Controls Optimization of the Surge WEC device for Resolute Marine Energy

Performance Period: 2014 – 2017

Re Vision consulting is developing an optimal control system for Resolute Marine Energy’s (www.resolutemarine.com) Surge WEC device, leveraging it’s feed-forward controls algorithm framework. The 2-year project aims to substantially improve the SurgeWEC device performance and reduce the cost of energy produced by this technology. The SurgeWEC is a near-shore shallow-water hinged flap device. Initial application targets for the technology is providing power for desalination applications in niche markets.

Publications:

M. Previsic, A. Karthikeyan, A. Chertok and J. Scruggs (2018). Constrained optimal control of a flap-type wave energy converter with a hydraulic power take-off and realistic loss Model.