An inertial coupled marine power generator for small boats
An inertial coupled marine power generator for small boats
This paper proposes a device to harvest energy from the vertical motion of small boats and yachts. The device comprises a sprung mass coupled to an electrical generator through a ball screw. The mathematical equations describing the dynamics of the system are derived. The equations are used to determine the optimum device parameters, namely its mass, spring constant, ball screw lead, within practical constraints. Simulation results are presented to determine the maximum power that can be generated and the optimum load resistance as a function of boat vibration frequency.
Abu-Sharkh, S.M.
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Hendijanizadeh, M.
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Moshrefi-Torbati, M.
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Russell, M.
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15 June 2011
Abu-Sharkh, S.M.
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Hendijanizadeh, M.
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Moshrefi-Torbati, M.
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Russell, M.
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Abu-Sharkh, S.M., Hendijanizadeh, M., Moshrefi-Torbati, M. and Russell, M.
(2011)
An inertial coupled marine power generator for small boats.
ICCEP 2011: International Conference on Clean Electrical Power, Ischia, Italy.
14 - 16 Jun 2011.
4 pp
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This paper proposes a device to harvest energy from the vertical motion of small boats and yachts. The device comprises a sprung mass coupled to an electrical generator through a ball screw. The mathematical equations describing the dynamics of the system are derived. The equations are used to determine the optimum device parameters, namely its mass, spring constant, ball screw lead, within practical constraints. Simulation results are presented to determine the maximum power that can be generated and the optimum load resistance as a function of boat vibration frequency.
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Published date: 15 June 2011
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ICCEP 2011: International Conference on Clean Electrical Power, Ischia, Italy, 2011-06-14 - 2011-06-16
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/198861
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