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T1 - Genetic algorithms for the development and optimisation of wave energy converter control systems.
AU - Gunn, K.
AU - Taylor, C. James
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Many strategies have been proposed for the control of wave energy converters (WECs). In order to evaluate these control strategies, they need to be optimised for realistic operating conditions. This paper develops a generic approach for WEC optimisation based on the use of Genetic Algorithms (GAs). Simulation results are presented for tuning an illustrative device in both sinusoidal and real waves; and for optimisation of both `slow tuning' and `latching' control systems. In contrast to conventional methods, the proposed GA successfully optimises the latching control algorithm for realistic seas without prior assumptions.
AB - Many strategies have been proposed for the control of wave energy converters (WECs). In order to evaluate these control strategies, they need to be optimised for realistic operating conditions. This paper develops a generic approach for WEC optimisation based on the use of Genetic Algorithms (GAs). Simulation results are presented for tuning an illustrative device in both sinusoidal and real waves; and for optimisation of both `slow tuning' and `latching' control systems. In contrast to conventional methods, the proposed GA successfully optimises the latching control algorithm for realistic seas without prior assumptions.
KW - wave energy converters
KW - optimisation
KW - genetic algorithms
KW - latching
M3 - Conference paper
T2 - 23rd European Institute for Applied Research Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis
Y2 - 1 January 1900
ER -