Real-Time Tracking of Instantaneous Frequency during Sea State Changes
Kim, I. , Brekken, T. , Yim, S.
August 2025
Presentation
Wave
Modeling
Control
An Experimental Setup for Lifetime Testing of Lithium Ion Batteries in Marine Conditions
O'Sullivan, A. , Brekken, T.
August 2025
Presentation
Current , Wave , Salinity Gradient , OTEC
Lab Data
Real-Time Sea State Estimation for Wave Energy Converter Control via Machine Learning
Shifat, T. , Coe, R. , Bacelli, G.
May 2025
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Control , Performance
Real-Time Wave Energy Converter Control Using Instantaneous Frequency
Kim, I. , Brekken, T. , Yim, S.
February 2025
Journal Article
Wave
Control , Performance
Analysis on Evaluations of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Wave Energy Converter’s Field Data Using WEC-Sim and Gazebo: A Simulation Tool Comparison
Dizon, C. , Coe, R. , Hamilton, A.
November 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Field Data , Modeling
Performance , Power Take Off
Impact of Biofouling on Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter Performance and Control
Skrovanek, D. , Brekken, T.
September 2024
Conference Paper
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Performance
Bayesian Actor-Critic Wave Energy Converter Control With Modeling Errors
Zadeh, L. , Haider, A. , Brekken, T.
January 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Control
Mini-DAQ: A lightweight, low-cost, high resolution, data acquisition system for wave energy converter testing
Bosma, B. , Coe, R. , Bacelli, G.
October 2022
Journal Article
Wave
Power Quality and Flicker of a Grid-Connected Wave Energy Converter via Hybrid Simulation
Boller, M. , Brekken, T. , Cotilla-Sanchez, E.
September 2022
Presentation
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Grid Integration , Power Take Off
Multi-Physics Modeling of Ocean Wave Energy Converters
Kim, I. , Brekken, T. , Yim, S.
September 2022
Presentation
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Hydrodynamics
Chaotic Behavior of a Pendulum WEC in Irregular Seas
Brekken, T. , Dizon, C. , Cotilla-Sanchez, E.
September 2022
Presentation
Wave , Oscillating Wave Surge Converter
Modeling
Performance
Mini-DAQ: A lightweight, low-cost, high resolution, data acquisition system for wave energy converter testing [Presentation]
Bosma, B. , Coe, R. , Bacelli, G.
September 2022
Presentation
Wave
Lab Data
Control , Hydrodynamics
Application of real-time nonlinear model predictive control for wave energy conversion
Haider, A. , Brekken, T. , McCall, A.
October 2021
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Control , Hydrodynamics , Power Take Off
Real-Time Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Multiple Degrees of Freedom Wave Energy Converters with Non-Ideal Power Take-Off
Haider, A. , Brekken, T. , McCall, A.
August 2021
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Hydrodynamics , Power Take Off
Modular horizontal pendulum wave energy converter: Exploring feasibility to power ocean observation applications in the U.S. pacific northwest
Dizon, C. , Cavagnaro, R. , Robertson, B.
August 2021
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Performance
Wave Energy Converter Energy Storage System Sizing for Flicker Considerations
Haider, A. , Zadeh, L. , Brekken, T.
July 2021
Conference Paper
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Grid Integration , Hydrodynamics , Performance
Second Order Sliding Mode Control of Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters for Power Improvement
Gaebele, D. , Magana, M. , Brekken, T.
April 2021
Journal Article
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Modeling
Array Effects , Power Take Off
Array modeling and testing of fixed OWC type Wave Energy Converters
Brekken, T. , Lomonaco, P. , DuPont, B.
December 2020
Journal Article
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Modeling
Array Effects , Performance
Non-Linear Control Strategy for a Two-Body Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter Using Q Actor-Critic Learning
Zadeh, L. , Glennon, D. , Brekken, T.
April 2020
Conference Paper
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Power Take Off
State space model of an array of oscillating water column wave energy converters with inter-body hydrodynamic coupling
Gaebele, D. , Magana, M. , Brekken, T.
January 2020
Journal Article
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Modeling
Hydrodynamics
Experimental Validation of Model Predictive Control Applied to the Azura Wave Energy Converter
Ling, B. , Bosma, B. , Brekken, T.
November 2019
Journal Article
Wave
Field Data , Modeling , Full Scale
Hydrodynamics , Performance
A Preliminary Study on the Modeling and Analysis of Nonlinear Effects of Ocean Waves and Power Take Off Control on Wave Energy Conversion System Dynamics
Yim, S. , Adami, N. , Bosma, B.
