Search for dissertations about: "WEC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 swedish dissertations containing the word WEC.

  2. 1. Analysis of Power Performance and Mooring Fatigue Damage for Wave Energy Parks

    Author : Xinyuan Shao; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mooring fatigue; power output; WEC; SESAM; potential theory; wave energy park; CFD; STAR-CCM ;

    Abstract : Wave energy has been recognized as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources due to its cleanliness and sustainability. To harness this energy, wave energy converters (WECs) are utilized. READ MORE

  4. 2. Grid Integration and Impact of a Wave Power System

    Author : Arvind Parwal; Cecilia Boström; Damir Šljivac; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ANN; buck-boost converter; current control; energy storage system; force control; flicker; FPGA control; grid integartion; harmonics; linear generator; PHIL; microgrid; voltage variation; wave energy; WEC; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : Increasing energy consumption and concern for carbon emissions has boosted the demand for renewable energy production. The focus on renewable energy has gained much attention in wind, solar, hydro and wave power generations. Wave power has great potential due to its high energy density but there are challenges as well. READ MORE

  5. 3. Optimization of Point Absorber Wave Energy Parks

    Author : Marianna Giassi; Malin Göteman; Jens Peter Kofoed; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wave energy arrays; genetic algorithm; optimization; WEC; hydrodynamic interaction; Engineering Science; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : Renewable energies are believed to play the key role in assuring a future of sustainable energy supply and low carbon emissions. Particularly, this thesis focus on wave energy, which is created by extracting the power stored in the waves of the oceans. READ MORE

  6. 4. Buoy Geometry, Size and Hydrodynamics for Power Take Off Device for Point Absorber Linear Wave Energy Converter

    Author : Halvar Gravråkmo; Mats Leijon; Jan Isberg; Luke Myers; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; point absorber; wave; energy; converter; ocean; wec; toroidal; buoy; torus; cylindrical; cylinder; experiment; full scale; trial; sea; energy; renewable; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : Wave energy converters of point absorber type have been developed and constructed. Full scale experiments have been carried out at sea and electricity has been successfully delivered. Linear permanent magnet generators together with a subsea substation and buoys of various geometric shapes have been investigated theoretically and experimentally. READ MORE

  7. 5. Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Operational Wave Energy Converters

    Author : Erik Lejerskog; Mats Leijon; Rafael Waters; John Ringwood; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : ocean wave energy; WEC; permanent magnet; linear generator; closed stator slots; offshore experiments;

    Abstract : This thesis studies wave energy converters developed at Uppsala University. The wave energy converters are of point absorbing type with direct driven linear generators. The aim has been to study generator design with closed stator slots as well as offshore experimental studies. READ MORE