Abstract:
This paper presents a direct transcription frame-work for optimising the operation of gyroscope-based iner-tial wave energy harvesters (WEH). In contrast to currently ado...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents a direct transcription frame-work for optimising the operation of gyroscope-based iner-tial wave energy harvesters (WEH). In contrast to currently adopted procedures, we introduce a tailored optimal map as part of the total flywheel speed of the WEH, designed to maximise energy absorption. Since the target optimisation problem is infinite-dimensional, we derive a direct transcription process accordingly, exploiting tools from the field of moment-based theory. Following a formal derivation, the proposed framework is applied to a gyropendulum - based system, offering a numerical appraisal of the main characteristics underlying the methodology. We show that the procedure offered within this study is able to significantly enhance power absorption, hence contributing towards optimal energy-maximising operation of this family of systems.
Published in: 2024 European Control Conference (ECC)
Date of Conference: 25-28 June 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 24 July 2024
ISBN Information: