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 …
High-fidelity numerical modelling of ocean wave energy systems: A review of computational fluid dynamics-based numerical wave tanks
For the research and development (R&D) of wave energy converters (WECs), numerical
wave tanks (NWTs) provide an excellent numerical tool, enabling a cost-effective testbed for …
wave tanks (NWTs) provide an excellent numerical tool, enabling a cost-effective testbed for …
Mathematical modelling of wave energy converters: A review of nonlinear approaches
The wave energy sector has made and is still doing a great effort in order to open up a niche
in the energy market, working on several and diverse concepts and making advances in all …
in the energy market, working on several and diverse concepts and making advances in all …
[HTML][HTML] Empowering wave energy with control technology: Possibilities and pitfalls
With an increasing focus on climate action and energy security, an appropriate mix of
renewable energy technologies is imperative. Despite having considerable global potential …
renewable energy technologies is imperative. Despite having considerable global potential …
[HTML][HTML] Oscillating-water-column wave energy converters: A critical review of numerical modelling and control
Wave energy is a significant untapped renewable energy source which can be harnessed
by wave energy converters (WECs). The oscillating water column (OWC) is one of the most …
by wave energy converters (WECs). The oscillating water column (OWC) is one of the most …
Shipboard microgrids: A novel approach to load frequency control
Due to the fast development of renewable energy systems and the severe limitations
enforced by the marine pollution protocol, the utilizing of wind turbines (WTs), solar …
enforced by the marine pollution protocol, the utilizing of wind turbines (WTs), solar …
[HTML][HTML] A numerical study of a taut-moored point-absorber wave energy converter with a linear power take-off system under extreme wave conditions
Probably the biggest challenge for wave energy is to ensure survival in harsh offshore
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
Efficient nonlinear hydrodynamic models for wave energy converter design—A sco** study
J Davidson, R Costello - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review focuses on the most suitable form of hydrodynamic modeling for the next
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …
SWELL: An open-access experimental dataset for arrays of wave energy conversion systems
Achieving large-scale commercial exploitation of ocean wave energy inherently
encompasses the design and deployment of arrays of wave energy converters (WECs), in …
encompasses the design and deployment of arrays of wave energy converters (WECs), in …