Optimización geométrica de un convertidor de energía undimotriz (WEC) : desarrollo de una metodología de optimización geométrica de un concepto de convertidor de energía undimotriz (WEC).

Abstract

In a world where the demand for sustainable and clean energy sources is increasing, wave energy converters offer a promising and viable alternative. A country like Ecuador, with its extensive coastline and significant marine potential, is in an ideal position to harness this emerging technology. The vast Ecuadorian coast not only provides an abundant resource for generating energy from waves but also opens new opportunities to diversify the national energy matrix. In this context, the present work focuses on the geometric optimization of a vertical movement point absorber wave energy converter (WEC), consisting of a float and a submerged body. The optimization aims to ensure that the natural oscillation frequency of these devices matches the characteristic peak period of the waves to achieve maximum energy extraction. To achieve this, an analytical hydrodynamic model has been developed to maximize the system's response spectrum through its response amplitude operator. The optimization methodology employs the use of MATLAB's Optimization Toolbox, which provides suitable optimization algorithms for application in analytical models.