Abstract
AbstractThe oscillating wave surge converter (OWSC) is a type of ocean wave power device typically consisting of a flap, or arm, hinged at the bottom to allow forward and backward movement by surging waves, and is efficient in generating electricity from waves due to its capability in operating at a wide range of wave spectra. The power generated from the OWSC could be further maximized by arranging the devices in an array at their optimal spacing. This paper addresses the optimization of device configuration within an array by using the genetic algorithm (GA) scheme, for which the spacings between devices are taken as the optimization variables, and the maximum q-factor is chosen as the objective function. The q-factor is a performance assessment parameter that quantifies the average total power produced by an array compared to an individual device. Three array layouts—namely, the single-, double-, and triple-array, each comprising 12 OWSCs—were considered. The pitch response amplitude operator (RAO) of ...
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