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Dynamic system design optimization of wave energy converters utilizing direct transcription

Herber, Daniel Ronald

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Title
Dynamic system design optimization of wave energy converters utilizing direct transcription
Author(s)
Herber, Daniel Ronald
Issue Date
2014-05-30T16:45:37Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Allison, James T.
Department of Study
Industrial&Enterprise Sys Eng
Discipline
Systems & Entrepreneurial Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2014-05-30T16:45:37Z
Keyword(s)
  • dynamic system design optimization
  • co-design
  • direct transcription
  • wave energy converters
Abstract
Dynamics are playing an increasingly important role in many engineering domains as these systems become more active and autonomous. Designing a dynamic engineering system can be challenging. In this thesis, both the problem formulation and solution methods will be discussed for designing a dynamic engineering system. A case is made for the inclusion of both the physical and control system design into a single design formulation. A particular class of numerical methods known as direct transcription is identified as promising solution method. These principles are then demonstrated on the design of a wave energy converter, a device that captures energy present in ocean waves. This system is of particular interest since a successful design hinges on exploiting the natural dynamics of the interaction between the ocean waves and the physical wave energy converter. A number of numerical studies are presented that identify both novel and previously observed strategies for the maximizing energy production of a ocean wave energy converter.
Graduation Semester
2014-05
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Copyright 2014 Daniel Ronald Herber

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