Contribution to clean energy production using a novel wave energy converter: Renewable energy

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charbel Bou-Mosleh ◽  
Pierre Rahme ◽  
Peter Beaino ◽  
Rebecca Mattar ◽  
Elie Abi Nassif
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Converter

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Metaheuristic Algorithms for Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Optimisation: A Case Study for Eastern Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Erfan Amini ◽  
Danial Golbaz ◽  
Rojin Asadi ◽  
Mahdieh Nasiri ◽  
Oğuzhan Ceylan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Gray Wolf ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Company ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Eastern Australia

One of the most encouraging sorts of renewable energy is ocean wave energy. In spite of a large number of investigations in this field during the last decade, wave energy technologies are recognised as neither mature nor broadly commercialised compared to other renewable energy technologies. In this paper, we develop and optimise Power Take-off (PTO) configurations of a well-known wave energy converter (WEC) called a point absorber. This WEC is a fully submerged buoy with three tethers, which was proposed and developed by Carnegie Clean Energy Company in Australia. Optimising the WEC’s PTO parameters is a challenging engineering problem due to the high dimensionality and complexity of the search space. This research compares the performance of five state-of-the-art metaheuristics (including Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy, Gray Wolf optimiser, Harris Hawks optimisation, and Grasshopper Optimisation Algorithm) based on the real wave scenario in Sydney sea state. The experimental achievements show that the Multiverse optimisation (MVO) algorithm performs better than the other metaheuristics applied in this work.

Testing the WET-NZ Wave Energy Converter Using the Ocean Sentinel Instrumentation Buoy

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 164-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Lettenmaier ◽  
Annette von Jouanne ◽  
Ean Amon ◽  
Sean Moran ◽  
Alister Gardiner
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Test Site ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Department Of Energy ◽  
State University ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Research Consortium

AbstractThis paper describes ocean testing of the half-scale Wave Energy Technology-New Zealand (WET-NZ) prototype wave energy converter (WEC) using the Ocean Sentinel instrumentation buoy during a 6-week deployment period in August‐October 2012. These tests were conducted by the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) at its Pacific Ocean test site off the coast of Newport, Oregon. The WET-NZ is the product of a research consortium between Callaghan Innovation, a New Zealand Crown Entity, and Power Projects Limited (PPL), a Wellington, New Zealand private company. The Oregon deployment was project managed by Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI), a Portland, OR firm. NNMREC is a Department of Energy sponsored partnership between Oregon State University (OSU), the University of Washington (UW), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The Ocean Sentinel instrumentation buoy is a 6-m surface buoy, developed in 2012, that provides a stand-alone electrical load, WEC generator control, and data collection for WECs being tested. The Ocean Sentinel was deployed and operated for the first time during the 2012 WET-NZ tests. During these tests, the operation of the WET-NZ was demonstrated and its performance was characterized, while also proving successful deployment and operation of the Ocean Sentinel.

Design and Potential Application of Small Scale Wave Energy Converter

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tunde O. Aderinto ◽  
Francisco Haces-Fernandez ◽  
Hua Li
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Ocean Energy ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Wave Properties

Although theoretical available wave energy is higher than most of ocean energy sources, the commercial utilization of wave energy is much slower than other ocean energy sources. The difficulty of integration with the electrical grid system and the challenges of the installation, operation and maintenance of large energy generation and transmission systems are the major reasons. Even though there are successfully tested models of wave energy converters, the fact that wave energy is directly affected by wave height and wave period makes the actual wave energy output with high variation and difficult to be predicted. And most of the previous studies on wave energy and its utilization have focused on the large scale energy production that can be integrated into a power grid system. In this paper, the authors identify and discuss stand-alone wave energy converter systems and facilities that are not connected to the electricity grid with focus on small scale wave energy systems as potential source of energy. For the proper identification, qualification and quantification of wave energy resource potential, wave properties such as wave height and period need to be characterized. This is used to properly determine and predict the probability of the occurrence of these wave properties at particular locations, which enables the choice of product design, installation, operation and maintenance to effectively capture wave energy. Meanwhile, the present technologies available for wave energy converters can be limited by location (offshore, nearshore or shoreline). Therefore, the potential applications of small scale stand-alone wave energy converter are influenced by the demand, location of the need and the appropriate technology to meet the identified needs. The paper discusses the identification of wave energy resource potentials, the location and appropriate technology suitable for small scale wave energy converter. Two simplified wave energy converter designs are created and simulated under real wave condition in order to estimate the energy production of each design.

Design and Hydrodynamic Performance Testing of One-Base Multi-Buoy Floating Sharp Eagle Wave Energy Converter

2015 ◽  
Vol 1092-1093 ◽  
pp. 152-157
Author(s):  
Zhen Peng Wang ◽  
Ya Ge You ◽  
Ya Qun Zhang ◽  
Song Wei Sheng ◽  
Hong Jun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Hydrodynamic Performance ◽  
Wave Direction ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Period Wave

Research on wave energy extraction has been conducted in many countries to meet the growing demand for clean energy. To find an efficient and economic way to convert wave energy, an one-base multi-buoy offshore floating Sharp Eagle wave energy converter is designed, consisting of four Eagle head absorbing buoys, one semi-submersible barge, one energy conversion system, buoyancy tanks, underwater appendages and other components. The working principle of the device is described in this paper. To test the hydrodynamic performance of device and make an initial evaluation for the design, a model experiment of 1/13.78th scale was carried out. The influence of wave period, wave height, pressure in hydrocylinders and wave direction is tested. All the efficiencies in different conditions are compared with each other, while the high efficiency and stability of device are verified.

