A sea snake structure wave power generator for efficiently harvesting ocean wave energy with flexible structure

Author(s):  
Yongqi Cao ◽  
Kai Tao ◽  
Chao Ren ◽  
Zhensheng Chen ◽  
Yiwei Wang ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Murakami ◽  
O. Rios

Global attempts to increase generation of clean and reproducible energy have contributed to considerable progress in ocean-wave power-generation technologies. The efficiency of ocean-wave energy converters has improved by almost an order of magnitude in the last decade. In this report, we consider a floating-type gyroscopic ocean-wave power-generator that has proven to generate 50 kW in a prototype test conducted by a Japanese company in 2012. A gyroscopic power generator consists of a buoy, a gimbal, and spinning rotors mounted on a gimbal. The gimbal is installed on the deck of the buoy and rotates when the buoy oscillates or rocks by ocean waves. The gimbal axis is connected to an electric generator. The objectives of our research are to understand quantitatively the mechanisms of gyroscopic ocean-wave power-generators and to improve the component design of the generator to maximize power output. To this end, we develop a mathematical model and a scale model of a gyroscopic ocean-wave power-generator. This integrated approach is to numerically simulate power generation and to clarify the effect of relevant design parameters.


2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. I_1306-I_1310
Author(s):  
Takehis SAITOH ◽  
Junpei WAGATSUM ◽  
Toshiyuki UENO ◽  
Shot KITA

Author(s):  
Tao Sun ◽  
Jiangbin Zhao ◽  
Xinping Yan ◽  
Pengpeng Xu

To solve the issue of the energy supply for unmanned ocean vehicles, the ocean wave energy as an abundant and widely distributed renewable clean energy, provides a feasible way. This paper proposes a flapping-hydrofoil method applied to unmanned ocean vehicles, harnessing the ocean wave energy to generate power. The structure of the flapping-hydrofoil wave energy harvester is presented, including the internal transmission device and the design of the hydrofoil. Then the operation modes (buoyancy drive and electric drive) and the application prospects (operating on and under the sea surface) of the flapping-hydrofoil wave energy ocean vehicle are also discussed, with the sincere expectations of further development of the ocean science and technology as well as offshore engineering.


2013 ◽  
Vol 724-725 ◽  
pp. 818-822
Author(s):  
Sheng Ye ◽  
Wei Jun Wang ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
Long Bo Mao

As a source of a clean green renewable new energy, wave power generation is paid much attention by more countries while the decrease of the amount of the energy day by day. The conversion technology in the field of wave energy has tended to mature. Now it is running into commercial exploitation leve1. In this paper, the fundamental principles of ocean wave energy generation technology are presented. The classification and present situation of ocean wave power generation device are introduced. At last, some possible directions and prospects of wave energy generation technology are expatiated.


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