A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters
Ocean energy systems (OESs) convert the kinetic, potential, and thermal energy from oceans and seas to electricity. These systems are broadly classified into tidal, wave, thermal, and current marine systems. If fully utilized, the OESs can supply the planet with the required electricity demand as th...
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| description | Ocean energy systems (OESs) convert the kinetic, potential, and thermal energy from oceans and seas to electricity. These systems are broadly classified into tidal, wave, thermal, and current marine systems. If fully utilized, the OESs can supply the planet with the required electricity demand as they are capable of generating approximately 2 TW of energy. The wave energy converter (WEC) systems capture the kinetic and potential energy in the waves using suitable mechanical energy capturers such as turbines and paddles. The energy density in the ocean waves is in the range of tens of kilowatts per square meter, which makes them a very attractive energy source due to the high predictability and low variability when compared with other renewable sources. Because the final objective of any renewable energy source (RES), including the WECs, is to produce electricity, the energy capturer of the WEC systems is coupled with an electrical generator, which is controlled then by power electronic converters to generate the electrical power and inject the output current into the utility AC grid. The power electronic converters used in other RESs such as photovoltaics and wind systems have been progressing significantly in the last decade, which improved the energy harvesting process, which can benefit the WECs. In this context, this paper reviews the main power converter architectures used in the present WEC systems to aid in the development of these systems and provide a useful background for researchers in this area. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-75d390ada1b241d9aea6d47eeba8c93f2023-11-24T10:56:33ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-12-011523917410.3390/en15239174A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy ConvertersAhmed Darwish0George A. Aggidis1School of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, UKSchool of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, UKOcean energy systems (OESs) convert the kinetic, potential, and thermal energy from oceans and seas to electricity. These systems are broadly classified into tidal, wave, thermal, and current marine systems. If fully utilized, the OESs can supply the planet with the required electricity demand as they are capable of generating approximately 2 TW of energy. The wave energy converter (WEC) systems capture the kinetic and potential energy in the waves using suitable mechanical energy capturers such as turbines and paddles. The energy density in the ocean waves is in the range of tens of kilowatts per square meter, which makes them a very attractive energy source due to the high predictability and low variability when compared with other renewable sources. Because the final objective of any renewable energy source (RES), including the WECs, is to produce electricity, the energy capturer of the WEC systems is coupled with an electrical generator, which is controlled then by power electronic converters to generate the electrical power and inject the output current into the utility AC grid. The power electronic converters used in other RESs such as photovoltaics and wind systems have been progressing significantly in the last decade, which improved the energy harvesting process, which can benefit the WECs. In this context, this paper reviews the main power converter architectures used in the present WEC systems to aid in the development of these systems and provide a useful background for researchers in this area.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/23/9174renewable energy systems (RESs)marine energy systemswave energy converter (WEC)power electronic converters |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed Darwish George A. Aggidis A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters Energies renewable energy systems (RESs) marine energy systems wave energy converter (WEC) power electronic converters |
| title | A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters |
| title_full | A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters |
| title_fullStr | A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters |
| title_short | A Review on Power Electronic Topologies and Control for Wave Energy Converters |
| title_sort | review on power electronic topologies and control for wave energy converters |
| topic | renewable energy systems (RESs) marine energy systems wave energy converter (WEC) power electronic converters |
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