Hydrodynamic performance of single–chamber and dual–chamber offshore–stationary Oscillating Water Column devices using CFD
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.069
Abstract: The Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is considered to be one of the most promising Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concepts in terms of practicality, survivability and efficiency. To date, most research has focussed on single–chamber devices,… read more here.
Keywords: chamber; single chamber; hydrodynamic performance; dual chamber ... See more keywords
Analysis of oscillating-water-column wave energy converter configurations for integration into caisson breakwaters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117023
Abstract: Abstract Energy production from ocean waves remains in the research and development phase, due in part to the lack of maturity of the technology, as well as the economical unfeasibility of large-scale projects. Integration of… read more here.
Keywords: water column; oscillating water; wave energy; energy ... See more keywords
Numerical hydrodynamic analysis of an offshore stationary–floating oscillating water column–wave energy converter using CFD
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2016.08.002
Abstract: Offshore oscillating water columns (OWC) represent one of the most promising forms of wave energy converters. The hydrodynamic performance of such converters heavily depends on their interactions with ocean waves; therefore, understanding these interactions is… read more here.
Keywords: wave energy; energy; hydrodynamic analysis; oscillating water ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of different geometries of fixed oscillating water column devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.11.061
Abstract: publisher: Elsevier articletitle: Experimental investigation of different geometries of fixed oscillating water column devices journaltitle: Renewable Energy articlelink: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.11.061 content_type: article copyright: © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. read more here.
Keywords: experimental investigation; geometries fixed; investigation different; different geometries ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic performance of an oscillating water column wave energy converter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.01.003
Abstract: The performance of an oscillating water column wave energy converter is investigated based on both numerical and experimental approaches. The viscosity effects are neglected in the numerical approach and the boundary integral equation method (BIEM)… read more here.
Keywords: turbine damping; energy; period; performance oscillating ... See more keywords
On the dynamics of an array of spar-buoy oscillating water column devices with inter-body mooring connections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.097
Abstract: The performance of an array of floating Oscillating Water Column (OWC) devices, known as spar-buoy OWC, is analysed for a configuration with inter-body mooring connections. This configuration has the potential of being a more economically… read more here.
Keywords: array; body mooring; mooring connections; inter body ... See more keywords
Nonlinear hydrodynamic analysis of an offshore oscillating water column wave energy converter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111086
Abstract: Abstract The hydrodynamic performance of a floating cylindrical oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter is investigated experimentally and numerically. The physical experiment is carried out in a wave flume at Dalian University of Technology.… read more here.
Keywords: owc device; wave energy; water column; energy converter ... See more keywords
Behaviour of eigenmodes of an array of oscillating water column devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wavemoti.2017.06.005
Abstract: Abstract The eigenmodes of an array of wave energy converters is derived using the self-consistent method, which circumvents some of the problems of multiple scattering. The aim is a rapid, intuitive method of estimating the… read more here.
Keywords: eigenmodes array; column devices; oscillating water; water column ... See more keywords
A detailed analysis of the unsteady flow within a Wells turbine
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DOI: 10.1177/0957650917691640
Abstract: Sea wave energy is one of the main renewable energy resources. Its exploitation is relatively simple and determines a minimum impact on the environment. The system that is most often used for wave energy harvesting… read more here.
Keywords: wells turbine; energy; water; oscillating water ... See more keywords
Grid Integration and Power Smoothing of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter
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DOI: 10.3390/en11071871
Abstract: This paper applies model predictive control (MPC) for the power processing of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy conversion (WEC) system to achieve smooth power delivery to the grid. The particular air turbine design… read more here.
Keywords: system; energy; power; converter ... See more keywords
Parametric Study for an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Conversion System Installed on a Breakwater
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DOI: 10.3390/en13081926
Abstract: This study focuses on the analysis of the parameters of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy conversion system and wave conditions. Interactions between the dimensions of the OWC chambers and wave conditions are all… read more here.
Keywords: system; wave energy; energy; conversion ... See more keywords