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1. Overview of the Smart Ocean Energy Converter

Authors : Taofeek Orekan, Peng Zhang

Published in: Underwater Wireless Power Transfer

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

In this chapter, an overview of ocean energy (wave and tidal) converter is presented. The basic concepts and technical challenges hindering the advancement of these technologies are summarized. Smart-WEC, a new type of wave energy converter, with a unique underwater wireless power transfer system is introduced.

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Metadata
Title
Overview of the Smart Ocean Energy Converter
Authors
Taofeek Orekan
Peng Zhang
Copyright Year
2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02562-5_1