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Experiments with point absorbers for wave energy conversion

Hardisty, Jack

Authors

Jack Hardisty



Abstract

Although many existing and proposed wave energy devices operate as point absorbers, for which the overall efficiency depends upon the frequency and magnitude of the buoy's displacement, there is little experimental data presently available with which to optimise power outputs. A harmonic model is presented for the resonant frequency and absorption efficiency of bodies that oscillate in heave mode. The model is tested with a series of still water experiments and with monochromatic wave experiments in a laboratory flume incorporating an axi-asymmetric buoy. The results support the theoretical analysis. Empirical relationships are derived for the added mass and damping of the system. The laboratory experiments demonstrate an empirical absorption efficiency in excess of 80% at resonance.

Citation

Hardisty, J. (2012). Experiments with point absorbers for wave energy conversion. Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology, 11(1), 51 - 62. https://doi.org/10.1080/20464177.2012.11020261

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 31, 2012
Online Publication Date Dec 1, 2014
Publication Date Jan 31, 2012
Journal JOURNAL OF MARINE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Print ISSN 2046-4177
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 11
Issue 1
Pages 51 - 62
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/20464177.2012.11020261
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/423819
Publisher URL https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/20464177.2012.11020261