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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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Marine Energy Documents Related to Wave

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 Wave.

Total: 5400

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
DC Microgrid For Emulating Offshore Energy Systems Hossain, M., Gray, E., Salam, N. Journal Article Current, Wave Lab Data Grid Integration
The Albany M4 project: Demonstrating WA's wave energy potential Gaudin, C., Wolgamot, H., Kurniawan, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Field Data, Lab Data Control, Mooring, Power Take Off
DC Microgrid For Emulating Offshore Energy Systems Hossain, M., Gray, E., Salam, N. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Assessing the lifetime O&M costs of co-located floating offshore wind and wave farms: a case study in Viana do Castelo, Portugal Imperadore, A., Correia da Fonseca, F., Amaral, L. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Wave energy conversion using coupled balloons: A numerical investigation Chen, B., Kurniawan, A., Wolgamot, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Uncertainty of motion tracking system used in a floating wave energy converter model study. Raju, B., Howe, D., Nader, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device
Projected increases in wave energy magnitude and variability in the Yellow and Bohai Seas under a high-emission climate scenario Yuan, N., Zhang, X., Shi, L. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Data-driven condition monitoring of mooring systems: A demonstration with the M4 multi-float wave energy converter Yang, H., Zhang, L., Stansby, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Mooring
Mooring-based frequency-domain and AI-based time-domain optimization for improved power capture performance of the TALOS wave energy converter Yavuz, H., Sheng, W., Aggidis, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Mooring, Performance
Complementary value of wave and tidal current energy in the power grid and their impact on balanced energy demand Shi, X., Chen, J., Gao, Q. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Integrating artificial intelligence techniques to enhance the performance of hybrid floating breakwater – wave energy converter analysis Bayan, H., Elkiki, M., Abdellah, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Co-Designing the Future of Ocean Technology & Data Ocean Motion Technologies Report Current, Wave Field Data
Layout optimization of wave energy converter arrays consisting of floating truncated cylinders with five degrees of freedom in regular and irregular waves Kang, Y., Zeng, X., Cui, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Control
Multi-agent reinforcement learning control for point-absorber wave energy converter arrays Chen, K., Lin, Z., Han, Y. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Control
Wave power extraction analysis of a floating hybrid wave energy converter placed over an undulated seabed using hybrid boundary element method Dash, S., Swami, K., Koley, S. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Modeling and validation of a small heave plate wave energy converter Walker, H., Tolley, M., Pawlak, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling
From ocean motion to green fuel: Integration of hybrid wave-tidal energy and offshore hydrogen production Chen, P., Zhang, Y., Harati, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling, Full Scale Hybrid Devices
Sustainable Marine Energy Solutions: Assessing the Renewable Potential of the Adriatic Sea in Croatia Degiuli, N., Grlj, C., Martic, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Technology Push, Market Pull: In-Depth Analysis and Policy Guidance for the Ocean Energy Sector Collins, I., Schia, M., Jeffrey, H. Guidance Current, Wave
Comparison of reanalysis datasets with historical wave buoy data in northern Scottish waters McIlvenny, J., Thomas, L., Williamson, B. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
A numerical and experimental study of wave energy converter number of bodies and degrees of freedom Beringer, C., Bosma, B., Robertson, B. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
A novel machine learning-transfer function approach for estimating power absorption in floating wave energy converters Torabbeigi, M., Adibzade, M., Baharifar, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance
Capture performance improvement of a backward-bent duct buoy wave energy converter using a damping plate Zhu, W., Tu, Y., Zheng, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
Electromagnetic Analysis of Double-Rotor Direct-Drive Permanent Magnet Generators Under Eccentricity Faults Salinas, M., Sergakis, A., Mueller, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Linear analysis of a gyroscopic wave energy converter: absorbing half of the wave energy over broadband frequencies Iida, T. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Performance
A Taguchi-based sensitivity analysis of oscillating surge wave energy converter flap geometry and design parameters Khan, M., Tafti, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Computationally-efficient wave-to-wire modeling of wave energy converter arrays based on a spectral-domain approach Tan, J., Xi, C., Lavidas, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance
Experimental study of towing configurations for a floating wave energy converter Pforth, J., Keindorf, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Deep reinforcement learning for real-time latching control of wave energy converter in non-predicted irregular wave environments Su, H., Qin, H., Wen, Z. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Control, Performance
Report on Coastal Structure Integrated Wave Energy Converters (CSI-WECs) McGilton, B., Gjestvang, K., Peterson, K. Report Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Water Column
Wave energy assessments around Hainan Island based on a fine-resolution model: the long-term trend and climatic mutation Li, J., Tong, Y., Li, S. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Sustainable Wave Energy Converter Buoy Composite Reinforced with Cellulosic Natural Fiber: A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Gherissi, A. Journal Article Wave Materials
Maynooth Wave Energy Workshop 2026 Carrieann, B., Lewis, T., Barry, C. Presentation Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling, Test Center Control, Performance
A novel maximum energy extraction strategy using lithium-ion batteries for Archimedes wave swing wave energy conversion systems Mahdy, A., Aleem, S., Hasanien, H. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Control, Performance
Wave Energy Converter for Drifter Applications (WECDA) Hadaš, Z., Moravec, J., Kvaššay, M. Report Wave, Attenuator Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale Performance, Structural
A Review on Machine Learning and Bioinformatics to Study Biofouling in Marine Renewable Energy Devices: Modeling, Performance Prediction, and Maintenance Planning Hasil, S., Zahid, Z., Michailides, C. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling
A Pull-Out Mooring Wave Energy Converter: Design, Analysis, and Application Xu, W., Chen, J., Gu, S. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Sustainable energy from the sea: A Comprehensive review of Hybrid Offshore Solar, Wind, and Wave Technologies Kaur, N., Sudhakar, K., Mohamed, M. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Numerical investigation on the survivability of a novel oscillating body with adjustable draft system Xi, C., Tan, J., Lavidas, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Improved Performance of Wave Energy Converters and Arrays for Wave-to-Onshore Power Grid Integration Veurink, M., Wilson, D., Robinett, R. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Multiphysics analysis of a flexible oscillating water column wave energy converter with dielectric elastomer membrane Huang, Y., Xiao, Q., Yang, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A comprehensive evaluation of wave energy conversion to power desalination plants: The Portuguese case-study Clemente, D., Ramos, V., Ferreira, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Performance
Hybrid offshore renewable energy harvest system: a review Ma, Y., Cui, L., Zhou, H. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices
A comparative study on the dynamic performance of floating and submerged wave energy converter arrays Zhu, K., Greaves, D., Shi, H. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Performance, Power Take Off
Effects of the shared mooring system on hydrodynamic and power capture of oscillating water column wave energy converter arrays Wei, C., Huang, S., Wang, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Model validation and improved PTO modeling of a field-deployed wave energy converter with tethered heave plate Okushemiya, D., Rusch, C., Robertson, B. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Power Take Off
Off-grid shore-to-ship power system optimization with a hydrogen-in-loop buffering scheme driven by hydrokinetic wave-wind energy Taghavifar, H., Bordin, C., Chen, H. Journal Article Current, Wave
Double-stage frequency-boost mechanism for high-power wave energy harvesting from ultra-low frequency ocean excitations Tang, T., Zhao, H., Li, Y. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Instability mechanism and criterion of wind-wave co-generation structural system under typhoon-wave-current coupled action Li, W., Ke, S., Qian, K. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Coastal short term wave power prediction based on deep learning model Wu, Y., Zhang, R., Ming, Y. Journal Article Wave Modeling
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