Title :
Progress in the development of a multi-mode self-reacting wave energy converter
Author :
Le-Ngoc, L. ; Gardiner, A.I. ; Stuart, R.J. ; Caughley, A.J. ; Huckerby, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Ind. Res. Ltd., Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstract :
This paper describes the rationale behind a novel multi-mode self-reacting wave energy converter (WEC) being developed by the New Zealand Wave Energy Technology project (WET-NZ). A computer modeling system used to develop an understanding of the WET-NZ device operation is described. A 2 kW experimental test device, built to demonstrate the concept in real sea conditions and to provide verification data for the model, is reported.
Keywords :
power convertors; wave power plants; New Zealand Wave Energy Technology project; WEC; WET-NZ device operation; computer modeling system; experimental test device; multimode self-reacting wave energy converter; power 2 kW; verification data; Equations; Force; Hydrodynamics; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Sea surface; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2010 IEEE - Sydney
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5221-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5222-4
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSSYD.2010.5603849