The Effect of the Spectral Distribution of Wave Energy on the Performance of a Bottom Hinged Flap Type Wave Energy Converter

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Clabby ◽  
A. Henry ◽  
M. Folley ◽  
T. Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Energy Distribution ◽  
Wave Height ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Spectral Distribution ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Spectral Energy Distribution ◽  
Wave Climate ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Spectral Energy ◽  
Energy Converter

The power output from a wave energy converter is typically predicted using experimental and/or numerical modelling techniques. In order to yield meaningful results the relevant characteristics of the device, together with those of the wave climate must be modelled with sufficient accuracy. The wave climate is commonly described using a scatter table of sea states defined according to parameters related to wave height and period. These sea states are traditionally modelled with the spectral distribution of energy defined according to some empirical formulation. Since the response of most wave energy converters vary at different frequencies of excitation, their performance in a particular sea state may be expected to depend on the choice of spectral shape employed rather than simply the spectral parameters. Estimates of energy production may therefore be affected if the spectral distribution of wave energy at the deployment site is not well modelled. Furthermore, validation of the model may be affected by differences between the observed full scale spectral energy distribution and the spectrum used to model it. This paper investigates the sensitivity of the performance of a bottom hinged flap type wave energy converter to the spectral energy distribution of the incident waves. This is investigated experimentally using a 1:20 scale model of Aquamarine Power’s Oyster wave energy converter, a bottom hinged flap type device situated at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in approximately 13m water depth. The performance of the model is tested in sea states defined according to the same wave height and period parameters but adhering to different spectral energy distributions. The results of these tests show that power capture is reduced with increasing spectral bandwidth. This result is explored with consideration of the spectral response of the device in irregular wave conditions. The implications of this result are discussed in the context of validation of the model against particular prototype data sets and estimation of annual energy production.

scholarly journals Optimization of an Invention Based on a Force Multiplier Mechanism for Wave Power Generation

2014 ◽  
Vol 507 ◽  
pp. 480-485
Author(s):  
Javier Aparisi ◽  
Jose González ◽  
Bernabé Hernandis
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wave Height ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Wave Power ◽  
Rectilinear Motion ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
The Waves

The development and exploitation of new sources of clean energy that do not depend on traditional sources based on the use of fossil fuels, is the focus of this research, which starts with the optimization of an invention capable of transforming a reciprocating rectilinear motion into continuous circular motion in a very efficient way, to be used in the development of a Wave Energy Converter (WEC), capable of operating with low wave height and taking advantage of the oscillating movement of the waves both when rising, and when lowering, unlike other similar devices that harness it only in one way.

scholarly journals WECANet: The First Open Pan-European Network for Marine Renewable Energy with a Focus on Wave Energy-COST Action CA17105

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Stratigaki
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
European Network ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Marine Renewable Energy

Growing energy demand has increased interest in marine renewable energy resources (i.e., wave energy, which is harvested through wave energy converter (WEC) arrays. However, the wave energy industry is currently at a significant juncture in its development, facing a number of challenges which require that research re-focuses on a holistic techno-economic perspective, where the economics considers the full life cycle costs of the technology. It also requires development of WECs suitable for niche markets, because in Europe there are inequalities regarding wave energy resources, wave energy companies, national programs and investments. As a result, in Europe there are leading and non-leading countries in wave energy technology. The sector also needs to increase confidence of potential investors by reducing (non-)technological risks. This can be achieved through an interdisciplinary approach by involving engineers, economists, environmental scientists, lawyers, regulators and policy experts. Consequently, the wave energy sector needs to receive the necessary attention compared to other more advanced and commercial offshore energy technologies (e.g., offshore wind). The formation of the first open pan-European network with an interdisciplinary approach will contribute to large-scale WEC array deployment by dealing with the current bottlenecks. The WECANet (Wave Energy Converter Array Network) European COST Action, introduced in September 2018 and presented in this paper, aims at a collaborative and inclusive approach, as it provides a strong networking and collaboration platform that also creates the space for dialogue between all stakeholders in wave energy. An important characteristic of the Action is that participation is open to all parties interested and active in the development of wave energy. Previous activities organised by WECANet core group members have resulted in a number of joint European projects and scientific publications. WECANet’s main target is the equal research, training, networking, collaboration and funding opportunities for all researchers and professionals, regardless of age, gender and country in order to obtain understanding of the main challenges governing the development of the wave energy sector.

scholarly journals Power Performance Assessment for the Energy Storage Type of Wave Energy Converter

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hainan Xia ◽  
Xiangnan Wang ◽  
Hao Chang ◽  
Yuanfei Zhang ◽  
Qiang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Power Performance ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
Storage Type

This paper discusses the energy matching problem between wave energy input and generator power output, in the power performance assessment for the energy storage type of wave energy converter. Under the small wave condition, the power performance of the energy storage type of wave energy converter is researched. The site test data processing method is analyzed, and the calculation method of the average conversion efficiency and the annual energy production are optimized. The results show that the optimized power performance analysis method can more accurately assess the power performance matrix of the wave energy converter, and improve the calculation accuracy of the average conversion efficiency and the annual energy production of the wave energy converter. The research results provide an effective method for more scientific and accurate evaluation of power performance indexes of the energy storage type of wave energy converters.

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