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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Influence of Central Platform on Hydrodynamic Performance of Semi-Submerged Multi-Buoy Wave Energy Converter Hu, Y.; Yang, S.; He, H.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A viscous vortex lattice method for analysis of cross-flow propellers and turbines Epps, B.; Roesler, B.; Medvitz, R.; et al. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, 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.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Unsteady hydrodynamics of a full-scale tidal turbine operating in large wave conditions Scarlett, G.; Sellar, B.; Bremer, T.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Influences of winglets on the hydrodynamic performance of horizontal axis current turbines Yiru, R.; Bingwen, L.; Tiantian, Z. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrostructural Optimization of a Marine Current Turbine Through Multi-fidelity Numerical Models Thandayutham, K.; Samad, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental and numerical investigation of flow patterns and performance of a modified Savonius hydrokinetic rotor Zhang, Y.; Kang, C.; Ji, Y.; et al. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Hydrodynamic performance characterisation of a tidal energy generation system buoyancy assembly using CFD Lai, L.; Hayes, N. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Hydrodynamic response and power efficiency analysis of heaving wave energy converter integrated with breakwater Reabroy, R.; Zheng, X.; Zhang, L.; et al. Journal Article Point Absorber, Attenuator, Terminator Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Dynamic analysis of a six-degree of freedom wave energy converter based on the concept of the Stewart-Gough platform Galván-Pozos, D.; Ocampo-Torres, F. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic optimisation of an array of wave-power devices McGuinness, J. Thesis Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A Blind Comparative Study of Focused Wave Interactions with a Fixed FPSO-like Structure (CCP-WSI Blind Test Series 1) Ransley, E.; Yan, S.; Brown, S.; et al. Journal Article Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural, Substructure
Piezoelectric Energy Analysis on Diverse Buoy Coupling with Hydrodynamic Parameters Liu, H.; Liu, M.; Chai, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical models to predict the performance of tidal stream turbines working under off-design conditions Ordonez-Sanchez, S.; Ellis, R.; Porter, K.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
An efficient hybrid integral-equation method for point-absorber wave energy converters with a vertical axis of symmetry Wang, L.; Yeung, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Comparison of a Lagrangian and a Gaussian model for power output predictions in a random sea Wang, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Interference Model for an Array of Wave-Energy-Absorbing Flexible Structures Nové-Josserand, C.; Godoy-Diana, R.; Thiria, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Semi-submersible Wind-Tidal Combined Power Generation Device Ma, Y.; Hu, C.; Zhou, B.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Structural
Irregular Wave Validation of a Coupling Methodology for Numerical Modelling of Near and Far Field Effects of Wave Energy Converter Arrays Fernandez, G.; Stratigaki, V.; Troch, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off, Structural
Experimental investigation on hydrodynamic performance of a breakwater-integrated WEC system Zhao, X.; Ning, D.; Liang, D. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic design of rotor blades of marine current turbines Arribas, F. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Performance and flow characteristics of single and a novel double oscillating water column devices Prasad, D.; Kim, C.; Kang, H.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Predicted power performance of a submerged membrane pressure-differential wave energy converter Algie, C.; Ryan, S.; Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
The constrained optimisation of small linear arrays of heaving point absorbers. Part I: The influence of spacing McGuinness, J.; Thomas, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Ocean power technology design optimization van Rij, J.; Yu, Y.; Edwards, K.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Performance analysis of a single stage modified Savonius hydrokinetic turbine having twisted blades Kumar, A.; Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A study on the floating bridge type horizontal axis tidal current turbine for energy independent islands in Korea Kim, S.; Singh, P.; Hyum, B.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
The influence of three-dimensional effects on the performance of U-type oscillating water column wave energy harvesters Malara, G.; Gomes, R.; Arena, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Effects of seabed morphology on oscillating water column wave energy converters Medina-Lopez, E.; Bergillos, R.; Moñino, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
On the importance of restoring term approximations for large pitching floating devices Armesto, J.; Ayllón, V.; Barrera, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Development of the Second-Generation Oscillating Surge Wave Energy Converter With Variable Geometry Kelly, M.; Yu, Y.; Thresher, R.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Study of hydrodynamic characteristics of a Sharp Eagle wave energy converter Zhang, Y.; Sheng, S.; You, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
The effects of roll motion of the floating platform on hydrodynamics performance of horizontal-axis tidal current turbine Wang, S.; Sun, K.; Zhang, J.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
WEC System Identification and Model Validation Bacelli, G.; Coe, R. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Discontinuity of lift on a hydrofoil in reversed flow for tidal turbine application Marchand, J.; Astolfi, J.; Bot, P. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental investigations on Darrieus straight blade turbine for tidal current application and parametric optimization for hydro farm arrangement Patel, V.; Eldho, T.; Prabhu, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Structural
The influence of blade roughness on the performance of a vertical axis tidal turbine Priegue, L. ; Stoesser, T. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Structural
The effects of blade twist and nacelle shape on the performance of horizontal axis tidal current turbines Liu, J.; Lin, H.; Purimitla, S.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical modelling of a point-absorbing wave energy converter in irregular and extreme waves Chen, W.; Dolguntseva, I.; Savin, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Wells turbine for wave energy conversion: a review Shehata. A.; Xiao, Q.; Saqr, K.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Nonlinear dynamic model for flapping-type tidal energy harvester Truong, T.; Sitorus, P.; Park, H.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical simulation of a heave-only floating OWC (oscillating water column) device Luo, Y.; Wang, Z.; Peng, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical study on the effect of submerged depth on the horizontal plate wave energy converter Seibt, F.; Couto, E.; Santos, E.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Aspects of tidal stream turbine modelling in the natural environment using a coupled BEM–CFD model Edmunds, M. ; Malki, R.; Williams, A. ; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A submerged cylinder wave energy converter with internal sloshing power take off Crowley, S.; Porter, R.; Evans, D. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Reference Model 6 (RM6): Oscillating Wave Energy Converter Bull, D.; Smith, C.; Jenne, D.; et al. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental Confirmation of Water Column Natural Resonance Migration in a BBDB Device Bull, D.; Gunawan, B.; Holmes, B. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Power Absorption Modeling and Optimization of a Point Absorbing Wave Energy Converter Using Numerical Method Pastor, J. ; Liu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Review of Methods for Modeling Wave Energy Converter Survival in Extreme Sea States Coe, R.; Neary, V. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Investigations on the porous media equations and resistance coefficients for coastal structures Jensen, B.; Jacobsen, N.; Christensen, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural

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