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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Wave resource characterization at regional and nearshore scales for the U.S. Alaska coast based on a 32-year high-resolution hindcast García-Medina, G.; Yang, Z. ; Wu, W-C.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Wave energy in the UK: Status review and future perspectives Jin, S.; Greaves, D. Journal Article Wave
A standardised tidal-stream power curve, optimised for the global resource Lewis, M.; Murray, R.; Fredriksson, S.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data Performance
Numerical evaluation of a two-body point absorber wave energy converter with a tuned inerter Asai, T.; Sugiura, K. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Full Scale Control, Performance
Geometry assessment of a sloped type wave energy converter Giannini, G.; Lopez, M.; Ramos, V.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Structural
Synergy analysis for ion selectivity in nanofluidic salinity gradient energy harvesting Long, R.; Li, M.; Chen, X.; et al. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Reverse Electrodialysis Modeling Materials, Performance
Control-informed ballast and geometric optimisation of a three-body hinge-barge wave energy converter using two-layer optimisation Wang, L.; Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling, Scale Device Control, Performance, Structural
Tidal range resource of Australia Neill, S.; Hemer, M.; Robins, P.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Unraveling the anomalous channel-length-dependent blue energy conversion using engineered alumina nanochannels Su, Y-S. ; Hsu, S-C.; Peng, P-H.; et al. Journal Article Salinity Gradient Modeling
Resource Assessment of Tidal Stream Power in Pakiputan Strait, Davao Gulf, Philippines Palconit, E.; Villanueva, J.; Enano, N.; et al. Journal Article Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
High-performance and robust bistable point absorber wave energy converter Xi, R.; Zhang, H.; Xu, D.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance
Impact of the buoy geometry on power absorption of a point absorber with a cylindrical buoy under motion constraint Wu, J.; Qian, C.; Ni, Z.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control
Off-design performance of closed OTEC cycles for power generation Giostri, A.; Romei, A.; Binotti, M. Journal Article OTEC, Closed-Cycle Modeling Performance
Plant siting and economic potential of ocean thermal energy conversion in Indonesia a novel GIS-based methodology Langer, J.; Cahyaningwidi, A.; Chalkiadakis, C.; et al. Journal Article OTEC
Evaluation of the hydraulic potential with hydrokinetic turbines for isolated systems in locations of the Amazon region Oliveira, C.; Barros, M.; Branco, D.; et al. Journal Article Current, Riverine
Maybe less is more: Considering capacity factor, saturation, variability, and filtering effects of wave energy devices Coe, R.; Ahn, S.; Neary, V.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Marinet2 Deliverable 2.7: Final guidelines for test facilities Corlay, Y.; Vejayan, N.; Le Boulluec, M.; et al. Guidance Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Test Center Performance
International Workshop on Marine Energy Data Sharing: Workshop Report Copping, A. ; Weers, J.; Ruehl, K.; et al. Workshop Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Practical optimal control of a wave-energy converter in regular wave environments Yetkin, M.; Kalidoss, S.; Curtis, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental study on the motions of a dual chamber floating oscillating water column device Gadelho, J.; Rezanejad, K.; Xu, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
The effects of surge motion on hydrodynamics characteristics of horizontal-axis tidal current turbine under free surface condition Wang, S. ; Zhang, Y.; Xie, Y.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Momentum recovery downstream of an axial-flow hydrokinetic turbine Posa, A.; Broglia, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Integrated study of triboelectric nanogenerator for ocean wave energy harvesting: Performance assessment in realistic sea conditions Rodrigues, C.; Ramos, M.; Esteves, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Geotechnical Approach to Early-Stage Site Characterisation of Shallow Wave Energy Sites Heatherington, C.; Grinham, A.; Penesis, I.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling
A control-orientated analytical model for a cyclorotor wave energy device with N hydrofoils Ermakov, A.; Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
