Oscillating surge wave energy converter using a novel above-water power takeoff with belt-arc speed amplification
We investigate the performance of a novel power takeoff (PTO) featuring belt-arc speed
amplification for oscillating surge wave energy converters (OSWECs), aiming to address the …
amplification for oscillating surge wave energy converters (OSWECs), aiming to address the …
On the controllability of an active mechanical motion rectifier for wave energy converters
P Fornaro, JV Ringwood - 2024 American Control Conference …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the controllability of an active mechanical motion rectifier (AMMR) based
power take-off (PTO) designed for wave energy conversion systems is analysed. The AMMR …
power take-off (PTO) designed for wave energy conversion systems is analysed. The AMMR …
Analytical method for an excitation adaptive bistable wave energy converter
H Zhang, J Zhou, P Li, X Zhao, J Ding, D Xu - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024 - Springer
As a nonlinear mechanism, bistablity provides a promising idea for high efficiency and
wideband energy harvesting. In order to solve the bottleneck problem of the worse …
wideband energy harvesting. In order to solve the bottleneck problem of the worse …
Hybrid optimal control for an active mechanical motion rectifier for wave energy converters via separation principle
P Fornaro, JV Ringwood - 2024 European Control Conference …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The wave energy field is characterised by its continuous growth and development in
research and technology. Over recent decades, different application issues have hindered …
research and technology. Over recent decades, different application issues have hindered …
Stability analysis of an active mechanical motion rectifier for wave energy conversion systems
P Fornaro, JV Ringwood - 2023 XX Workshop on Information …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Recent literature proposes a novel Active Mechanical Motion Rectifier (AMMR) based power
take-off system. The primary objective of mechanical rectification in wave energy conversion …
take-off system. The primary objective of mechanical rectification in wave energy conversion …
Exploring dwell time stability in active mechanical motion rectifier based power take-off systems
P Fornaro, PF Puleston… - Innovations in Renewable …, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
In wave energy converters (WECs) design, due to the inherently oscillating nature of waves,
rectification emerges as an essential requirement. Particularly, active mechanical motion …
rectification emerges as an essential requirement. Particularly, active mechanical motion …