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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Device
Ocean Energy in Islands and Remote Coastal Areas: Opportunities and Challenges Ocean Energy Systems Report Current, Wave, OTEC
Marine Current Generators Multimachine System Based on High Order Sliding Mode Control Zhang, M., Wang, X., Mi, W. Journal Article Current Modeling Control
Numerical analysis of blockage correction methods for tidal turbines Zilic de Arcos, F., Tampier, G., Vogel, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Optimal Feedback Control of Nonlinear Variable-Speed Marine Current Turbine Using a Two-Mass Model Gaamouche, R., Redouane, A., Harraki, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Control, Performance
Lessons learnt from the design, installation and initial operations phases of the 6MW 4-turbine tidal array in Scotland’s Pentland Firth Black & Veatch Report Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Full Scale Performance, Structural
The performance of a weir-mounted tidal turbine: Field observations and theoretical modelling Verbeek, M., Labeur, R., Uijttewaal, W. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Performance
MaRINET2 Tidal Energy Round Robin Tests-Performance Comparison of a Horizontal Axis Turbine Subjected to Combined Wave and Current Conditions Gaurier, B., Ordonez-Sanchez, S., Facq, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow, Tidal Lab Data Performance
Compact Low-Velocity Ocean Current Energy Harvester Using Magnetic Couplings for Long-Term Scientific Seafloor Observation Huang L., Lyu, F. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Grid Integration
Optimal sizing of Marine Current Energy Based Hybrid Microgrid Lazaar, N., Fakhri, E., Barakat, M. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Grid Integration
Comparison of computational fluid dynamics and fluid structure interaction models for the performance prediction of tidal current turbines Badshah, M., Badshah, S., Jan, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Improved Blade Design for Tidal Current Turbines Liu, H., Gu, Y., Lin, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Performance, Structural
Lifetime Analysis of IGBT Power Modules in Passively Cooled Tidal Turbine Converters Wani, F., Shipurkar, U., Dong, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Evaluating the Potential for Tidal Phase Diversity to Produce Smoother Power Profiles Preziuso, D., García-Medina, G., O'Neil, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal
A Tidal Hydrodynamic Model for Cook Inlet, Alaska, to Support Tidal Energy Resource Characterization Wang, T., Yang, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Wave-Turbulence Decomposition Methods Applied to Tidal Energy Site Assessment Perez, L., Cossu, R., Couzi, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Potential Hydrodynamic Impacts and Performances of Commercial-Scale Turbine Arrays in the Strait of Larantuka, Indonesia Orhan, K., Mayerle, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Array Effects, Performance
Assessment of Multi-Use Offshore Platforms: Structure Classification and Design Challenges Nassar, W., Anaya-Lara, O., Ahmed, K. Journal Article Current, Wave Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Modeling Assessment of Tidal Energy Extraction in the Western Passage Yang, Z., Wang, T., Xiao, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
A spatially nonlinear generalised actuator disk model for the simulation of horizontal axis wind and tidal turbines Edmunds, M. , Williams, A. , Masters, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The Potential for Integration of Wind and Tidal Power in New Zealand Nasab, M., Kilby, J., Bakhtiaryfard, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices
Wind-Induced Currents in the Gulf of California from Extreme Events and Their Impact on Tidal Energy Devices Gross, M., Magar, V. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Survey and Assessment of the Ocean Renewable Energy Resources in the US Gulf of Mexico Musial, W., Tegen, S., Driscoll, R. Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, OTEC
Model of Bio-Colonisation on Mooring Lines: Updating Strategy Based on a Static Qualifying Sea State for Floating Wind Turbines Decurey, B., Schoefs, F., Barille, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling Mooring
Marine Application of Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review Rubino, F., Nistico, A., Tucci, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal Materials
Low Speed Vertical Axis Current Turbine (LS-VACT): Experimental Results Yain, N., Malik, A., Ali, A. Conference Paper Current Lab Data Performance
Numerical investigation of modal and fatigue performance of a horizontal axis tidal current turbine using fluid–structure interaction Ullah, H., Hussain, M., Abbas, N. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow, Tidal Performance
Submarine Cable Analysis for US Marine Renewable Energy Development Best, B., Kilcher, L. Report Current, Tidal, Wave
Investigation of the Modulation of the Tidal Stream Resource by Ocean Currents through a Complex Tidal Channel Brown, A., Lewis, M., Barton, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Power variability of tidal-stream energy and implications for electricity supply Lewis, M., McNaughton, J., Márquez-Dominguez, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Reducing variability in the cost of energy of ocean energy arrays Topper, M., Nava, V., Collin, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling Array Effects
Resource assessment of the marine current developed in the Cozumel Channel Alcerreca-Huerta, J., Callejas-Jimenez, M., Ordonez-Sanchez, S. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Field Data
A Numerical Assessment of Artificial Reef Pass Wave-Induced Currents as a Renewable Energy Source Sous, D. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Wake Interactions of Marine Hydrokinetic Turbines Gotelli, C. , Musa, M., Guala, M. Journal Article Current, Riverine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Tidal Turbine Blade Composites Using Basalt Fibre Reinforced Powder Epoxy Robert, C., Pecur, T., McCarthy, E. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Materials
Turbine array locations and turbine layouts for tidal and marine current energy resources in Ireland Sustainable Energy Ireland Report Current, Tidal Array Effects
Tidal & Current Energy Resources in Ireland Sustainable Energy Ireland Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal
A correction to the enhanced bottom drag parameterisation of tidal turbines Kramer, S., Piggott, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
On the Marine Energy Resources of Mexico Hernández-Fontes, J., Felix, A., Mendoza, E. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
The effect of biofouling on the tidal turbine performance Song, S., Shi, W., Demirel, Y. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Offshore deployments of marine energy converters Chatzigiannakou, M. Thesis Current, Axial Flow, Wave, Point Absorber Performance
Experimental assessment of tidal turbine loading from irregular waves over a tidal cycle Draycott, S., Steynor, J., Nambiar, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Coupled Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling of Loads Variation and Fatigue Life of a Full-Scale Tidal Turbine under the Effect of Velocity Profile Badshah, M., Badshah, S., VanZwieten, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Increasing the accuracy of initial feasibility studies-utilising numerical models to estimate the LCOE of floating tidal energy platforms McDowell, J., Jeffcoate, P., Johanning, L. Conference Paper Current, Tidal
Marine Energy Wales: State of the Sector 2019 Marine Energy Wales Report Current, Wave
A Review of Software Tools to Study the Energetic Potential of Tidal Currents Suarez-Lopez, M., Espina-Valdes, R., Pacheco, V. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Real-time hardware emulation of a power take-off model for grid-connected tidal energy systems Erdogan, N., Murray, D., Giebhardt, J. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Power Take Off
Capture and simulation of the ocean environment for offshore renewable energy Draycott, S., Sellar, B., Davey, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Lab Data
Design of a Coreless Hydrokinetic Turbine Kim, A., Chu, J., Pagliuca, J. Report Current, Riverine Scale Device Performance
Lessons Learned – Marine Operations in The Minas Passage Clarkson, J. Report Current, Tidal Test Center Mooring
Rotor Loading Characteristics of a Full-Scale Tidal Turbine Harrold, H. , Ouro, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance

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