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  • Towards reliable and survivable ocean wave energy converters

    Creator:
    Brown, Adam C.
    Abstract:
    Ocean wave energy is a new and developing field of renewable energy with great potential. The energy contained in one meter of an average wave off the coast of Newport Oregon could supply dozens of homes with electricity. However, ocean waves are usually quite irregular which leads to large bursts...
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    Masters Thesis
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    environment this failure may necessitate the use of special equipment to access and repair the device

  • Evaluation of the performance of a taut-moored dual-body direct-drive waveenergy converter through numerical modeling and physical testing

    Creator:
    Elwood, David E.
    Abstract:
    With energy prices rising and increasing concern about the influence of fossil fuels on climate change, wave energy systems are on the verge of commercial implementation. These first generation wave energy converters utilize either pneumatics or hydraulics to convert the mechanical energy of waves into electricity. For the last several...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of a Taut-Moored Dual-Body Direct-Drive Wave Energy Converter through Numerical Modeling and

  • 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