Abstract
A coupled electromechanical and hydrodynamic simulation of a direct-drive generator connected to a heaving buoy for wave energy conversion has been developed. The system is based around a novel linear generator referred to as ‘Snapper’ which incorporates a magnetic coupling, resulting in a latching power take-off mechanism. The system has been simulated in the time domain using the Matlab differential equation solvers, and a prototype generator designed, built and tested.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IET Renewable Power Generation 2011 |
Publisher | IET |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |