@misc{987ea0232eb54f418d847dd0c3961fe3,
title = "2.1.2.403 - Fatigue and Structural Load Analysis and Control for Variable-Geometry Wave Energy Converters (VGWECs)",
abstract = "The VGWEC project will generate and disseminate the foundational knowledge enabling a paradigm shift in the design of wave energy converters (WECs) by adding a geometry control option on top of power-take-off load control. The variable-geometry modules (VGMs) provide control over a WEC's hydrodynamics that can emphasize power absorption or load shedding. Additional load shedding provided by the VGMs is expected to reduce the device structural mass and extend the sea state operating envelope, by limiting peak loading, both contributing towards reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE) estimates.",
keywords = "hydrodynamic, load shedding, variable geometry, wave energy converter",
author = "Nathan Tom",
year = "2022",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the U.S. Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) 2022 Project Peer Review, 18-22 July 2022",
type = "Other",
}