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Optimisation of the clam wave energy converter

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  • Duckers, L.J.
  • Lockett, F.P.
  • Loughridge, B.W.
  • Peatfield, A.M.
  • West, M.J.
  • White, P.R.S.

Abstract

The most promising UK offshore device is the Clam, a floating rigid toroid about 80m in diameter with access to a huge wave energy resource. The rated output would be 3MW, at a cost of 8p/kWh. A lack of Government support has almost stopped R&D on the Clam. This paper describes ongoing mathematical optimisation which would provide a foundation for a future prototype programme intended to reduce costs to 4p/Kwh.

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  • Duckers, L.J. & Lockett, F.P. & Loughridge, B.W. & Peatfield, A.M. & West, M.J. & White, P.R.S., 1994. "Optimisation of the clam wave energy converter," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 5(5), pages 1464-1466.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:5:y:1994:i:5:p:1464-1466
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)90189-9
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