Developments, Expectations of Wave Energy Converters and Mooring Anchors in the UK  

作　　者：HUANG Ming G. A. Aggidis 

机构地区：[1]School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China [2]Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group, Dept. of Engineering, Lancaster, LA1 4 YR, UK

出　　处：《Journal of Ocean University of China》2008年第1期10-16,共7页中国海洋大学学报（英文版）

摘　　要：The paper introduces the important developments of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) in the UK, and the generic an- chor types for WECs and similar structures. Several WECs and their characteristics are introduced to explain the development direction. The anchors are discussed in relation to the behaviour and performance of WECs, and comparisons are made with simi- lar aspects of the offshore industry. Typical and desirable features of anchors for WECs are summarized. Additionally, expectations and research suggestions for WECs and their anchor design are presented.The paper introduces the important developments of Wave Energy Converters （WECs） in the UK, and the generic anchor types for WECs and similar structures. Several WECs and their characteristics are introduced to explain the development direction. The anchors are discussed in relation to the behaviour and performance of WECs, and comparisons are made with similar aspects of the offshore industry. Typical and desirable features of anchors for WECs are summarized. Additionally, expectations and research suggestions for WECs and their anchor design are presented.

关 键 词：wave energy converters ANCHORS DEVELOPMENT 

分 类 号：TM619[电气工程—电力系统及自动化] P74[天文地球—海洋科学]