Computer modeling of complex fluid flows usually presents great challenges for
conventional grid-based numerical methods. Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) is a …

Wave energy is substantial as a resource, and its potential to significantly contribute to the
existing energy mix has been identified. However, the commercial utilization of wave energy …

In this paper, we present an open-source multi-resolution and multi-physics library,
SPHinXsys, which is released under the Apache License (2.0). Along with the source code …

This review focuses on the most suitable form of hydrodynamic modeling for the next
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …

Mechanical constraints have a non-negligible influence in the motion of oscillating wave
surge converter (OWSC) devices. The key novelty of this paper is a numerical simulation tool …

This study, firstly, provides an up-to-date global review of the potential, technologies,
prototypes, installed capacities, and projects related to ocean renewable energy including …

In this paper, we present an efficient, accurate and fully Lagrangian numerical solver for
modeling wave interaction with oscillating wave surge converter (OWSC). The key idea is to …

The aim of this paper is the experimental characterization of the capture width ratio (CWR)
and response amplitude operator (RAO) of a 1: 10 physical model of an oscillating wave …

An oscillating wave surge converter extracts energy from sea waves and converts it into
electricity. Its main components are a flap, hinge, base, and power take-off system. In this …

A coupled finite particle method (FPM) is proposed to model wave-structure interaction. The
coupled FPM combines the advantages of FPM, smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), δ …