In-tank tests of a dielectric elastomer generator for wave energy harvesting

R. Vertechy; M. Fontana; G. P. Rosati Papini; D. Forehand

doi:10.1117/12.2045046

8 March 2014 In-tank tests of a dielectric elastomer generator for wave energy harvesting

R. Vertechy, M. Fontana, G. P. Rosati Papini, D. Forehand

Proceedings Volume 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014; 90561G (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045046
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Wave energy harvesting is one of the most promising applications for Dielectric Elastomer Generators. A simple and interesting concept of a Wave Energy Converter based on Dielectric Elastomers is the Polymeric Oscillating Water Column (Poly-OWC). In this paper, preliminary experimental results on the assessment of a small-scale Poly-OWC prototype are presented. The scale of the considered prototype is 1:50. Tests are conducted in a wave-flume by considering sea state conditions with different wave amplitudes and frequencies. The obtained experimental results confirm the viability of the Poly-OWC device.

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R. Vertechy, M. Fontana, G. P. Rosati Papini, and D. Forehand "In-tank tests of a dielectric elastomer generator for wave energy harvesting", Proc. SPIE 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014, 90561G (8 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045046

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