Mooring-based frequency-domain and AI-based time-domain optimization for improved power capture performance of the TALOS wave energy converter


YAVUZ H., Sheng W., Aggidis G.

Renewable Energy, cilt.261, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 261
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.renene.2026.125241
  • Dergi Adı: Renewable Energy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, Greenfile, Index Islamicus, INSPEC, Public Affairs Index
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Frequency-domain mooring analysis, Genetic algorithm, Multi-DoF system modeling, PTO damping optimization, TALOS wave energy converter, Time-domain optimization
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Mooring-based frequency-domain analysis combined with AI-based time-domain optimization offers a systematic approach to improving power capture performance in multi-degree-of-freedom wave energy converters. While most existing studies focus on single-degree-of-freedom systems, enhanced energy absorption can be achieved by exploiting the dynamic potential of multi-DoF configurations. This study investigates the TALOS wave energy converter, a six-degree-of-freedom system, with the objective of improving its power capture capability through coordinated mooring and power take-off (PTO) optimization. The optimization framework begins with a frequency-domain analysis to assess the influence of mooring parameters on the system response. Based on this analysis, two refined configurations, denoted as TALOS-L and TALOS-H, are developed using optimized mooring stiffness characteristics. Subsequently, time-domain simulations are conducted using a genetic algorithm to determine optimal PTO damping settings under site-specific sea conditions. The results show that adaptive tuning of both mooring and PTO parameters significantly improves power capture across different sea states. In particular, the TALOS-H configuration, featuring tuned surge mooring stiffness and genetically optimized PTO damping, consistently outperforms the baseline configuration. These findings highlight the importance of site-specific tuning and demonstrate the effectiveness of AI-based optimization for enhancing the adaptability and efficiency of multi-degree-of-freedom wave energy converters.