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Seaweaver: A new surge-resonant wave energy converter

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  • Chaplin, Robert Valentine

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This paper presents an experimental study of a new resonant-in-surge wave energy converter concept that is a successor to the “Frond” and “Wraspa” WECs investigated at Lancaster University and elsewhere. The concept is of a buoyant, rigid, surface-piercing diaphragm, the edges of which are held still but whose central area moves in resonance with the swell component of an ocean wave system. The two bodies forming this diaphragm are pivoted on the arms of a Y-shaped tubular frame that is held in position by four taut mooring lines. It is proposed to move the frame compensate for tidal changes and to maintain the WECs bearing so that it always faces the principal swell direction.

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  • Chaplin, Robert Valentine, 2013. "Seaweaver: A new surge-resonant wave energy converter," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 662-670.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:57:y:2013:i:c:p:662-670
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.04.009
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    1. Ozkop, Emre & Altas, Ismail H., 2017. "Control, power and electrical components in wave energy conversion systems: A review of the technologies," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 67(C), pages 106-115.

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