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JJ21
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Hi guys,
Currently just looking through a few concepts for wave energy converters and I noticed that a few designs use bi-directional rotating turbines (or linear action) meaning the alternator has to continuously keep rotating in one direction, stopping, rotating in the other direction, stopping etc etc. I would have thought that this continuous stop start would severely affect the alternator's efficiency and the power generated? If anyone knows of any papers on this or it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Currently just looking through a few concepts for wave energy converters and I noticed that a few designs use bi-directional rotating turbines (or linear action) meaning the alternator has to continuously keep rotating in one direction, stopping, rotating in the other direction, stopping etc etc. I would have thought that this continuous stop start would severely affect the alternator's efficiency and the power generated? If anyone knows of any papers on this or it would be much appreciated.
Thanks