[HTML][HTML] A numerical study of a taut-moored point-absorber wave energy converter with a linear power take-off system under extreme wave conditions
Probably the biggest challenge for wave energy is to ensure survival in harsh offshore
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …
[HTML][HTML] Validation of a CFD model for wave energy system dynamics in extreme waves
The design of wave energy converters should rely on numerical models that are able to
estimate accurately the dynamics and loads in extreme wave conditions. A high-fidelity CFD …
estimate accurately the dynamics and loads in extreme wave conditions. A high-fidelity CFD …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical validations and investigation of a semi-submersible floating offshore wind turbine platform interacting with ocean waves using an SPH framework
In this work, we propose numerical validations of the DeepCwind semi-submersible floating
platform configuration for a single horizontal axis wind turbine using data from two …
platform configuration for a single horizontal axis wind turbine using data from two …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of a point-absorber wave energy converter response in different wave-type representations of extreme sea states
The experimental results of a 1: 30 scaled wave tank experiment of a point-absorber in
extreme sea states and intermediate water depth are studied. The effect of the PTO damping …
extreme sea states and intermediate water depth are studied. The effect of the PTO damping …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] Resilience of wave energy farms using metocean dependent failure rates and repair operations
M Göteman, Z Shahroozi, C Stavropoulou… - Ocean …, 2023 - Elsevier
Emerging offshore renewable energy technologies are expected to become an important
part of the future energy system, and reliability for these new technologies in different …
part of the future energy system, and reliability for these new technologies in different …
Digital twin for the prediction of extreme loads on a wave energy conversion system
Wave energy is a renewable energy source with the potential to contribute to the global
electricity demand, but a remaining challenge is the survivability of the wave energy …
electricity demand, but a remaining challenge is the survivability of the wave energy …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental study of interactions between focused waves and a point absorber wave energy converter
Predicting the response of point absorber wave energy converters (WECs) in extreme sea
states is crucial for assessing their survivability. However, data are scarce and …
states is crucial for assessing their survivability. However, data are scarce and …
Investigation into embedded focused wave group suitability for the assessment of extreme hydrodynamics loads on point-absorber WECs
Focused waves are becoming an alternative tool to simulate harsh conditions for floating
struc tures. The definition of a group of focusing waves, however, requires the configuration …
struc tures. The definition of a group of focusing waves, however, requires the configuration …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental design load for the line force of a point-absorber wave energy converter
To ensure a reliable operation over the life time of wave energy converters (WECs), a
number of load cases need to be considered according to international standards for marine …
number of load cases need to be considered according to international standards for marine …