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Published on: February 13, 2018
Tiny-T: A small-scale demonstration tank for real-time wave energy control
Pedro Fornaro1, Jacopo Ramello2, Facundo Daniel Mosquera3
1Centre for Ocean Energy Research, Department of Electronic Engineering, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland.
Abstract:
This article presents a detailed description, and step-by-step process, required to build a small-scale wave energy tank demonstrator (Tiny-T). The system consists of an operative wave energy converter (WEC) with active control, representing the first demonstration of electronic WEC control at 1/100 scale. A key feature of Tiny-T is that the full demonstration system costs below €600. This document provides complete details on the materials, construction, and testing of the system, as well as aspects related to the appeal of the demonstration. As an experimental platform, Tiny-T represents a valuable resource for introductory research inquiries, catering to both high school and university-level studies. Overall, Tiny-T accessibility opens doors for a broader audience to engage with the promising potential of wave energy and real-time control technologies.
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