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Overtopping

Storage reservoir filled by breaking waves that exit through turbines.

Overtopping devices are long structures that allow wave motion to fill a reservoir to a higher water level than the surrounding ocean. The difference in pressure between water in the reservoir and water at the surface forces fluid through a low-head turbine coupled to a generator, where electricity is produced similar to conventional hydropower. Devices can be either onshore or floating offshore.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Overtopping

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 Overtopping.

Total: 118

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Report on Coastal Structure Integrated Wave Energy Converters (CSI-WECs) McGilton, B., Gjestvang, K., Peterson, K. Report Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column
Enhancing coastal resilience and renewable energy generation: the role of breakwaters in wave energy extraction for sustainable development in Sri Lanka—a case study of Pandura breakwater Sujivakand, J., Jayakody, J., Waharaka, W. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Performance
Site selection and conceptual design of an offshore floating modular energy island in the United Kingdom Ferguson, S., Gkantou, M., Nikitas, G. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Pressure Differential Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Substructure
Techno-Economic Analysis of Marine Hybrid Clusters for Use in Chile and Mexico Gorr-Pozzi, E., Olmedo-González, J., Selman-Caro, D. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Attenuator Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Constructal Design Method Applied to Wave Energy Converters: A Systematic Literature Review Capponero, M., Telli, G., dos Santos, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter
Wave Energy Analysis at Two Coastal Locations of the Aegean Sea Using a High-Resolution Spectral Wave Model Soukissian, T., Koutri, N., Malliouri, D. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Experimental and numerical analysis of the geometry of a laboratory-scale overtopping wave energy converter using constructal design Goulart, M., Martins, J., Gomes, A. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
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
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
Advances and challenges in ocean wave energy harvesting Barua, A., Rasel, S. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Attenuator
Life-Cycle Cost Assessment of Various Wave Energy Converters (Based on Energy and Carbon Intensity) Jahangir, M., Bahrizadeh, S. Book Chapter Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator
Numerical Study on Overtopping Performance of Multi-stage Overtopping Wave Energy Converters Zhang, G., Zhang, X., Xu, C. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance, Structural
A NEW SEAWATER LOW-HEAD TURBINE FOR THE OBREC Contestabile, P., Rubino, L., Crispino, G. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Lab Data Power Take Off
Study with Large Eddy Simulations of energy dissipation due to backwash flows in wave overtopping. Sandoval, C., Stoesser, T. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Optimal Design of the Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Based on Fluid–Structure Interaction Simulation An, S., Kim, G., Lee, J. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Numerical Study and Geometrical Investigation of an Onshore Overtopping Device Wave Energy Converter with a Seabed Coupled Structure de Barros, A., Fragassa, C. , Paiva, M. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Structural
The techno-economic flexibility investigation and enhancement for the hybrid ocean-energy supported zero-energy building and seawater-transportation system Guo, X., Luo, H., Cao, S. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices
Numerical Analysis of the Available Power in an Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Subjected to a Sea State of the Coastal Region of Tramandaí, Brazil Cisco, L., Maciel, R., Oleinik, P. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling
Experimental Proof-of-Concept of a Hybrid Wave Energy Converter Based on Oscillating Water Column and Overtopping Mechanisms Simonetti, I., Esposito, A., Cappietti, L. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Numerical Analysis of an Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Subjected to the Incidence of Irregular and Regular Waves from Realistic Sea States Hubner, R., Fragassa, C. , Paiva, M. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance
Optimization of Turbine for Overtopping Wave Energy Conversion Device through Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation Tan, B., Lee, M. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance, Structural
Wave power extraction and coastal protection by a periodic array of oscillating buoys embedded in a breakwater Zhang, Y., Zhao, X., Geng, J. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Modeling and control strategy analysis of a hydraulic energy-storage wave energy conversion system Li, Y., Wang, X., Fang, X. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Performance
