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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Motion Responses Analysis for Tidal Current Energy Platform: Quad-Spar and Catamaran Types Junianto, S., Mukhtasor, Prastianto, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Substructure
Techno-Economic Modelling of Tidal Energy Converter Arrays in the Tacoma Narrows Topper, M., Olson, S., Roberts, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Mooring
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for Ocean Energy Villate, J., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Berque, J. Report Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Mooring, 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
Investigating Polymer Fibre Optics for Condition Monitoring of Synthetic Mooring Lines Gordelier, T., Rudolph Thies, P., Rinaldi, G. Journal Article Current, Wave Lab Data, Modeling Mooring
Model of Bio-Colonisation on Mooring Lines: Updating Strategy Based on a Static Qualifying Sea State for Floating Wind Turbines Decurey, B., Schoefs, F., Barille, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling Mooring
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
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
Test Study on Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Floating Tidal Current Power Stations Li, G., Wang, W., Xie, Y. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Lessons Learned – Marine Operations in The Minas Passage Clarkson, J. Report Current, Tidal Test Center Mooring
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Semi-submersible Wind-Tidal Combined Power Generation Device Ma, Y., Hu, C., Zhou, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Structural
Marine current power with cross-stream active mooring: Part II Tsao, C., Han, L., Jiang, W. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Mooring
Short-term extreme response and fatigue damage of an integrated offshore renewable energy system Li, L., Cheng, Z., Yuan, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Mooring, Performance
High Performance Synthetic Ropes for Wave and Tidal PTO Applications Maassen, G., Chou, R., Chong, P. Conference Paper Current, Wave Materials, Mooring, Power Take Off
Dynamic Simulation of the Mooring System with a Shock-Absorbing Mechanism for Floating Kuroshio Turbine Chou, C., Huang, P., Chen, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Kite Modeling Mooring
Effect of Mooring Line Materials on FKT System Dynamics Wu, J., Chen, J., Hsin, C. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Mooring
Field Performance Testing of a Floating Tidal Energy Platform-Part 2: Load Performance Jeffcoate, P., Cresswell, N. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data Mooring
A Sea-state Based Investigation for Performance Submerged Tensioned Mooring Supported Tidal Turbines Fu, S., Johnstone, C. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Mooring, Performance
Mooring system design for an underwater floating tidal current power device Jo, C., Hwang, S., Park, H. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Mooring
Device Design Johanning, L., Weller, S., Thies, P. Book Chapter Current, Wave Mooring, Structural
A computational study on system dynamics of an ocean current turbine Wu, J., Chen, J., Hsin, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Structural
Development of a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for the Design of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems Pillai, A., Thies, P., Johanning, L. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Mooring, Performance
Turbulence Measurements from Compliant Moorings. Part II: Motion Correction Kilcher, L., Thomson, J., Harding, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Turbulence Measurements from Compliant Moorings. Part I: Motion Characterization Harding, S., Kilcher, L., Thomson, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Mooring System Considerations for Renewable Energy Standards Cribbs, A., Karrsten, G., Shelton, J. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Mooring
Experimental study on hydrodynamic characteristics of vertical-axis floating tidal current energy power generation device Ma, Y., Li, T., Zhang, L. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Mooring systems for marine energy converters Flory, J., Banfield, S., Ridge, I. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Lab Data Materials, Mooring
Analytical performance assessment of a novel active mooring system for load reduction in marine energy converters Luxmoore, J., Grey, S., Newsam, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Lab Data, Modeling Mooring
An investigation of DTOcean foundation and anchor systems Gomez, S., Jensen, R., Jason, H. Report Current, Wave Modeling Mooring, Substructure
Tidal and River Energy Converter Debris Impact Load and Cable Snag Risk Quantification Wilson, C. Report Current, Riverine, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Mooring, Structural
An assessment of using variable blade pitch for moored ocean current turbine flight control VanZwieten, J., Pyakurel, P., Ngo, T. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Array Effects, Control, Mooring, Performance
Abrasion process between a fibre mooring line and a corroded steel element during the transit and commissioning of a marine renewable energy device Herduin, M., Banfield, S., Weller, S. Journal Article Current, Wave Mooring
Numerical simulations of a horizontal axis water turbine designed for underwater mooring platforms Tian, W., Song, B., VanZwieten, J. Journal Article Current Modeling Mooring, Performance, Substructure
Applicability of offshore mooring and foundation technologies for marine renewable energy (MRE) device arrays Karimirad, M., Koushan, K., Weller, S. Conference Paper Current, Wave Mooring
SS Marine Renewable Energy – Ocean Current Turbine Mooring Considerations VanZwieten, J., Baxley, W., Meyer, I. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Mooring
IEC TS 62600-10:2015 - Part 10: Assessment of mooring system for marine energy converters (MECs) IEC Guidance Current, Wave Mooring
Anchor selection study for ocean current turbines VanZwieten, J., Siebert, M., von Ellenrieder, K. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Mooring
A novel mooring tether for peak load mitigation: Initial performance and service simulation testing Thies, P., Johanning, L., McEvoy, P. Journal Article Current, Wave Materials, Mooring, Performance, Structural
Methodology for Design and Economic Analysis of Marine Energy Conversion (MEC) Technologies Neary, V., Previsic, M., Jepsen, R. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
The influence of load history on synthetic rope response Weller, S., Davies, P., Johanning, L. Conference Paper Current, Wave Field Data Mooring
Marine micropile anchor systems for marine renewable energy applications Meggitt, D., Jackson, E., Machin, J. Conference Paper Current, Wave Mooring
Best practice report – mooring of floating marine renewable energy devices Weller, S., Johanning, L., Davies, P. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Mooring
Guidance on the use of synthetic fibre ropes for marine energy devices Weller S., Davies, P., Johanning, L. Report Current, Wave Mooring
Durability of synthetic mooring lines for ocean energy devices Weller, S., Davies, P., Thies, P. Conference Paper Current, Wave Mooring
Fatigue life prediction of mooring chains for a floating tidal current power station Jing, F., Zhang, F., Yang, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Materials, Mooring
Subsurface mooring stability in the presence of vertical shear Hanson, H. Report Current, Ocean Current Mooring
Lifecycle fatigue load spectrum estimation for mooring lines of a floating marine energy converter Thies, P., Johanning, L., Smith, G. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Mooring
Flexible Moorings for Tidal Current Turbines Bowie, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Mooring
Anchoring systems for marine renewable energies offshore platforms Rodriguez, R., Gorrochategui, I., Vidal, C. Conference Paper Current, Wave Mooring
Determining anchoring systems for marine renewable energy devices moored in a western boundary current Seibert, M. Thesis Current, Wave Modeling Mooring

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