Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters
Theory and Applications
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Shangyan Zou, Ossama Abdelkhalik, Mohamed Shabara
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 4 5 3 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 4 5 4 - 9
Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters: Theory and Applications outlines the fundamental theory and applications of wave energy production techniques, with detailed… Read more
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Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters: Theory and Applications outlines the fundamental theory and applications of wave energy production techniques, with detailed explanations of the dynamics and hydrodynamics of wave energy converters. Methods and models of control are described next, including essential techniques from systems response and PID control to state space realization. Next, advanced reactive control techniques, such as Latching Control, Bang-Bang Control, and advanced optimal control algorithms, will be outlined. The final chapters show how to calculate optimal estimation for wave energy conversion using techniques such as Kalman Filters and Extended Kalman filters.
Providing a range of problems and case studies to enhance understanding, this book will take readers from the essentials of wave energy conversion to advanced control techniques for responsive energy production.
- Outlines the fundamentals of wave energy conversion, including theory and converter options
- Presents the techniques and applications of control techniques for wave energy conversion
- Offers case studies and examples of real-world applications, analysis, and modeling, including for non-linear and complex hydrodynamics
- Provides problem questions at the end of each chapter to allow readers to test their knowledge and confirm understanding
Graduate students in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering…), researchers working on wave energy conversion and applied optimal control
1. Introduction
2. Hydrodynamics of Wave Energy Converters
3. Dynamics of Wave Energy Converters
4. Frequency Domain Analysis and Design
5. Response to Wave Field and Control Force
6. Time Domain Analysis and Design
7. Control of Wave Energy Converters
8. Optimal Control
9. Optimal Estimation in Wave Energy Conversion
2. Hydrodynamics of Wave Energy Converters
3. Dynamics of Wave Energy Converters
4. Frequency Domain Analysis and Design
5. Response to Wave Field and Control Force
6. Time Domain Analysis and Design
7. Control of Wave Energy Converters
8. Optimal Control
9. Optimal Estimation in Wave Energy Conversion
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Shangyan Zou
Shangyan Zou is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University. Prior to joining Oregon State University, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Iowa State University. Dr. Zou received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University. His research interests are in the areas of optimal control and wave energy conversion.
Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University, USAOA
Ossama Abdelkhalik
Ossama Abdelkhalik is associate professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa. Prior to joining Iowa State University, he was a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Abdelkhalik received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University, as well as a B.S. and M.S. degrees in aerospace engineering from Cairo University, Egypt. His research interests are in the areas of orbital mechanics, dynamics, optimal control, wave energy conversion, and space trajectory optimization. He authored and co-authored more than a hundred journal and conference articles. Dr. Abdelkhalik is Associate Fellow of AIAA, a senior member of the American Astronautical Society (AAS).
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, USA