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 …
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 …
[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 …
SPH simulation of floating structures with moorings
The open-source code DualSPHysics is applied to simulate the interaction of sea waves
with floating offshore structures, which are typically moored to the seabed, such as vessels …
with floating offshore structures, which are typically moored to the seabed, such as vessels …
Review of mooring design for floating wave energy converters
A review of some representative floating wave energy converter (WEC) projects in the world,
including the wave energy capturing technology, development history, main dimensions and …
including the wave energy capturing technology, development history, main dimensions and …
[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 …
A simulation technique for monitoring the real-time stress responses of various mooring configurations for offshore floating wind turbines
The concept of monitoring mooring stress response in real-time is not new, but its direct
implementation in offshore wind energy activities is still a challenge. The study aims to …
implementation in offshore wind energy activities is still a challenge. The study aims to …
Advances and challenges in wave energy park optimization—a review
A commercial wave energy system will typically consist of many interacting wave energy
converters installed in a park. The performance of the park depends on many parameters …
converters installed in a park. The performance of the park depends on many parameters …
A review of numerical modelling and optimisation of the floating support structure for offshore wind turbines
Compared to onshore wind power, floating offshore wind power is a promising renewable
energy source due to higher wind speeds and larger suitable available areas. However …
energy source due to higher wind speeds and larger suitable available areas. However …