Design and Numerical Simulations of a Flow Induced Vibration Energy Converter for Underwater Mooring Platforms

Limited battery energy restricts the duration of the underwater operation of underwater mooring platforms (UMPs). In this paper, a flow-induced vibration energy converter (FIVEC) is designed to produce power for the UMPs and extend their operational time. The FIVEC is equipped with a thin plate to c...

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Main Authors: Wenlong Tian, Zhaoyong Mao, Fuliang Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/9/1427