Economic feasibility study of ocean wave electricity generation in Brazil de Oliveira, L., dos Santos, I., Schmidt, N. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Attenuator
Theoretical investigation on an oscillating buoy WEC-floating breakwater integrated system Ning, D., Guo, B., Wang, R. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Analysis and comparison of power generation from regular waves for floaters with different geometries Paludo, R., Miguel, M., Rocha, G. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Design strategies and life cycle assessment for the improvement of economic and environmental sustainability of OBREC Colaleo, G., Contestabile, P., Azzellino, A. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling, Test Center Performance, Structural
Development and Assessment of a Hybrid Breakwater-Integrated Wave Energy Converter Calheiros-Cabral, T., Majidi, A., Ramos, V. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Optimizing Wave Overtopping Energy Converters by ANN Modelling: Evaluating the Overtopping Rate Forecasting as the First Step Oliver, J., Esteban, M., Lopez, R. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling
The MoonWEC, a new technology for wave energy conversion in the Mediterranean Sea Miquel, A., Lamberti, A., Antonini, A. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical Assessment of Onshore Wave Energy in France: Wave Energy, Conversion and Cost Sergent, P., Baudry, V., De Bonviller, A. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling
Wave Energy Assessment at Valencia Gulf and Comparison of Energy Production of Most Suitable Wave Energy Converters Cascajo, R. , García, E., Quiles, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Field Data, Modeling
The Influence of Ramp Shape Parameters on Performance of Overtopping Breakwater for Energy Conversion Musa, M., Roslan, M., Ahmad, M. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Substructure
A Simple Model to Assess the Performance of an Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Embedded in a Port Breakwater Cavallaro, L., Iuppa, C., Castiglione, F. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Control, Performance
Overtopping Breakwater for wave Energy Conversion: review of state of art, recent advancements and what lies ahead Contestabile, P., Crispino, G., Di Lauro, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling, Full Scale Performance, Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic performance of a dual-floater hybrid system combining a floating breakwater and an oscillating-buoy type wave energy converter Zhang, H., Zhou, B., Vogel, C. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Ocean wave measurement and wave energy calculation using overtopping power plant scheme Vidura, A., Nurjaya, I., Iqbal, M. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping
Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Harbor Breakwater Cabral, T. , Clemente, D., Rosa-Santos, P. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance
Italian wave energy: state of the art and challenges of exiting full scale pilots Contestabile, P., Mattiazzo, G., Romolo, A. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column, Attenuator Field Data Performance, Power Take Off
Empirical overtopping volume statistics at an OBREC Iuppa, C., Cavallaro, L., Musumeci, R. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data Performance, Structural
Wave energy converter geometry for coastal flooding mitigation Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects
Dual wave farms for energy production and coastal protection under sea level rise Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Bergillos, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Wave energy converter configuration in dual wave farms Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects
Stability analysis of a non-conventional breakwater for wave energy conversion Lauro, E., Lara, J., Maza, M. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Integration of Marine Wave Energy Converters into Seaports: A Case Study in the Port of Valencia Cascajo, R. , García, E., Quiles, E. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Overtopping
Numerical Simulations of the Hydraulic Performance of a Breakwater-Integrated Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Palma, G., Formentin, S., Zanuttigh, B. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Analyzing the Performance of Wave-Energy Generator Systems (SSG) for the Southern Coasts of Iran, in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Khalifehei, K., Azizyan, G., Gualtieri, C. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling
Experimental study on multi-level overtopping wave energy convertor under regular wave conditions Liu, Z., Han, Z., Shi, H. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device
Preliminary laboratorial determination of the REEFS novel wave energy converter power output de Almeida, J., Mujtaba, B., Fernandes, A. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Pressure Differential Lab Data Performance
Coastal Defence Integrating Wave-Energy-Based Desalination: A Case Study in Madagascar Contestabile, P., Vicinanza, D. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Salinity Gradient Field Data, Full Scale Performance
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