A New Classification of Wave Energy Converters Used for Selection of Devices

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 1286-1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dolores Esteban ◽  
José-Santos López-Gutiérrez ◽  
Vicente Negro ◽  
Marcelo Laviña ◽  
Pedro Muñoz-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Energy Converters

scholarly journals Investigation of suitable sites for wave energy converters around Sicily (Italy)

Ocean Science ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Iuppa ◽  
L. Cavallaro ◽  
D. Vicinanza ◽  
E. Foti
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Energy Concentration ◽  
Generation Model ◽  
Computational Domain ◽  
Weather Forecasts ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Western Side ◽  
High Wave Energy ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Energy Converters

Abstract. An analysis of wave energy along the coasts of Sicily (Italy) is presented with the aim of selecting possible sites for the implementation of wave energy converters (WECs). The analysis focuses on the selection of hotspot areas of energy concentration. A third-generation model was adopted to reconstruct the wave data along the coast over a period of 14 years. The reconstruction was performed using the wave and wind data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. The analysis of wave energy allowed us to characterise the most energetic zones, which are located on the western side of Sicily and on the Strait of Sicily. Moreover, the estimate of the annual wave power on the entire computational domain identified eight interesting sites. The main features of the sites include relatively high wave energy and proximity to the coast, which makes them possible sites for the implementation of WEC farms.

Corrigendum to “Numerical benchmarking study of a selection of wave energy converters” [Renew Energy 41 (2012) 44–63]

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 955-957 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Babarit ◽  
J. Hals ◽  
M.J. Muliawan ◽  
A. Kurniawan ◽  
T. Moan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Energy Converters

Selection of design power of wave energy converters based on wave basin experiments

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 3124-3132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Martinelli ◽  
Barbara Zanuttigh ◽  
Jens Peter Kofoed
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Wave Basin ◽  
Design Power ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Energy Converters

Power Absorption Measures and Comparisons of Selected Wave Energy Converters

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aure´lien Babarit ◽  
Jorgen Hals ◽  
Adi Kurniawan ◽  
Torgeir Moan ◽  
Jorgen Krokstad
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Absorbed Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Two Bodies ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
European Coast ◽  
Energy Converters

In this study, a selection of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) with different working principle is considered. It comprises a heaving device reacting against the seabed, a heaving self-reacting two-bodies device, a pitching device, and a floating OWC device. They are inspired by concepts which are currently under development. For each of these concepts, a numerical Wave To Wire (W2W) model is derived. Numerical estimates of the energy delivery which one can expect are derived using these numerical models on a selection of wave site along the European coast. This selection of wave site is thought to be representative with levels of mean annual wave power from 15 to 88 kW/m. Using these results, the performance of each WEC is assessed not only in terms of yearly energy output, but also in terms of yearly absorbed energy/displacement, yearly absorbed energy/wetted surface, and yearly absorbed energy per unit significant Power Take Off force. By comparing these criteria, one gets a better idea of the advantages and drawbacks of each of the studied concepts.

scholarly journals Numerical benchmarking study of a selection of wave energy converters

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 44-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Babarit ◽  
J. Hals ◽  
M.J. Muliawan ◽  
A. Kurniawan ◽  
T. Moan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Energy Converters
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