Accurate efficiency estimation of a wave energy converter (WEC) is a key concept in the
design stage. Oscillating water column (OWC) is a promising type of WEC due to its …

Despite the achieved progress, exploiting wave energy in a competitive and efficient manner
is still a grand challenge problem. This study aims to improve the performance of an …

Improvements to the hydrodynamic efficiency of oscillating water columns (OWC) have the
potential to influence commercial OWC adoption. The main goal of this study is to determine …

Despite the huge potential of ocean waves as an alternative renewable energy resource,
very low wave to wire efficiency of wave energy converters (WECs) hampers its …

This study aims to investigate a wave energy converter that utilizes heave motion as the
primary driver for energy harvesting. The main objective is to examine the effect of applying …

Abstract The Oscillating Wave Surge Converter (OWSC) has been widely adopted in energy
extraction from sea waves in recent years, particularly in relatively shallow water areas. In …

In this study, a weakly compressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (WCSPH) model was
used to simulate the forced piston motion of water inside a fixed oscillating water column …

Abstract Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is one of the pioneer devices in harnessing wave
energy; however, it is not fully commercialized perhaps due to the complicated …

Abstract Oscillating Water Column (OWC) with its mechanism based on converting
hydrodynamic energy into pneumatic energy is one of the earliest wave energy converters …

Physical experimental and 3D numerical free decay tests are performed for a stationary
oscillating water column (OWC) device with various underwater opening heights and power …