The performance of a lift based wave energy converter in unidirectional irregular deep
ocean waves is investigated. The energy converter consists of two hydrofoils attached
parallel to a horizontal main shaft at a radius. The main shaft is aligned parallel to the wave
crests and submerged at a fixed depth. The local flow field induced by the incident wave will
cause the hydrofoils to rotate about the main shaft. The orientation of each hydrofoil is
adjusted to produce the desired level of bound circulation. The energy converter and …