The research focuses on the development of energy conversion technologies and includes the design, analytical and numerical modelling of systems, the development of hydrodynamic models for floating systems, the design and sizing of mooring lines, the prototyping of small-scale and full-scale systems, the development of control laws for performance optimization, and testing in tanks and field trials at sea or in lakes. The technologies under study in relation to wave motion conversion involve proposing innovative architectures, such as suitable inertial systems for the Mediterranean, point absorbers, and multibody systems. Floating wind systems are analysed from the perspective of substructure design, mooring systems, and control logic for turbines and wind farms to maximize lifespan and productivity. Parallel activities involve modelling and designing original hybrid platform architectures, creating energy scenarios to promote decarbonization of Italian and European islands, developing innovative and sustainable surface transportation systems, and analysing multi-objective offshore platforms (hydrogen production, energy, food).
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