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Wave Energy Converter Array Optimization : Array Economic Analysis and Preliminary Results of a Genetic Algorithm Approach Introducing Cost Factors

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Sharp, Christopher J.

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With the need to integrate renewable energy sources into the current energy portfolio and the proximity of many population centers to an ocean coastline, it is pressing that marine energy systems, specifically wave energy converters (WECs), are evaluated as potential solutions for meeting energy needs. In order to best understand...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Christopher J. Sharp for the degree of Master of Science in
Wave Energy Converter Array Optimization : Algorithm Development and Investigation of Layout Design Influences

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Sharp, Christopher J.

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Realizing the vast amount of energy available in ocean waves, an industry has emerged that is progressing towards the deployment of grid–connected wave energy converters. Likely to be deployed in arrays, a challenge to the wave energy industry is maximizing the energy production of such arrays. We have been developing...

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Dissertation

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Christopher J. Sharp for the degree of