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View article: Multi wave absorber platform design, modelling and testing
Multi wave absorber platform design, modelling and testing Open
The subject of this paper is the development of physical and numerical models and a tank test programme to investigate the performance of a multi wave energy absorber platform (MWAP). The platform is inspired by the proposed designs for la…
View article: Site selection for scaled open water testing of a wave energy converter
Site selection for scaled open water testing of a wave energy converter Open
Many wave energy converter developers opt to carry out scaled prototype open water testing of their device as part of their technology development. Developers who have done this recently include Sea Power (1/5 scale, Galway Bay, 2017), Cor…
View article: Verification of a rapid mooring and foundation design tool
Verification of a rapid mooring and foundation design tool Open
Marine renewable energy devices require mooring and foundation systems that suitable in terms of device operation and are also robust and cost effective. In the initial stages of mooring and foundation development a large number of possibl…