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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
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
Contribution to the study of electromagnetic gears for renewable energy applications Diab, H. Thesis Current, Tidal, Wave Power Take Off, Substructure
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
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
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 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
Direct-Drive wave energy conversion with linear generator: A review of research status and challenges Zhang, J.; Yu, H.; Chen, M. Journal Article Wave Performance, Power Take Off
Research on variable speed constant frequency energy generation based on deep learning for disordered ocean current energy Wei, H.; Su, W.; Shi, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Performance
Influence of Hydraulic PTO Parameters on Power Capture and Motion Response of a Floating Wind-Wave Hybrid System Wang, Y.; Hang, S.; Xue, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Comparison of Offline, Real-Time Models and Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Results of a Power Take-Off for Wave Energy Applications Castellini, L.; Gallorini, F.; Alessandri, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Power Take Off
A Numerical Investigation of the Energy Efficiency Enhancement of Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Systems Ramezanzadeh, S.; Ozbulut, M.; Yildiz, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Performance
Design and Analysis of a High Power Density Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Direct-Drive Wave Power Generation Fan, X.; Wang, C.; Zhu, Z.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off
Nonlinear Modelling and Control of a Power Smoothing System for a Novel Wave Energy Converter Prototype Krüner, S.; Hackl, C. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale Control
Review of Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Systems, Testing Practices, and Evaluation Metrics Tom, N. Conference Paper Wave Modeling, Test Center Power Take Off
A Review of Point Absorber Wave Energy Converters Guo, B.; Wang, T.; Jin, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Numerical Model of Constrained Wave Energy Hyperbaric Converter under Full-Scale Sea Wave Conditions Brito, M.; Bernardo, F.; Neves, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental Modeling of an Isolated WECfarm Real-Time Controllable Heaving Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter Vervaet, T.; Stratigaki, V.; Ferri, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental Modelling of an Isolated WECfarm Real-Time Controllable Heaving Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter Vervaet, T.; Stratigaki, V.; Ferri, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The performance analysis of the low-speed direct-drive generators for harvesting current energy Chen, P-Y.; Lee, K-Y.; Huang, P.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data Performance, Power Take Off
Wave energy generation and storage costs in Australia: an analysis for Wave Swell Energy Limited Osman, P.; Hayward, J.; Foster, J. Report Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Numerical Analysis of a Horizontal Pressure Differential Wave Energy Converter Renganathan, M.; Hossain, M. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Shape Optimization of Oscillating Buoy Wave Energy Converter Based on the Mean Annual Power Prediction Model Liu, T.; Liu, Y.; Huang, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Control, Structural
Off-grid SeaWater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination driven by hybrid tidal range/solar PV systems: Sensitivity analysis and criteria for preliminary design Delgado-Torres, A.; García-Rodríguez, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Power Take Off
Control and Supervision Requirements for Floating Hybrid Generator Systems García, E.; Correcher, A.; Quiles, E.; et al. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices
Optimisation of Control Algorithm for Hydraulic Power Take-Off System in Wave Energy Converter Andersen, N.; Mathiasen, J.; Caroe, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Techno-Economic Implications of Electrical Machine Scaling for Wave Energy Converters Nakhai, A.; McGilton, B. Conference Paper Wave Performance, Power Take Off
Dispatchability and energy storage costs for complementary wave, wind, and solar PV systems Osman, P.; Hayward, J.; Foster, J. Report Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
A model predictive control (MPC)-integrated multiphase immersed boundary (IB) framework for simulating wave energy converters (WECs) Khedkar, K.; Bhalla, A. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental comparison of passive blade pitch control strategies for marine current turbines Van Ness, K.; Tully, Z.; Aliseda, A. ; et al. Presentation Current, Tidal Lab Data Control
Power Quality and Flicker of a Grid-Connected Wave Energy Converter via Hybrid Simulation Boller, M.; Brekken, T.; Cotilla-Sanchez, E. Presentation Wave Lab Data, Modeling Grid Integration, Power Take Off
Multi-Physics Modeling of Ocean Wave Energy Converters Kim, I.; Brekken, T.; Yim, S.; et al. Presentation Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Numerical Modeling of a Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter with Inflation Geometry Control Kelly, M.; Boerner, T.; Alam, R. Presentation Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Scale Device Control, Performance
Flow State Estimation and Optimal Control for Autonomous Underwater Docking Vivekanandan, R.; Chang, D.; Hollinger, G. Presentation Wave, Attenuator Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Evaluation of driveline nonlinearities for an experimental Oscillating Surge Wave Energy Converter Hartman, A.; Polagye, B. Presentation Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data Control, Hydrodynamics
Mini-DAQ: A lightweight, low-cost, high resolution, data acquisition system for wave energy converter testing Bosma, B.; Coe, R.; Bacelli, G.; et al. Presentation Wave Lab Data Control, Hydrodynamics
Optimization of Intracycle Velocity Control for Cross Flow Turbines Athair, A.; Scherl, I.; Snortland, A.; et al. Presentation Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control
Status of the VIVACE Converter: Current and wave energy harvester using fluid structure interaction and fish-bioinspired control Bernitsas, M.; Liapis, S.; Sadiq, S.; et al. Presentation Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration, Wave Field Data, Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Integrated Combined Energy Box McGilton, B.; Nakhai, A. Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Control, Grid Integration
New features of the WEC-Sim V5.0 Release Ruehl, K.; Forbush, D.; Ogden, D.; et al. Presentation Wave Modeling Power Take Off
Linear Permanent Magnet Vernier Generators for Wave Energy Applications: Analysis, Challenges, and Opportunities Jafari, R.; Asef, P.; Ardebili, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential, Point Absorber Performance, Power Take Off
Optimal control and performance evaluation of an inerter-based point absorber wave energy converter Sun, T.; Zhang, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
An Output Power Interval Control Strategy Based on Pseudo-Tip-Speed Ratio and Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Variable-Pitch Tidal Stream Turbine Cai, Y.; Li, M.; Wang, T.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Control, Power Take Off
Summary Report of HERO WEC Test Article for Waves to Water: Electrical Power Take-Off Nakhai, A.; McGilton, B.; Jenne, S. Report Wave Test Center Power Take Off
Development of a New Class of Wave Energy Converter Based on Hydrodynamic Lift Forces: Deliverable D4.5 3D scale model of the final LiftWEC concept selected Thiebaut, F.; Haquin, S.; Weber, M. Report Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Power Take Off, Structural
A Review of the Linear Generator Type of Wave Energy Converters’ Power Take-Off Systems Ahamed, R.; McKee, K.; Howard, I. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Novel Modular Floating Structure System Integrated with Floating Artificial Reefs and Wave Energy Converters Li, Y.; Ren, N.; Li, X.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off, Substructure
Coupled Dynamic Analysis of a Bottom-Fixed Elastic Platform with Wave Energy Converters in Random Waves Heo, S.; Koo, W.; Kim, M-H. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Substructure
Experimental Modelling of Point-Absorber Wave Energy Converter Arrays: A Comprehensive Review, Identification of Research Gaps and Design of the WECfarm Setup Vervaet, T.; Stratigaki, V.; Backer, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
A Review of AC and DC Collection Grids for Offshore Renewable Energy with a Qualitative Evaluation for Marine Energy Resources Fjellstedt, C.; Ullah, M.; Forslund, J.; et al. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling Grid Integration

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