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: 4665
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Initial Characterization of the Wave Resource at Several High Energy U.S. Sites Dallman, A., Neary, V. Conference Paper Wave
Wave energy converter configuration in dual wave farms Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects
Modeling of a Wave Energy Oscillating Water Column as a Point Absorber Using WEC-Sim So, R., Bosma, B., Ruehl, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Field measurements of extreme waves in the intertidal zone, Aran Islands, Ireland Schmitt, P., Cox, R., Dias, F. Presentation Wave Field Data, Lab Data
CFD design-load analysis of a two-body wave energy converter Coe, R., Rosenberg, B., Quon, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Power Take Off
The 6-float wave energy converter M4: Ocean basin tests giving capture width, response and energy yield for several sites Moreno, E., Stansby, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Mooring, Power Take Off
Consensus Estimation in Arrays of Wave Energy Converters Zou, S., Abdelkhalik, O. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Comparison of a Lagrangian and a Gaussian model for power output predictions in a random sea Wang, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Capture and simulation of the ocean environment for offshore renewable energy Draycott, S., Sellar, B., Davey, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Lab Data
Generating renewable power from water hammer pressure surges Roberts, A., Thomas, B., Sewell, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Comparison of wave-body interaction modelling methods for the study of reactively controlled point absorber wave energy converter Ding, B., Wuillaume, P., Meng, F. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Numerical benchmarking study of a Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter Siegel, S. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance
Optimized Numerical Model Based Assessment of Wave Power Potential of Marmara Sea Yasin, A., Mehmet, O., Abdusselam, A. Journal Article Wave Modeling
A Flower Pollination Method Based Global Maximum Power Point Tracking Strategy for Point-Absorbing Type Wave Energy Converters Zhao, A., Wu, W., Sun, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off
A high-fidelity wave-to-wire model for wave energy converters Penalba, M., Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Array Characteristics of Oscillating-Buoy Two-Floating-Body Wave-Energy Converter Ji, R., Sheng, Q., Wang, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Combined effects of raft length ratio and structural flexibility on power capture performance of an interconnected-two-raft wave energy converter Lu, D., Tian, X., Lu, W. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Wave Force Prediction Effect on the Energy Absorption of a Wave Energy Converter With Real-Time Control Li, L., Yuan, Z., Gao, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Assessment of Wave Energy Resources and Factors Affecting Conversion Jones, C., Chang, G., Dallman, A. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave energy resource classification system for US coastal waters Ahn, S., Haas, K., Neary, V. Journal Article Wave
Peak forces on a point absorbing wave energy converter impacted by tsunami waves Sjökvist, L., Göteman, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling
Hydraulic Experiments on a Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter with an Unconventional Dummy Pto Martinelli, L., Volpato, M., Favaretto, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Scale Device Performance, Power Take Off
Design and investigation of a novel point absorber on performance optimization mechanism for wave energy converter in heave mode Dang, T. , Phan, C. , Ahn, K. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Control, Power Take Off
Effect of the PTO Damping Force on the 2D Oscillating Buoy Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Pile-Restrained Floating Breakwater Ma, Z., Mao, Y., Cheng, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Towards Wave Energy Utilization for Oil and Gas Assets and Wave Farms Development: The Adriatic Sea Demonstration Case Alessi, A., Boi, E. , Malkowski, A. Conference Paper Wave Grid Integration
WavePiston-Next Generation Wave Power Final Report WavePiston Report Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Experimental validation of a floating OWC for wave energy conversion Para, B., Dinoi, P., García, E. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
On the Development of an Efficient Surrogate Model for Predicting Long-Term Extreme Loads on a Wave Energy Converter Nguyen, P., Manuel, L., Coe, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance
Power performance and dynamic responses of a combined floating vertical axis wind turbine and wave energy converter concept Cheng, Z., Wen, T., Ong, M. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices
Optimization and experimental tests of a centrifugal turbine for an OWC device equipped with a twin turbines configuration Rodríguez, L., Pereiras, B., Fernández-Oro, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Performance, Structural
Electricity supply to offshore oil and gas platforms from renewable ocean wave energy: Overview and case study analysis Oliveira-Pinto, S., Rosa-Santos, P., Taveira-Pinto, F. Journal Article Wave Performance
Hydrodynamics of periodic wave energy converter arrays Tokić, G., Yue, D. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Fully nonlinear simulation of wave–current interaction with an oscillating wave surge converter Cheng, Y., Ji, C., Zhai, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Study of the Hydrodynamic Performance of a Pitch-type Wave Energy Converter–Rotor Poguluri, S., Cho, I., Bae, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Analysis of the Hydrodynamic Performance of an Oyster Wave Energy Converter Using Star-CCM+ Yuan, Z., Zhang, L., Zhou, B. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Taut Mooring Rope CBOS Testing Lehmann, M., Kojimoto, N. Report Wave, Pressure Differential Lab Data Materials, Mooring
Numerical Modelling of Responses of Offshore Wave Energy Converters in Extreme Waves Musiedlak, P-H. Thesis Wave Modeling
Modelling of operation and optimum design of a wave power take-off system with energy storage Bonovas, M. , Anagnostopoulos, I. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Numerical investigation of front-wall inclination effects on the hydrodynamic performance of a fixed oscillation water column wave energy converter Anbarsooz, M., Rashki, H., Ghasemi, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Performance
Hydrodynamic Simulation of Wave Energy Converter Using Particle-Based Computational Fluid Dynamics Tiaple, Y. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
A loading model for an OWC caisson based upon large-scale measurements Pawitan, K., Dimakopoulos, A., Vicinanza, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device
Comparative analysis of European grid codes relevant to offshore renewable energy installations Robles, E., Haro-Larrode, M., Santos-Mugica, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Grid Integration
Power performance of BBDB OWC wave energy converters Sheng, W. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Performance
Test results of a novel twin-rotor radial inflow self-rectifying air turbine for OWC wave energy converters Lopes, B., Gato, L., Falcao, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Performance, Structural
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
Nanogenerators for harvesting mechanical energy conveyed by liquids Mariello, M., Guido, F., Mastronardi, V. Journal Article Current, Wave Materials
Enhancement of hydrodynamic performance of an Oscillating Water Column with harbour walls Raj, D., Sundar, V., Sannasiraj, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic Performance Study of Wave Energy–Type Floating Breakwaters Zhang, H., Ding, X., Zhou, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
An analytical cost model for co-located floating wind-wave energy arrays Clark, C., Miller, A., DuPont, B. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices
Review of CFD studies on axial-flow self-rectifying turbines for OWC wave energy conversion Cui, Y., Liu, Z., Zhang, X. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Hydrodynamics, Performance
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