Abstract
Tidal current is the flow of sea water due to tidal phenomenon. Therefore it is possible to predict generated output of the tidal current power generation system, which is more advantageous than other renewable energy sources, when the tidal current power generation system is connected to the power system and operated. This paper examines the gear ratio and generator capacity which maximize generated energy, when the tidal current power generation system is operated using the maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) control method. This paper shows that the MPPT control method increases generated energy, capacity factor and energy conversion efficiency in comparison with the fixed speed method.
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2014. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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