Search for dissertations about: "marine renewable energy sources"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words marine renewable energy sources.

  2. 1. Analysis of the Fatigue Characteristics of Mooring Lines and Power Cables for Floating Wave Energy Converters

    Author : Shun-Han Yang; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mooring line; power cable; fatigue; coupled analysis; power absorption; experiment; wave energy converter; heaving point absorber; computational modelling; marine biofouling effect on fatigue;

    Abstract : To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the energy mix, there is a pressing need for the exploitation of renewable sources of energy, such as biomass, hydropower, solar power, waves, and wind. This thesis focuses on ocean wave energy and its applications. READ MORE

  4. 2. Grid connection of offshore renewable energy sources

    Author : Christoffer Fjellstedt; Karin Thomas; Mats Leijon; Daniel Månsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Grid connection; Electronic filters; Power transformers; Offshore collection grids; HVDC transmission; HVAC transmission; Marine current energy; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : In order to achieve net zero emissions from the electricity sector, the proportion of renewable energy sources connected to the electrical grid needs to be increased significantly in the coming years. Established renewable energy sources, such as wind power and solar power, will certainly be crucial in achieving this. READ MORE

  5. 3. Wave Powered Desalination

    Author : Jennifer Leijon; Cecilia Boström; Irina Temiz; Jens Engström; Anna Rutgersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; wave power; desalination; marine renewable energy sources; marine current; freshwater; Engineering Science; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : The aim of this licentiate thesis is to investigate opportunities to produce fresh-water and electricity using marine renewable energy sources, such as wave power and marine current power, for water scarce areas. It summarizes the ongoing work within the field and suggests some possibilities of future re-search. READ MORE

  6. 4. Exergy Evaluation of Engine Operations : Combustion Process to Exhaust Flow

    Author : Beichuan Hong; Andreas Cronhjort; Mihai Mihaescu; Sundar Rajan Krishnan; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Thermal efficiency; Exergy analysis; Marine engine; Lean-burn combustion; Pulsating flow measurement; Pitot tube; Sensitivity analysis; Energy and exergy losses; Termisk verkningsgrad; Exergianalys; Marinmotor; Magertbränningsförbränning; Pulserande flödesmätning; Pitotrör; Känslighetsanalys; Energiförluster och exergiförluster; Machine Design; Maskinkonstruktion; Energiteknik; Energy Technology;

    Abstract : Transitioning the transport sector to clean energy sources is crucial for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. A collaborative solution, combining both electric vehicles and combustion engines using renewable fuels, may prove more effective than competitive ones. READ MORE

  7. 5. Analysis of Fatigue Characteristics in Mooring Lines and Low Voltage Cables for Wave Energy Converters

    Author : Shun-Han Yang; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; wave energy converter; de-coupled analysis; power cable; fatigue; dynamic cable; heaving point absorber; mooring line; coupled analysis; power absorption; marine biofouling effect on absorbed power; low voltage cable; catenary mooring chain; marine biofouling effect on fatigue;

    Abstract : To reduce both carbon emission and fossil fuel consumption, there is a pressing need for the exploitation of renewable sources of energy such as biomass, hydropower, solar power, waves, and wind. This thesis addresses the application of wave energy, which has a large potential to contribute to the world’s renewable emission-free energy supply. READ MORE