The present study investigates the hydrodynamic performance of the two types of oscillating
water column wave energy converter devices, namely (i) INP (interface non-piercing) OWC …

This research deals with the dynamic similarity problem for Oscillating Water Column (OWC)
devices, for which air is the fluid that is subject to thermodynamic transformations in the …

This paper deals with the thermodynamic processes governing an Oscillating Water Column
(OWC) device, focusing on the entropy variation and the energy and heat budgets over the …

The paper analyses the spring-like air compressibility effect in coaxial-duct oscillating-water-
column (CD-OWC) wave energy converters (WECs). This is accomplished through a novel …

Abstract The investigation of Oscillating Water Columns (OWC) has gained significant
attention in recent years thanks to their resilient structural design, allowing them to withstand …

The spring-like air compressibility effect in oscillating-water-column (OWC) wave energy
converters may significantly affect the device's power performance. Yet, this effect has rarely …

Modular design of wave energy converters (WECs) can offer a promising scheme to improve
the economic competitiveness of wave energy by reducing the levelized cost of energy. In …

This paper presents the results of laboratory tests on a hybrid wave energy converter
concept, the O2WC (Oscillating-Overtopping Water Column) device. The proposed device …

The path to the World's energy system decarbonisation requires the contribution of a mix of
renewable energy sources. In particular, wave energy and oscillating-water-column (OWC) …

Capturing more wave energy in a cost-effective principle has become a challenging task.
Multi-chamber oscillating water column (OWC) devices are gradually gaining favour due to …