[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical analysis of a hybrid WEC-breakwater system combining an oscillating water column and an oscillating buoy

Y Cheng, L Fu, S Dai, M Collu, L Cui, Z Yuan… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Integrating multi-type Wave Energy Converters (WECs) enables wave energy to be
extracted from multiple harvesting manners simultaneously, which presents a more …

[HTML][HTML] A review on the progress and research directions of ocean engineering

S Tavakoli, D Khojasteh, M Haghani, S Hirdaris - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper reviews research in ocean engineering over the last 50+ years with the aim to (I)
understand the technological challenges and evolution in the field,(II) investigate whether …

Hybrid floating breakwater-WEC system: A review

XL Zhao, DZ Ning, QP Zou, DS Qiao, SQ Cai - Ocean engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Ocean wave energy is attractive for its large reserves, exploitability and low emissions.
Although many Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concepts have been proposed, high …

Wave power extraction from multiple oscillating water columns along a straight coast

S Zheng, A Antonini, Y Zhang, D Greaves… - Journal of Fluid …, 2019 - cambridge.org
The integration of oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converters into a coastal
structure (breakwater, jetty, pier, etc.) or, more generally, their installation along the coast is …

Hydrodynamic performance of a floating breakwater as an oscillating-buoy type wave energy converter

H Zhang, B Zhou, C Vogel, R Willden, J Zang, L Zhang - Applied energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Combined floating breakwater and wave energy converter systems have the potential to
provide a cost-effective solution to offshore power supply and coastal protection. This will …

Hydrodynamic performance of a dual-floater hybrid system combining a floating breakwater and an oscillating-buoy type wave energy converter

H Zhang, B Zhou, C Vogel, R Willden, J Zang, J Geng - Applied energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The high cost of power generation impedes commercial-scale wave power operations. The
objective of this work is to provide a cost-sharing solution by combining wave energy …

Hydrodynamic characteristics of a hybrid oscillating water column-oscillating buoy wave energy converter integrated into a π-type floating breakwater

Y Cheng, W Du, S Dai, C Ji, M Collu, M Cocard… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Combining multiple-types of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) and integrating them into in-
development or pre-existing marine platforms can reduce the total Levelised Cost of Energy …

Experimental investigation on the hydrodynamic performance of a multi-chamber OWC-breakwater

X Zhao, L Zhang, M Li, L Johanning - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The multi-chamber Oscillating Water Column (OWC) device has recently become
more attractive due to its potential high efficiency. In this paper, the hydrodynamic …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrodynamic investigation on an OWC wave energy converter integrated into an offshore wind turbine monopile

Y Zhou, D Ning, W Shi, L Johanning, D Liang - Coastal engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Multi-functional platform is a promising way to enhance the economic power production from
multiple renewable energy sources. This paper investigates numerically and experimentally …

Experimental investigation of a land-based dual-chamber OWC wave energy converter

D Ning, R Wang, L Chen, K Sun - Renewable and sustainable energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Extensive investigation on wave energy converters (WEC) that convert wave power into
electricity is required to improve competitiveness of wave energy, one of the most promising …