A Serpent-Type Wave Energy Converter

Not Available For Download Add Paper to My Library Share: Permalink Using these links will ensure access to this page indefinitely Copy URL A Serpent-Type Wave Energy Converter Posted: 5 Nov 2021 See all articles by Sebastian Konrad SorekSebastian Konrad SorekPolish Academy of Sciences - Department of Wave Mechanics and Structural DynamicsWojciech Florian SuliszPolish Academy of Sciences - Department of Wave Mechanics and Structural Dynamics Abstract The problem of the interaction of waves with a wave energy converter was investigated and a 3D original analytical solution was derived. The hydrodynamic loads, the equation of motion, and the optimal operation of the converter were derived analytically. The results show that a wave power captured by the converter increases with increasing wave length until a maximum and then decreases. A more complex effect on the efficiency of the device possesses the parameters of a converter. The results show that a converter efficiency increases with decreasing the stiffness of a device in shallow and intermediate waters. In deep water, the converter efficiency increases with increasing a stiffness until a local maximum and then decreases. Moreover, the converter efficiency increases with increases the mass of a device in shallow and intermediate waters. In deep water, the converter efficiency decreases with increases the mass of a device. The values of optimal parameters and a wave spectrum for which the efficiency of the converter is maximum were determined. A series of laboratory experiments were conducted. The comparisons of recorded data with the analytical solution shows a very good agreement. A need for further research on the proposed wave energy converter is discussed. Keywords: Wave energy converter, analytical study, Renewable Energy, efficiency analysis, 3D model, wave flume verification Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation Sorek, Sebastian Konrad and Sulisz, Wojciech Florian, A Serpent-Type Wave Energy Converter. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3957240 Sebastian Konrad Sorek (Contact Author) Polish Academy of Sciences - Department of Wave Mechanics and Structural Dynamics ( email ) Poland Wojciech Florian Sulisz Polish Academy of Sciences - Department of Wave Mechanics and Structural Dynamics ( email ) Poland Not Available For Download Do you have a job opening that you would like to promote on SSRN? Place job opening Paper statistics Abstract Views 8 PlumX Metrics Feedback Feedback to SSRN Feedback (required) Email (required) Submit If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday. Submit a Paper Section 508 Text Only Pages SSRN Quick Links SSRN Solutions Research Paper Series Conference Papers Partners in Publishing Jobs & Announcements Newsletter Sign Up SSRN Rankings Top Papers Top Authors Top Organizations About SSRN SSRN Objectives Network Directors Presidential Letter Announcements Contact us FAQs Copyright Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. To learn more, visit Cookie Settings. This page was processed by aws-apollo5 in 0.125 seconds