Wave energy is one of the most powerful sources of energy on our planet, but its exploitation
is difficult. Much current research on renewable energy is focused on how to harness ocean …

Oscillating water column (OWC) devices are the technical solution more favourably
considered for a significant future exploitation of the energy potential of sea waves. While …

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 …

This paper present a research on the performance efficiency and sustainability of an
Oscillating Water Column (OWC) simple off-shore device, accounting for the influence of …

The present paper deals with the development of a multi-purpose floating tension leg
platform (TLP) concept suitable for the combined offshore wind and wave energy resources …

Abstract The Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is leading the Wave Energy Converters in
terms of efforts and research devoted. However, the efficiency achieved by these devices is …

Local atmospheric conditions surrounding an off–shore Oscillating Water Column device—
OWC hereinafter—, in particular wind action, may affect OWC performance and efficiency …

The hydrodynamic performance of an integrated oscillating water column (OWC) combined
with a cylindrical caisson type breakwater was investigated. A three-dimensional numerical …

This study investigates optimizing the front wall geometry of an Oscillating Water Column
(OWC) chamber to enhance turbine performance and output efficiency when harnessing …