Analysis of wave energy conversion process
- Authors: Nedelcu, DI; Sajin, T; Ferreri, GB; Lo Re, C; Ostahie, CN
- Publication year: 2011
- Type: Proceedings
- Key words: Wave energy, mechanical torque, kinetic energy, potential energy
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/56995
Abstract
Since wave energy conversion technologies are developing due to the depletion of fossil fuels and due to their hazardous effects on the environment, an important and unexploited source of energy is wave energy. The paper proposes to compare theoretical data obtained using specialized software and data obtained via laboratory measurements using a scale model, regarding the mechanical torque generated at the axis of the electric motor. The data collected represent the kinetic and potential energy, simulating Black Sea waves using an installation proposed to be patented, an installation that converts off-shore wave energy.