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Abstract
Increased energy harvesting is realized using a nonlinear buoy geometry for reactive power generation. By exploiting the nonlinear dynamic coupling between the buoy geometry and the potential wideband frequency spectrum of incoming waves in the controller/buoy design, increased power can be captured in comparison to conventional wave energy converter designs. In particular, the reactive power and energy storage system requirements are inherently embedded in the nonlinear buoy geometry, therefore requiring only simple rate-feedback control.
Patent Number
US 11,326,574 B2
Assignee
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
Assignee
Michigan Technological University
Application Number
16/792749
Date Filed
2-17-2020
Certificate of Correction
No
Issue Date
5-10-2022
Recommended Citation
Wilson, David; Bacelli, Giorgio; Coe, Ryan G.; Robinett, Rush D. III; and Abdelkhalik, Ossama, "Nonlinear Hydrostatic Control Of A Wave Energy Converter" (2022). Michigan Tech Patents. 158.
https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/patents/158
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