November 2019
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Power Take Off
Sliding Mode Control of an Array of Three Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters to Optimize Electrical Power
Magana, M. , Brown, D. , Gaebele, D.
September 2019
Conference Paper
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Modeling
Control , Power Take Off
Modeling of a Wave Energy Oscillating Water Column as a Point Absorber Using WEC-Sim
So, R. , Bosma, B. , Ruehl, K.
April 2019
Journal Article
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Array Effects , Hydrodynamics , Performance
Development of control-Sim: Control strategies for power take-off integrated wave energy converter
So, R. , Starrett, M. , Ruehl, K.
February 2018
Conference Paper
Wave
Control
Statistical Analysis of a 1:7 Scale Field Test Wave Energy Converter Using WEC-Sim
So, R. , Michelen, C. , Bosma, B.
July 2017
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Field Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Hydrodynamics , Performance
A new maximum power point tracking algorithm for ocean wave energy converters
Lettenmaier, T. , von Jouanne, A. , Brekken, T.
April 2017
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Field Data , Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Control , Performance
IEEE standards for oscillating machines to advance direct-drive wave energy generators
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
October 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Structural
Scaled development of a novel Wave Energy Converter through wave tank to utility-scale laboratory testing
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
July 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Lab Data , Scale Device
Creating a Dynamometer for Experimental Validation of Power Take-Off Forces on a Wave Energy Converter
Simmons, A. , Brekken, T. , Lomonaco, P.
July 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Power Take Off
PTO-Sim: Development of a Power Take Off Modeling Tool for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
So, R. , Casey, S. , Kanner, S.
July 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Power Take Off
Development of PTO-Sim: A Power Performance Module for the Open-Source Wave Energy Converter Code WEC-SIM
So, R. , Simmons, A. , Brekken, T.
May 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Power Take Off
Integrating ocean wave energy at large-scales: A study of the US Pacific Northwest
Parkinson, S. , Dragoon, K. , Reikard, G.
April 2015
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Grid emulator for compliance testing of Wave Energy Converters
Biligiri, K. , Harpool, S. , von Jouanne, A.
February 2015
Conference Paper
Wave
Acoustics , Grid Integration
Advancing the Wave Energy Industry
von Jouanne, A. , Brekken, T. , Lettenmaier, T.
January 2015
Journal Article
Current , Tidal , Wave
Test Center
Power optimisation of a point absorber wave energy converter by means of linear model predictive control
Richter, M. , Magana, M. , Sawodny, O.
March 2014
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Control , Performance
Numerical Analysis and Scaled High Resolution Tank Testing of a Novel Wave Energy Converter
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
November 2013
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Mooring , Performance
Adaptive damping power take-off control for a three-body wave energy converter
Zhang, Z. , Brekken, T. , Rhinefrank, K.
September 2013
Conference Paper
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Control , Power Take Off
Wave energy converter modeling in the time domain: A design guide
Bosma, B. , Brekken, T. , Özkan-Haller, H.
August 2013
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter
Richter, M. , Magana, M. , Sawodny, O.
July 2012
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Performance
A novel Ocean Sentinel instrumentation buoy for wave energy testing
von Jouanne, A. , Brekken, T. , Lettenmaier, T.
May 2012
Conference Paper
Wave
Maximum Power Point Tracking for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
Amon, E. , Brekken, T. , Schacher, A.
May 2012
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Control
Comparison of Direct-Drive Power Takeoff Systems for Ocean Wave Energy Applications
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
December 2011
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Scale Device
Power Take Off
Reserve Requirement Impacts of Large-Scale Integration of Wind, Solar, and Ocean Wave Power Generation
Halamay, D. , Brekken, T. , Simmons, A.
July 2011
Journal Article
Wave
Field Data , Modeling
Grid Integration
A power analysis and data acquisition system for ocean wave energy device testing
Amon, E. , Brekken, T. , von Jouanne, A.
July 2011
Journal Article
Wave
Ocean wave power data generation for grid integration studies
McArthur, S. , Brekken, T.
September 2010
Conference Paper
Modeling
Grid Integration
Scaled wave energy device performance evaluation through high resolution wave tank testing
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
September 2010
Conference Paper
Wave
Lab Data
A Permanent-Magnet Tubular Linear Generator for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
Prudell, J. , Stoddard, M. , Amon, E.
September 2010
Journal Article
Wave
Power Take Off
Fundamentals of ocean wave energy conversion, modeling, and control
Brekken, T.
July 2010
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Control
High Resolution Wave Tank Testing of Scaled Wave Energy Devices
Rhinefrank, K. , Schacher, A. , Prudell, J.
June 2010
Conference Paper
Wave
Lab Data