Scale Device

Device deployed or modeled at smaller than full scale.

A scale device is a device deployed or modeled at smaller than full scale. The use of scale devices during early stages of research and development is a common practice to validate modeling and to avoid the prohibitive cost of testing full scale devices.

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Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Application
Ocean Energy Key Trends and Statistics 2020 Collombet, R. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Full Scale, Scale Device
Modelling a Heaving Point-Absorber with a Closed-Loop Control System Using the DualSPHysics Code Ropero-Giralda, P., Crespo, A., Coe, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
On the impact of motion-thrust coupling in floating tidal energy applications Brown, S., Ransley, E., Xie, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Rotational sampling of waves by tidal turbine blades Draycott, S., Steynor, J., Nambiar, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Wave energy converter physical model design and testing: The case of floating oscillating-water-columns Portillo, J., Collins, K., Gomes, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device
Twin Marine Hydrokinetic Cross-Flow Turbines in Counter Rotating Configurations: A Laboratory-Scaled Apparatus for Power Measurement Doan, M., Kai, Y., Obi, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental analysis of dual coaxial turbines in skew Metoyer, R., Chatterjee, P., Elfering, K. Journal Article Current Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Detecting parametric resonance in a floating oscillating water column device for wave energy conversion: Numerical simulations and validation with physical model tests Giorgi, G., Gomes, R., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Performance and Wake Characterization of a Model Hydrokinetic Turbine: The Reference Model 1 (RM1) Dual Rotor Tidal Energy Converter Hill, C., Neary, V., Guala, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance and wake flow characterization of a 1:8.7-scale reference USDOE MHKF1 hydrokinetic turbine to establish a verification and validation test database Fontaine, A., Straka, W., Meyer, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Acoustics, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental investigation into 3D scour processes around a gravity based Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Lancaster, O., Cossu, R., Baldock, T. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device
Hydrodynamic characteristics and flow structures of pitching hydrofoil with special emphasis on the added force effect Zhang, M., Liu, T., Huang, B. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off System Scaling and Physical Modelling Giannini, G., Temiz, I., Rosa-Santos, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Power Take Off
Experimental study of bathymetry generated turbulence on tidal turbine behaviour Gaurier, B., Ikhennicheu, M., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Development and validation of a prediction model for the multi-wake of tidal stream turbines Chen, L., Yao, Y., Wang, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Performance
The development, design and characterisation of a scale model Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine for dynamic load quantification Allmark, M., Ellis, R., Lloyd, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Experimental Validation and Comparison of Numerical Models for the Mooring System of a Floating Wave Energy Converter Paduano, B., Giorgi, G., Gomes, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring
Wave-flume tests of a model-scaled OWC chamber-turbine system under irregular wave conditions Liu, Z., Xu, C., Shi, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Experimental analysis of wave energy converters concentrically attached on a floating offshore platform Kamarlouei, M., Gaspar, J., Calvario, M. Journal Article Wave Modeling, Scale Device Power Take Off, Structural
Design optimization and experimental validation of a two-body Wave Energy Converter with adjustable Power Take-Off parameters Castro, F., Chiang, L. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Power Take Off, Structural
Computational modelling and experimental tank testing of the multi float WaveSub under regular wave forcing Faraggiana, E., Whitlam, C., Chapman, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental and numerical investigation of a taut-moored wave energy converter: a validation of simulated mooring line forces Yang, S., Ringsberg, J., Johnson, E. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring
Determination of hydrodynamic parameters of a fixed OWC by performing experimental and numerical free decay tests Çelik, A., Altunkaynak, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Analysis and Development of Closed Cycle OTEC System Acevedo, E., Cupul, J., Medina, V. Book Chapter OTEC, Closed Cycle Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Numerical and Experimental Investigation on a Moonpool-Buoy Wave Energy Converter Liu, H., Yan, F., Jing, F. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Power Take Off
Linear and Nonlinear System Identification of a Wave Energy Converter Cho, H., Bacelli, G., Coe, R. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Control, Performance
Experimental and numerical study of dynamic responses of a new combined TLP type floating wind turbine and a wave energy converter under operational conditions Ren, N., Ma, Z., Shan, B. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Wave flume testing of an oscillating-body wave energy converter with a tuned inerter Sugiura, K., Sawada, R., Nemoto, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Experimental Assessment of Flow, Performance, and Loads for Tidal Turbines in a Closely-Spaced Array Noble, D., Draycott, S., Nambiar, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Investigation of parameters affecting horizontal axis tidal current turbines modeling by blade element momentum theory El-Shahat, S., Li, G., Lai, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Time-domain simulation of a slack-moored floating oscillating water column and validation with physical model tests Gomes, R., Henriques, J., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Structural
Overall Performance Evaluation of a Model-Scale OWC Wave Energy Converter Liu, Z., Xu, C., Qu, N. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Numerical modelling on the performance of a rolling-type wave energy converter with mooring system Jiang, Y., Peng, Y., Zhao, P. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Experimental investigation of multiple Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters integrated in a floating breakwater: Energy extraction performance Howe, D., Nader, J., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental Investigation of the Mooring System of a Wave Energy Converter in Operating and Extreme Wave Conditions Sirigu, S., Bonfanti, M., Begovic, E. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring
The Unsteady Hydrodynamic Response of Lightly Loaded Tidal Turbines Ha, T., Sharma, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Nonlinear hydrodynamics analysis of a submerged spherical point absorber with asymmetric mass distribution Meng, F., Rafiee, A. , Ding, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic optimization of the geometry of a sloped-motion wave energy converter Rodriguez, C., Rosa-Santos, P., Taveira-Pinto, F. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Intra-annual variability in the performance of an oscillating water column wave energy converter López, I., Carballo, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Experimental studies and time-domain simulation of a hinged-type wave energy converter in regular waves Peng, H., Qiu, W., Meng, W. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Indirect load measurements for large floating horizontal-axis tidal current turbines Li, Y., Li, W., Liu, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Experimental investigation on the hydrodynamic performance of a cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column device Ning, D., Zhou, Y., Mayon, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Validation of a CFD-based numerical wave tank model for the power production assessment of the wavestar ocean wave energy converter Windt, C., Davidson, J., Ransley, E. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Test Center, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Modelling and field testing of a breakwater-integrated U-OWC wave energy converter with dielectric elastomer generator Moretti, G., Malara, G., Scialo, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off
Survey of the near wake of an axial-flow hydrokinetic turbine in the presence of waves Lust, E., Flack, K., Luznik, L. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Validation of a CFD-based numerical wave tank model for the power production assessment of the wavestar ocean wave energy converter Windt, C., Davidson, J., Ransley, E. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Power Take Off
WEC Array Networked Microgrid Control Design and Energy Storage System Requirements Weaver, W., Hagmuller, A., Ginsburg, M. Conference Paper Wave Scale Device Grid Integration
Experimental and numerical comparisons of a dual-flap floating oscillating surge wave energy converter in regular waves Ruehl, K., Forbush, D., Yu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance evaluation of a submerged tidal energy device with a single mooring line Guo, B., Wang, D., Zhou, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Reducing mooring and cable costs through assessment of corrosion, wear, fatigue, and VIV in turbulent tidal flows – Final Report Baron, A., Turner, A., Steinke, D. Report Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Materials, Mooring
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