Title :
A novel maximum power point tracking algorithm for ocean wave energy devices
Author :
Amon, Ean A. ; Schacher, Alphonse A. ; Brekken, Ted K A
Author_Institution :
1148 Kelley Eng. Center, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR, USA
Abstract :
Many forms of renewable energy exist in the world´s oceans, with ocean wave energy showing great potential. However, the ocean environment presents many challenges for cost-effective renewable energy conversion, including optimal control of a wave energy converter (WEC). This paper presents a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm for control of a point absorber WEC. The algorithm and control hardware are presented in detail, as well as ocean and laboratory test results. The results show that MPPT applied to ocean wave energy is an effective and promising control strategy.
Keywords :
direct energy conversion; offshore installations; renewable energy sources; maximum power point tracking algorithm; ocean wave energy devices; renewable energy; renewable energy conversion; wave energy converter; Active rectifier; data acquisition; maximum power point tracking; power analysis; power electronics; wave energy converter;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2009. ECCE 2009. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECCE.2009.5316277
