Title :
The Dynamics of Wave Energy
Author :
Ringwood, John V.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., NUI Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Abstract :
This paper examines the challenges of efficiently harnessing wave energy. A variety of energy conversion device types is reviewed and a generic heaving buoy device selected for detailed examination. A number of modelling and control challenges are detailed and a hierarchical control structure is indicated. Both potable water production and electricity generation are included as possible uses of such devices and each presents separate control challenges
Keywords :
power generation control; renewable energy sources; wave power generation; electricity generation; energy conversion device; generic heaving buoy device; harnessing; hierarchical control structure; potable water production; wave energy dynamics; Wave energy; control systems; electricity generation; mathematical modelling;
Conference_Titel :
Irish Signals and Systems Conference, 2006. IET
Conference_Location :
Dublin
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-665-9
