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Co-Design of Marine Energy Converters for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Docking and Recharging Test Data and Processing

This dataset contains experimental results from testing the Halona wave energy converter (WEC) in both fixed and floating configurations. This dataset reflects a 1/10th scale omnidirectional spar buoy oscillating water column (OWC) device, designed to improve platform stability fo...

Ulm, N. et al University of Hawaii at Manoa

Mar 01, 2021
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TEAMER: Triton Systems Oscillating Water Column Modeling Data and Report

This dataset provides the output of six Wave Energy Converter Simulator (WEC-Sim) simulations and accompanying documentation for the modeling of Triton Systems' oscillating water column (OWC) system at tank scale (validated using available data for tuning the model, Tests 1-2) and...

Forbush, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Aug 30, 2024
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Triton-C WEC Installation, Operations and Maintenance Plan (DDP)

This is the Installation, Operations and Maintenance (IO&M) Plan for the Triton-C WEC based on the Detailed System Design Package (DDP), including a report and visuals pertaining to the overall detailed design of the reaction ring, surface float hull, power take off and surface fl...

Stinson, K. et al Oscilla Power, Inc.

Nov 02, 2020
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Direct-Drive Electrical Generator and PTO System for Flap-type Wave Energy Converters

Project and generator specifications and initial prototype test data for flap-type wave energy converters (WEC)

Englebretson, S. ABB Inc.

Mar 20, 2015
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ALFA Field Testing of a Dual Sonar System for Detecting Woody Debris

Field testing of a dual sonar system for detecting woody debris in natural settings was conducted at the Tanana River Test Site (TRTS) in Nenana, AK between 8/26 and 9/23, 2015. The TRTS is approximately 65 miles south of Fairbanks and is well suited for testing hydrokinetic energ...

Kasper, J. University of Alaska Fairbanks

Apr 11, 2022
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UMass 2-Body WEC Techno-Economic Assessment

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) is developing a 2-body wave energy converter (WEC) device that is converting mechanical power into electricity using a mechanical motion rectifier that allows the system to couple to a flywheel. UMass has completed numerical modeling, wave t...

Previsic, M. Re Vision Consulting

Nov 19, 2024
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ALFA Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics/Discrete Element Method Modeling System

The HDIS/COUPi discrete element method modeling system was used to simulate the interaction between various debris and the Research Debris Diversion Platform (RDDP)

DUVOY, P. University of Alaska Fairbanks

Nov 29, 2016
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Spooling control design for flight optimization of tethered tidal kites

This submission includes three peer-reviewed (under review) papers from the researchers at North Carolina State University presenting different control-based techniques to maximize the efficiency and robustness of a tethered energy-harvesting kite. Below are the abstracts of each ...

Daniels, J. et al North Carolina State University

Sep 16, 2019
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CalWave Reports and Plans for xWave Device Demonstration at PacWave South Site

CalWave has developed a submerged pressure differential type Wave Energy Converter (WEC) architecture called xWave. The single body device oscillates submerged, is positively buoyant, and taut moored to the sea floor and integrates novel features such as absorber submergence depth...

Boerner, T. et al CalWave Power Technologies Inc.

Feb 29, 2024
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TEAMER: Results of Investigating Structural Design Concepts and Alternative Materials for a Wave Power System

Included here are materials from a study on the design of a three-body Wave Energy Converter (WEC) utilizing a heave plate, dual Power Take Offs (PTOs), and single point mooring. A material trade study has been conducted to evaluate the effects of introducing various metallic and ...

Whitney, C. et al Cardinal Engineering

Apr 27, 2024
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Development of Classification Systems for Wave Energy Resources and WEC Technologies

The submission includes wave resource classification reports, summary of classification statistics and regional trends, and data files with classification statistics for selected sites for extreme significant wave height. Two conference papers were uploaded that include classifica...

Neary, V. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Jun 30, 2017
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Wave Carpet Controls Design Optimization

To assess CalWave's submerged Wave Carpet Technology for system performance advancement, CalWave seeks to test advanced controls methodologies on a simplified wave carpet model, which potentially can be used in further research to leverage the design to a full wave carpet assessme...

Previsic, M. and Karthikeyan, A. Re Vision Consulting

Aug 26, 2020
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HydroAir Power Take Off Combined Design Report

The submission is the combined design report for the HydroAir Power Take Off (PTO). CAD drawings, circuit diagrams, design report, test plan, technical specifications and data sheets are included for the Main and auxiliary control cabinets and three-phase-synchronous-motor with a ...

