This paper discusses the power electronic converter's architecture and control for overtopping breakwater for wave energy conversion (OBREC) systems for the first time for this kind of technology. After a recall of the main OBREC's components, their dynamic models and control strategies are briefly summarized. Then, an innovative maximum power point tracking strategy is proposed, and a proactive overview of different existing power electronic architectures to connect the OBREC system to the harbour's electrical distribution systems is conducted. The whole converter's control design process is preliminarily tested utilizing the processor-in-the-loop tool implemented in the Matlab environment. Finally, two numerical case studies on a realistic scenario are discussed and commented.
On Power Electronic Converter's Architecture and Control for Overtopping Breakwater for Wave Energy Conversion
Rubino L.;Langella R.
2025
Abstract
This paper discusses the power electronic converter's architecture and control for overtopping breakwater for wave energy conversion (OBREC) systems for the first time for this kind of technology. After a recall of the main OBREC's components, their dynamic models and control strategies are briefly summarized. Then, an innovative maximum power point tracking strategy is proposed, and a proactive overview of different existing power electronic architectures to connect the OBREC system to the harbour's electrical distribution systems is conducted. The whole converter's control design process is preliminarily tested utilizing the processor-in-the-loop tool implemented in the Matlab environment. Finally, two numerical case studies on a realistic scenario are discussed and commented.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
