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Wave Tank Testing Report for Controls Validation of a Heaving Point Absorber

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.15473/1660374· OSTI ID:1660374
The core objectives of this project is to improve the power capture of three different wave energy conversion (WEC) devices by more than 50% using an advanced control system and validate the attained improvements using wave tank and full scale testing. In parallel, we will bring along the development of a wave prediction system that is required to enable effective control and test it at full scale. The purposes of this report are to: 1. Plan and document the 1/25th scale device testing at the wave-tank facility; 2. Document the test article, setup and methodology, sensor and instrumentation, mooring, electronics, wiring, and data flow and quality assurance; 3. Communicate the testing results between the associated members; 4. Facilitate reviews that will help to ensure all aspects (risk, safety, testing procedures, etc.); 5. Provide a systematic guide to setting up, executing and decommissioning the experiment.
Research Organization:
Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository (MHKDR); Re Vision Consulting
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
Contributing Organization:
Re Vision Consulting
DOE Contract Number:
EE0007173
OSTI ID:
1660374
Report Number(s):
329
Availability:
MHKDRHelp@nrel.gov
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English