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Wave Energy Converter Array Optimization : Algorithm Development and Investigation of Layout Design Influences

Creator:

Sharp, Christopher J.

Abstract:

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...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

–third of the nation’s energy requirements [5]. Furthermore, the recoverable ocean wave resource is