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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
A wave-to-wire analysis of the adjustable draft point absorber wave energy converter coupled with a linear permanent-magnet generator Tan, J.; Polinder, H.; Laguna, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Estimating annual energy production from short tidal current records Xu, T.; Haas, K.; Gunawan, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Modelling mooring line snap loads using a high-order finite-volume approach Governo, A.; Henriques, J.; Gato, L. Journal Article Wave Modeling Mooring
Numerical investigations of a pivoted point absorber wave energy converter integrated with breakwater using CFD Yang, I.; Tezdogan, T.; Incecik, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance variations of wave energy converters due to global long-term wave period change (1900–2010) Ulazia, A.; Saenz-Aguirre, A.; Ibarra-Berastegui, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Impacts of tidal stream power on energy system security: An Isle of Wight case study Coles, D.; Wray, B.; Stevens, R.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Performance
Characterizing the Marine Energy Test Area (META) in Wales, UK Neill, S.; Fairley, I.; Fairley, S.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave Field Data
Using vortex generators for flow separation control on tidal turbine profiles and blades Manolesos, M.; Chung, L.; Kaufmann, N.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Reliability evaluation of the renewable energy-based microgrids considering resource variation Nargeszar, A.; Ghaedi, A.; Nafar, M.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration
Representative linearised models for a wave energy converter using various levels of force excitation Farajvand, M.; Garcia-Violini, D.; Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
CFD Simulations of the Effects of Wave and Current on Power Performance of a Horizontal Axis Tidal Stream Turbine Liu, B.; Park, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical Study and Geometrical Investigation of an Onshore Overtopping Device Wave Energy Converter with a Seabed Coupled Structure de Barros, A.; Fragassa, C. ; Paiva, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Structural
Finite Element Modeling and Simulation of a Submerged Wave Energy Converter System for Application to Oceanic Islands in Tropical Atlantic Bouchonneau, N.; Coutrey, A.; Bruère, V. M.; et al. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Optimization on Hydrodynamic Performance for First Level Energy-Capturing Enhancement of a Floating Wave Energy Converter System with Flapping-Panel-Slope Song, T.; Li, Z.; Zheng, H.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Achieving a Large Driving Force on Triboelectric Nanogenerator by Wave-Driven Linkage Mechanism for Harvesting Blue Energy toward Marine Environment Monitoring Han, J.; Liu, Y.; Feng, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Performance, Structural
Exergy assessment and sustainability of a simple off-shore oscillating water column device Molina-Salas, A.; Quirós, C.; Gigant, P.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Power Take Off
A Multicontinuum-Theory-Based Approach to the Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Degraded Stiffness and Strength Properties Due to Moisture Absorption Anderson, E.; Gunawan, B.; Nicholas, J.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave Lab Data, Modeling Materials
Renewable Energy Potential for Micro-Grid at Hvide Sande Potapenko, T.; Dohler, J.; Francisco, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Grid Integration
A Novel Multiport Hybrid Wave Energy System for Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Applications Yu, W.; Ma, R.; Xu, D.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Toward the Instrumentation and Data Acquisition of a Tidal Turbine in Real Site Conditions Murray, R.; Simms, A.; Bharath, A.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Materials, Substructure
What are the UK power system benefits from deployments of wave and tidal stream generation? Pennock, S.; Jeffrey, H. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Validation of a CFD model for wave energy system dynamics in extreme waves Katsidoniotaki, E.; Shahroozi, Z.; Eskilsson, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Scale Device Performance
A Review of Offshore Renewable Energy in South America: Current Status and Future Perspectives Shadman, M.; Roldan-Carvajal, M.; Pierat, F.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data Hybrid Devices
Parametric study on the short-term extreme mooring tension of nylon rope for a point absorber Xu, S.; Soares, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Materials, Mooring
