A review of computational methods for studying oscillating water columns–the Navier-Stokes based equation approach
This review evaluates the state-of-the-practice numerical tools used to predict the
performance of Oscillating Water Column (OWC). The OWC is a widely studied Wave …
performance of Oscillating Water Column (OWC). The OWC is a widely studied Wave …
Efficient nonlinear hydrodynamic models for wave energy converter design—A scoping study
J Davidson, R Costello - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …
generation wave energy converter (WEC) design tools. To design and optimize a WEC, it is …
SWELL: An open-access experimental dataset for arrays of wave energy conversion systems
Achieving large-scale commercial exploitation of ocean wave energy inherently
encompasses the design and deployment of arrays of wave energy converters (WECs), in …
encompasses the design and deployment of arrays of wave energy converters (WECs), in …
[HTML][HTML] Reactive control of wave energy devices–the modelling paradox
The implementation of energy maximising control systems (EMCSs) in wave energy
converter (WEC) devices is an important step towards commercially viable operation of …
converter (WEC) devices is an important step towards commercially viable operation of …
Validation of a CFD-based numerical wave tank model for the power production assessment of the wavestar ocean wave energy converter
CFD-based numerical wave tank (CNWT) models, are a useful tool for the analysis of wave
energy converters (WECs). During the development of a CNWT, model validation is vital, to …
energy converters (WECs). During the development of a CNWT, model validation is vital, to …
A critical comparison of excitation force estimators for wave-energy devices
The implementation of energy-maximizing control systems (EMCSs) can significantly
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …
High-fidelity modelling of lift-based wave energy converters in a numerical wave tank
G Olbert, M Abdel-Maksoud - Applied energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This work presents the development of a numerical model for the investigation of lift-based
wave energy converter (lift-WEC) hydrodynamics. The developed model, based on the …
wave energy converter (lift-WEC) hydrodynamics. The developed model, based on the …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical modeling of extreme wave interaction with point-absorber using OpenFOAM
E Katsidoniotaki, M Göteman - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Extreme waves are critical for the WEC's development. CFD toolboxes have been widely
used in the simulation of extreme waves–structure interaction. However, the quality of the …
used in the simulation of extreme waves–structure interaction. However, the quality of the …
A review on the modelling of wave-structure interactions based on OpenFOAM
The modelling of wave-structure interaction (WSI) has significant applications in
understanding natural processes as well as securing the safety and efficiency of marine …
understanding natural processes as well as securing the safety and efficiency of marine …
Enhancing active wave absorption in RANS models
P Higuera - Applied Ocean Research, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work we review the most common methods for absorbing waves in Reynolds-
Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) models. The limitations of active wave absorption …
Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) models. The limitations of active wave absorption …