Irish Signal and Systems Conference, Dublin, June 28–30, 2006
The Dynamics of Wave Energy
John Ringwood
Dept.
of Electronic Engineering NUI Maynooth Maynooth, Co.
Kildare, Ireland
E-mail: john.
ringwood@eeng.
nuim.
ie
Abstract — This paper examines the...
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Irish Signal and Systems Conference, Dublin, June 28–30, 2006
The Dynamics of Wave Energy
John Ringwood
Dept.
of Electronic Engineering NUI Maynooth Maynooth, Co.
Kildare, Ireland
E-mail: john.
ringwood@eeng.
nuim.
ie
Abstract — This paper examines the challenges of efficiently harnessing wave energy.
A variety of energy conversion device types
is reviewed and a generic heaving buoy device selected for detailed
examination.
A number of modelling and control challenges are detailed and a hierarchical control structure is indicated.
Both potable
water production and electricity generation are included as possible
uses of such devices and each presents separate control challenges.
Keywords — Wave energy, mathematical modelling, control systems, electricity generation
I Introduction
With the recent sharp increases in the price of oil,
issues of security of supply, and pressure to honour greenhouse gas emission limits (e.
g.
the Kyoto
protocol), much attention has turned to renewable
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