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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-by-wave control in irregular waves for a wave energy converter with approximate parameters Korde, U., Robinett, R., Wilson, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Development of double cascade impeller for wave power generator (Aerodynamic characteristics at steady flow condition) Yoshida, M., Okumura, T., Hayasi, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Air turbine optimization for a bottom-standing oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Falcao, A., Henriques, J., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Analytical and experimental investigation of hydrodynamic performance and chamber optimization of oscillating water column system Chang, C., Chou, F., Chen, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Wave-to-wire simulation of a floating oscillating water column wave energy converter Bailey, H., Robertson, B., Buckham, B. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Mooring, Performance, Structural
Design of oscillating-water-column wave energy converters with an application to self-powered sensor buoys Henriques, J., Portillo, J., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Model testing of an oscillating water column spar-buoy wave energy converter isolated and in array: Motions and mooring forces Fonseca, F., Gomes, R., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Effects of bottom profile of an oscillating water column device on its hydrodynamic characteristics Ashlin, S., Sundar, V., Sannasiraj, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic optimization of the UGEN: Wave energy converter with U-shaped interior oscillating water column Rebeiro e Silva, S., Gomes, R., Falcao, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Peak-power control of a grid-integrated oscillating water column wave energy converter Henriques, J., Gato, L., Lemos, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Theory of the synchronous motion of an array of floating flap gates oscillating wave surge converter Michele, S., Sammarco, P., d’Errico, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical Analysis of a Water Column and Structure Heave Velocity Relationship for a Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Device Stanham, Y., McCarthy, T., Stappenbelt, B. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
An oscillating wave energy converter with nonlinear snap-through Power-Take-Off systems in regular waves Zhang, X., Yang, J. , Xiao, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Virtual wave flume and Oscillating Water Column modeled by lattice Boltzmann method and comparison with experimental data Thorimbert, Y., Latt, J., Cappietti, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Latching control of a floating oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Henriques, J., Gato, L., Falcao, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Control, Performance, Power Take Off
OWC air chamber performance prediction under impulse turbine damping effects Liu, Z., Hyun, B., Jin, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Analysis of the SEA-OWC-Clam wave energy device – Part A: Historical development, hydrodynamic and motion response formulations & solutions Bellamy, N., Bucchi, A., Hearn, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A facility for testing the aerodynamic and acoustic performance of bidirectional air turbines for ocean wave energy conversion Moisel, C., Carolus, T. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Design, construction and ocean testing of wave energy conversion system with permanent magnet tubular linear generator Chen, Z., Yu, H., Liu, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Full Scale Performance, Structural
Performance analysis of wells turbine blades using the entropy generation minimization method Shehata. A., Saqr, K., Xiao, Q. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Optimization at different time scales for the design and management of an oscillating water column system Jalon, M., Baquerizo, A., Losada, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
Comparative numerical and experimental study of two combined wind and wave energy concepts Gao, Z., Moan, T., Wan, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Testing and control of a power take-off system for an oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Henriques, J., Gomes, R., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Power Take Off
Oscillating-water-column wave energy converters and air turbines: A review Falcao, A., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column
Holistic performance analysis and turbine-induced damping for an OWC wave energy converter López, I., Pereiras, B., Castro, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Hydrodynamic analysis of an array of interacting free-floating oscillating water column (OWC׳s) devices Konispoliatis, D., Mavrakos, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Note on a real gas model for OWC performance Medina-Lopez, E., Ferrando, A., Gilabert, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling
Improving OWC performance prediction using polychromatic waves Ferguson, T., Fleming, A., Penesis, I. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
A novel twin-rotor radial-inflow air turbine for oscillating-water-column wave energy converters Falcao, A., Gato, L., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Scale 1:10 Test of the OWC WEC LEANCON at Nissum Bredning Thomsen, J. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter by Means of Straight-bladed Darrieus Turbine Brusca, S., Cucinotta, F., Galvagno, A. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Air flow control of OWC wave power plants using FOPID controller Mishra, S., Purwar, S., Kishor, N. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control
Control strategies for combining local energy storage with wells turbine oscillating water column devices Ceballos, S., Rea, J., Robles, E. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Control
Hydrodynamic analysis of oscillating water column wave energy devices Bingham, H., Ducasse, D., Nielsen, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental Study on Efficiency Improvement of Fixed OWC Type Wave Energy Converter with Impulse Turbine Murakami, T., Imai, Y., Nagata, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data
An improved understanding of the natural resonances of moonpools contained within floating rigid-bodies: Theory and application to oscillating water column devices Bull, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical simulation for Numerical simulation for oscillating-water-column wave energy Imai, Y., Sakanaka, R., Nagata, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Effects of rotor solidity on the performance of impulse turbine for OWC wave energy converter Liu, Z., Zhao, H., Cui, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Assessment of Navier Stokes Modelling of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter RAMELIARISON, V., ASTRUC, D., Chapalain, G. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
PIV investigation of 3-dimensional flow within an oscillating water column Ferguson, T., Macfarlane, G., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Test Center Hydrodynamics, Structural
SEAREV: Case study of the development of a wave energy converter Cordonnier, J., Gorintin, F., De Gagny, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control
Wave energy conversion by controlled floating and submerged cylindrical buoys Korde, U., Ertekin, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Non-dimensional analysis for matching an impulse turbine to an OWC (oscillating water column) with an optimum energy transfer Pereiras, B., López, I., Castro, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Structural
Numerical investigations of the hydrodynamics of an oscillating water column device Kamath, A., Bihs, H., Arntsen, Ø. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
OWC design to increase wave energy absorption efficiency in wave conversion systems Oh, J., Jang, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental Study of the Generating Efficiency of a Fixed Oscillating Water Column Type Wave Energy Converter Imai, Y., Nagata, S., Murakami, T. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Performance
The use of openfoam as a virtual laboratory to simulate oscillating water column wave energy converters Simonetti, I., Cappietti, L., Safti, H. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
An experimental study on a trapezoidal pendulum wave energy converter in regular waves Wang, D., Qiu, S. , Ye, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Performance, Power Take Off
Numerical modeling of power take-off damping in an Oscillating Water Column device Kamath, A., Bihs, H., Arntsen, Ø. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Utilization of Wave Dissipating Caissons as an OWC Type Wave Energy Convertor Ikoma, T., Masuda, K., Eto, H. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Structural
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