GLOBAL STRUCTURAL RESPONSE OF FLOATING PENDULUM WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER

Abstract

For each characterized load case, the response analysis determines the critical wave period that generates the maximum hydrodynamic loads. It also finds an equivalent regular wave height which generates the same amount of the hydrodynamic loads as calculated in the response analysis. This is called “Design wave approach”. In this study, the method for evaluation of the design wave for floating pendulum wave energy converter is presented. It is also noted global structural response analysis subjected to selected design wave.oads as calculated in the response analysis. This is called “Design wave approach”. In this study, the method for evaluation of the design wave for floating pendulum wave energy converter is presented. It is also noted global structural response analysis subjected to selected design wave.