IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jeners/v16y2023i18p6617-d1239727.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Performance Validation of Resonant Wave Power Converter with Variable Moment of Inertia

Author

Listed:
  • In-Ho Kim

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Kunsan National University, Gunsan 54150, Republic of Korea)

  • Byeong-Ryong Kim

    (Division of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea)

  • Seon-Jun Jang

    (Division of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

This study focuses on the performance validation of a wave energy converter (WEC) equipped with resonant frequency adjustment capability. Achieving resonance with the oscillation period of waves is crucial for maximizing the efficiency of wave energy conversion systems. For this purpose, we introduce a variable moment of inertia (VMI) device that allows for tuning of the resonant frequency by adjusting the position of the mass. For validation of the proposed approach, performance verification experiments were conducted using a vibration platform. Through free vibration experiments, we identified the system’s resonant frequency and characteristics. In our forced vibration tests considering the wave frequency band of the coastal area, harmonic vibration experiments were performed over a range of 0.4–0.8 Hz. In these experiments, we considered three separate cases by adjusting the distance from the reel’s center to the mass. As a result, we found that the resonant frequency of the WEC can be adjusted from 0.65 Hz when the mass is furthest away to 0.55 Hz when it is closer. This research confirms the benefits obtained by utilizing VMI to adjust the resonant frequency of WECs without changing the mass or springs. This offers a promising opportunity to enhance the energy conversion efficiency of resonant-type WECs utilizing wave energy.

Suggested Citation

  • In-Ho Kim & Byeong-Ryong Kim & Seon-Jun Jang, 2023. "Performance Validation of Resonant Wave Power Converter with Variable Moment of Inertia," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:18:p:6617-:d:1239727
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6617/pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6617/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Tunde Aderinto & Hua Li, 2019. "Review on Power Performance and Efficiency of Wave Energy Converters," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(22), pages 1-24, November.
    2. Aleix Maria-Arenas & Aitor J. Garrido & Eugen Rusu & Izaskun Garrido, 2019. "Control Strategies Applied to Wave Energy Converters: State of the Art," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(16), pages 1-19, August.
    3. Jin, Siya & Patton, Ron J. & Guo, Bingyong, 2019. "Enhancement of wave energy absorption efficiency via geometry and power take-off damping tuning," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 169(C), pages 819-832.
    4. Emiliano Renzi & Simone Michele & Siming Zheng & Siya Jin & Deborah Greaves, 2021. "Niche Applications and Flexible Devices for Wave Energy Conversion: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-25, October.
    5. Cai, Qinlin & Zhu, Songye, 2021. "Applying double-mass pendulum oscillator with tunable ultra-low frequency in wave energy converters," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 298(C).
    6. Garcia-Teruel, A. & Forehand, D.I.M., 2021. "A review of geometry optimisation of wave energy converters," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 139(C).
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Fabian G. Pierart & Matias Rubilar & Jaime Rohten, 2023. "Experimental Validation of Damping Adjustment Method with Generator Parameter Study for Wave Energy Conversion," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(14), pages 1-14, July.
    2. Garcia-Teruel, Anna & DuPont, Bryony & Forehand, David I.M., 2021. "Hull geometry optimisation of wave energy converters: On the choice of the objective functions and the optimisation formulation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 298(C).
    3. Mandev, Murat Barış & Altunkaynak, Abdüsselam, 2022. "Advanced efficiency improvement of a sloping wall oscillating water column via a novel streamlined chamber design," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 259(C).
    4. Zhang, Yongxing & Huang, Zhicong & Zou, Bowei & Bian, Jing, 2023. "Conceptual design and analysis for a novel parallel configuration-type wave energy converter," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 208(C), pages 627-644.
    5. Henry M. Zapata & Marcelo A. Perez & Abraham Marquez Alcaide, 2022. "Control of Cascaded Multilevel Converter for Wave Energy Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(1), pages 1-12, December.
    6. Yao, Ganzhou & Luo, Zirong & Lu, Zhongyue & Wang, Mangkuan & Shang, Jianzhong & Guerrerob, Josep M., 2023. "Unlocking the potential of wave energy conversion: A comprehensive evaluation of advanced maximum power point tracking techniques and hybrid strategies for sustainable energy harvesting," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 185(C).
    7. Çelik, Anıl & Altunkaynak, Abdüsselam, 2021. "An in depth experimental investigation into effects of incident wave characteristics front wall opening and PTO damping on the water column displacement and air differential pressure in an OWC chamber," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 230(C).
    8. He, Zechen & Ning, Dezhi & Gou, Ying & Zhou, Zhimin, 2022. "Wave energy converter optimization based on differential evolution algorithm," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 246(C).
    9. Adriano Silva Bastos & Tâmara Rita Costa de Souza & Dieimys Santos Ribeiro & Mirian de Lourdes Noronha Motta Melo & Carlos Barreira Martinez, 2023. "Wave Energy Generation in Brazil: A Georeferenced Oscillating Water Column Inventory," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-24, April.
    10. Giannini, Gianmaria & Rosa-Santos, Paulo & Ramos, Victor & Taveira-Pinto, Francisco, 2022. "Wave energy converters design combining hydrodynamic performance and structural assessment," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 249(C).
    11. Manuel Corrales-Gonzalez & George Lavidas & Giovanni Besio, 2023. "Feasibility of Wave Energy Harvesting in the Ligurian Sea, Italy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-22, June.
    12. Masoud, Alaa A., 2022. "On the Nile Fan's wave power potential and controlling factors integrating spectral and geostatistical techniques," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 196(C), pages 921-945.
    13. Seyed Abolfazl Mortazavizadeh & Reza Yazdanpanah & David Campos Gaona & Olimpo Anaya-Lara, 2023. "Fault Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring in Wave Energy Converters: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-16, September.
    14. Daniel Clemente & Felipe Teixeira-Duarte & Paulo Rosa-Santos & Francisco Taveira-Pinto, 2023. "Advancements on Optimization Algorithms Applied to Wave Energy Assessment: An Overview on Wave Climate and Energy Resource," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-28, June.
    15. Edwige Raissa Mache Kengne & Alain Soup Tewa Kammogne & Martin Siewe Siewe & Thomas Tatietse Tamo & Ahmad Taher Azar & Ahmed Redha Mahlous & Mohamed Tounsi & Zafar Iqbal Khan, 2023. "Bifurcation Analysis of a Photovoltaic Power Source Interfacing a Current-Mode-Controlled Boost Converter with Limited Current Sensor Bandwidth for Maximum Power Point Tracking," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-19, March.
    16. Jiatong Chen & Bin Bao & Jinlong Liu & Yufei Wu & Quan Wang, 2022. "Pendulum Energy Harvesters: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-26, November.
    17. Silva, R.N. & Nunes, M.M. & Oliveira, F.L. & Oliveira, T.F. & Brasil, A.C.P. & Pinto, M.S.S., 2023. "Dynamical analysis of a novel hybrid oceanic tidal-wave energy converter system," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 263(PD).
    18. Hong-Goo Kang & Young-Ho Lee & Chan-Joo Kim & Hyo-Dong Kang, 2022. "Design Optimization of a Cross-Flow Air Turbine for an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-15, March.
    19. Liliana Rusu & Eugen Rusu, 2021. "Evaluation of the Worldwide Wave Energy Distribution Based on ERA5 Data and Altimeter Measurements," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(2), pages 1-16, January.
    20. Mahmoodi, Kumars & Nepomuceno, Erivelton & Razminia, Abolhassan, 2022. "Wave excitation force forecasting using neural networks," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 247(C).

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:18:p:6617-:d:1239727. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: MDPI Indexing Manager (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.mdpi.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.