A variety of ocean wave energy conversion devices have been proposed worldwide considering different technology and energy extraction methods. In order to support full-scale prototype design and performance assessments of a conversion scheme to be deployed on the northern coast of Brazil, a long-term wave climate analysis is under development. A 5-year pitch-roll buoy data series has been investigated through an adaptive technique to enhance spatial resolution and allow for accurate wave directionality evaluation. Device design most influential variables such as extreme significant wave height, peak period and directionality were considered. Temporal variability in wave energy levels was particularly investigated for energy resource assessment. The major findings of this work include the narrow directional amplitude of the incident wave and higher significant wave heights of locally generated waves. The estimated energy resource levels agreed well with literature, also showing little annual fluctuation. The wave climate demonstrated to be in full agreement with the large-scale Equatorial Atlantic atmospheric variability, dominated by either local wind waves or by distant storm swells.
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ASME 2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
June 10–15, 2007
San Diego, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
Volume 1: Offshore Technology; Special Symposium on Ocean Measurements and Their Influence on Design
ISBN:
0-7918-4267-3
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Wave Climate Analysis for a Wave Energy Conversion Application in Brazil
Eliab R. Beserra,
Eliab R. Beserra
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Andre´ L. T. Mendes,
Andre´ L. T. Mendes
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Segen F. Estefen,
Segen F. Estefen
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Carlos E. Parente
Carlos E. Parente
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Eliab R. Beserra
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Andre´ L. T. Mendes
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Segen F. Estefen
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Carlos E. Parente
UFRJ/COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Paper No:
OMAE2007-29597, pp. 897-902; 6 pages
Published Online:
May 20, 2009
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Beserra, ER, Mendes, ALT, Estefen, SF, & Parente, CE. "Wave Climate Analysis for a Wave Energy Conversion Application in Brazil." Proceedings of the ASME 2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. Volume 1: Offshore Technology; Special Symposium on Ocean Measurements and Their Influence on Design. San Diego, California, USA. June 10–15, 2007. pp. 897-902. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2007-29597
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