Search for dissertations about: "Ocean wave modelling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Ocean wave modelling.

2. 1. Numerical Modelling and Statistical Analysis of Ocean Wave Energy Converters and Wave Climates

   Author : Wei Li; Isberg Jan; Jens Peter Kofoed; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Wave power; Wave energy converter; Gravity-based foundation; Power absorption; Wave spectrum; Linear generator; Frequency domain; Wave climate; Ocean wave modelling; Mixed-distribution model; Bivariate distribution; Archimedean copula;

   Abstract : Ocean wave energy is considered to be one of the important potential renewable energy resources for sustainable development. Various wave energy converter technologies have been proposed to harvest the energy from ocean waves. This thesis is based on the linear generator wave energy converter developed at Uppsala University. READ MORE

4. 2. Hydrodynamic Modelling for a Point Absorbing Wave Energy Converter

   Author : Jens Engström; Jan Isberg; Mats Leijon; Antonio Sarmento; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Ocean wave energy; Point absorber; Wave energy converter; Wave energy transport; Polychromatic wave; Linear generator; Resonance; Finite depth; Modelling; Engineering Science with specialization in Electronics; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektronik;

   Abstract : Surface gravity waves in the world’s oceans contain a renewable source of free power on the order of terawatts that has to this date not been commercially utilized. The division of Electricity at Uppsala University is developing a technology to harvest this energy. READ MORE

5. 3. Modelling and Advanced Control of Fully Coupled Wave Energy Converters Subject to Constraints: the Wave-to-wire Approach

   Author : Liguo Wang; Jan Isberg; Jørgen Hals Todalshaug; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Ocean wave energy; marine energy converter; wave energy converter; wave energy farm; potential flow theory; linear permanent magnet generator; control strategy; wave-to-wire approach; physical constraints; power generation control.; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

   Abstract : Ocean wave energy is a promising renewable source to contribute to supplying the world’s energy demand. The Division of Electricity at Uppsala University is developing a technology to capture energy from ocean waves with a wave energy converter (WEC) consisting of a linear permanent magnet generator and a point absorber. READ MORE

6. 4. Modelling Wave Power by Equivalent Circuit Theory

   Author : Ling Hai; Mats Leijon; Rafael Waters; Yongliang Zhang; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Wave energy; hydrodynamics; electric circuit; electrical analogy; energy absorption; force; system modelling; Simulink; engineering science; renewable energy; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity;

   Abstract : The motion of ocean waves can be captured and converted into usable electricity. This indicates that wave power has the potential to supply electricity to grids like wind or solar power. A point absorbing wave energy converter (WEC) system has been developed for power production at Uppsala University. READ MORE

7. 5. Hydrodynamic Modelling of Wave Power using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Theory

   Author : Ling Hai; Mats Leijon; Rafael Waters; Lars-Göran Westerberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : wave energy; hydrodynamic modelling; electric circuit; force and power analysis;

   Abstract : Ocean wave energy can be harnessed and converted into electric energy nowadays. This provides a possibility for populations that live on islands or along coastlines to utilize the renewable and safe power produced by ocean waves. READ MORE