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http://dx.doi.org/10.5574/KSOE.2013.27.6.027

Experimental study on motions of VLCO for wave power generation (2. Multiple floating bodies)  

Lee, Seung-Chul (Dept. Naval Architecture and Marine Systems Engineering, Pukyong National Univ.)
Goo, Ja-Sam (Dept. Naval Architecture and Marine Systems Engineering, Pukyong National Univ.)
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Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology / v.27, no.6, 2013 , pp. 27-31 More about this Journal
Abstract
The structure of a variable liquid column oscillator(VLCO) is analogous to that of the tuned liquid column damper used to suppress oscillatory motion in large structures like tall buildings and cargo ships. The VLCO is a system for absorbing the high kinetic energy of the accelerated motions of multiple floating bodies using an air-spring effect produced the installation of inner air chambers. Thus, a VLCO can improve the energy efficiency of the activating object type of wave energy converters made by the Pelamis Company. In this research, an experiment was performed in two cases: with the top valves closed and open. The floating bodies were connected by hinges. The effect of the internal flow was estimated by comparing the results for the closed and open valves.
Keywords
Variable liquid column oscillator; Wave power generation; Activating object type; Motion response; Multiple floating bodies;
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