Research Article

Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel

Volume: 27 Number: 2 July 15, 2025
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Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel

Abstract

Wave channel systems provide crucial experimental platforms for the development and optimization of wave energy converters. By enabling the safe and repeatable simulation of real ocean conditions, these systems play a key role in understanding wave behavior and reducing design risks. They allow the generation of a specific wave model to investigate the effects of water waves on coastal structures, coastal ecosystems, and offshore platforms. In this study, a hydraulically controlled piston-type wave generator was utilized in a 24-meter-long wave channel, which measures 1 meter in width and 1 meter in height, to produce regular waves. The wave generation system in the channel is operated by a hydraulic cylinder with a 400 mm stroke, controlled by a proportional directional control valve. An NI-CRIO 9074 programmable automation controller (PAC), featuring Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology and an NI-9263 analog output module with 15-bit resolution, was used for controlling the proportional directional control valve. The cylinder position was measured at 15-bit resolution using an NI-9215 analog input module. A proportional-integral control (PI) technique was implemented on the NI-CRIO 9074 hardware. The controller gains were determined experimentally, with a computer employed to perform real-time measurement and data logging of the generated waves. The entire system is managed by the NI-CRIO 9074 and regular wave production is achieved through LabVIEW-based user interface programs running on the computer.

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Supporting Institution

Balıkesir University

Project Number

2024/042

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Control Theoryand Applications

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 10, 2025

Publication Date

July 15, 2025

Submission Date

January 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 2

APA
Demircan, B., & Bıçakçı, S. (2025). Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 27(2), 519-536. https://doi.org/10.25092/baunfbed.1618673
AMA
1.Demircan B, Bıçakçı S. Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025;27(2):519-536. doi:10.25092/baunfbed.1618673
Chicago
Demircan, Batın, and Sabri Bıçakçı. 2025. “Generation of Regular Waves With FPGA Based Controller in a Wave Channel”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 27 (2): 519-36. https://doi.org/10.25092/baunfbed.1618673.
EndNote
Demircan B, Bıçakçı S (July 1, 2025) Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 27 2 519–536.
IEEE
[1]B. Demircan and S. Bıçakçı, “Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel”, Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 519–536, July 2025, doi: 10.25092/baunfbed.1618673.
ISNAD
Demircan, Batın - Bıçakçı, Sabri. “Generation of Regular Waves With FPGA Based Controller in a Wave Channel”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 27/2 (July 1, 2025): 519-536. https://doi.org/10.25092/baunfbed.1618673.
JAMA
1.Demircan B, Bıçakçı S. Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025;27:519–536.
MLA
Demircan, Batın, and Sabri Bıçakçı. “Generation of Regular Waves With FPGA Based Controller in a Wave Channel”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 27, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 519-36, doi:10.25092/baunfbed.1618673.
Vancouver
1.Batın Demircan, Sabri Bıçakçı. Generation of regular waves with FPGA based controller in a wave channel. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025 Jul. 1;27(2):519-36. doi:10.25092/baunfbed.1618673

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