Mechanical Parameters Optimization to Enhance the Wave Energy Conversion System Performance

Abstract

Wave energy is very important source of energy; since it is clean, environment friendly and renewable. A massive amount of energy can be generated from waves if the wave energy converter is well chosen and designed. Thus, the objective of this thesis is to maximize the wave power extraction by optimizing the wave energy converter parameters. Relatively new optimization techniques are used in this work to maximize the power extraction from incident wave energy corresponding to the wave height. Also, for determining of the best deep-water length and maximizing the applied damping ratio. Moreover, these optimization techniques are used in this thesis also to tune the conversion system controller gains to maximize the output power of wave energy converter.