Wave

Capturing energy from waves.

Ocean surface waves are generated by wind passing over the ocean surface. The friction between the wind and ocean surface causes energy to be transferred from the faster moving air to the surface layer of the ocean. Wave development depends on the length of ocean, or “fetch,” over which the wind blows in a constant direction. Longer fetches with higher wind velocities will produce larger waves. Waves can travel thousands of miles with little energy loss and can combine with waves from storms and other wind-driven events to create very energetic seas. The energy of ocean waves is concentrated at the surface and decays rapidly with depth.

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Affiliated Marine Energy Engineering Documents

Total results: 3145
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Application
Non-linear dynamic simulations of two-body wave energy converters via identification of viscous drag coefficients of different shapes of the submerged body based on numerical wave tank CFD simulation Shami, E., Wang, Z., Wang, X. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Energy harvesting from longitudinal and transverse motions of sea waves particles using a new waterproof piezoelectric waves energy harvester Kazemi, S., Nili-Ahmadabadi, M., Tavakoli, M. Journal Article Wave Lab Data Performance
Layout optimization of heaving Wave Energy Converters linear arrays in front of a vertical wall Loukogeorgaki, E., Michailides, C., Lavidas, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Performance
2-D lookup table based MPPT: Another choice of improving the generating capacity of a wave power system Yue, X., Geng, D., Chen, Q. Journal Article Wave Control
Proposal of novel analytical wake model and GPU-accelerated array optimization method for oscillating wave surge energy converter Wang, Y., Liu, Z. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Mathematical modeling of breakwater-integrated oscillating water column wave energy converter devices under irregular incident waves Trivedi, K., Koley, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Annual performance of the second-generation variable-geometry oscillating surge wave energy converter Kelly, M., Tom, N., Yu, Y-H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Control, Performance, Structural
Economic feasibility study of ocean wave electricity generation in Brazil de Oliveira, L., dos Santos, I., Schmidt, N. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Attenuator
Characterization of the wave resource variability in the French Basque coastal area based on a high-resolution hindcast Delpey, M., Lastiri, X., Abadie, S. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Optimal control of wave energy converters with non-integer order performance indices: A dynamic programming approach Mahmoodi, K., Razminia, A., Ghassemi, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Control, Performance
Flexible membrane structures for wave energy harvesting: A review of the developments, materials and computational modelling approaches Collins, I., Hossain, M., Dettmer, W. Journal Article Wave Modeling Materials, Structural
A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic wave energy harvester based on capsule structure for self-powered applications in sea-crossing bridges Qi, L., Li, H., Wu, X. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Full Scale Hybrid Devices, Performance
Numerical investigation of scaling effect in two-dimensional oscillating water column wave energy devices for harvesting wave energy Mia, M., Zhao, M., Wu, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Compensation of a hybrid platform dynamics using wave energy converters in different sea state conditions Gaspar, J., Kamarlouei, M., Thiebaut, F. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Impact of tidal currents and model fidelity on wave energy resource assessments Beya, I., Buckham, B., Robertson, B. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Simulated and experimental investigation of a floating-array-buoys wave energy converter with single-point mooring Sun, P., Liu, S., He, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Satellite data for the offshore renewable energy sector: Synergies and innovation opportunities Medina-Lopez, E., McMillan, D., Lazic, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
Timing value of marine renewable energy resources for potential grid applications Bhattacharya, S., Pennock, S., Robertson, B. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Grid Integration
Standardising Marine Renewable Energy Testing: Gap Analysis and Recommendations for Development of Standards Noble, D., O'Shea, M., Judge, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Control, Grid Integration, Materials, Mooring, Power Take Off
Development and calibration of a high-resolution model for the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Implication for wave energy resource characterization Nabi Allahdadi, M., He, R., Ahn, S. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Is wave energy untapped potential? González, A., Dunning, P., Howard, I. Journal Article Wave
Numerical investigation of adaptive damping control for raft-type wave energy converters Ni, W., Zhang, X., Zhang, W. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A decision-making process for wave energy converter and location pairing Choupin, O., Andutta, F., Etemad-Shahidi, A. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance
A self-floating oscillating surge wave energy converter Li, Q., Mi, J., Li, X. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Mooring, Performance
Round Robin Testing: Exploring Experimental Uncertainties through a Multifacility Comparison of a Hinged Raft Wave Energy Converter Davey, T., Sarmiento, J., Ohana, J. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Study of a novel rotational speed amplified dual turbine wheel wave energy converter Xiao, H., Liu, Z., Zhang, R. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic Investigation of a Novel Concept of Oscillating Water Column Type Wave Energy Converter Device Rezanejad, K., Guedes Soares, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave energy resources assessment for the multi-modal sea state of Hawaii Li, N., García-Medina, G., Cheung, K. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Using machine learning to derive spatial wave data: A case study for a marine energy site Chen, J., Pillai, A., Johanning, L. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Modelling and design of a perfectly-absorbing wave energy converter Porter, R. Journal Article Wave Performance
Numerical analysis of the hydrodynamic scaling effects for the Wavestar wave energy converter Windt, C., Davidson, J., Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Modeling and experiment validation of a seawater micro hydropower system for marine animal telemetry tag Wang, J., Cui, Z. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Performance
Characterization of wave energy resource hotspots and dominant wave energy systems in South Korean coastal waters Ahn, S., Ha, T. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Impact of sloping porous seabed on the efficiency of an OWC against oblique waves Khan, M., Behera, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
A Decision Support Tool for Long-Term Planning of Marine Operations in Ocean Energy Projects Fonseca, F., Amaral, L., Chainho, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
State of the Sector 2021: Economic Benefits for Wales Marine Energy Wales Report Current, Tidal, Wave
Performance analysis of a raft-type wave energy converter with a torsion bi-stable mechanism Shi, Q., Xu, D., Zhang, H. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Comparison and Validation of Hydrodynamic Theories for Wave Energy Converter Modelling Leary, M., Rusch, C., Zhang, Z. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and analytical investigation on hydrodynamic performance of the comb-type breakwater-wave energy converter system with a flange Zhao, X., Zhang, Y., Li, M. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Combining methodologies on the impact of inter and intra-annual variation of wave energy on selection of suitable location and technology Kamranzad, B., Lin, P., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Nonlinear hydrodynamic analysis of an offshore oscillating water column wave energy converter Zhou, Y., Ning, D., Liang, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Response of wave energy to tidal currents in the western sea of Jeju Island, Korea Hong, J-S., Moon, J-H., Kim, T. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Offshore Renewables: An Action Agenda for Deployment IRENA Report Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Modelling of the Novi Ocean Wave Energy Converter using WEC-Sim Kanagaraj, G. Thesis Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Unveiling the potential of using a spar-buoy oscillating-water-column wave energy converter for low-power stand-alone applications Oikonomou, C., Gomes, R., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device
Sea-trial verification of a novel system for monitoring biofouling and testing anti-fouling coatings in highly energetic environments targeted by the marine renewable energy industry Want, A., Bell, M., Harris, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Test Center Materials
Capture Power Prediction of the Frustum of a Cone Shaped Floating Body Based on BP Neural Network Wang, W., Liu, Y., Bai, F. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance
A Numerical Simulation of a Variable-Shape Buoy Wave Energy Converter Zou, S., Abdelkhalik, O. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave energy in the UK: Status review and future perspectives Jin, S., Greaves, D. Journal Article Wave
Impact of the buoy geometry on power absorption of a point absorber with a cylindrical buoy under motion constraint Wu, J., Qian, C., Ni, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control
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