Ringwood, John (2010) Ahead of the wave. Journal of Ocean Technology, 5 (2). pp. 73-91.

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Abstract

This paper examines the challenges of efficiently harnessing wave energy. A variety of energy conversion device types is reviewed and a generic heaving buoy device selected for detailed examination. A number of modeling and control challenges are detailed and a hierarchical control structure is indicated. Both potable water production and electricity generation are included as possible uses of such devices and each presents separate control challenges.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Wave energy; mathematical modeling; control systems; electricity generation;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Electronic Engineering
Item ID:	3613
Depositing User:	Professor John Ringwood
Date Deposited:	01 May 2012 09:34
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Ocean Technology
Publisher:	Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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