The Control Systems programme sought to design, develop and demonstrate advanced control systems for WECs and sub-systems which could deliver improvements in the WES Target Outcome Metrics.
A project investigating control of WECs based on Dielectric Elastomer Generators (DEGs), which are a PTO system using a rubber-like capacitor that directly converts wave energy into electrical energy
The WEACS Project involved research into a control system that includes high-level supervisory and diagnostic functions, along with low-level, real-time dynamic-control processes.
The WEQUAD FRAME (Wave Energy converters linear QUADratic control FRAMEwork) project applied the linear quadratic modern control principles to multiple WEC types to build a common control framework.
Project ForeWave aimed at developing a set of methodologies to provide high quality inputs for several types of control methodology, based on the device motions and control states alone.
This project demonstrates the feasibility of using nonlinear optimal control methods that have been gaining maturity in other industries (automotive, wind) for wave energy devices.
This project investigated adopting an WEC Open Data Architecture (ODA) with the aim to facilitate the development of common, reusable data analytics tools to provide key oversight functions.
This project applied Reinforcement Learning (RL) methods to the probabilistic relationship between chosen actions and the device behaviour, in order to calculate the best long-term control strategy.
The project aim was to utilise model predictive control for a reliable and efficient control strategy that improved the WEC conversion efficiency and survivability over a wide range of sea states.
The Integrated Marine Point Absorber Control Tool (IMPACT) project developed software tools to enhance and accelerate the design and implementation of advanced control systems for point absorber WECs.
The control system consists of a 3-layer global solution, with each one having its clearly defined goal. The methodology is generic, encapsulating WEC specificities in a broad design framework.
This project investigated the feasibility of applying an adaptive control methodology to the Mocean Wave Energy Converter in conjunction with a fully electrical rotary Power Take-Off system.
The project investigates the feasibility of applying an adaptive control methodology to the WaveSub Wave Energy Converter in conjunction with the Romax electro-mechanical Power Take Off system.
The SURF-MATIC project targets development of a control system that is focused on device survival and achieving reduced loading and harshness in Wave Energy Conversion technology.
Guidance documents for entry into Stage 1 of the Control Systems programme, which took place in 2017.
