Design, simulation, and testing of a novel hydraulic power take-off system for the Pelamis wave energy converter

Ross Henderson

Renewable Energy, 2006, vol. 31, issue 2, 271-283

Abstract: The economic viability of a wave energy converter depends largely on its power take-off system. Active control of the power take-off is necessary to maximise power capture across a range of sea-states and can also improve survivability. The high force, low speed regime of wave energy conversion makes it a suitable application for high-pressure hydraulics.

Keywords: Hydraulic power take-off; Wave energy converter; Pelamis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2005.08.021

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