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A Review of the Optimization Design and Control for Ocean Wave Power Generation Systems

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  • Juanjuan Wang

    (School of Information Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
    School of Intelligence Manufacturing, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China)

  • Zhongxian Chen

    (School of Information Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
    School of Intelligence Manufacturing, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China)

  • Fei Zhang

    (School of Intelligence Manufacturing, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China)

Abstract

Ocean wave power generation techniques (converting wave energy into electrical energy) have been in use for many years. The objective of this paper is to review the design, control, efficiency, and safety of ocean wave power generation systems. Several topics are discussed: the current situation of ocean wave power generation system tests in real ocean waves; the optimization design of linear generator for converting ocean wave energy into electrical energy; some optimization control methods to improve the operational efficiency of ocean wave power generation systems; and the current policy and financial support of ocean wave power generation in some countries. Due to the harsh ocean environment, safety is another factor that ocean wave power generation systems will face. Therefore, before the conclusion of this review, a damping coefficient optimization control method based on the domain partition is proposed to improve the efficiency and safety of ocean wave power generation systems.

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  • Juanjuan Wang & Zhongxian Chen & Fei Zhang, 2021. "A Review of the Optimization Design and Control for Ocean Wave Power Generation Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2021:i:1:p:102-:d:709991
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