A Phenomenological Study of Lab-Scale Tidal Turbine Loading under Combined Irregular Wave and Shear Flow Conditions Allmark, M.; Martinez, R.; Ordonez-Sanchez, S.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Structural
Effects of mooring systems on dynamic response of wave energy converter Lian, Y.; Zhang, B.; Zheng, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Materials, Performance, Power Take Off
The MBARI-WEC: a power source for ocean sensing Hamilton, A.; Cazenave, F.; Forbush, D.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling
Using Blade Element Momentum Theory to Predict the Effect of Wave-Current Interactions on the Performance of Tidal Stream Turbines Fu, S.; Ordonez-Sanchez, S.; Martinez, R.; et al. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Reliability Modelling and Analysis of the Power Take-Off System of an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Heikkilä, E.; Välisalo, T.; Tiusanen, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Power Take Off
Dynamic analysis of submerged TLP wind turbine combined with heaving wave energy converter Rony, J.; Karmakar, D.; Soares, C. Book Chapter Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Structural, Substructure
Experimental analysis of wind thrust effects on the performance of a wave energy converter array adapted to a floating offshore platform Kamarlouei, M.; Gaspar, J.; Hallak, T.; et al. Book Chapter Wave Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Materials, Mooring, Performance, Structural
A BEM for the performance of surge-type wave energy devices in variable bathymetry Belibassakis, K.; Magkouris, A. Book Chapter Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Energy production by salinity exchange in polyelectrolyte-coated electrodes. Temperature effects Ahualli, S.; Jiménez, M.; Amador, Z.; et al. Journal Article Salinity Gradient Lab Data Performance
A Novel Profiler Driven by Tidal Energy for Long Term Oceanographic Measurements in Offshore Areas Zhang, X.; Zhang, Z.; Fan, W. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Time-domain analysis of a bean-shaped multi-body floating wave energy converter with a hydraulic power take-off using WEC-Sim Sricharan, V.; Chandrasekaran, S. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Power Take Off, Structural
Experimental investigation on the characterization of self-starting capability of a 3-bladed Savonius hydrokinetic turbine using deflector plates Salleh, M.; Kamaruddin, N.; Mohamed-Kassim, Z.; et al. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Interaction of oblique waves with an Oscillating Water Column device Rodriguez, A.; Flores, A.; Ilzarbe, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Spatial evolution and kinetic energy restoration in the wake zone behind a tidal turbine: An experimental study Chen, Y.; Sun, J.; Lin, B.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics
The influence of waves propagating with the current on the wake of a tidal stream turbine Zhang, Y.; Zang, W.; Zheng, J.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Modeling and Optimization of Membrane Process for Salinity Gradient Energy Production Song, L. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance
Status of Marine Current Energy Conversion in China Liu, H.; Bahaj, A. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Theoretical modelling of the three-dimensional wake of vertical axis turbines Ouro, P. ; Lazennec, M. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Potential Australian Tidal Energy Sites Marsh, P.; Penesis, I.; Nader, J.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
3D printing: rapid manufacturing of a new small-scale tidal turbine blade Rouway, M.; Nachtane, M.; Tarfaoui, M.; et al. Journal Article Current, Tidal Materials
The power flow and the wave energy flux at an operational wave farm: Findings from Mutriku, Bay of Biscay Ibarra-Berastegi, G.; Ulazia, A.; Sáenz, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A practical approach to wave energy modeling and control Coe, R.; Bacelli, G.; Forbush, D. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control
Design and optimization investigation on hydraulic transmission and energy storage system for a floating-array-buoys wave energy converter Sun, P.; Li, Q.; He, H.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Performance
Comprehensive experimental and numerical assessment of a drag turbine for river hydrokinetic energy conversion Ramadan, A.; Hemida, M.; Abdel-Fadeel, W.; et al. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Riverine Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Nonlinear hydrodynamic modeling of an offshore stationary multi-oscillating water column platform Zhou, Y.; Ning, D.; Chen, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics

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