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Publication
IFAC 2014
Conference paper
Control, forecasting and optimisation for wave energy conversion
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the motivation, background to and state-of-the-art in energy maximising control of wave energy devices. The underpinning mathematical modelling is described and the control fundamentals established. Two example control schemes are presented, along with some algorithms for wave forecasting, which can be a necessary requirement, due to the non-causal nature of some optimal control strategies. One of the control schemes is extended to show how cooperative control of devices in a wave farm can be beneficial. The paper also includes perspectives on the interaction between control and the broader objectives of optimal wave energy device geometry and full techno-economic optimisation of wave energy converters.