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Absorber Geometry Optimization For A New Wave Energy Converter, Rachel A. Durren
Absorber Geometry Optimization For A New Wave Energy Converter, Rachel A. Durren
Masters Theses
Alternative energy technologies are on the forefront of research due to the rising costs of oil and natural gas. One relatively under development source of energy is ocean waves. In order to make the use of ocean waves economically viable, the amount of energy absorbed by wave energy converters (WEC) must be optimized. The research within presents a new conceptual design, "Aqua Fly", for a WEC with emphasis on maximizing the amount of energy absorbed. The energy absorption component of the "Aqua Fly" was isolated and a small scale 2-D study of energy absorption. First, the amount of energy in …
Load Reduction Of Floating Wind Turbines Using Tuned Mass Dampers, Gordon M. Stewart
Load Reduction Of Floating Wind Turbines Using Tuned Mass Dampers, Gordon M. Stewart
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Offshore wind turbines have the potential to be an important part of the United States' energy production profile in the coming years. In order to accomplish this wind integration, offshore wind turbines need to be made more reliable and cost efficient to be competitive with other sources of energy. To capitalize on high speed and high quality winds over deep water, floating platforms for offshore wind turbines have been developed, but they suffer from greatly increased loading. One method to reduce loads in offshore wind turbines is the application of structural control techniques usually used in skyscrapers and bridges. Tuned …