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Research on parameter influence of wave energy converter based on optimal damping

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

During research on Pelamis-Like wave energy converters based on AQWA, influence of buoys structural parameters on capturing energy is generally considered under a specific damping. However, different buoys structural parameters match variable optimal damping values. Studying through a particular damping all the time may interfere with buoys structural parameters analysis and cause incomplete results. This paper optimizes parameters of Pelamis-Like wave energy converters through Isight, AQWA and Matlab to ensure an optimal match between buoys structural parameters and optimal damping. Taking China's sea conditions of short-wave period and small wavelength into account, the influence of buoys structural parameters ( float section, ratio between buoy length and wavelength, draft and number of buoys) and wave parameters ( wave period and amplitude) on capturing energy and factor are analyzed in a comprehensive manner under optimal damping conditions. The results show that elliptical buoy section can improve capturing energy ability. A large amount of energy can be obtained when buoy length approaches to half of wavelength. Increasing the draft has a smaller impact on capturing energy, and 4 or 5 buoys are better for capturing energy. By optimizing buoy length and capturing energy characteristics, the suitable buoy length for Chinese sea conditions is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages700-708
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781728103112
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2019 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 10 Apr 201913 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2019

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period10/04/1913/04/19

Keywords

  • Buoys parameters
  • Capturing energy ability
  • Capturing factor
  • Linear damping
  • Optimal damping
  • Pelamis-Like wave energy converter
  • Wave parameters

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