Model validation and improved PTO modeling of a field-deployed wave energy converter with tethered heave plate
Okushemiya, D. , Rusch, C. , Robertson, B.
January 2026
Journal Article
Wave , Attenuator
Modeling
Power Take Off
Theoretical analysis on absorption heat transformers boosted multi-effect distillation system for ocean thermal energy conversion
Yi, S. , Zhang, Z. , Yuan, H.
April 2025
Journal Article
OTEC
Advanced wave energy conversion technologies for sustainable and smart sea: A comprehensive review
Li, H. , Shi, X. , Kong, W.
January 2025
Journal Article
Wave
Performance , Power Take Off
Research on wavestar like wave energy converter arrays with a truss type octagonal floating platform in the South China Sea
Luan, Z. , Chen, B. , He, G.
December 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data , Modeling , Scale Device
Power Take Off , Structural
A deep-learning approach for 3D realization of mean wake flow of marine hydrokinetic turbine arrays
Zhang, Z. , Sotiropoulos, F. , Khosronejad, A.
December 2024
Journal Article
Current , Riverine
Modeling
Hydrodynamics , Performance
Wave energy evolution: Knowledge structure, advancements, challenges and future opportunities
Azam, A. , Ahmed, A. , Yi, M.
November 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber , Oscillating Water Column
Control , Power Take Off
A self-powered smart wave energy converter for sustainable sea
Li, H. , Wu, J. , Shi, X.
November 2024
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Performance , Power Take Off
Wave energy evolution: Knowledge structure, advancements, challenges and future opportunities
Azam, A. , Ahmed, A. , Yi, M.
November 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
A self-powered and self-monitoring ultra-low frequency wave energy harvester for smart ocean ranches
Peng, Y. , Tang, H. , Pan, H.
September 2024
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Performance
Unsupervised learning-based image recovery and diagnosis method for blade attachment of marine current turbine
Chen, L. , Li, W. , Zhang, Z.
July 2024
Journal Article
Current , Axial Flow Turbine
Lab Data , Modeling
A vortex-induced vibration device based on MG-TENG and research of its application in ocean current energy harvesting
Li, H. , Zhang, Z. , Xu, P.
June 2024
Journal Article
Current , Vortex-Induced Vibration , Ocean Current
Performance , Power Take Off
Triple-layered chaotic differential evolution algorithm for layout optimization of offshore wave energy converters
Zhang, Z. , Yu, Q. , Yang, H.
April 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Oscillating Water Column
Modeling
Hydrodynamics , Performance
Energy capture performance enhancement of point absorber wave energy converter using magnetic tristable and quadstable mechanisms
Qin, J. , Zhang, Z. , Huang, S.
February 2024
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Performance
Theoretical analysis on temperature-lifting cycle for ocean thermal energy conversion
Zhang, Z. , Yuan, H. , Yi, S.
January 2024
Journal Article
OTEC , Closed-Cycle
Modeling
Performance
Review on research approaches for multi-point absorber wave energy converters
He, G. , Luan, Z. , Zhang, W.
December 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Hydrodynamics
Cooperative model predictive control for Wave Energy Converter arrays
Zhang, Z. , Qin, J. , Zhang, Y.
December 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Array Effects , Performance
Experimental and numerical investigations on the performance and wake characteristics of a tidal turbine under yaw
Qian, Y. , Zhang, Y. , Sun, Y.
December 2023
Journal Article
Current , Axial Flow Turbine , Tidal
Lab Data
Hydrodynamics , Performance
Performance enhancement of the combined power-refrigeration cycle using a liquid-gas-gas ejector for ocean thermal energy conversion
Zhang, J. , Zhang, Z. , Zhou, S.
November 2023
Journal Article
OTEC , Hybrid-Cycle
Modeling
Performance
A self-stabilizing point absorber wave energy converter with a top-shaped buoy and non-linear power take-off for oceanographic applications
Azam, A. , Ahmed, A. , Yi, M.
November 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data , Modeling
Performance , Power Take Off
Deep utilization of salinity gradient energy between concentrated seawater and river water by multi-stage reverse electrodialysis
Guo, Z. , Cui, W. , Ji, Z.
November 2023
Journal Article
Salinity Gradient , Reverse Electrodialysis
Lab Data
Performance
A wave energy harvester based on an ultra-low frequency synergistic PTO for intelligent fisheries
Kong, W. , He, L. , Hao, D.
November 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data
Performance , Power Take Off
Numerical study of the effect of central platform motion on the wave energy converter array
He, G. , Liu, C. , Zhang, W.
October 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Array Effects , Performance
Design and performance evaluation of novel magnetic tristable wave energy converter
Qin, J. , Zhang, Z. , Zhang, Y.
October 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Performance , Power Take Off
Discussions on Wave energy period in higher wave energy potential marine waters of Taiwan
Tzang, S. , Zhang, Z.
September 2023
Conference Paper
Wave
Modeling
Hybrid Model Predictive Control of a Two-Body Wave Energy Converter with Mechanically Driven Power Take-Off
Zhang, Z. , Qin, J. , Wang, D.
August 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Modeling
Control , Power Take Off
A rotating piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid harvester for water flow energy
He, L. , Han, Y. , Sun, L.
August 2023
Journal Article
Current , Ocean Current , Riverine
Lab Data , Modeling
Hybrid Devices , Performance , Structural
Theoretical analysis on extraction-ejection combined power and refrigeration cycle for ocean thermal energy conversion
Zhang, Z. , Yuan, H. , Mei, N.
