Model testing of a floating wave energy converter with an internal U-shaped oscillating water column

Silva, S. Ribeiro e; Gomes, R.P.F.; Lopes, B.S.; Carrelhas, A.A.D.; Gato, L.M.C.; Henriques, J.C.C.; Gordo, José Manuel; Falcão, A.F.O.

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114211

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“…The optimized geometry had larger dimensions, mass, and power extraction up to 5.9 times higher than the original. A 1:24 scale model of the converter was used to experimentally validate its performance under regular and irregular wave conditions in the study conducted in [119]. Apart from the two aforementioned natural periods, the occurrence of low-cycle auto-parametric resonance under certain wave conditions was detected.…”

Section: Owc Of a Random Geometrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters: A Review of Developments

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2024

J Energ Power Technol

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The main challenge in designing offshore renewable energy structures is to ensure their structural integrity on a life cycle basis while operating in harsh environments and, in parallel, being financially competitive and environmentally friendly concerning other types of energy systems. The Oscillating Water Column (OWC) converters are among the first energy converters to be developed and deployed into the sea due to their relative simplicity of operation and relatively small number of moving parts. This review provides an overview of the recent floating OWC prototypes and projects and the latest research developments in wave energy conversion using the oscillating water column principle. Furthermore, critical structural advances are discussed, mainly focusing on the converter’s geometry and type and its mooring system design towards amplifying the absorbed wave power.

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Section: Owc Of a Random Geometrymentioning

confidence: 99%