Title

Nonlinear Hydrostatic Control Of A Wave Energy Converter

Inventors

David Wilson
Giorgio Bacelli
Ryan G. Coe
Rush D. Robinett III, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Ossama Abdelkhalik, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

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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

Comments

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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