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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Genetic based optimisation of the design parameters for an array-on-device orbital motion wave energy converter Faraggiana, E.; Chapman, J.; Williams, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Structural
Hydrodynamics of an asymmetric heave plate for a point absorber wave energy converter Rusch, C.; Mundon, T.; Maurer, B; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Test Center, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Structural
The Influence of the Chamber Configuration on the Hydrodynamic Efficiency of Oscillating Water Column Devices Rodriguez, A.; Ilzarbe, J.; Casarin, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Summary of Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Composites Testing at Montana State University Miller, D.; Samborsky, D.; Stoffels, M.; et al. Report Current, Wave Lab Data, Modeling Materials
Wave loads on a land-based dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column wave energy device Wang, R.; Ning, D.; Zou, Q. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Introducing non-rigid body structural dynamics to WEC-Sim Scriven, J.; Laporte-Weywada, P.; Cruz, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Structural
Single Mode Simulation Calculation of Oscillating Buoy Wave Energy Converter with A Slider Xiao, L.; You, Y.; Wang, Z.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Materials, Performance, Structural
Structural Safety Analysis for an Oscillating Water Column Wave Power Conversion System Installed in Caisson Structure Lee, H.; Wu, T.; Lin, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
The pitch vulnerability of a typical wave energy converter geometry based on Melnikov and Markov approaches Wang, H.; Falzarano, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Structural
Hydrodynamic efficiency versus structural longevity of a fixed OWC wave energy converter Jalon, M.; Brennan, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Design optimization of a purely radial turbine for operation in the inhalation mode of an oscillating water column Ansarifard, N.; Kianejad, S.; Fleming, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Experimental analysis of wave energy converters concentrically attached on a floating offshore platform Kamarlouei, M.; Gaspar, J.; Calvario, M.; et al. 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
A Study of the Movement, Structural Stability, and Electrical Performance for Harvesting Ocean Kinetic Energy Based on IPMC Material Duy, V.; Kim, H. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance
Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Wave Energy Converter with Electromagnetic Induction Fernandez de Valderrama, L. Thesis Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Efficiency Improvement of a Novel Submerged Oscillating Water Column (SOWC) Energy Harvester Torabi, M.; Savage, B. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for Ocean Energy Villate, J.; Ruiz-Minguela, P.; Berque, J.; et al. Report Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Mooring, Power Take Off, Structural
Wave power extraction from a tubular structure integrated oscillating water column Zheng, S.; Zhu, G.; Simmonds, D.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Conceptual Design and Simulation of a Self-Adjustable Heaving Point Absorber Based Wave Energy Converter Aderinto, T.; Li, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance, Structural
Standing wave tube electro active polymer wave energy converter Jean, P.; Wattez, A.; Ardoise, G.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data Performance, Structural
Time-domain simulation of a slack-moored floating oscillating water column and validation with physical model tests Gomes, R.; Henriques, J.; Gato, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Structural
Multifunctional hybrid sol-gel coatings for Marine Renewable Energy Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Comparative Analysis with Organically Modified Silicon Precursor Coatings Hegde, M.; Kavanagh, Y.; Duffy, B.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave Lab Data Materials
Experimental studies and time-domain simulation of a hinged-type wave energy converter in regular waves Peng, H.; Qiu, W.; Meng, W.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Experimental investigation of directional hydrodynamic coefficients and the effects on wave force due to spreading angles Yee Ng, C.; Adha Tuhaijan, S.; Abdul Fattah, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A New Solution for Sea Wave Energy Harvesting, the Proposal of an Ironless Linear Generator Curto, D.; Viola, A.; Franzitta, V.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Materials, Performance
On the hydrodynamic performance of a vertical pile-restrained WEC-type floating breakwater Chen, Q.; Zang, J.; Birchall, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
The performance of the three-float M4 wave energy converter off Albany, on the south coast of western Australia, compared to Orkney (EMEC) in the U.K. Santo, H.; Taylor, P. ; Stansby, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Wave power extraction by a nearshore oscillating water column converter with a surging lip-wall Deng, Z.; Wang, L.; Zhao, X.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
A Rolling Electrical Generator Design and Model for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Damacharla, P.; Jamali Fard, A. Journal Article Wave Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Numerical analysis and wave tank validation on the optimal design of a two-body wave energy converter Martin, D.; Li, X.; Chen, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Wave energy dissipation of a submerged horizontal flexible porous membrane under oblique wave interaction Guo, Y.; Mohapatra, S.; Guedes Soares, C. Journal Article Wave Modeling Mooring, Structural
Design of a wave energy converter system for the Colombian Pacific Ocean Menco, F.; Rubio-Clemente, A.; Chica, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance, Structural
Experimental and numerical modelling of the Bombora wave energy converter Algie, C.; Fleming, A.; Ryan, S. Conference Paper Wave, Pressure Differential Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Structural
Modelling of fluid structure interactions in submerged flexible membranes for the Bombora wave energy converter King, A.; Algie, C.; Ryan, S.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Analysis of the SEA-OWC-Clam wave energy device part B: Structural integrity analysis Bucchi, A.; Hearn, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Coupled mooring analysis for floating wave energy converters using CFD: Formulation and validation Palm, J.; Eskilsson, C.; Paredes, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Mooring, Structural
Comparative turbulent three-dimensional Navier–Stokes hydrodynamic analysis and performance assessment of oscillating wings for renewable energy applications Drofelnik, J.; Campobasso, M. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Levelized cost of energy for a Backward Bent Duct Buoy Bull, D.; Jenne, D.; Smith, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Wave energy: Nostalgic Ramblings, future hopes and heretical suggestions Salter, S. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Performance, Structural
On the control design of wave energy converters with wave prediction Abdelkhalik, O.; Robinett, R.; Zou, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Performance, Structural
Hydroelectromechanical modelling of a piezoelectric wave energy converter Renzi, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Materials, Performance
Analytical and experimental investigation of hydrodynamic performance and chamber optimization of oscillating water column system Chang, C.; Chou, F.; Chen, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Wave-to-wire simulation of a floating oscillating water column wave energy converter Bailey, H.; Robertson, B.; Buckham, B. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Mooring, Performance, Structural
Design of oscillating-water-column wave energy converters with an application to self-powered sensor buoys Henriques, J.; Portillo, J.; Gato, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Mooring systems for marine energy converters Flory, J.; Banfield, S.; Ridge, I.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Lab Data Materials, Mooring
Wave Energy Task Force Holland, J.; Cyr, J.; Vo, D. Website Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling, Test Center Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Hydrodynamic optimization of the UGEN: Wave energy converter with U-shaped interior oscillating water column Rebeiro e Silva, S.; Gomes, R.; Falcao, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
ISWEC design tool Sirigu, S.; Vissio, G.; Bracco, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Materials, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Hydraulic Model Test of a Floating Wave Energy Converter with a Cross-flow Turbine Kim, S.; Kim, B.; Wata, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Structural
Numerical Analysis of a Water Column and Structure Heave Velocity Relationship for a Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Device Stanham, Y.; McCarthy, T.; Stappenbelt, B. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off, Structural

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