DocumentCode
681932
Title
Circular-slide wave energy converter in random waves
Author
Chen, Hsuanwei Michelle ; DelBalzo, Donald R.
Author_Institution
ChenDel Consulting, Albany, NY, USA
fYear
2013
fDate
23-27 Sept. 2013
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
5
Abstract
We propose a new wave energy converter that uses ocean wave roll/pitch motions to drive a rotating mass and spin an electric generator. Long life is achieved by sealing all mechanical parts inside a watertight structure and replacing unreliable mechanical springs by a tunable articicial spring, which keeps the system in resonance online with waves. We simulate the system dynamics in realistic ocean conditions to demonstrate performance of the new concept.
Keywords
hydroelectric generators; ocean waves; wave power generation; circular slide wave energy converter; electric generator; mechanical parts; mechanical springs; ocean wave pitch motion; ocean wave roll motion; random waves; rotating mass; tunable artificial spring; watertight structure; Damping; Generators; Ocean waves; Springs; Surface waves; Tracking; Wind speed; artificial spring; circular sliding track; random waves; wave energy converter;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Oceans - San Diego, 2013
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
Type
conf
Filename
6741223
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