the relative linear motion between the active components...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering presented on June 7, 2007

Novel control of a permanent magnet linear generator for ocean wave energy applications

Creator:: VanderMeulen, Aaron H.
Abstract:: Wave energy conversion devices are a rapidly growing interest worldwide for the potential to harness a sustainable and renewable energy source. Due to the oscillatory nature of ocean waves, the power generated from a permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) for ocean wave energy conversion is pulsed. Focusing on direct drive...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Novel Control of a Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Ocean

On the study of WEC prototype advancement with consideration of real-time life extending control

Creator:: Stillinger, Chad J.
Abstract:: Renewable energy is a topic of significant interest and importance in the world today. Ocean wave energy, particularly in areas such as the Oregon Coast, has considerable potential as a renewable resource. However, to rightly evaluate the overall cost of energy for wave energy converters, survivability and maintenance issues must...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: J. Stillinger for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Hardware and software methods to improve and accelerate the development cycle of wave energy converters

Creator:: Tavakoli, Mike
Abstract:: With the ever-increasing demand and competition for global energy resources among nations, it is essential to explore and tap into various energy sources to reduce dependency on global markets. Renewable energy sources offer a significant opportunity to create localized and stable energy supplies. Ocean wave energy can be a promising...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering presented on June 20, 2012. Title: Hardware and Software Methods to Improve and Accelerate

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On the design, modeling, and testing of ocean wave energy converters

Comparison of Direct Drive Hydraulic and Dual-Stator Spoke Array Vernier Permanent Magnet Machines For Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

Development of two-variable maximum power point tracking control for ocean wave energy converters utilizing a power analysis and data acquisition system

Development of adaptive damping power take-off control for a three-body wave energy converter with numerical modeling and validation

Calibration, characterization, and linear quadratic Gaussian estimation of sensor feedback signals for a novel ocean wave energy linear test bed

A novel linear generator for wave energy applications

A linear test bed for characterizing the performance of ocean wave energy converters

Novel control of a permanent magnet linear generator for ocean wave energy applications

On the study of WEC prototype advancement with consideration of real-time life extending control

Hardware and software methods to improve and accelerate the development cycle of wave energy converters

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