CWA 50271:2021

Recommendations for a modular and cross-cutting Power Take-Off for wave energy direct drive linear solutions

Scope

This document provides recommendations for good practice implementation of Modular and Crosscutting Power Take Offs (PTO) for wave energy linear direct drive technologies, in addition, a switched reluctance case study will be presented. Any wave energy technology developer or associated stakeholders should find here guidance and recommendations to consider and adopt a Modular and Cross-cutting linear direct drive PTO technology.
Consensus on the core elements for Modular and Cross-cutting PTO technology is provided to enable its identification, definition and design recommendations or guidelines, including mechanical, electric, power electronics and control elements. Specifically, this CWA sets out the following:
1) Core elements for a cross-cutting and modular PTO.
2) Relevant interfaces for modular and cross-cutting PTO implementation.
3) Annex: SEA TITAN linear switched reluctance PTO.