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Co-design of a wave energy converter through bi-conjugate impedance matching

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As with other oscillatory power conversion systems, the design of wave energy converters can be understood as an impedance matching problem. By representing the wave energy converter as a multi-port network, two separate but related impedance matching conditions can be established. Satisfying these conditions maximizes power transfer to the load. In practice, these impedance matching conditions may be used to influence the design of the system (including the hull, power take-off, controller, mooring, etc.). To this end, this paper considers some example applications of wave energy converter design with the help of the impedance matching framework.

Source: Mechatronics

DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103395

Authors: Ryan G. Coe, Giorgio Bacelli, Daniel Gaebele, Alicia Keow, Dominic Forbush

Institution: Sandia National Laboratories

Language: English

Topic: Wave and Wind Energy Systems

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,940