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The power take off (PTO) mechanism for a vortex induced vibration (VIV) based hydrokinetic energy converter discussed here is a linear generator. The power take off system is one of the most important systems of the converter which is responsible for the conversion of mechanical energy into useful electrical energy. This paper deals with optimization of the design of the linear generator in areas such as materials of construction, engineering design, water proofing, magnetic configuration, air-gap reduction, durability and cost-effectiveness. The linear generator consists of moving and non-moving parts and its working environment is a fluid which is generally water. The main challenges include complete water-proofing of the entire linear generator, reduction of weight of the moving part, smoother motion of the moving part over the non-moving part, corrosion protection of all metal parts and sustenance of intensity of the magnetic field strength. The proposed design aims to address these challenges and increase the efficiency of the overall system.

Design Optimization of Linear Generator for a Hydrokinetic Energy Converter