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Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Energy Converter Part 1: Fixed OWC
This study reviews the recent development and research results of a fixed oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter (WEC). The OWC WEC can be divided into fixed and floating types based on the installation location and movement of the ...
Hyunjai Yang +2 more
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High-Performance Dielectric Elastomer Nanogenerator for Efficient Energy Harvesting and Sensing via Alternative Current Method. [PDF]
An optimized approach toward high output performance for the dielectric elastomer generator without the need for external power supply. Based on the alternating model, the maximum charge density and the maximum energy density can reach 26 mC m−2 and 140 mJ g−1 per mechanical cycle.
Xu Z +13 more
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The Wave-to-Wire Energy Conversion Process for a Fixed U-OWC Device
Oscillating water column (OWC) devices, either fixed or floating, are the most common wave energy converter (WEC) devices. In this work, the fluid dynamic interaction between waves and a U-shaped OWC breakwater embedding a Wells turbine has been ...
Luana Gurnari +3 more
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Hydrodynamic performance of a multi-Oscillating Water Column (OWC) platform
A rectangular barge consisting of multiple oscillating water columns (OWCs) is considered in this paper, hereinafter referred to as a multi–OWC platform. Each OWC chamber is enclosed by two partially submerged vertical walls and the deck of the platform.
Siming Zheng +2 more
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the hydrodynamic performance and efficiency of a dual‐chamber oscillating water column (OWC) device. For the Joint North Sea Wave Project (JONSWAP) incident waves spectrum, a two dimensional numerical wave tank is ...
Santanu Koley +3 more
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Sistem konversi energi gelombang laut merupakan sistem yang menangkap energi gelombang laut untuk dikonversi menjadi energi lain seperti energi listrik.
Rico Ary Sona, Sutopo Sutopo Purwono
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Majority of wave energy converters (WEC) have a relatively narrower capture due to their design philosophy, which focus on matching WEC’s natural frequency to a single peak frequency of a seastate spectrum. This paper introduces an innovative “Pan Flute”-type WEC embedded into a breakwater.
Atilla Incecik, Saishuai Dai
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Improving the power outputs of oscillating water column wave energy converters by optimizing the geometrical parameters [PDF]
There are currently various methods for extracting energy and generating electricity from wave energy, one of the simplest and most practical methods is the use of water oscillating column (OWC). The water oscillating column of our study on the OWC has a
Mohammad Hossein Jahangir +1 more
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Hydrodynamic Performance of a Floating Offshore Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter
A floating oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter (WEC) supported by mooring lines can be modelled as an elastically supported OWC. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effects of the frequency ratio on the performance of ...
Mohammad Rashed Mia +4 more
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An Overview of the Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Technologies: Issues and Challenges
There is a vast amount of energy available in ocean waves which can contribute to provide the electricity supply specially for countries surrounded by the ocean. This paper provides background knowledge in different techniques to harness the kinetic and potential energy in wave power along with an overview of the recent developments in Oscillating ...
Khaleghi, S, Lie, TT, Baguley, C
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