Optimisation of the clam wave energy converter

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

Renewable Energy, 1994, vol. 5, issue 5, 1464-1466

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.

Date: 1994
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DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)90189-9

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