Title :
Maximum Power Point Tracking for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
Author :
Amon, Ean A. ; Brekken, Ted K A ; Schacher, Alphonse A.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR, USA
Abstract :
Many forms of renewable energy exist in the world´s oceans, with ocean wave energy showing great potential. However, the ocean environment presents many challenges for cost-effective renewable energy conversion, including optimal control of a wave energy converter (WEC). This paper presents a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm for control of a point absorber WEC. The algorithm and testing hardware are presented in detail, as well as simulated and laboratory test results. The results show that MPPT applied to ocean wave energy is an effective and promising control strategy.
Keywords :
maximum power point trackers; optimal control; power generation control; renewable energy sources; surge protection; wave power generation; wave power plants; MPPT algorithm; cost-effective renewable energy conversion; maximum power point tracking algorithm; ocean WEC; ocean environment; ocean wave energy conversion; optimal control; point absorber control; testing hardware; Data acquisition; Energy conversion; Generators; Hardware; Ocean waves; Surface waves; Testing; Marine technology; maximum power point tracking (MPPT); ocean wave energy; power control; power generation;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2012.2190255
