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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1464-1466
Number of pages3
JournalRenewable Energy
Volume5
Issue number5-8
Early online date2 Jul 1993
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1994

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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