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CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR WAVE ENERGY CONVERTERS

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Oscillating-body dynamics<br />

Example: Heaving buoy with hydraulic PTO (oil)<br />

• Hydraulic cylinder (ram)<br />

• HP and LP gas accumulator<br />

• Hydraulic motor<br />

PTO force:<br />

Coulomb type (imposed by<br />

pressure in accumulator, piston<br />

area and rectifying valve system)<br />

Buoy<br />

LP gas HP gas<br />

accumulator accumulator<br />

Motor<br />

A<br />

Valve<br />

Cylinder<br />

B

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