Modelling and Optimization of Wave Energy Converters

This guide to wave energy harvesting systems focuses on current analytical and numerical modelling methods for their convertor technologies. The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.routledge.com/ has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

List of contents

Part I Introduction 1. Wave energy converter systems - status and perspectives Part II Fundamental Theories Applicable to Wave Energy Harvesting 2. Fluid dynamics and wave-structure interactions 3. Wave energy converter modelling, control, and power take-off design Part III Wave Energy Converters 4. Point absorber wave energy converters 5. Multi-mode wave energy converter 6. Attenuator wave energy converters 7. Oscillating water column wave energy converters Part IV Wave Energy Converter Arrays/Farms 8. Large-scale computation of wave energy converter arrays 9. Optimisation of wave farms

About the author

Dezhi Ning is a professor in the field of Ocean Engineering and Offshore Renewable Energy at Dalian University of Technology, China.
Boyin Ding is an associate professor (reader) at the School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Summary

This guide to wave energy harvesting systems focuses on current analytical and numerical modelling methods for their convertor technologies. The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.routledge.com/ has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Product details

• Authors: Dezhi (Dalian University of Technology Ning
• Assisted by: Boyin Ding (Editor), Dezhi Ning (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781032057392
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3205739-2
• No. of pages: 424
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, SCIENCE / Energy, SCIENCE / Waves & Wave Mechanics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Marine & Naval, Electrical Engineering, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Energy conversion & storage, Hydropower / waterpower