Efficiency of a gyroscopic device for conversion of mechanical wave energy to electrical energy:Technical report from ESGI-83 workshop in industrial mathematics 2011

Abstract

We consider a recently proposed gyroscopic device for conversion of mechanical ocean wave energy to electrical energy. Two models of the device derived from standard engineering mechanics from the literature are analysed, and a model is derived from analytical mechanics considerations. From these models, estimates of the power production, efficiency, forces and moments are made. We find that it is possible to extract a significant amount of energy from an ocean wave using the described device. Further studies are required for a full treatment of the device.Resulting from the interaction with Joltech A/S at ESGI-83 (European Study Group with Industry) workshop on industrial mathematics, Sønderborg Denmark, 2011.</p