Self-sustained all-electric wave energy converter system. Issue 5 (19th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sjolte, Jonas; Tjensvoll, Gaute; Molinas, Marta; Sykulski, Jan; Masmoudi, Ahmed
• Is Part Of: Compel. Volume 33:Issue 5(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-19
• Subjects: Electrical engineering -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1108/COMPEL-09-2013-0306
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0332-1649

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec sec-type="purpose"> <title>Purpose</title> <p>This paper describes the design and function of Fred. Olsens Wave Energy Converter system Lifesaver with special focus on the stand-alone electrical system that is implemented for operation without grid-connection.</p> </sec> <sec sec-type="design|methodology|approach"> <title>Design/methodology/approach</title> <p>The paper focus on the detailed design of the DC-Link system that drives the industrial 400 VAC inverters and generators for the production system. The DC-Link is stabilized by an ultracapacitor bank and has no external source or grid-connection.</p> </sec> <sec sec-type="findings"> <title>Findings</title> <p>The system has been tested through extensive sea trials since April 2012 and has proved its function. Some results from real sea testing are presented.</p> </sec> <sec sec-type="practical implications"> <title>Practical implications</title> <p>This paper proves the viability of the specied design and may serve as a basis for the design if similar systems in the future.</p> </sec> <sec sec-type="originality|value"> <title>Originality/value</title> <p>This paper presents a Wave Energy Converter system that has proven successful operation through practical tests, and is therefore regarded as a high value paper as there is limited experience on this subject.</p> </sec> </abstract>