Wave energy converter arrays: Motion response of inter-connected array
dc.contributor.author | Howey, B | |
dc.contributor.author | Iglesias, Gregorio | |
dc.contributor.author | Collins, KM | |
dc.contributor.author | Hann, Martyn | |
dc.contributor.author | Greaves, Deborah | |
dc.contributor.author | Gomes, R | |
dc.contributor.author | Henriques, JCC | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-09-16T09:28:48Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-09-16T09:28:48Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019-01-01 | |
dc.identifier.isbn | 9781138585355 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/16362 | |
dc.description.abstract |
Compact wave energy converter (WEC) arrays are a promising option in terms of opti-mizing energy output per unit area of marine space, realizing synergies in O&M tasks and auxiliary installations (substations, export cables, etc.), and achieving economies of scale. Four different levels of connectivity between five OWC spar buoys in a compact array—corresponding to as many mooring configurations—were tested in the Ocean Basin at the University of Plymouth. We find considerable implications of the inter-connectivity on the frequency of heave motion response, with interconnected cases yielding a higher natural frequency and an increase in magnitude compared to the baseline (non-connected) arrangement. This indicates the importance of a holistic inter-connected system design approach required in the early design stages with respect to the wave climate at the deployment site. For instance, for a site off Leixões (Portugal), the frequency upshift obtained through inter-connectivity may be beneficial. | |
dc.format.extent | 625-632 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.title | Wave energy converter arrays: Motion response of inter-connected array | |
dc.type | conference | |
dc.type | Conference Proceeding | |
plymouth.publication-status | Published | |
plymouth.journal | Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2018 | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Science and Engineering | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/PRIMaRE Publications | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA/UoA12 Engineering | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Marine Institute | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role/Academics | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role/Researchers in ResearchFish submission | |
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rioxxterms.type | Conference Paper/Proceeding/Abstract |