Rotors for wave energy conversion—Practice and possibilities

This review studies some of the existing ideas which create a fundamentally new direction for wave energy converter (WEC) development, obtaining from elliptical motion particles in water waves using rotor. The focuses on three main aspects rotor-based WECs: experimental study developed prototypes, derivation and development mathematical models, control effectors philosophies proposed devices. range small scale prototypes their are presented. shortcomings current hydrodynamic models identified, while an overview possible strategies is conducted. allows us to see state different concepts problems be solved bringing rotors operational reality.