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Initial results from wave tank test of closed-loop WEC control

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1531328· OSTI ID:1531328

This report describes the set up, execution, and some initial results from a series of wave tank tests of a model-scale wave energy converter (WEC) completed in May 2018 at the Navy's Maneuvering and Sea Keeping (MASK) basin. The purpose of these tests was to investigate the implementation and performance of a series of closed-loop WEC power take-off (PTO) controllers, intended to increase energy absorption/generation.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Hydropower Technology Program (EE-2B); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1531328
Report Number(s):
SAND--2018-12858; 669755
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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