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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
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
Mechanical design and simulation of an onshore four-bar wave energy converter Albert, A.; Berselli, G.; Bruzzone, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Novel experimental modelling of the hydrodynamic interactions of arrays of wave energy converters Nader, J.; Fleming, A.; Macfarlane, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance analysis of solo Duck wave energy converter arrays under motion constraints Wu, J.; Yao, Y.; Zhou, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and numerical measurements of wave forces on a 3D offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter Elhanafi, A.; Macfarlane, G.; Fleming, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Behaviour of eigenmodes of an array of oscillating water column devices Chowdhury, S.; Manasseh, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and numerical investigations on the hydrodynamic performance of a floating–moored oscillating water column wave energy converter Elhanafi, A.; Macfarlane, G.; Fleming, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
Thermodynamics of an OWC containing real gas Medina-Lopez, E.; Moñino, A.; Borthwick, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
On the numerical modeling and optimization of a bottom-referenced heave-buoy array of wave energy converters Fàbregas Flavià, F.; Babarit, A.; Clément, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic analysis of a heaving wave energy converter Tampier, G.; Grueter, L. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Shape Optimization for the Submerged Body of a Two-Body Wave Energy Converter Martin, D.; Wise, A.; Laing, C.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Frequency-Domain Model for a Novel Wave Energy Converter Wei, Y.; Yu, Z.; Barradas-Berglind, J.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental evaluation of different hydrodynamic modelling techniques applied to the ISWEC Pozzi, N.; Castino, A.; Vissio, G.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Study of a Novel Oscillating Surge Wave Energy Converter Choiniere, M.; Thiagarajan, K.; Tom, N. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Energy balance analysis method in oscillating type wave converter Wang, H.; Falzarano, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Study of a Novel Oscillating Surve Wave Energy Converter Choiniere, M.; Tom, N.; Thiagrajan, K. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Statistical Analysis of a 1:7 Scale Field Test Wave Energy Converter Using WEC-Sim So, R.; Michelen, C.; Bosma, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Hydrodynamic Performances of Wave Pass Two Buoys-Type Wave Energy Converter Lo, D.; Hsu, T.; Yang, C. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Experimental and numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic performance of an oscillating water column wave energy converter Rezanejad, K.; Soares, C.; López, I.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic Investigation of an Oscillating Buoy Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Pile-Restrained Floating Breakwater Zhao, X.; Ning, D.; Zhang, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Harnessing wave power in open seas II: very large arrays of wave-energy converters for 2D sea states Xu, D.; Stuhlmeier, R.; Stiassnie, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Underwater geometrical impact on the hydrodynamic performance of an offshore oscillating water column–wave energy converter Elhanafi, A.; Fleming, A.; Macfarlane, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave energy farm design in real wave climates: the Italian offshore Bozzi, S.; Giassi, M.; Miquel, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Linear diffraction analysis of the three-float multi-mode wave energy converter M4 for power capture and structural analysis in irregular waves with experimental validation Sun, L.; Zang, J.; Stansby, P.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Rotational speed control and electrical rated power of an oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Falcao, A.; Henriques, J.; Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A combined wind and wave energy-converter concept in survival mode: Numerical and experimental study in regular waves with a focus on water entry and exit Wan, L.; Greco, M.; Lugni, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Performance investigation of a two-raft-type wave energy converter with hydraulic power take-off unit Liu, C.; Yang, Q.; Bao, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Computational modeling applied to the study of wave energy converters (WEC) Seibt, F.; Letzow, M.; Gomes, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
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
Optimisation of turbine-induced damping for an OWC wave energy converter using a RANS–VOF numerical model López, I.; Pereiras, B.; Castro, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Interactions Between an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter and a Heaving Wave Energy Converter Sarkar, D.; Renzi, E.; Dias, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Preliminary Verification and Validation of WEC-Sim, an Open-Source Wave Energy Converter Design Tool Ruehl, K.; Michelen, C.; Kanner, S.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
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
Development and demonstration of the WEC-Sim wave energy converter simulation tool Yu, Y.; Lawson, M.; Ruehl, K.; et al. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Nonlinear 2D analysis of the efficiency of fixed Oscillating Water Column wave energy converters Luo, Y.; Nader, J.; Cooper, P.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Time-domain modeling of a fixed detached oscillating water column towards a floating multi-chamber device Iturrioz, A.; Guanche, R.; Armesto, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Air turbine choice and optimization for floating oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Falcão, A.; Henriques, J.; Gato, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural

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