Abstract
The utilization technology of bottom-hinged flap wave energy converters has attracted more attentions because of its high energy conversion efficiency and structural simplicity. In this paper, the energy conversion efficiency of the bottom-hinged flap wave energy converter is systematically studied by physical model experiments and theoretical analyses in the cases of one or two-way power take-off (PTO) damping. In addition, the effects of bottom-hinged flap forms on the output power are also estimated in detail. The experimental results show that the conversion efficiency and mechanical characteristics of the device under two-way PTO damping perform better than that of one way PTO damping. Therefore, in practical engineering applications, it is advisable to exert two-way damping on the bottom-hinged flap wave energy converter.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-155 |
Number of pages | 0 |
Journal | Taiyangneng Xuebao/Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 28 Jun 2020 |