Title

Experimental testing and model validation for ocean wave energy harvesting buoys

Authors

Douglas A. Gemme, Electro Standards Laboratories
Steven P. Bastien, Electro Standards Laboratories
Raymond B. Sepe, Electro Standards Laboratories
John Montgomery, University of Rhode Island
Stephan T. Grilli, University of Rhode Island
Annette Grilli, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-31-2013

Abstract

Methodology and results are presented for numerical simulations and field experiments using point absorption ocean wave energy harvesting buoy systems, using the heave motion of the buoys to produce useful electrical power. Two approaches, a direct-drive system and a resonant-drive system are analyzed. These systems are not designed for large scale grid power applications, but rather for relatively low-power ocean sensor and communications applications, with power requirements in the 1-10 W range. The field experiments provided useful data for model verification and validation purposes. Results showed that RMS values for armature displacement and armature velocity and mean harvested electrical power were generally within 10% between model simulations and experimental data. © 2013 IEEE.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2013

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Gemme, Douglas A., Steven P. Bastien, Raymond B. Sepe, John Montgomery, Stephan T. Grilli, and Annette Grilli. "Experimental testing and model validation for ocean wave energy harvesting buoys." 2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2013 (2013): 337-343. doi: 10.1109/ECCE.2013.6646720.