Compressible wave energy converters
Compressible or variable-volume wave energy converters are a type of wave energy converters that expands and contracts under the action of the waves. Owing to their unconventional modes of motion, such devices can have more superior properties than rigid devices. This project aims to unlock the potential of compressible WECs through a combination of numerical optimisation and physical testing.
Adi Kurniawan
Research Fellow, Oceans Graduate School
My research covers aspects of wave-structure interactions, wave energy conversion, and multi-objective optimisation.