June 2023
Journal Article
OTEC , Hybrid-Cycle
Modeling
Performance , Structural
Research of the array spacing effect on wake interaction of tidal stream turbines
Zhang, Y. , Zhang, Z. , Zheng, J.
May 2023
Journal Article
Current , Axial Flow Turbine , Tidal
Lab Data
Array Effects , Hydrodynamics , Performance
Design of an S-shaped point-absorber wave energy converter with a non-linear PTO to power the satellite-respondent buoys in the East China Sea
Ahmed, A. , Wang, Y. , Azam, A.
May 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data , Modeling
Power Take Off , Structural
Control Parameters Optimization of Accumulator in Hydraulic Power Take-Off System for Eccentric Rotating Wave Energy Converter
Xue, G. , Zhang, Z. , Qin, J.
April 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data
Control , Power Take Off
Experimental investigation on the wave-oscillating buoy interaction and wave run-up on the buoy
Yu, T. , Li, T. , Shi, H.
February 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data
Hydrodynamics , Performance , Power Take Off
Research on wave excitation estimators for arrays of wave energy converters
Zhang, Z. , Qin, J. , Wang, D.
February 2023
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Array Effects
Maneuverability prediction of the wave glider considering ocean currents
Sang, H. , Zhang, Z. , Sun, X.
February 2023
Journal Article
Current , Kite , Ocean Current
Modeling
Hydrodynamics
Power fluctuation and wake characteristics of tidal stream turbine subjected to wave and current interaction
Zhang, Z. , Zhang, Y. , Zheng, Y.
February 2023
Journal Article
Current , Axial Flow Turbine
Lab Data
Hydrodynamics , Performance
Numerical and experimental studies on a self-protected energy concentrator for water waves
Zhang, Z. , He, G. , Liu, S.
January 2023
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Control , Structural
A wave energy harvesting system for applications in deep-sea exploration
Yi, M. , Kong, W. , Zhang, Z.
December 2022
Journal Article
Wave
Hydrodynamics , Performance , Power Take Off , Structural
Numerical Study on a Cylinder Vibrator in the Hydrodynamics of a Wind–Wave Combined Power Generation System under Different Mass Ratios
Sun, H. , Wang, J. , Lin, H.
December 2022
Journal Article
Current , Vortex-Induced Vibration , Ocean Current
Modeling
Hybrid Devices , Performance , Structural
Experimental Investigation of Mooring Performance and Energy-Harvesting Performance of Eccentric Rotor Wave Energy Converter
Xue, G. , Qin, J. , Zhang, Z.
November 2022
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Lab Data
Mooring , Performance
Pre-expansion ejector absorption power cycle for ocean thermal energy conversion
Yi, S. , Zhang, Z. , Peng, W.
October 2022
Journal Article
OTEC
Modeling
Performance
Fluid–Structure Interaction Modeling of Structural Loads and Fatigue Life Analysis of Tidal Stream Turbine
Zhang, Y. , Liu, Z. , Li, C.
October 2022
Journal Article
Current , Tidal
Lab Data , Modeling
Hydrodynamics , Structural
MHK Wake flow field and power generation predictions using physics-informed convolutional neural networks
Zhang, Z. , Khosronejad, A.
September 2022
Presentation
Current
Modeling
Array Effects , Hydrodynamics , Performance
Optimal control and performance evaluation of an inerter-based point absorber wave energy converter
Sun, T. , Zhang, Z.
September 2022
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Control , Hybrid Devices , Hydrodynamics , Performance , Structural
The effects of surge motion on the dynamics and wake characteristics of a floating tidal stream turbine under free surface condition
Peng, B. , Zhang, Y. , Zheng, Y.
August 2022
Journal Article
Current , Axial Flow Turbine , Tidal
Lab Data , Modeling
Hydrodynamics , Performance
Design and analysis of the optimal spinning top-shaped buoy for wave energy harvesting in low energy density seas for sustainable marine aquaculture
Azam, A. , Ahmed, A. , Li, H.
July 2022
Journal Article
Wave , Point Absorber
Modeling
Performance , Structural
Performance improvement of ocean thermal energy conversion organic Rankine cycle under temperature glide effect
Zhang, J. , Zhang, X. , Zhang, Z.
May 2022
Journal Article
OTEC
Modeling
Materials , Performance
Multi-Tunnel Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Scavenging Mechanical Energy in Marine Floating Bodies
Zhang, Z. , Hu, Z. , Wang, Y.
April 2022
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Modeling
Performance , Structural
Performance analysis and offshore applications of the diffuser augmented tidal turbines
Liu, W. , Liu, L. , Wu, H.
January 2022
Journal Article
Current , Tidal
Modeling
Hydrodynamics , Structural
A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic wave energy harvester based on capsule structure for self-powered applications in sea-crossing bridges
Qi, L. , Li, H. , Wu, X.
November 2021
Journal Article
Wave
Lab Data , Full Scale
Hybrid Devices , Performance
Novel Linear Generator Concepts and Topologies for Wave Energy Conversion Systems: A Review
Zhang, Z. , Wu, B. , Lu, Q.
August 2021
Conference Paper
Wave
Performance , Power Take Off , Structural
Investigation of Self-Driven Profiler with Buoyancy Adjusting System towards Ocean Thermal Energy
Xia, Q. , Muhammad, G. , Chen, B.
July 2021
Journal Article
OTEC
Field Data
Performance