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View article: Influence of Bragg Resonance on the Hydrodynamic Performance of a Fixed-Detached Asymmetric Oscillating Water Column Device
Influence of Bragg Resonance on the Hydrodynamic Performance of a Fixed-Detached Asymmetric Oscillating Water Column Device Open
The present study analyzes the hydrodynamic performance of an asymmetric offshore Oscillating Water Column device positioned in close proximity to multiple bottom standing and fully submerged breakwaters and trenches. The breakwaters and t…
View article: Hydrodynamic loading analysis of an oscillating water column wave energy converter coupled with a land-fixed parabolic breakwater
Hydrodynamic loading analysis of an oscillating water column wave energy converter coupled with a land-fixed parabolic breakwater Open
The multi-functional integration of a parabolic breakwater and a Wave Energy Converter (WEC) can potentially focus wave energy and significantly enhance wave energy capture. However, the WEC is also subjected to the converging concentric w…
View article: Oscillating water column wave energy converter arrays coupled with a parabolic-wall energy concentrator in regular and irregular wave conditions
Oscillating water column wave energy converter arrays coupled with a parabolic-wall energy concentrator in regular and irregular wave conditions Open
Based upon previous research on a single, high-efficiency Oscillating Water Column (OWC) wave energy capture system (Mayon et al., 2021), this work further extends the numerical investigation to the layout design and performance of the wav…
View article: Integrated System of Semi-submersible Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation and Porous Shells
Integrated System of Semi-submersible Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation and Porous Shells Open
A novel semi-submersible platform is proposed for 5 MW wind turbines. This concept focuses on an integrated system formed by combining porous shells with a semi-submersible platform. A coupled aerodynamic–hydrodynamic–mooring analysis of t…
View article: Experimental and numerical investigation on hydrodynamic performance of a 3D land-fixed OWC wave energy converter
Experimental and numerical investigation on hydrodynamic performance of a 3D land-fixed OWC wave energy converter Open
The hydrodynamic performance of a land-fixed oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy device was thoroughly investigated under various wave conditions and geometric parameters through both experimental and numerical studies in a three-di…
View article: Hydrodynamic Investigation on Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Platform Integrated with Porous Shell
Hydrodynamic Investigation on Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Platform Integrated with Porous Shell Open
As the siting of wind turbines increasingly transitions from shallow water to offshore deep-water locations, improving the platform stability of floating offshore wind turbines is becoming a growing concern. By coupling a porous shell comm…
View article: Wave energy converter systems – status and perspectives
Wave energy converter systems – status and perspectives Open
The introductory chapter presents an overview of all aspects of the wave energy sector. A synopsis of the history of WEC development from its initial inception in 1799, up to the early 20th century is outlined. A section on the various WEC…
View article: Oscillating water column wave energy converters
Oscillating water column wave energy converters Open
This chapter presents the current state of the art design method for the oscillating water column (OWC) type of wave energy converters.As one of the most promising types of wave energy device, the OWC WEC has been extensively studied and a…
View article: Fluid dynamics and wave-structure interactions
Fluid dynamics and wave-structure interactions Open
To understand energy absorption from ocean waves, it is necessary to understand the source itself – the fluid and the water waves – and the interactions between the fluid and the wave energy converters. In this chapter, descriptions and pr…
View article: Hydrodynamic Investigation on a Land-Fixed OWC Wave Energy Device under Irregular Waves
Hydrodynamic Investigation on a Land-Fixed OWC Wave Energy Device under Irregular Waves Open
The hydrodynamic response of a land-based oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter under various irregular wave conditions is investigated numerically. Based on the potential flow theory, a two-dimensional fully nonlinear numer…
View article: Numerical Investigation on Hydrodynamic Performance of an OWC Wave Energy Device in the Stepped Bottom
Numerical Investigation on Hydrodynamic Performance of an OWC Wave Energy Device in the Stepped Bottom Open
The efficiency response of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter is analyzed by adopting a numerical approach and using various stepped bottom configurations for the seabed. A two-dimensional, fully non-linear higher-orde…
View article: Experimental investigation on the hydrodynamic performance of a cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column device
Experimental investigation on the hydrodynamic performance of a cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column device Open
The hydrodynamic performance of a stationary cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column (OWC) wave energy device was experimentally studied to assess conversion efficiency in comparison with a single-chamber OWC. The contribution of…
View article: Investigation of wave impacts on porous structures for coastal defences
Investigation of wave impacts on porous structures for coastal defences Open
There is great scientific interest in further understanding the underlying wave impact dynamics on solid and/or permeable structures for coastal defences. The accurate and validated simulation of the dynamics of the flow at microsecond tem…
View article: ANALYSIS OF FLUID FLOW IMPACT OSCILLATORY PRESSURES WITH AIR ENTRAPMENT AT STRUCTURES
ANALYSIS OF FLUID FLOW IMPACT OSCILLATORY PRESSURES WITH AIR ENTRAPMENT AT STRUCTURES Open
Hydrodynamic wave loading at coastal structures is a complex phenomenon to quantify. The chaotic nature of the fluid flow field as waves break against such structures has presented many challenges to Scientists and Engineers for the design…
View article: Free surface flow and wave impact at complex solid structures
Free surface flow and wave impact at complex solid structures Open
Hydrodynamic wave loading at structures is a complex phenomenon to quantify. The design of structures to resist wave loading has been historically and predominantly achieved through empirical and experimental observations. This is due to t…