Optimisation of the clam wave energy converter

L. J. Duckers; F. P. Lockett; B. W. Loughridge; A. M. Peatfield; M. J. West; P. R.S. White

doi:10.1016/0960-1481(94)90189-9

Optimisation of the clam wave energy converter

L. J. Duckers, F. P. Lockett, B. W. Loughridge, A. M. Peatfield, M. J. West, P. R.S. White

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Abstract

The most promising UK offshore device is the Clam, a floating rigid toroid about 80m in diameter with access to a huge wave energy resource. The rated output would be 3MW, at a cost of 8p/kWh. A lack of Government support has almost stopped R&D on the Clam. This paper describes ongoing mathematical optimisation which would provide a foundation for a future prototype programme intended to reduce costs to 4p/Kwh.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1464-1466
Number of pages	3
Journal	Renewable Energy
Volume	5
Issue number	5-8
Early online date	2 Jul 1993
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1481(94)90189-9
Publication status	Published - Aug 1994

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