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  • 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...
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    Dissertation
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    tested in the Puget Sound and the full scale model conceptual design is under way. As a precursor to

  • 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
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    . One hurdle is the cost of the development and maintenance of the equipment used for wave energy

  • 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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    implement the technology, and less necessary equipment exposed to salt water at all times. Usually

  • A high power emulation of a wind farm

    Creator:
    Lalla, Chelsea
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    As more wind farms are connected to the grid, the variable nature of wind energy begins to influence grid stability. Energy storage could help smooth the variable nature of wind energy. Laboratory demonstration and exploration of the interaction between different energy storage devices and wind energy could help improve and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    capacity [1]. However, increasing demand for energy and decreasing supply of fossil fuel increases the

  • A novel control design for a wave energy converter

    Creator:
    Schacher, Alphonse A.
    Abstract:
    Ocean wave energy is rapidly becoming a field of great interest in the world of renewable energy. Significant advancements in design and technology are being made to make wave energy a viable alternative for our growing energy demands. The two major hurdles for ocean wave energy to make a significant...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , electromagnetism, light, sound, water waves, thermal radiation, and vibration can be described by the fundamental