WavePiston Model & Control Framework

This section presents the modeling framework of the WavePiston device, the formulation of the control problem, its numerical implementation, and the shared model parametrization used in the competition. Its purpose is to provide participants with a consistent understanding of the physical system, control objectives, and computational setup.

• Modeling Framework
  • WavePiston Device
  • WavePiston Dynamics
  • PTO Passivity Constraint
  • Up-wave Measurement
• Control Problem Definition
  • Key Time Intervals for Performance Index Evaluation
  • WAPPAC Competition Performance Index
  • WavePiston Constraints Handling Considerations
• Numerical Implementation
  • WavePiston Dynamics Numerical Integration
  • Control Update
  • Numerical Representation Limitations
  • Ramp Interval
  • Up-wave Measurement
• Model & Simulation Parametrization
  • WavePiston Device Parametrization
  • Excitation Force Characterization
  • Simulation Parametrization