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Oscillating Water Column

Hollow structure that uses wave action to compress air through a turbine.

Oscillating water column (OWC) devices use wave action to pressurize air in a chamber, forcing it through an air turbine. As water recedes from the chamber, the resulting vacuum pulls air back through the turbine and into the chamber. They can be located onshore or in deeper waters offshore. The turbine may be coupled to a rotary generator to produce electricity.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Oscillating Water Column

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 Oscillating Water Column.

Total: 833

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Wave-to-wire model for an oscillating water column wave energy converter Ding, Z., Ning, D., Mayon, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Study on the influence of heave plate on energy capture performance of central pipe oscillating water column wave energy converter Yang, S., Zhu, W., Tu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Real-time Wells turbine simulation on an oscillating-water-column wave energy converter physical model Fenu, B., Henriques, J., Glorioso, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
HAMS-MREL, a new open source multiple body solver for marine renewable energies: Model description, application and validation Raghavan, V., Loukogeorgaki, E., Mantadakis, N. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics
Modeling and performance estimation for L-shaped OWC wave energy converters with a theoretical correction for spring-like air compressibility Nguyen, D., Chow, Y., Lin, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Hydrodynamics
Dynamic response and power performance of a combined semi-submersible floating wind turbine and point absorber wave energy converter array Xu, S., Jia, B., Xu, F. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hybrid Devices, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Experimental study of a backward bent duct buoy wave energy converter: Effects of the air chamber and center of gravity height Zhu, W., Du, Z., Tu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental and numerical investigation of wave loads on land-based multi-chamber OWC converters Fu, L., Wang, R., Kar, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
The influence of wave height and period on airflow velocity and differential pressure in L-shaped oscillating water column (L-OWC) chamber for wave energy converter (WEC) Marta, A., Deendarlianto, Kongko, W. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Hydrodynamics, Performance
Characteristics of wave loading and viscous energy loss of a bottom-sitting U-OWC wave energy device: A validated numerical perspective Xu, C., Zuo, J., Yao, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Non-linear turbine selection for an OWC wave energy converter López, I., Carballo, R., Fouz, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Wave energy evolution: Knowledge structure, advancements, challenges and future opportunities Azam, A., Ahmed, A., Yi, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Control, Power Take Off
A review of numerical methods for studying hydrodynamic performance of oscillating water column (OWC) devices Zhao, M., Ning, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Effect of wind conditions on the performance of an Oscillating Water Column energy converter Molina-Salas, A., Clavero, M., Moñino, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Performance
OES TASK 10 - Numerical Modelling of Wave Energy Converters Nielsen, K. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
Harnessing Vietnam's coastal potential: Prioritizing marine energy technologies with an objectively weighting decision making approach Nhieu, N-L., Dang, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Salinity Gradient
Numerical investigation of the response of the hybrid wave energy converter including oscillating water column and horizontal floating cylinder to irregular waves Rashidi, S., Nikseresht, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Dual Function Oscillating Water Column with Slotted Barrier and Bottom Plate: An Experimental Study Reyes, C., Walker, M., Huang, Z. Presentation Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Advancing Offshore Renewable Energy: Integrative Approaches in Floating Offshore Wind Turbine-Oscillating Water Column Systems Using Artificial Intelligence-Driven Regressive Modeling and Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control Ahmad, I., M'zoughi, F., Aboutalebi, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Evaluating the economic viability of near-future wave energy development along the Galician coast using LCoE analysis for multiple wave energy devices deCastro, M., Lavidas, G., Arguilé-Pérez, B. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator
