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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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