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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Affiliated Marine Energy Engineering Documents

Total results: 100
Title Author Date Publication Type Type of Content Technology Collection Method Application
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 Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Structural
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Attenuator
Analysis and comparison of power generation from regular waves for floaters with different geometries Paludo, R., Miguel, M., Rocha, G. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Development and Assessment of a Hybrid Breakwater-Integrated Wave Energy Converter Calheiros-Cabral, T., Majidi, A., Ramos, V. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Design strategies and life cycle assessment for the improvement of economic and environmental sustainability of OBREC Colaleo, G., Contestabile, P., Azzellino, A. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling, Test Center Performance, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping
Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Harbor Breakwater Cabral, T. , Clemente, D., Rosa-Santos, P. Journal Article 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 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 Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data Performance, Structural
Dual wave farms for energy production and coastal protection under sea level rise Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Bergillos, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Wave energy converter geometry for coastal flooding mitigation Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects
Wave energy converter configuration in dual wave farms Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J. Journal Article 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Salinity Gradient Field Data, Full Scale Performance
Numerical Investigation of Design Strategy on Overtopping Performance of Multi-Stage OWEC Jungrungruengtaworn, S., Hyun, B. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance, Structural
A techno-economic assessment of wave energy resources in the Philippines Quitoras, M., Abundo, M., Danao, L. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Point Absorber, Attenuator Modeling
Geometric evaluation of the main operational principle of an overtopping wave energy converter by means of Constructal Design Martins, J., Goulart, M., Gomes, M. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance
Feasibility assessment for installing Sea-wave Slot-cone Generator breakwater in the Iranian coasts of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Salimi, F., Rahbani, M., Mohammadi, B. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Field Data
The structure design and hydrodynamic study of the multi-level overtopping wave power device Yao, Z., Wan, Z., Wang, J. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Experimental study on overtopping performance of a circular ramp wave energy converter Liu, Z., Shi, H., Cui, Y. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data Performance, Structural
Wave loadings acting on innovative rubble mound breakwater for overtopping wave energy conversion Contestabile, P., Iuppa, C., Di Lauro, E. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Numerical Simulation of Wave Flow Over the Overtopping Breakwater for Energy Conversion (OBREC) Device Musa, M., Maliki, A., Ahmad, M. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance
Economic assessment of Overtopping BReakwater for Energy Conversion (OBREC): a case study in Western Australia Contestabile, P., Di Lauro, E., Buccino, M. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling
Laboratory Tests in the Development of WaveCat Allen, J., Sampanis, K., Wan, J. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Hydraulic Performance of an Innovative Breakwater for Overtopping Wave Energy Conversion Iuppa, C., Contestabile, P., Cavallaro, L. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Wave Dragon - 'Coldward and Stormward' Russell, I., Friis-Madsen, E., Sorensen, H. Book Chapter Book Chapter Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hybrid Devices
Prototype Overtopping Breakwater for Wave Energy Conversion at Port of Naples Contestabile, P., Ferrante, V., Di Lauro, E. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Full Scale Structural
Full-scale prototype of an overtopping breakwater for wave energy conversion Contestabile, P., Vincenzo, F. , Di Lauro, E. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Field Data, Full Scale Performance
Feasibility and LCA for a Wave Dragon platform with wind turbines Sorensen, H., Friis-Madsen, E., Russel, I. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Field Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices
CFD Numerical Simulation and Experiments on Seawave Slot-Cone Generator in Random Wave Buccino, M., Dentale, F., Salerno, D. Conference Paper Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Hydrodynamics
Development of a composite sea wall wave energy converter system Buccino, M., Stagonas, D., Vicinanza, D. Journal Article Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Modeling Performance
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