A Novel 2-D Point Absorber Numerical Modelling Method

Despite several wave energy converters (WECs) having been developed to present, no particular concept has emerged yet. The existing inventions vary significantly in terms of the operation principle and complexity WECs. tethered point absorbers (PAs) are among most known devices that, thanks their simplicity, appear be cost-effective reliable for offshore installation. These need advanced further and, therefore, new tailored modelling methods required. Numerical this type WEC done mainly one degree freedom. Existing multi-degrees freedom analysis lack pragmatism accuracy. Nevertheless, multiple degrees is necessary correct device dynamic response, loads performance. Therefore, an innovative numerical method two PA WECs, which permits precisely dynamics surge heave motions, introduced paper. allows assessing, time-domain, response PAs using regular irregular sea states. novel model explained, proved empirically validated.