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View article: Review of recent WEC-Sim (v6.1) advanced features
Review of recent WEC-Sim (v6.1) advanced features Open
WEC-Sim (Wave Energy Converter SIMulator) is an opensource software for modeling the motions, loads and power generation of wave energy converters. WEC-Sim performs simulations in the time domain using hydrodynamic coefficients calculated …
View article: A Portable Wave Tank and Wave Energy Converter for Engineering Dissemination and Outreach
A Portable Wave Tank and Wave Energy Converter for Engineering Dissemination and Outreach Open
Wave energy converters are a nascent energy generation technology that harnesses the power in ocean waves. To assist in communicating both fundamental and complex concepts of wave energy, a small-scale portable wave tank and wave energy co…
View article: Analysis on Evaluations of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Wave Energy Converter’s Field Data Using WEC-Sim and Gazebo: A Simulation Tool Comparison
Analysis on Evaluations of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Wave Energy Converter’s Field Data Using WEC-Sim and Gazebo: A Simulation Tool Comparison Open
Although many studies have validated wave energy converter (WEC) numerical models against scaled prototype experimental data, there remains a notable lack of validation using data from full-scale deployed WECs. This paper compares two nume…
View article: Modeling and Design of the Triton OWC System (Final Report)
Modeling and Design of the Triton OWC System (Final Report) Open
Two versions of the Triton Oscillating Water Column type device will be modeled in WEC Sim. First, a model of a wave-tank scale device which can be tuned and validated against tank test data. Second, a model of the deployment-scale device …
View article: ALFA Alternative Fuels Review
ALFA Alternative Fuels Review Open
This report provides information about additional options in electrifying the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) fishing fleet. Currently, the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project is prioritizing electric hybrid an…
View article: Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Modeling and Validation From Experimental Bench Tests
Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Modeling and Validation From Experimental Bench Tests Open
This article describes the implementation of a new numerical model of the power take-off system installed in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute wave energy converter, a device developed to provide power to various oceanic researc…
View article: Advanced Features and Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool: Preprint
Advanced Features and Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool: Preprint Open
WEC-Sim is an open-source tool developed in Matlab/Simulink to simulate wave energy converters. WEC-Sim has been developed jointly by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) since its initial …
View article: MASK4 Test Report
MASK4 Test Report Open
Wave energy converters (WECs) are designed to produce useful work from ocean waves. This useful work can take the form of electrical power or even pressurized water for, e.g., desalination. This report details the findings from a wave tank…
View article: TEAMER: Triton Systems Oscillating Water Column Modeling Data and Report
TEAMER: Triton Systems Oscillating Water Column Modeling Data and Report Open
This dataset provides the output of six Wave Energy Converter Simulator (WEC-Sim) simulations and accompanying documentation for the modeling of Triton Systems' oscillating water column (OWC) system at tank scale (validated using available…
View article: Self-tuning wave energy converter (WEC) controller for changing sea states
Self-tuning wave energy converter (WEC) controller for changing sea states Open
Systems and methods for a WEC controller that uses a self-tuning proportional-integral control law prescribing motor torques to maximize electrical power generation and automatically tune the controller to maximize power absorption. In an …
View article: Investigating a Renewable-Resource-Targeting Mobile Aquaculture System Using Route Optimization Based on Optimal Foraging Theory
Investigating a Renewable-Resource-Targeting Mobile Aquaculture System Using Route Optimization Based on Optimal Foraging Theory Open
Aquaculture systems require careful consideration of location, which determines water conditions, pollution impacts, and hazardous conditions. Mobility may be able to address these factors while also supporting the targeting of renewable e…
View article: comprehensive assessment tool for low-TRL current energy converters
comprehensive assessment tool for low-TRL current energy converters Open
Along with a market-competitive levelized cost of energy, a current energy converter technology strongly benefits from an extensive consideration of socioeconomic, environmental, and regulatory factors early in the design process. As part …
View article: A Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Low-TRL Current Energy Converters: Preprint
A Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Low-TRL Current Energy Converters: Preprint Open
Along with a market-competitive levelized cost of energy, a current energy converter technology strongly benefits from an extensive consideration of socioeconomic, environmental, and regulatory factors early in the design process. As part …
View article: Review of TEAMER Awards for WEC-Sim Support
Review of TEAMER Awards for WEC-Sim Support Open
Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) is a U.S. Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office sponsored program, overseen by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust, which aims to advance the state of marine energy…
View article: New Developments and Capabilities Within WEC-Sim: Preprint
New Developments and Capabilities Within WEC-Sim: Preprint Open
WEC-Sim is an open-source software for simulating wave energy converters, which has been actively developed and applied since its initial release in 2014 to simulate a wide variety of device archetypes. WEC-Sim is developed jointly by the …
View article: New Developments and Capabilities Within WEC-Sim
New Developments and Capabilities Within WEC-Sim Open
WEC-Sim is an open-source software for simulating wave energy converters and has been actively developed and applied since its initial release in 2014 to simulate a wide variety of device archetypes. WEC-Sim is developed jointly by the Nat…
View article: Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project: Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association Alternative Fuels Review
Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project: Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association Alternative Fuels Review Open
This report provides information about additional options in electrifying the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) fishing fleet. Currently, the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project is prioritizing electric hybrid an…
View article: Hardware-in-the-loop testing of a hydraulic wave energy power take-off system
Hardware-in-the-loop testing of a hydraulic wave energy power take-off system Open
This report describes testing conducted related to the development of a “hydrostatic power takeoff” (HPTO) system for a wave energy converter. Tests were conducted with an experimental electric motor rig to provide preliminary results and …
View article: MASK4 Test Campaign for Sandia WaveBot Device
MASK4 Test Campaign for Sandia WaveBot Device Open
This data and report details the findings from a wave tank test focused on production of useful work of a wave energy converter (WEC) device. The experimental system and test were specifically designed to validate models for power transmis…
View article: Self-Tuning WEC Controller for Changing Sea States
Self-Tuning WEC Controller for Changing Sea States Open
A self-tuning proportional-integral control law prescribingmotor torques was tested in experiment on a threedegree-of-freedom wave energy converter. The control objectivewas to maximize electrical power. The control law relied uponan ident…
View article: Review of WEC-Sim development and applications
Review of WEC-Sim development and applications Open
WEC-Sim (Wave Energy Converter Simulator) is an open-source code for simulating wave energy converters, which has been actively developed and applied to simulate a wide variety of device archetypes, and has become a popular tool since its …
View article: Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool: Preprint
Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool: Preprint Open
WEC-Sim (Wave Energy Converter SIMulator) is an open-source code for simulating wave energy converters, which has been actively developed and applied to simulate a wide variety of device archetypes and has become a popular tool since its i…