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 …
[HTML][HTML] Validation of a CFD model for wave energy system dynamics in extreme waves
The design of wave energy converters should rely on numerical models that are able to
estimate accurately the dynamics and loads in extreme wave conditions. A high-fidelity CFD …
estimate accurately the dynamics and loads in extreme wave conditions. A high-fidelity CFD …
Experimental assessment of combined sliding mode & moment-based control (SM2C) for arrays of wave energy conversion systems
Motivated by the lack of comprehensive experimental implementation and assessment of the
potential benefit that can be achieved with energy-maximising optimal control solutions for …
potential benefit that can be achieved with energy-maximising optimal control solutions for …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental validation of Orcaflex-based numerical models for the PEWEC device
Abstract To design a Wave Energy Converter mooring system that ensures maintainability,
resistance, and low costs, without affecting productivity, it is necessary to foster reliable …
resistance, and low costs, without affecting productivity, it is necessary to foster reliable …
Experimental implementation and validation of a broadband LTI energy-maximizing control strategy for the wavestar device
This study addresses the experimental validation of a linear time-invariant (LTI) energy-
maximizing control strategy for wave energy converters (WECs), applied to a 1/20 scale …
maximizing control strategy for wave energy converters (WECs), applied to a 1/20 scale …
Uncertainty estimation in wave energy systems with applications in robust energy maximising control
Under control action, wave energy devices typically display nonlinear hydrodynamic
behaviour, making the design of energy maximising control somewhat onerous. One …
behaviour, making the design of energy maximising control somewhat onerous. One …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical analysis of the hydrodynamic scaling effects for the Wavestar wave energy converter
Scaled model tests are an important step during the research and development of wave
energy converters (WECs). While such scaled model tests in physical wave tanks are prone …
energy converters (WECs). While such scaled model tests in physical wave tanks are prone …
The application of laminar numerical wave tank for a heaving buoy hydrodynamics study in low-turbulence nonlinear waves
Numerical Wave Tanks (NWTs) allow for in-depth investigations into the hydrodynamics and
wave responses of floating objects. Thus, they are widely used during the design phase of …
wave responses of floating objects. Thus, they are widely used during the design phase of …
Numerical study of non-linear dynamic behavior of an asymmetric rotor for wave energy converter in regular waves
YJ Ha, JY Park, SH Shin - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study conducted a numerical investigation on the non-linear motion problems between
a Salter duck-type rotor and large waves using CFD simulations. Regular waves of five …
a Salter duck-type rotor and large waves using CFD simulations. Regular waves of five …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a CFD-based numerical wave tank of a novel multipurpose wave energy converter
The development of new wave energy converters usually involves small-scale experiments
in physical wave tanks. The jump to physical models at larger scales is an expensive and …
in physical wave tanks. The jump to physical models at larger scales is an expensive and …