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: 4590
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
A Hybrid linear potential flow - machine learning model for enhanced prediction of WEC performance Eskilsson, C., Pashami, S., Holst, A. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Performance
A methodology to determine the power performance of wave energy converters at a particular coastal location Carballo, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Adaptation of wave power plants to regions with high tides Ayob, M. Thesis Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Full Scale Array Effects, Performance, Power Take Off
Basin testing of the 1-2-1 M4 WEC Howe, D., Raju, B., Hansen, C. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data Mooring, Power Take Off
Experimental and numerical measurements of wave forces on a 3D offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter Elhanafi, A., Macfarlane, G., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Fatigue Life Assessment for Wave Energy Converter Mooring Lines under Realistic Wave Climates Martinez-Puente, E., Zarteka-Astigarraga, A., Zabala, A. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Structural
Integrating Wave and Tidal Current Power: Case Studies through Modelling and Simulation Santos, M., Salcedo, F., Ben Haim, D. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Grid Integration
Marine Energy and Technologies - Possibilities of Exploiting the Adriatic Sea in Croatia Zvonimir, G., Giorgio, G., Nastia, D. Conference Paper Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Modeling
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
Novel energy saving technologies evaluation tool Klemes, J., Bulatov, I., Koppejan, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
Optimisation of turbine-induced damping for an OWC wave energy converter using a RANS–VOF numerical model López, I., Pereiras, B., Castro, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance Enhancement of Fluidic Diode for a Wave Energy System through Genetic Algorithm Kerikous, E., Hithaish, D., Samad, A. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Progress in Renewable Energies Offshore: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore Soares, C. Book Current, Wave
Renewable Energies Offshore Soares, C. Book Current, Wave
Seabed characterization for the development of marine renewable energy on the Pacific margin of Canada Barrie, J., Conway, K. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data
Searay Autonomous Offshore Power System AOPS: Results of Sea Trials and Payload Support Demonstration Leeseman, A., Hammagren, E. Conference Paper Wave Test Center Hybrid Devices, Performance
SENER Fixed Oscillating Water Column Amezaga, A., Zabala, I. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Performance
The Characteristics of Wave Impacts on an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Henry, A., Schmitt, P., Whittaker, T. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
The Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Folley, M., Whittaker, T., Osterried, M. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Control, Materials, Performance, Structural
Wave Energy Resource Characterization for San Nicholas Island Johnson, N. , Thomson, J. Report Wave Field Data Hydrodynamics
Wave Excitation Force Estimation for a Multi-DoF WEC via a Cubature Kalman Filter: Improved Design and Results Zhu, J., Tona, P., Mérigaud, A. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Control, Performance
"Snapper" Wave Energy Capture-The Mechanical Challenge McKeever, P., Ng, C., Taylor, M. Conference Paper Wave Structural
10-year high resolution study of wind, sea waves and wave energy assessment in the Greek offshore areas Emmanouil, G., Galanis, G., Kalogeri, C. Journal Article Wave
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
2014 JRC Ocean Energy Status Report Magagna, D., Uihlein, A. Report Current, Wave
2018 Biennial Energy Report Oregon Department of Energy Report Current, Wave
2030 Ocean Energy Vision: Industry analysis of future deployments, costs and supply chains Ocean Energy Europe Report Current, Tidal, Wave
21st Century Maritime Silk Road: Wave Energy Resource Evaluation Zheng, C., Xu, J., Zhan, C. Book Wave
22-Year wave energy hindcast for the China East Adjacent Seas Liang, B., Fan, F., Liu, F. Journal Article Wave Modeling
3D Efficiency Analysis of Cycloidal Wave Energy Converters in Oblique Wave Fields Fagley, C., Siegel, S., Seidel, J. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
3D hydrodynamic modelling of fixed oscillating water column wave power plant by a boundary element methods Delaure, Y., Lewis, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
A 10 year installation program for wave energy in Ireland: A case study sensitivity analysis on financial returns Dalton, G., Alcorn, R., Lewis, T. Journal Article Wave Modeling
A 10-year wave energy resource assessment and trends of Indonesia based on satellite observations Amiruddin, Ribal, A., Khaeruddin Journal Article Wave
A 35 year high-resolution wave atlas for nearshore energy production and economics at the Aegean Sea Lavidas, G., Venugopal, V. Journal Article Wave Modeling
A BEM for the Hydrodynamic Analysis of Oscillating Water Column Systems in Variable Bathymetry Belibassakis, K., Magkouris, A., Rusu, E. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A BEM for the performance of surge-type wave energy devices in variable bathymetry Belibassakis, K., Magkouris, A. Book Chapter Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
A bio-inspired foldable-wing wave energy converter for ocean robots Chen, W., Lu, Y., Li, S. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
A bistable point absorber wave energy convertor with a mechanical motion rectifier Lu, Y., Zhang, H., Zhou, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
A bistable X-structured electromagnetic wave energy converter with a novel mechanical-motion-rectifier: Design, analysis, and experimental tests Li, M., Jing, X. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Performance
A blind comparative study of focused wave interactions with floating structures (CCP-WSI Blind Test Series 3) Ransley, E. Journal Article Wave Hydrodynamics
A blind test on floats in extreme waves using a transient potential flow model Hughes, J., Williams, A., Masters, I. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
A brief introduction to the BOLT-2-WAVEHUB project Hjetland, E., Tjensvoll, G., Bjerke, I. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling
A Brief Review of Wave Energy Thorpe, T. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
A case Study on Pendulor Wave Power Converter for Coastal Operation of Sri Lanka - Design of the Piston Pump for the HST (Hydro-Static Transmission) of the Pendulor Watabe, T., Gunawardane, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Scale Device
A case study on the matrix approach to WEC performance characterization Hiles, C., de Andres, A., Beatty, S. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
A CFD simulation of wave loads on a pile-type oscillating-water-column device Huang, Z., Xu, C., Huang, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
A CFD-FEM analysis for Anaconda WEC with mooring lines Huang, Y. , Xiao, Q., Idarraga, G. Conference Paper Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics
A classification system for global wave energy resources based on multivariate clustering Fairley, I., Lewis, M., Robertson, B. Journal Article Wave Modeling
A combined wind and wave energy-converter concept in survival mode: Numerical and experimental study in regular waves with a focus on water entry and exit Wan, L., Greco, M., Lugni, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A compact mechanical power take-off for wave energy converters: Design, analysis, and test verification Li, X., Chen, C., Xu, L. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data Power Take Off
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