Mérigaud, Alexis and Gilloteaux, Jean-Christophe and Ringwood, John (2012) A nonlinear extension for linear boundary element methods in wave energy device modelling. In: 31st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering OMAE2012, July 1-6, 2012, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Abstract

To date, mathematical models for wave energy devices typically follow Cummins equation, with hydrodynamic parameters determined using boundary element methods. The resulting models are, for the vast majority of cases, linear, which has advantages for ease of computation and a basis for control design to maximise energy capture. While these linear models have attractive properties, the assumptions under which linearity is valid are restrictive. In particular, the assumption of small movements about an equilibrium point, so that higher order terms are not significant, needs some scrutiny. While this assumption is reasonable in many applications, in wave energy the main objective is to exaggerate the movement of the device through resonance, so that energy capture can be maximised. This paper examines the value of adding specific nonlinear terms to hydrodynamic models for wave energy devices, to improve the validity of such models across the full operational spectrum.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords:	Wave energy device displacement; Mass of wave energy device; Force i on body; Potential flow i; Pressure i on body; Water density;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Electronic Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Centre for Ocean Energy Research
Item ID:	3866
Depositing User:	Professor John Ringwood
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2012 11:32
Refereed:	Yes
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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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