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Energy assessment of a wave energy converter in a small island. A case study

2022

The diffusion of technologies supplied by Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is contributing to the challenge of reduction of energy dependence from fossil fuels, avoiding the emission of several polluting substances and greenhouse gases (GHG). Already today, global warming caused by human activity is estimated at around 1∘C; energy consumption attributable to human habits is no longer sustainable. To date, energy production is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels. To reverse the negative trend, it is necessary to invest in new technologies and improve the efficiency of energy production plants in general. In particular, a wave energy converter will be presented, consisting of a buoy connect…

Settore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica AmbientaleWave energy converter Buoy Mechanical motion converter Sea waveSettore ING-IND/32 - Convertitori Macchine E Azionamenti ElettriciOCEANS 2022, Hampton Roads
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First analyses on a mechanical motion converter to produce electrical energy from sea wave

2020

The exploitation of sea wave opens new horizon for suppling small islanded communities. With this goal the paper propones a prototypical device for the utilization of sea wave along the coastline. The device is based on a mechanical motion conversion, from an alternative rotation into unidirectional rotation in order to run commercial generators. First evaluations are here reported, demonstrating the feasibility of this solution.

Settore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica AmbientaleHorizonElectric potential energyLoad modelingMotion (geometry)Mechanical motion converterWECRotationsea waveGeologyMarine engineering
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First Life Cycle Impact Considerations of Two Wave Energy Converters

2018

The work presents two different revolutionary devices for the utilization of a new entry of renewable energy sources: sea wave. The first technology is based on linear generators, able to directly converts a linear motion into electrical output, limiting to minimum the chain of energy conversion. The other solution is based on a mechanical motion converter, coupled with alternators. The scope of this paper is to compare the two different systems designed by University of Palermo, through Life Cycle Assessment, in order to evaluate the global effects of the two systems to the environment.

Seawave linear generators mechanical motion converter environmental impact LCAWave energy converterWork (thermodynamics)Settore ING-IND/11 - Fisica Tecnica AmbientaleScope (project management)business.industryComputer science020209 energy02 engineering and technologyLimitingSettore ING-IND/32 - Convertitori Macchine E Azionamenti ElettriciRenewable energyLinear motion0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringElectronic engineeringEnergy transformationbusinessLife-cycle assessment2018 OCEANS - MTS/IEEE Kobe Techno-Oceans (OTO)
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