Numerical simulation of a wave energy converter using linear generator

Dang The Ba
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  • Dang The Ba University of Engineering and Technology, VNU144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15625/0866-7136/35/2/1214

Keywords:

Wave energy convertor, linear electrical generator, permanent magnet generators

Abstract

This paper presents results of numerical simulation for a wave energy converter using linear permanent magnet generator. The use of linear permanent generator has advantages of simple structure, minimizing mechanical loose... On the base of mechanics model, a system of equations describing the operation of the device under linear potential wave was obtained. The magnetic field in generator was calculated by Flex-PDE software. The system of movement equations was numerically solved with Matlab.Various calculations were performed with different parameters of wave conditions and device's structures to determine the device’s configuration for a 300 W output power for the offshore wave condition in South-Central offshore of Vietnam. The results also show potential of developing the wave energy conversion to meet the energy demand in some coastal and island regions of Vietnam. 

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Published

02-07-2013

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Research Article