A new numerical modelling framework for fixed oscillating water column wave energy conversion device combining BEM and CFD methods: Validation with experiments Raghavan, V., Simonetti, I., Metrikine, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave energy extraction by an OWC device in the presence of a porous bottom Naik, N., Kushwaha, A., Behera, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic performance of a land-based multi-chamber OWC wave energy capture system: An experimental study Ning, D., Fu, L., Zhou, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical analysis of 3D hydrodynamics and performance of an array of oscillating water column wave energy converters integrated into a vertical breakwater Didier, E., Teixeira, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and numerical analysis of power take-off control effects on the dynamic performance of a floating wind-wave combined system Chen, Z., Sun, J., Yang, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance, Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic performance of a U-shaped oscillating water column consisting of a flexible bottom-standing front wall Zheng, S., Michele, S., Lee, Y. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Hydrodynamics, Performance
Coupled dynamic analysis of semi-submersible floating wind turbine integrated with oscillating water column WEC Sebastian, B., Karmakar, D., Rao, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hybrid Devices, Structural
Triple-layered chaotic differential evolution algorithm for layout optimization of offshore wave energy converters Zhang, Z., Yu, Q., Yang, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Study of the Geometry of an Oscillating Water Column Device with Five Chambers Coupled under Regular Waves through the Constructal Design Method Barbosa de Lima, Y., Isoldi, L., Santos, E. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Structural
Mapping performance of a marine energy harvesting turbine for flow coefficient and Reynolds number with varying Mach number through an automated optimization technique Das, T., Kerikous, E., Janiga, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Flow control by leading edge prism cylinders for a wave energy harvesting turbine Sadees, P., Samad, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Wave energy conversion by an array of oscillating water columns deployed along a long-flexible floating breakwater Cheng, Y., Du, W., Dai, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic analysis of oscillating water column in the presence of seabed undulations Srinu, D., Venkateswarlu, V., Vijay, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Improving the OWC Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Efficiency throughout Experimental and Numerical Characterisation of an SCIG Lopez-Mendia, J., Robles, E., Ceballos, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters: A Review of Developments Konispoliatis, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Mooring, Performance, Structural
Machine learning-based diagnosis in wave power plants for cost reduction using real measured experimental data: Mutriku Wave Power Plant M'zoughi, F., Lekube, J., Garrido, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic performance of an elastic capsule oscillating water column type WEC: An experimental study Yu, H., Bai, Z., Shi, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Numerical Solution of Hydrodynamic Efficiency Equations for an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Using the Method of Fundamental Solutions Mirzaei, H., Moghim, M., Movahedian, B. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wake galloping piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid ocean wave energy harvesting with oscillating water column Du, X., Chen, H., Li, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Control, Power Take Off
Advances and challenges in ocean wave energy harvesting Barua, A., Rasel, S. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Attenuator
A Jacket-Frame Mounted Oscillating Water Column with a Variable Aperture Skirt Pérez-Collazo, C., Greaves, D., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance
Performance comparison of pelamis, wavestar, langley, oscillating water column and Aqua Buoy wave energy converters supplying islands energy demands Jahangir, M., Alimohamadi, R., Montazeri, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Mathematical modeling of oscillating water column wave energy converter devices placed over an undulated seabed in a two-layer fluid system Trivedi, K., Koley, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave power extraction by a dual OWC chambers over an undulated bottom Naik, N., Gayathri, R., Behera, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
Wave energy conversion using a small tubular free-floating device Korde, U., Gish, L., Bacelli, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental investigation on a novel and hyper-efficient oscillating water column wave energy converter coupled with a parabolic breakwater Mayon, R., Ning, D., Sun, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and numerical study of a circular OWC with a U-shaped duct for wave energy conversion in long waves: Hydrodynamic characteristics and viscous energy loss Xu, C., He, Y., Yao, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Assessment of the Hydrodynamic Performance of an Oscillating Water Column Device in Front of a V-Shaped Vertical Wall Konispoliatis, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Wave Energy Converter Integrated with Breakwater: Experimental Investigation of Hydrodynamic Efficiency Mullen, A., Koola, P., Girimaji, S. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Hydrodynamics, Structural
Preliminary design of an OWC wave energy converter battery charger Ferreira, D., Gato, L., Henriques, J. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Power Take Off
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