Analysing multivariate extreme conditions using environmental contours and accounting for serial dependence Vanem, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Design and CFD Analysis of the Energy Efficiency of a Point Wave Energy Converter Using Passive Morphing Blades Wang, C.; Luo, Z.; Lu, Z.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Statistical Analysis on The Near-Wake Region of RANS Turbulence Closure Models for Vertical Axis Tidal Turbine Abd Rahim, M.; Abdul-Rahman, A.; Abdul Rahman, A.; et al. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Predicting Power and Hydrogen Generation of a Renewable Energy Converter Utilizing Data-Driven Methods: A Sustainable Smart Grid Case Study Mirshafiee, F.; Shahbazi, E.; Safi, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance
Offshore Measurements and Numerical Validation of the Mooring Forces on a 1:5 Scale Buoy Engström, J.; Shahroozi, Z.; Katsidoniotaki, E.; et al. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Progress of Combined Wind and Wave Energy Harvesting Devices and Related Coupling Simulation Techniques Cao, F.; Yu, M. ; Liu, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Operations and maintenance optimisation for a 100 MW wave energy farm in Ireland Giorgi, S.; Henry, A.; Kennedy, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling
An innovative Hardware-In-the-Loop rig for linear PTO testing Alessandri, G.; Gallorini, F.; Castellini, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Power Take Off
A Self-Tuning WEC Controller for Changing Sea States Forbush, D.; Bacelli, G.; Spencer, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Control, Performance
Study on Critical Factors Affecting Tidal Current Energy Exploitation in the Guishan Channel Area of Zhoushan Ye, Z.; Gu, W.; Ji, Q. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Numerical modelling, manufacture and structural testing of a full-scale 1 MW tidal turbine blade Finnegan, W.; Jiang, Y.; Meier, P.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Materials, Structural
Numerical Assessments of Tidal Stream and Wave Energy in Coastal Shelf Seas Guillou, N.; Lavidas, G.; Chapalain, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool: Preprint Keester, A.; Leon, J.; Tom, N.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Effective demand response and GANs for optimal constraint unit commitment in solar-tidal based microgrids Mobtahej, M.; Esapour, K.; Tajalli, S.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Experimental Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Wave Energy Harvesting System Combining E-Motions with Triboelectric Nanogenerators Clemente, D.; Rodrigues, C.; Esteves, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
An Evaluation of Marine Renewable Energy Resources Complementarity in the Portuguese Nearshore Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Deep Learning for Modeling an Offshore Hybrid Wind–Wave Energy System Manshadi, M.; Mousavi, M.; Soltani, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
An approach for evaluating the stochastic behaviour of wave energy converters Avila, D.; Quiza, R.; Marichal, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Detent Force Reduction in Linear Interior Permanent Magnet Generator for Direct-Drive Wave Power Conversion Xia, T.; Li, H.; Xia, Y. ; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off
A BEM-Based Model of a Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine in the 3D Shallow Water Code SHYFEM Pucci, M.; Garbo, C.; Bellafiore, D.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance
Modeling, Experimental Analysis, and Optimized Control of an Ocean Wave Energy Conversion System in the Yellow Sea near Lianyungang Port Chen, Z.; Li, X.; Cui, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Field Data, Modeling Control, Performance
Review of WEC-Sim development and applications Ogden, D.; Ruehl, K.; Yu, Y-H.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Performance, Power Take Off
Abrasion and Cavitation Erosion Resistance of Multi-Layer Dip Coated Sol-Gel Coatings on AA2024-T3 Hegde, M.; Kavanagh, Y.; Duffy, B.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data Materials
Integration of wind and tidal turbines using spar buoy floating foundations Nasab, N.; Kilby, J.; Bakhtiaryfard, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices
WEC Array Optimization with Multi-Resonance and Phase Control of Electrical Power Take-Off Veurink, M.; Weaver, W.; Robinett, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Control, Power Take Off
Analysis and Design of Monopile Foundations for Offshore Wind and Tidal Turbine Structures Nasab, N.; Kilby, J.; Bakhtiaryfard, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Substructure

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