A Wave Energy Converter deployed in Italy uses Proportional—Derivative control to optimise its Power Take-Off system. Different controllers were obtained for different sea states, but this cumbersome process takes a long time. This paper explores the alternative possibility of a time invariant control law (a Linear Quadratic Regulator) based upon optimal control theory, relying upon simulations of a simpler heaving point absorber.
Tuning a linear quadratic regulator for point absorber wave energy converters / Valerio, Duarte; Beirao, Pedro; Vissio, Giacomo; Bracco, Giovanni; Mattiazzo, Giuliana. - ELETTRONICO. - (2016). (Intervento presentato al convegno RENEW tenutosi a Lisbon).
Tuning a linear quadratic regulator for point absorber wave energy converters
VISSIO, GIACOMO;BRACCO, GIOVANNI;MATTIAZZO, Giuliana
2016
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A Wave Energy Converter deployed in Italy uses Proportional—Derivative control to optimise its Power Take-Off system. Different controllers were obtained for different sea states, but this cumbersome process takes a long time. This paper explores the alternative possibility of a time invariant control law (a Linear Quadratic Regulator) based upon optimal control theory, relying upon simulations of a simpler heaving point absorber.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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