Research Status of Wave Energy Conversion (WEC) Device of Raft Structure.

This paper has briefly described the concept of wave energy generation and six typical conversion devices. As for raft structure, detailed analysis is provided: from its development process to typical dev ices. Taking the design process and working principle of Plamis as an examp] le, the general principle of raft structure is briefly described. After that, a variety of raft structure models are introduced. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages, and development trend of raft structure are pointed out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]