Modeling of Oscillating Water Column wave energy systems

Within the different types of on-shore wave-based ocean energy devices, Oscillating Water Column (OWC) converters are one of the widely used ones. This work deals with the modeling and simulation of OWC on-shore wave power plants. The study is particularized for the case of the Mutriku's MOWC power plant. The model for the wave, chamber and turbo-generator module is implemented using a Characteristic Curve Tracking Control and then validated by means of experimental data. Results show an excellent matching between the values predicted by the model and measured data.