Abstract
This book offers a timely review of wave energy and its conversion mechanisms. Written having in mind current needs of advanced undergraduates engineering students, it covers the whole process of energy generation, from waves to electricity, in a systematic and comprehensive manner. Upon a general introduction to the field of wave energy, it presents analytical calculation methods for estimating wave energy potential in any given location. Further, it covers power-take off (PTOs), describing their mechanical and electrical aspects in detail, and control systems and algorithms. The book includes chapters written by active researchers with vast experience in their respective filed of specialization. It combines basic aspects with cutting-edge research and methods, and selected case studies. The book offers systematic and practice-oriented knowledge to students, researchers, and professionals in the wave energy sector.
Chapters
- Front Matter
- Wave Energy Potential
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj - Wave Energy Convertors
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj - Direct Absorber for Wave Energy Conversion
A. Ramadan, M. H. Mohamed - Development of Oscillating Water Column and Wave Overtopping—Wave Energy Converters in Europe Over the Years
Krisna Adi Pawitan - Performance Characteristics of an OWC in Regular and Random Waves
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj, Daniel Raj David - Wave Induced Pressures and Forces on an OWC Device
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj - Hydrodynamic Performance Characteristics of U-OWC Devices
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj - CFD Modelling of OWC Devices for Wave Energy Harnessing
Marco Torresi, Pasquale G. F. Filianoti, Sergio M. Camporeale - Numerical Modelling Techniques for Wave Energy Converters in Arrays
Vengatesan Venugopal, Zhi Yung Tay, Tirumaleswara Reddy Nemalidinne - Hydrodynamic Performance of an Array of OWC Devices Integrated with Breakwater
V. Sundar, S. A. Sannasiraj, S. J. Ashlin - Power Take-Off Devices for Wave Energy Converters
Vishnu Vijayasankar, Tapas K. Das, Paresh Halder, Abdus Samad - Wells Turbine as a Power Take-Off Mechanism for Wave Energy Converters
Tapas K. Das, Abdus Samad - Experimental Testing of Air Turbines for Wave Energy Conversion
Tapas K. Das, R. Suchithra, Abdus Samad - Passive Flow Control Methods for Performance Augmentation in Air Turbines Used for Wave Energy Conversion—A Review
P. Madhan Kumar, Paresh Halder, Abdus Samad - Optimization of an Impulse Turbine for Efficient Wave Energy Extraction
Rameez Badhurshah, Abdus Samad - Control of Wave Energy Converters
R. Suchithra, Abdus Samad - Recent Advances in Direct-Drive Power Take-Off (DDPTO) Systems for Wave Energy Converters Based on Switched Reluctance Machines (SRM)
Marcos Blanco, Jorge Torres, Miguel Santos-Herrán, Luis García-Tabarés, Gustavo Navarro, Jorge Nájera et al. - Grid Integration of Wave Energy Devices
Marcos Blanco, Jorge Torres, Miguel Santos-Herrán, Álvaro Santiago, Gustavo Navarro, Jorge Nájera et al.