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

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Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Development of a wave energy classification system Haas, K., Ahn, S., Neary, V. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Underwater geometrical impact on the hydrodynamic performance of an offshore oscillating water column–wave energy converter Elhanafi, A., Fleming, A., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave Energy Resources Along the European Atlantic Coast Gleizon, P., Campuzano. F., Carracedo, P. Book Chapter Wave Hydrodynamics
Multiresonant Feedback Control of a Three-Degree-of-Freedom Wave Energy Converter Abdelkhalik, O., Zou, S., Robinett, R. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control
Challenges to Characterization of Sound Produced by Marine Energy Converters Polagye, B. Book Chapter Current, Wave Modeling Structural
Wave Energy Assessments: Quantifying the Resource and Understanding the Uncertainty Robertson, B. Book Chapter Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Analyses of Wave Scattering and Absorption Produced by WEC Arrays: Physical/Numerical Experiments and Model Assessment Özkan-Haller, H., Haller, M., McNatt, J. Book Chapter Wave Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamics Of Wave Energy Converters Blanco Ilzarbe, J., Davidson, J., Ensig-Karup, A. Workshop Article Wave Hydrodynamics
Wave energy absorption by a submerged air bag connected to a rigid float Kurniawan, A., Chaplin, J., Hann, M. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Modelling of the buckling of a diaphragm–spine structure for a wave energy converter Collins, K., Meng, M., Le, H. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Structural
A PIV investigation of OWC operation in regular, polychromatic and irregular waves Ferguson, T., Penesis, I., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Investigation on the energy absorption performance of a fixed-bottom pressure-differential wave energy converter Babarit, A., Wendt, F., Yu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Performance
A nonlinear computational modeling of wave energy converters: A tethered point absorber and a bottom-hinged flap device Ghasemi, A., Anbarsooz, M., Malvandi, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling
Assessing the Impacts of Marine-Hydrokinetic Energy (MHK) Device Noise on Marine Systems by Using Underwater Acoustic Models as Enabling Tools Etter, P. Book Chapter Current, Wave Modeling Array Effects, Structural
Strategies to improve sustainability and offset the initial high capital expenditure of wave energy converters (WECs) Foteinis, S., Tsoutsos, T. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices
Systems Engineering Applied to the Development of a Wave Energy Farm Roberts, J., Bull, D., Costello, R. Report Wave
Experimental investigation of different geometries of fixed oscillating water column devices Vyzikas, T., Deshoulières, S., Barton, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Wave loadings acting on innovative rubble mound breakwater for overtopping wave energy conversion Contestabile, P., Iuppa, C., Di Lauro, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
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
Integration of wave energy and other marine renewable energy sources with the needs of coastal societies Manasseh, R., Sannasiraj, S., McInnes, K. Journal Article Wave Grid Integration
Biofouling on mooring lines and power cables used in wave energy converter systems—Analysis of fatigue life and energy performance Shun-Han Yang, Jonas W. Ringsberg, Erland Johnson, Zhiqiang Hu Journal Article Wave Field Data, Full Scale Materials, Mooring, Performance
In-situ orifice calibration for reversing oscillating flow and improved performance prediction for oscillating water column model test experiments Fleming, A., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Optimal control of wave energy converters Zou, S., Abdelkhalik, O., Robinett, R. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control
System Identification of a Heaving Point Absorber: Design of Experiment and Device Modeling Bacelli, G., Coe, R., Patterson, D. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling
Pioneering developments of marine renewable energy in Australia Manasseh, R., McInnes, K., Hemer, M. Journal Article Current, Wave
Rotational Speed Optimization in Oscillating Water Column Wave Power Plants Based on Maximum Power Point Tracking Lekube, J., Garrido, A., Garrido, I. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Control, Grid Integration
State estimation for wave energy converters Bacelli, G., Coe, R. Report Wave Modeling Control
Multi-criteria risk assessment approach for components risk ranking – The case study of an offshore wave energy converter Okoro, U., Kolios, A., Cui, L. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling
Wave energy extraction in Scotland through an improved nearshore wave atlas Lavidas, G., Venugopal, V., Friedrich, D. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Comparative study on power capture performance of oscillating-body wave energy converters with three novel power take-off systems Xiao, X., Xiao, L., Peng, T. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic characteristics of Oscillating Water Column caisson breakwaters Kuo, Y., Chung, C., Hsiao, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
The collocation feasibility index-A method for selecting sites for co-located wave and wind farms Astariz, S., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices
Marine Renewable Energy: Resource Characterization and Physical Effects Yang, Z., Copping, A. Book Current, Tidal, Wave
Technology Performance Level Assessment Methodology Roberts, J., Bull, D., Malins, R. Report Wave Performance
Wave energy worldwide: Simulating wave farms, forecasting, and calculating reserves Reikard, G., Robertson, B., Bidlot, J. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Performance
Experimental study on overtopping performance of a circular ramp wave energy converter Liu, Z., Shi, H., Cui, Y. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Lab Data Performance, Structural
Study on Lessons for Ocean Energy Development European Commission Report Current, Wave
Visualising the aspect-dependent radar cross section of seabirds over a tidal energy test site using a commercial marine radar system McCann, D., Bell, P. Journal Article Current, Wave Field Data
ISWEC linear quadratic regulator oscillating control Vissio, G., Valério, D., Bracco, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Control, Power Take Off
A new maximum power point tracking algorithm for ocean wave energy converters Lettenmaier, T., von Jouanne, A., Brekken, T. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Performance
Predictability of global offshore wind and wave power Sasaki, W. Journal Article Wave Modeling
Offshore Deployments of Wave Energy Converters by Seabased Industry AB Chatzigiannakou, M., Dolguntseva, I., Leijon, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber
Reliability analysis of wave energy converters Mueller, M., Lopez, R., McDonald, A. Conference Paper Wave
Guidance on Operations and Maintenance European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Report Wave Test Center
Monitoring the condition of Marine Renewable Energy Devices through underwater Acoustic Emissions: Case study of a Wave Energy Converter in Falmouth Bay, UK Walsh, J., Bashir, I., Garrett, J. Journal Article Wave Field Data Acoustics
Guidance on Compliance European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Report Wave
Guidance on Handling European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Report Wave
Optimization of Spacing for Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Arrays Using Genetic Algorithm Tay, Z., Venugopal, V. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Array Effects
Wave energy farm design in real wave climates: the Italian offshore Bozzi, S., Giassi, M., Miquel, A. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical study of fixed Oscillating Water Column with RANS-type two-phase CFD model Vyzikas, T., Deshoulières, S., Giroux, O. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling
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