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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Control-informed ballast and geometric optimisation of a three-body hinge-barge wave energy converter using two-layer optimisation Wang, L., Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling, Scale Device Control, Performance, Structural
Ocean Energy Systems Wave Energy Modeling Task 10.4: Numerical Modeling of a Fixed Oscillating Water Column Bingham, H., Yu, Y-H., Nielsen, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental comparison of blade pitch and speed control strategies for horizontal-axis current turbines Van Ness, K., Hill, C., Burnett, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Scale Device Control, Performance
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 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
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
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
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
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
A detailed study of tidal turbine power production and dynamic loading under grid generated turbulence and turbine wake operation Allmark, M., Ellis, R., Ebdon, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Numerical modelling of an undulating membrane tidal energy converter Träsch, M., Chambon, A., Déporte, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
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
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
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
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
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
A Seabased wave energy device: An experimental investigation Zhu, H. Thesis Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Harbor Breakwater Cabral, T. , Clemente, D., Rosa-Santos, P. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a floating offshore OWC wave energy converter: An experimental study Singh, U., Abdussamie, N., Hore, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical analysis and wave tank validation on the optimal design of a two-body wave energy converter Martin, D., Li, X., Chen, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Performance Evaluation of a Tidal Current Turbine with Bidirectional Symmetrical Foils Guo, B., Wang, D., Zhou, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Performance and near-wake characterization of a tidal current turbine in elevated levels of free stream turbulence Vinod, A., Banerjee, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Experimental investigations on the performance of a fixed-oscillating water column type wave energy converter Çelik, A., Altunkaynak, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Investigation on the hydrodynamic scaling effect of an OWC type wave energy device using experiment and CFD simulation Dai, S., Day, S., Yuan, Z. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic performance of an offshore-stationary OWC device with a horizontal bottom plate: Experimental and numerical study Deng, Z., Wang, C., Wang, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Ocean Energy Systems Wave Energy Modelling Task: Modelling, Verification and Validation of Wave Energy Converters Wendt, F., Nielsen, K., Yu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Monopile-mounted wave energy converter for a hybrid wind-wave system Pérez-Collazo, C., Pemberton, R., Greaves, D. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
WHTO: A methodology of calculating the energy extraction of wave energy convertors based on wave height reduction Shi, H., Zhao, C., Hann, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Hydrodynamic response and power efficiency analysis of heaving wave energy converter integrated with breakwater Reabroy, R., Zheng, X., Zhang, L. Journal Article Point Absorber, Attenuator, Terminator Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
The spring-like air compressibility effect in oscillating-water-column wave energy converters: Review and analyses Falcão, A., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Load shedding characteristics of an oscillating surge wave energy converter with variable geometry Choiniere, M., Tom, N., Thiagarajan, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Load shedding characteristics of an oscillating surge wave energy converter with variable geometry Choiniere, M., Tom, N., Thiagarajan, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Study of the internal flow structure of an ultra-small axial flow hydraulic turbine Nishi, Y., Kobori, T., Mori, N. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Charge-Free Mixing Entropy Battery Enabled by Low-Cost Electrode Materials Ye, M., Pasta, M., Xie, X. Journal Article Salinity Gradient Scale Device Performance

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