A review of wave energy technology from a research and commercial perspective
Although wave energy prototypes have been proposed for more than 100 years, they have
still not reached full commercialisation. The reasons for this are varied, but include the …
still not reached full commercialisation. The reasons for this are varied, but include the …
[HTML][HTML] Geometric optimisation of wave energy conversion devices: A survey
Unlike more established renewable energy conversion technologies, such as wind turbines,
wave power systems have reached neither commercial maturity, nor technological …
wave power systems have reached neither commercial maturity, nor technological …
[HTML][HTML] A review of point absorber wave energy converters
There are more than thousands of concepts for harvesting wave energy, and wave energy
converters (WECs) are diverse in operating principles, design geometries and deployment …
converters (WECs) are diverse in operating principles, design geometries and deployment …
A critical comparison of excitation force estimators for wave-energy devices
The implementation of energy-maximizing control systems (EMCSs) can significantly
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …
Performance analysis and tank test validation of a hybrid ocean wave-current energy converter with a single power takeoff
This paper introduces a hybrid ocean wave-current energy converter (HWCEC) that harvests
energy from ocean waves and current simultaneously with a single power takeoff. The wave …
energy from ocean waves and current simultaneously with a single power takeoff. The wave …
[LIVRE][B] Modelling and optimization of wave energy converters
Wave energy offers a promising renewable energy source, however, technologies
converting wave energy into useful electricity face many design challenges. This guide …
converting wave energy into useful electricity face many design challenges. This guide …
Non-linear modeling of a vibro-impact wave energy converter
This article proposes a non-linear vibro-impact mechanism, integrated inside a semi-
submerged cylindrical buoy to form a self-contained and self-referenced vibro-impact wave …
submerged cylindrical buoy to form a self-contained and self-referenced vibro-impact wave …
[HTML][HTML] A numerical study on the performance of the point absorber Wave Energy Converter integrated with an adjustable draft system
Abstract The Power Take-Off (PTO) rating of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) is generally
much higher than the average extracted power. Scientific literature has indicated that …
much higher than the average extracted power. Scientific literature has indicated that …
Design optimization and experimental validation of a two-body Wave Energy Converter with adjustable Power Take-Off parameters
FA Castro, LE Chiang - Energy for Sustainable Development, 2020 - Elsevier
Wave energy is extracted from the motion of sea waves. The technologies to convert this
energy into electricity have not yet reached maturity and there is no clear dominant design …
energy into electricity have not yet reached maturity and there is no clear dominant design …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical and experimental investigation on deterministic prediction of ocean surface wave and wave excitation force
Floating marine structures implement real-time wave excitation force prediction to address
optimal control issues. The accuracy of force prediction relies on adequate wave forecasting …
optimal control issues. The accuracy of force prediction relies on adequate wave forecasting …