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Survivability

How a device survives in the ocean (e.g., planned lifespan, fatigue studies).

Survivability refers to how a device survives in the ocean and its durability. In the context of marine renewable energy, survivability is typically discussed in relation to a device’s performance under varying operational conditions or during extreme events. For a given application, survivability is typically quantified by specifying the range of conditions over which the device will survive or perform effectively. Two subcategories that are also tracked include debris and ice.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Survivability

Tethys Engineering is a knowledge hub that contains documents and resources about the technical aspects of marine energy development. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Engineering Knowledge Base associated with Survivability.

Total: 563

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Offshore experiments on a direct-driven Wave Energy Converter Engström, J., Waters, R., Stålberg, M. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Tidal Power and Ocean Ice in the Bay of Fundy, Canada: 1968-2007 Sanders, R., Baddour, E. Conference Paper Current, Tidal
An experimental investigation on cavitation, noise, and slipstream characteristics of ocean stream turbines Wang, D., Atlar, M., Sampson, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data Acoustics, Structural
Direct drive electrical power take-off for offshore marine energy converters Mueller, M., Baker, N. Journal Article Current, Wave Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
E21 EPRI Assessment Offshore Wave Energy Conversion Devices Previsic, M., Bedard, R., Hagerman, G. Report Wave, Overtopping, Pressure Differential, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Attenuator Grid Integration, Mooring, Power Take Off
Energy based ice collision forces Daley, C. Conference Paper
Mathematical modelling of wave energy systems Lockett, F. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Ice mechanics and risks to offshore structures Sanderson, T. Book
Survival of Surface-Piercing Wave Energy Devices in Extreme Waves Greenhow, M. Book Chapter Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
OTEC biofouling-control and corrosion-protection study at the Seacoast Test Facility: 1981-1983 Panchal, C., Larsen-Basse, J., Berger, L. Report OTEC Field Data
Ocean thermal energy conversion- materials issues Darby, J. Journal Article OTEC Field Data Materials, Performance, Structural
OTEC biofouling, corrosion, and materials study from a moored platform at Punta Tuna, Puerto Rico Sasscer, D., Tosteson, T., Morgan, T. Report OTEC Field Data
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) biofouling and corrosion experiment (1977), St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands: Biofouling and site characterization studies Aftring, R., Capone, D., Duguay, L. Report OTEC Field Data
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