The effect of water depth on the performance of a small surging wave energy converter

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 1265-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Folley ◽  
T.J.T. Whittaker ◽  
A. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Water Depth ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Effect Of Water

scholarly journals Shallow water effects on wave energy converters with hydraulic power take-off system

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashank Sinha ◽  
D Karmakar ◽  
C Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Water Depth ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Hydraulic Power ◽  
Power Absorption ◽  
Point Absorber ◽  
Effect Of Water ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Energy Converters

The effect of water depth on the power absorption by a single heaving point absorber wave energy converter, attached to a hydraulic power take-off system, is simulated and analysed. The wave energy flux for changing water depths is presented and the study is carried out at a location in the north-west Portuguese coast, favourable for wave power generation. This analysis is based on a procedure to modify the wave spectrum as the water depth reduces, namely, the TMA spectrum (Transformation spectrum). The present study deals with the effect of water depth on the spectral shape and significant wave heights. The reactive control strategy, which includes an external damping coefficient and a negative spring term, is used to maximize power absorption by the wave energy converter. The presented work can be used for making decisions regarding the best water depth for the installation of point absorber wave energy converters in the Portuguese nearshore.

Performance assessment of the CECO wave energy converter: Water depth influence

2018 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 341-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ramos ◽  
M. López ◽  
F. Taveira-Pinto ◽  
P. Rosa-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Converter

Hydrodynamic analysis of a novel wave energy converter: Hull Reservoir Wave Energy Converter (HRWEC)

2021 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 1020-1039
Author(s):  
S.D.G.S.P. Gunawardane ◽  
G.A.C.T. Bandara ◽  
Young-Ho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Hydrodynamic Analysis
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