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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Real time wave prediction for WEC control system optimization using a dynamic neural network Fernandez, H.; Vousdoukas, M.; Schimmels, S.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Control, Performance
A comparison between CFD simulations and experiments for predicting the far wake of horizontal axis tidal turbines Harrison, M.; Batten, W. ; Bahaj, A. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
An atmosphere-wave coupled regional climate model Rutgersson, A.; Sætra, Ø.; Semedo, A.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
An assessment of tidal energy potential. The Lima estuary. Trigo-Teixeira, A.; Rebordão, I. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current, Tidal Modeling
Algorithm for the search of the secondary converter optimum impedance in a punctual wave energy converter Paz, M.; Simón, D.; Porteiro, J.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
A wear model for assessing the reliability of wave energy converter in heave with hydraulic power take-off Yang, L.; Hals, J.; Moan, T. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
A Three-dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of Inland Marine Waters of Washington State, United States, for Tidal Resource and Environmental Impact Assessment Kawase, M.; Thyng, K. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
A Study on Short-Term Sea Profile Prediction for Wave Energy Applications Fusco, F. ; Ringwood, J. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Control
A Pilot Study into the Optimization of the Shape of a Wave Energy Collector by Genetic Algorithm McCabe, A.; Aggidis, G.; Widden, M. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
A Parametric Experimental Study of the 2D Performance of a Ducted Wave Energy Converter Leybourne, M.; Batten, W. ; Bahaj, A.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A parameter study of the influence of struts on the performance of a vertical-axis marine current turbine Goude, A. ; Lundin, S.; Leijon, M. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling
A new methodology to evaluate wave energy resources in intermediate depths. Application to the Asturias coast (North Spain) Camus, P.; Vidal, C.; Méndez, F.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
A level set immersed boundary model for extreme wave im- pacts on wave energy converters Zhang, Y.; Zou, Q.; Greaves, D. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
A hydrodynamic study of a floating circular OWC Skyes, R.; Lewis, A.; Thomas, G. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Development of the French Wave Energy Test Site SEM-REV Mouslim, H.; Babarit, A.; Clément, A.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling, Test Center
Development of Marine Renewable Energy in the South West of England: The Wave Hub and PRIMaRE Greaves, M.; Smith, G.; Wolfram, J. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling Grid Integration, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Development of advanced wave power generation system by applying gyroscopic moment Kanki, H.; Arii, S.; Furusawa, T.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Development of a multi-bladed 250 kW pitching wave-energy converter Gonzalez, C.; Kloos, G.; Finnigan, T. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Development and preliminary assessment of an optical wave gauge Payne, G.; Richon, J.; Ingram, D.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Determination of sea conditions for wave energy conversion by spectral analysis Yagci, B.; Wegener, P. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Acoustics
Design of a non-linear power take-off simulator for model testing of rotating wave energy devices Lopes, M.; Henriques, J.; Lopes, M.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off
Design of a Gravity Stabilised Fixed Pitch Tidal Turbine of 400kW Freeman, C.; Teixeira, J. ; Trarieux, F.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design and Construction of an Experimental Wave Energy Device Emulator Test Rig Duquette, J.; O'Sullivan, D.; Ceballos, S.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Description of the control and measurement system used in the Low Voltage Marine Substation at the Lysekil research site Svensson, O.; Boström, C.; Rahm, M.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Control
Current and Future Developments of the C-GEN Lightweight Direct Drive Generator for Wave & Tidal Energy Hodgins, N.; McDonald, A.; Shek, J.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off
Control Strategies for a simple Point-Absorber Connected to a Hydraulic Power Take-off Ricci, P.; Santos, M.; Villate, J.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Contra-rotating Marine Current Turbines: Single Point Tethered Floating System - Stability and Performance Clarke, J.; Connor, G.; Grant, A.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Considerations of Improved Tidal Stream Turbine Performance Using Double Rows of Contra-Rotating Blades O'Doherty, D. ; Mason-Jones, A.; O'Doherty, T.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Comparison of Wave Power Extraction by a Compact Array of Small Buoys and by a Large Buoy Garnaud, X.; Mei, C. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Comparison of measured shallow-water wave spectra with theoretical spectra. Bergdahl, L. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
Comparison of damping properties for three different mooring arrangements Vickers, A.; Johanning, L. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Mooring
Comparison of boundary-layer and field models for simulation of flow through multiple-row tidal fences Blunden, L.; Batten, W. ; Harrison, M.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Comparing the electrical transmission systems for Archimedes Wave Swing parks Czech, B.; Bauer, P.; Polinder, H.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Challenges in the Grid Connection of Wave Energy Devices Sullivan, D.; Dalton, G. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Grid Integration
CFD Analysis of Air Turbines as Power Take-Off Systems in Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Conversion Plant Gareev, A.; Cooper, P.; Kosasih, K. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Power Take Off
Behaviour of a small Wells turbine under randomly varying oscillating flow Camporeale, S.; Filianoti, P. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Assessment of Wave Energy around Italy Vicinanza, D.; Cappietti, L.; Contestabile, P. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
Assessment of the influence of the distance between two wave energy converters on the energy production Babarit, A.; Borgarino, B.; Ferrant, P.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Array Effects
Assessing the Wave Energy Resource Using Remote Sensed Data Pontes, M.; Bruck, M.; Lehner, S. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Applications of Supercapacitor Energy Storage for a Wave Energy Converter System Murray, D.; Egan, M.; Hayes, J.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
Analysis of wave reflection from wave energy converters installed as breakwaters in harbour Zanuttigh, B.; Margheritini, L.; Gambles, L.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Analysis of potential power output of a device using a wave-by- wave approach Smith, H.; Smith, G.; Venugopal, V.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Analysis and Comparison of Tidal Datasets Iyer, A.; Couch, S.; Harrison, G.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
An experimental study to assess the potential benefits of foundation based flow acceleration structures for marine current energy converters Giles, J.; Myers, L.; Bahaj, A.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Research for evaluating performance of OWC-type Wave Energy Converter “Backward Bent Duct Buoy” Toyota, K.; Nagata, S.; Imai, Y.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Reduction of the Tip Clearance Effect in a Radial Impulse Turbine for Wave Energy Conversion Pereiras, B.; Gonzalez, J.; Castro, F.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Prediction of the individual wave overtopping volumes of a wave energy converter using experimental testing and first numerical model results Victor, L.; Troch, P.; Kofoed, J. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Control
Practical design and investigation of the breakwater OWC facility in China Liu, Z.; Shi, H.; Hyun, B. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Performance optimisation of a modified Duck through optimal mass distribution Lucas, J.; Stephen, S.; Cruz, J.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Performance of closely spaced point absorbers with constrained floater motion De Backer, G.; Vantorre, M.; Beels, C.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Control, Power Take Off

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