Method of controlling a device for converting wave energy to electrical energy
US9261070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention converts wave energy into electrical energy. A device moved by wave action is coupled to an electric machine for generating electrical power and to drive the device to improve conversion of wave action into electrical power. The conversion of the wave energy is improved through real-time estimation of forces exerted by waves on a pendulum axis to estimate the force to be applied to the device by the electric machine acting as an electrical motor.
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