Case study of the Archimedes Wave Swing (AWS) direct drive wave energy pilot plant
M. Prado and H. Polinder, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Abstract:
This chapter provides a case study of the Archimedes Wave Swing (AWS) full-scale direct drive wave energy system prototype tested offshore Portugal in 2004. The AWS wave energy conversion concept is described, as well as the pilot plant design process, construction, installation and some experimental results from offshore tests.
Key words
linear generator systems
permanent magnet generators
ocean wave energy
direct drive
AWS
full-scale prototype
offshore tests
9.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the application of direct drive machines in wave energy conversion ...
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