Excitation force estimation and forecasting for wave energy applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.2499
Abstract: Abstract The implementation of the majority of energy maximising control strategies requires the knowledge of the wave excitation force experienced by the wave energy converter (WEC). In addition, many optimal numerical control strategies also require… read more here.
Keywords: estimation forecasting; wave energy; force; excitation force ... See more keywords
Real-time wave excitation force estimation for an experimental multi-DOF WEC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107788
Abstract: Abstract A wave energy converter (WEC) needs an active control strategy to maximise efficiency in a wide range of operating conditions. Many control strategies require knowledge of the wave excitation force, a quantity which cannot… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; wave excitation; wec; excitation force ... See more keywords
Numerical and experimental studies of excitation force approximation for wave energy conversion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.03.007
Abstract: Past or/and future information of the excitation force is useful for real-time power maximisation control of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) systems. Current WEC modelling approaches assume that the wave excitation force is accessible and known.… read more here.
Keywords: wave energy; force; numerical experimental; excitation force ... See more keywords