Abstract
Wave-energy point absorbers can be described as linear, under-damped oscillating systems excited by ocean waves. These devices are intended to be installed offshore and operated in a variety of wave conditions, with a view to producing energy from the oscillations they undergo. Latching control, a technique meant to improve the absorption of energy by point absorbers, has been the subject of many studies in the wave-energy literature. The present paper outlines the original principle of latching control and proceeds with a critical assessment of this control strategy and of some of its variants, from both a theoretical and a practical point of view.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 21st (2011) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2011 |
| Pages | 680-686 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 21st International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2011 - Maui, HI, United States Duration: 19 Jun 2011 → 24 Jun 2011 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
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| ISSN (Print) | 1098-6189 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1555-1792 |
Conference
| Conference | 21st International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2011 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Maui, HI |
| Period | 19/06/11 → 24/06/11 |
Keywords
- Control
- Latching
- Point absorber
- Power take-off
- Wave energy
- Wave farm
