Simulation of Wave Generation System with Linear Generator

Abstract

This study analyses power generation system from ocean waves by using linear generator. A buoy is placed on the ocean surface and connected to the linear generator. Due to the movement of the buoy, the mover of the linear generator is reciprocated. The power is generated by movement of the mover. A converter system is needed for the power generation between the linear generator and the grid. For the study of the power generation system, a simulation model was made in MATLAB-Simulink. This paper aims at studying the converter system of wave generator and using when the converter system is designed.

Fabrication and Experiment of an Electrical Generator for Sea Wave Energy

“…The floater is pushed down under a wave crest and moves up under a wave trough. This motion makes the generator work to generate the power about 10÷80 kW [1,4,[11][12][13][14]. The horizontal floating device can be illustrated here, such as a pelamis device that it looks like a snack.…”

“…In our device system, the 12 VDC voltage stabilizer is an important part to stabilize and control the output voltage of the generating motor at 12 VDC (see Fig. 4b) [8,11]. The DC-AC inverter is used to convert the voltage 12 VDC into the voltage 220 VAC frequency 50 Hz and pure sine wave.…”