Pearson, G. et al Dresser-Rand Company

Jun 26, 2015
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Advanced Control Systems for Wave Energy Converters

This submission contains several papers, a final report, descriptions of a theoretical framework for two types of control systems, and descriptions of eight real-time flap load control policies with the objective of assessing the potential improvement of annual average capture eff...

Scruggs, J. et al Resolute Marine Energy, Inc.

Jan 30, 2017
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ALFA Station Keeping Results for Seabotix vLBV300 Underwater Vehicle near Newport, OR

This data set presents results testing the station keeping abilities of a tethered Seabotix vLBV300 underwater vehicle equipped with an inertial navigation system. These results are from an offshore deployment on April 20, 2016 off the coast of Newport, OR (44.678 degrees N, 124.1...

Hollinger, G. Oregon State University

Apr 20, 2016
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Optimization of Marine Energy Conversion Systems Through Modeling, Optimization, and CHIL Validation

The work aims to achieve optimal tidal energy conversion through a comprehensive approach of modeling, optimization, and control hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) validation. By developing accurate models and employing optimization techniques, it seeks to identify efficient system confi...

Luo, F. et al Stony Brook University

Jul 17, 2023
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StingRAY Structural Optimization Final Technical Report Appendices

The protected data appendices to the public Final Technical Report. The overall project objective is to materially decrease the leveled cost of energy (LCOE) of the Columbia Power (CPower) StingRAY utility-scale wave energy converter (WEC). This will be achieved by reducing stru...

Lenee-Bluhm, P. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.

Aug 05, 2020
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TEAMER: Additional Degree of Freedom for WEC Model

'Additional Degree of Freedom for WEC' WEC-Sim numerical model from RFTS 1 (request for technical support) TEAMER project. An increase in wave energy converter (WEC) efficiency requires not only consideration of the nonlinear effects in the WEC dynamics and the power take-off (PTO...

McCall, A. et al Dehlsen Associates, LLC

May 26, 2022
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TEAMER: Tidal Turbine Test, Downeast Turbines, July 12, 2021

Downeast Turbines tested a tidal turbine prototype with novel rotor/channel system and lateral effluent discharge apparatus (LEDA), during five days of testing in the flume at Alden Lab. Three days of testing (July 12-14, 2021) focused on turbine power metrics of torque and rpm, w...

McBride, G. Downeast Turbines

Mar 26, 2022
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StingRAY Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis: WEC Risk Registers

Analysis method to systematically identify all potential failure modes and their effects on the Stingray WEC system. This analysis is incorporated early in the development cycle such that the mitigation of the identified failure modes can be achieved cost effectively and efficient...

Rhinefrank, K. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.

Jul 25, 2016
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Admiralty Inlet Advanced Turbulence Measurements: June 2014

This data is from measurements at Admiralty Head, in Admiralty Inlet (Puget Sound) in June of 2014. The measurements were made using Inertial Motion Unit (IMU) equipped ADVs mounted on Tidal Turbulence Mooring's (TTMs). The TTM positions the ADV head above the seafloor to make mid...

Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jun 30, 2014
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TidGen: Turbine Production Report

The report below provides a comprehensive overview of the production process for the first TidGen turbine. The turbine is composed of several key components, including carbon fiber foils, e-glass struts, and a steel shaft. The report covers the production of each of these elements...

Barrington, M. Ocean Renewable Power Company

Jan 30, 2023
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Aquantis 2.5 MW Ocean Current Generation Device Full Scale Mooring Analysis Report and Specifications

This dataset contains the Aquantis 2.5 MW Ocean Current Generation Device full scale mooring analysis report and specifications.

Arthurs, D. Dehlsen Associates, LLC

Jun 03, 2015
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Focusing Wave Energy for Wave Energy Converter Applications

Wave tank tests at Stevens Institute of Technology quantified the ability of near-surface platforms to concentrate wave energy over the platform. Due to the instantaneous change in water depth, mass, energy, and power are conserved in this process. The energy and power concentrat...

Raftery, M. Stevens Institute of Technology

Aug 10, 2010
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CalWave Deep Ocean Basin Test Plan, Ireland

Documentation of CalWave's wave tank test plan (including test setup and overview) at the Deep Ocean Basin at Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland. Experimental tank testing of scaled prototype units will be conducted repeatedly throughout the design process to verify device performance for...